Knowledge of ICTs MCQs

1. What does ICT stand for?

a) Internet Computing Technology
b) Integrated Communication Technology
c) Information and Communication Technology
d) International Computing Technology

Answer: c) Information and Communication Technology


2. Which of the following is NOT a part of Information Technology?

a) Hardware
b) Software
c) Internet
d) Hardware and software combined

Answer: d) Hardware and software combined


3. Which of the following is an example of an input device?

a) Monitor
b) Keyboard
c) Printer
d) Speaker

Answer: b) Keyboard


4. The Internet was initially developed for which purpose?

a) Social networking
b) Sharing research information
c) Streaming video content
d) Online shopping

Answer: b) Sharing research information


5. Which of the following is a type of computer software?

a) Mouse
b) Operating System
c) Printer
d) Monitor

Answer: b) Operating System


6. What is the main function of a CPU in a computer system?

a) Perform calculations and control instructions
b) Display the output on the screen
c) Store data
d) Send data over the network

Answer: a) Perform calculations and control instructions


7. Which of these is NOT a type of network topology?

a) Bus
b) Star
c) Cloud
d) Ring

Answer: c) Cloud


8. Which protocol is primarily used to send emails over the Internet?

a) HTTP
b) FTP
c) SMTP
d) IP

Answer: c) SMTP


9. Which of the following is the fastest type of Internet connection?

a) Dial-up
b) Fiber optic
c) DSL
d) Satellite

Answer: b) Fiber optic


10. Which of the following is a search engine?

a) Google
b) Facebook
c) Microsoft Word
d) YouTube

Answer: a) Google


11. Which programming language is primarily used for web development?

a) Java
b) Python
c) HTML
d) C++

Answer: c) HTML


12. What does ‘URL’ stand for?

a) Uniform Resource Locator
b) Universal Resource Locator
c) Uniform Run Locator
d) Universal Run Locator

Answer: a) Uniform Resource Locator


13. What does “HTTP” stand for?

a) Hyper Transfer Text Protocol
b) Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
c) Hyper Text Terminal Protocol
d) Hyper Transfer Terminal Protocol

Answer: b) Hyper Text Transfer Protocol


14. Which of the following is a cloud-based storage service?

a) Google Drive
b) USB drive
c) External hard drive
d) DVD

Answer: a) Google Drive


15. What is the primary function of a router in a network?

a) To connect to the Internet
b) To transmit data within a network
c) To store data
d) To display data on screens

Answer: b) To transmit data within a network