NTC ICT Quiz (100 MCQs)
SECTION A: BASIC ICT CONCEPTS (1–20)
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ICT stands for:
A. Information Communication Technology
B. Information and Communication Technology
C. International Communication Technology
D. Integrated Computer Technology
Answer: B
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A computer is best described as:
A. An electronic device that processes data
B. A typing machine
C. A calculator only
D. A storage device
Answer: A
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Which of the following is NOT a component of ICT?
A. Hardware
B. Software
C. Peopleware
D. Firewood
Answer: D
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Data refers to:
A. Processed information
B. Raw facts and figures
C. Printed documents
D. Computer output
Answer: B
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Information is:
A. Unprocessed data
B. Processed data
C. Random facts
D. Storage
Answer: B
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Which device is used to input data?
A. Monitor
B. Printer
C. Keyboard
D. Speaker
Answer: C
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Which is an output device?
A. Mouse
B. Scanner
C. Monitor
D. Keyboard
Answer: C
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The brain of the computer is:
A. RAM
B. CPU
C. ROM
D. Hard Disk
Answer: B
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CPU stands for:
A. Central Processing Unit
B. Computer Personal Unit
C. Control Processing Unit
D. Central Program Unit
Answer: A
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Which is NOT a type of computer?
A. Analog
B. Digital
C. Hybrid
D. Manual
Answer: D
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The smallest unit of data is:
A. Byte
B. Bit
C. Kilobyte
D. Megabyte
Answer: B
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1 Byte equals:
A. 4 bits
B. 8 bits
C. 16 bits
D. 2 bits
Answer: B
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Hardware refers to:
A. Programs
B. Physical parts
C. Internet
D. Data
Answer: B
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Software refers to:
A. Programs
B. Keyboard
C. Monitor
D. CPU
Answer: A
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Which is system software?
A. MS Word
B. Windows OS
C. Excel
D. PowerPoint
Answer: B
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Which is application software?
A. Operating system
B. MS Word
C. BIOS
D. Compiler
Answer: B
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An example of storage device is:
A. Monitor
B. Flash drive
C. Keyboard
D. Mouse
Answer: B
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ICT is important because it:
A. Slows communication
B. Enhances communication
C. Deletes data
D. Replaces humans
Answer: B
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Which is NOT an input device?
A. Scanner
B. Keyboard
C. Printer
D. Mouse
Answer: C
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Which device stores data permanently?
A. RAM
B. Hard disk
C. Cache
D. Register
Answer: B
SECTION B: COMPUTER HARDWARE (21–40)
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RAM is:
A. Permanent memory
B. Temporary memory
C. Output device
D. Software
Answer: B
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ROM means:
A. Read Only Memory
B. Random Only Memory
C. Read Open Memory
D. Run Only Memory
Answer: A
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Which device prints hard copy?
A. Monitor
B. Printer
C. Speaker
D. Scanner
Answer: B
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A mouse is used for:
A. Printing
B. Pointing
C. Typing
D. Storing
Answer: B
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Which is an example of secondary storage?
A. RAM
B. ROM
C. Hard disk
D. CPU
Answer: C
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Which device converts soft copy to hard copy?
A. Scanner
B. Printer
C. Monitor
D. Speaker
Answer: B
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UPS stands for:
A. Uninterruptible Power Supply
B. Universal Power System
C. Unit Power Supply
D. User Power System
Answer: A
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A scanner is used to:
A. Print
B. Copy images to computer
C. Store data
D. Play music
Answer: B
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Which device produces sound?
A. Printer
B. Speaker
C. Monitor
D. Keyboard
Answer: B
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Which device displays visual output?
A. CPU
B. Monitor
C. Printer
D. Mouse
Answer: B
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Keyboard is divided into:
A. Input keys only
B. Functional sections
C. Output sections
D. Storage units
Answer: B
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Function keys range from:
A. F1–F10
B. F1–F12
C. F1–F8
D. F1–F20
Answer: B
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A joystick is used for:
A. Typing
B. Gaming
C. Printing
D. Storage
Answer: B
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Which memory is fastest?
A. RAM
B. ROM
C. Cache
D. Hard disk
Answer: C
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The system unit contains:
A. Monitor
B. CPU
C. Printer
D. Mouse
Answer: B
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A flash drive is:
A. Input device
B. Output device
C. Storage device
D. Software
Answer: C
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Which is NOT hardware?
A. Mouse
B. Keyboard
C. Software
D. Monitor
Answer: C
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A plotter is used for:
A. Drawing large diagrams
B. Typing
C. Printing text
D. Playing games
Answer: A
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The ALU performs:
A. Arithmetic operations
B. Storage
C. Input
D. Output
Answer: A
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Which device is used for video calls?
