Technology (computers)
What does CPU stand for?
A.) Central Processing Unit
B.) Computer Power Unit
C.) Central Performance Utility
D.) Computing Processing Utility
A.) Central Processing Unit
From what platform can college admissioners get an insight about my interests and personality based on my activity online?xa
A.) Instagram
B.) YouTube
C.) TikTok
D.) Facebook/Twitter
E.) LinkedIn
F.) All of the above
F.) All of the above
What is an example of a web browser?
A.) Spotify
B.) Powerpoint
C.) Scratch
D.) Safari
D.) Safari
Who is known as the Father of the Computer?
A.) Bill Gates
B.) Charles Babbage
C.) Steve Jobs
D.) Mark Zuckerberg
B.) Charles Babbage
Which company made the first iPhone?
A.) Google
B.) Apple
C.) Samsung
D.) Microsoft
B.) Apple
Which of the following is NOT an input device?
A.) Keyboard
B.) Mouse
C.) Printer
D.) Microphone
C.) Printer
Even if you delete a post it can still be found online because of this feature (hint; websites save old copies of content)
A.) Permanent post
B.) Cache/Backup
C.) Ghost mode
D.) Hidden files
B.) Cache/Backup
Which of the following is a strong password?
A.) MyName123
B.) Qwerty
C.) Qw!7_9P@ssword
D.) 12345678
C.) Qw!7_9P@ssword
What year was the internet made available to the public?
A.) 1990
B.) 1993
C.) 1995
D.) 2000
B.) 1993
What company’s voice assistant is named Alexa?
A.) Apple
B.) Microsoft
C.) Amazon
D.) Google
C.) Amazon
Which company developed the first GUI computer
A.) Microsoft
B.) IBM
C.) Lenovo
D.) Apple
D.) Apple
When a business utilizes your browsing history to show you ads for something you looked up, they are utilizing this aspect of your digital footprint:
A.) Search history
B.) Ad memory
C.) Cookies
D.) All of the above
C.) Cookies
What does ‘S’ in HTTPS stand for?
A.) Secure
B.) Simple
C.) Server
A.) Secure
Which of the following advancements was associated with the Bronze Age?
A.) Development of the wheel
B.) Copper smelting and the use of arsenical bronze tools
C.) Invention of writing systems
D.) Introduction of prepared-core techniques
B.) Copper smelting and the use of arsenical bronze tools
What was the first video ever uploaded to YouTube?
A.) A tech tutorial
B.) A cat video
C.) A trip to the zoo
D.) A commercial for YouTube
C.) A trip to the zoo
What is the primary function of a computer RAM?
A.) Store data permanently
B.) Process graphics
C.) Temporarily store data for active use
D.) Protect against viruses
C.) Temporarily store data for active use
Your digital footprint includes 2 types of data: active and passive data. Which of the following is an example of passive data: (hint: passive means not taking action but instead let things happen to them)
A.) Your social media posts
B.) A comment you left on a post
C.) A photo uploaded to cloud or drive
D.) A website tracking how much time you spend on a particular page
D.) A website tracking how much time you spend on a particular page
What is the main purpose of a firewall?
A.) Block unwanted connections to your computer or network
B.) Speed up your internet
C.) Detect computer viruses
D.) Play games more easily
A.) Block unwanted connections to your computer or network
What significant technological advancement in construction was employed by the ancient Egyptians?
A.) Advanced computers for design
B.) Use of pictures for communication
C.) Simple machines like ramps, levers, and inclined planes
D.) Automated assembly lines
C.) Simple machines like ramps, levers, and inclined planes
What did nintendo originally sell before they started making video-games?
A.) Playing Cards
B.) Soda
C.) Radios
D.) Toys
A.) Playing Cards
In binary code, what does the number 101 represent in decimal form?
A.) 3
B.) 4
C.) 5
D.) 6
C.) 5
What is an example of metadata?
A.) The number of likes on a post
B.) Date and time a photo was taken
C.) The content of an email you sent
D.) Online account password
B.) Date and time a photo was taken
What is phishing?
A.) A fake email tricking you into giving your private information
B.) A program that damages your computer
C.) A way to connect your computer to a network
D.) Encrypting data so no one can read it
A.) A fake email tricking you into giving your private information
According to sociologists like Lenski and White, what role does technological progress play in society?
A.) It is irrelevant to social development.
B.) It acts as a key driver of social evolution and the development of human civilization.
C.) It mostly affects cultural practices.
D.) It only focuses on economic growth.
B.) It acts as a key driver of social evolution and the development of human civilization.
Which popular app was originally called Picaboo?
A.) Instagram
B.) Snapchat
C.) Pinterest
D.) TikTok
B.) Snapchat