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Unit 5: Applications of Computer Science + Unit 6: Impacts of Computing

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1. IoT devices usually communicate using ______.

A Typewriters
B Networks
C Scanners
D Printers

2. The gap between people who have access to modern information and communication technology and those who do not is called the:

A Generation Gap
B Digital Divide
C Technology Gap
D Information Barrier

3. AI designers should test systems for ______.

A Errors and bias
B Decoration
C Color themes
D Font size

4. A machine designed to automatically carry out a series of complex actions is known as a:

A Robot
B Server
C Supercomputer
D Mainframe

5. Which of the following is a major reason for inequitable access to information in some parts of the world?

A Different time zones
B Lack of internet infrastructure
C Popularity of social media
D Use of different languages

6. Blockchain is best described as a ______.

A Centralized database
B Distributed ledger
C Spreadsheet file
D Word document

7. Which hardware device can protect your computer from damage caused by sudden increases in power?

A USB Hub
B Modem
C Surge Protector
D Router

8. What do we call the network of physical devices, vehicles, and home appliances that are connected to the internet to collect and share data?

A The World Wide Web
B The Internet of Things (IoT)
C Social Media
D A Local Area Network (LAN)

9. What is data privacy?

A Sharing all information
B Protecting personal information
C Deleting files
D Internet browsing

10. NLP helps chatbots to ______.

A Understand user queries
B Print answers
C Scan images
D Format disks

11. What is technology addiction?

A Limited use of devices
B Uncontrolled use of technology
C Learning computer skills
D Repairing computers

12. How can cyberbullying be reduced?

A Ignoring security
B Reporting abusive behavior
C Sharing personal data
D Using fake accounts

13. Which technology focuses on identifying 'who' is speaking rather than 'what' is being said?

A Speech Recognition
B Natural Language Processing
C Voice Recognition
D Text-to-Speech

14. A robot is a machine that can ______.

A Only store data
B Perform tasks automatically
C Only display text
D Only calculate numbers

15. Which of these is a foundational component of an IoT system that is used to collect data from the environment?

A Sensors
B A monitor
C A keyboard
D A printer

16. What is the digital divide?

A Difference between hardware and software
B Gap between people with and without access to technology
C Internet speed issue
D Software error

17. Which hardware device helps protect a network?

A Printer
B Firewall
C Scanner
D Monitor

18. Which component connects IoT devices to the internet?

A Actuator
B Gateway
C Sensor
D Battery

19. Which technology allows pay-as-you-go computing?

A Robotics
B Blockchain
C Cloud computing
D IoT

20. AI system designers should ensure ______.

A Maximum profit only
B Fairness and transparency
C Hidden algorithms
D User confusion

21. Which is an advantage of cloud computing?

A High hardware cost
B Limited storage
C Scalability
D Offline only access

22. What is the term for discarded electronic devices like old computers and mobile phones?

A E-waste
B Digital Trash
C Cyber Garbage
D Tech Refuse

23. What is the fraudulent attempt to get sensitive information like passwords by pretending to be a trustworthy source?

A Hacking
B Spamming
C Cracking
D Phishing

24. Which AI application translates languages?

A Firewall
B Machine translation
C Spreadsheet
D Compiler

25. Which email is likely a phishing attempt?

A From known contact
B Asking for password urgently
C School notice
D Official newsletter

26. Sending a fake email that looks real to trick someone into giving personal information is called:

A Hacking
B Spamming
C Phishing
D Trolling

27. The gap between people who have access to modern technology and those who do not is called the?

A Technology Gap
B Digital Divide
C Information Barrier
D Access Inequality

28. Which action helps reduce e-waste?

A Throwing devices in trash
B Recycling electronic devices
C Buying new devices often
D Ignoring old devices

29. What is the human impact of computing?

A Reduced communication
B Improved efficiency and connectivity
C Manual records
D Typewriters

30. Which is an example of unethical use of AI?

A Medical diagnosis
B Facial recognition misuse
C Weather prediction
D Online learning

31. Which of the following is a type of malicious software designed to harm your computer?

A Antivirus
B Firewall
C Virus
D Operating System

32. Which is a common application of blockchain technology?

A Photo editing
B Cryptocurrency
C Typing letters
D Video gaming

33. Using the internet to send mean or threatening messages to someone is known as:

A Blogging
B Cyberbullying
C Phishing
D Surfing

34. What is a cultural impact of computing?

A Manual work increase
B Change in communication styles
C Paper usage
D Typewriting

35. What is a machine, especially one programmable by a computer, capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically?

A A sensor
B An algorithm
C A network
D A robot

36. When an AI system consistently makes unfair decisions against a particular group of people, it is showing:

A High efficiency
B Machine learning
C Artificial intelligence
D Bias

37. Bias in AI refers to ______.

A Fast processing
B Unfair outcomes
C High accuracy
D Large storage

38. What is the term for storing and accessing data over the internet instead of on your local hard drive?

A Local Storage
B Cloud Computing
C Data Mining
D Network Sharing

39. Which device is commonly used in IoT to collect data?

A Printer
B Sensor
C Monitor
D Keyboard

40. What is the term for the excessive and uncontrollable use of computers or the internet?

A Technology Addiction
B Digital Fluency
C Cloud Computing
D Data Mining

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