A. Webcam
B. Printer
C. Mouse
D. Speaker
Answer: A
SECTION C: SOFTWARE & OS (41–60)
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Operating system controls:
A. Hardware
B. Software
C. Both
D. None
Answer: C
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Example of OS:
A. Word
B. Windows
C. Excel
D. Paint
Answer: B
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MS Word is used for:
A. Spreadsheet
B. Word processing
C. Presentation
D. Database
Answer: B
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Excel is used for:
A. Typing
B. Calculations
C. Drawing
D. Browsing
Answer: B
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PowerPoint is used for:
A. Typing
B. Presentation
C. Coding
D. Gaming
Answer: B
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File is:
A. Collection of data
B. Program
C. Hardware
D. Virus
Answer: A
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Folder is:
A. Collection of files
B. Virus
C. Software
D. Hardware
Answer: A
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Antivirus protects against:
A. Hardware damage
B. Malware
C. Electricity
D. Printing
Answer: B
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Malware includes:
A. Virus
B. Worm
C. Trojan
D. All
Answer: D
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Booting is:
A. Shutting down
B. Starting computer
C. Printing
D. Saving
Answer: B
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SECTION D: INTERNET & NETWORK (61–80)
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Internet is:
A. Local network
B. Global network
C. Small network
D. Private network
Answer: B
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WWW stands for:
A. World Wide Web
B. Web World Wide
C. Wide Web World
D. Web Wide World
Answer: A
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A browser is:
A. Hardware
B. Software
C. Device
D. Storage
Answer: B
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Example of browser:
A. Chrome
B. Word
C. Excel
D. Paint
Answer: A
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Email is used for:
A. Printing
B. Messaging
C. Typing
D. Gaming
Answer: B
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URL means:
A. Uniform Resource Locator
B. Universal Resource Link
C. Unique Resource Locator
D. Uniform Resource Link
Answer: A
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LAN stands for:
A. Local Area Network
B. Large Area Network
C. Long Area Network
D. Low Area Network
Answer: A
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WAN stands for:
A. Wide Area Network
B. Web Area Network
C. Work Area Network
D. Wireless Area Network
Answer: A
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Wi-Fi is:
A. Wired connection
B. Wireless connection
C. Software
D. Hardware
Answer: B
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Social media example:
A. Facebook
B. Word
C. Excel
D. Paint
Answer: A
SECTION E: ICT IN SOCIETY & SAFETY (81–100)
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Cybercrime includes:
A. Hacking
B. Phishing
C. Identity theft
D. All
Answer: D
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Password should be:
A. Simple
B. Strong
C. Short
D. Same
Answer: B
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Digital literacy means:
A. Using books
B. Using ICT tools
C. Writing
D. Reading
Answer: B
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ICT in education helps:
A. Slow learning
B. Improve learning
C. Stop learning
D. Reduce knowledge
Answer: B
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Online safety includes:
A. Sharing passwords
B. Protecting personal info
C. Clicking all links
D. Ignoring security
Answer: B
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E-learning means:
A. Classroom learning
B. Electronic learning
C. Outdoor learning
D. Manual learning
Answer: B
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Spam emails are:
A. Important
B. Unwanted
C. Safe
D. Useful
Answer: B
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A strong password contains:
A. Letters only
B. Numbers only
C. Letters, numbers, symbols
D. Name only
Answer: C
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ICT in banking allows:
A. Slow transactions
B. Fast transactions
C. No transactions
D. Manual work
Answer: B
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Plagiarism is:
A. Original work
B. Copying work
C. Typing
D. Printing
Answer: B
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ICT improves:
A. Communication
B. Isolation
C. Delay
D. Confusion
Answer: A
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E-commerce means:
A. Buying online
B. Selling offline
C. Printing
D. Typing
Answer: A
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Cloud storage stores data:
A. Locally
B. Online
C. In RAM
D. In ROM
Answer: B
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Google Drive is:
A. Hardware
B. Cloud storage
C. Virus
D. CPU
Answer: B
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Ethics in ICT refers to:
A. Rules of behavior
B. Hardware
C. Software
D. Data
Answer: A
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Backup means:
A. Delete data
B. Copy data
C. Print data
D. Hide data
Answer: B
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Firewall protects:
A. Hardware
B. Network
C. Paper
D. Printer
Answer: B
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A hacker is:
A. Security expert
B. Unauthorized user
C. Teacher
D. Student
Answer: B
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Digital footprint is:
A. Online activity record
B. Shoe print
C. Paper record
D. None
Answer: A
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ICT helps businesses by:
A. Slowing work
B. Increasing efficiency
C. Reducing profit
D. Removing workers
Answer: B
Disclaimer: These questions are for practice purposes and do not represent official NTC exam papers, nor do they guarantee coverage of any official examination content.