Cyber Olympiad Class 4 - Sample mock test paper 02
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Q1) Identify the following device.
(i) It is a connector that bridges the visual experience between your computer and monitor.
(ii) Gamers often appreciate its role in delivering high-quality graphics.
(a) Serial link
(b) Visual Graphics Array (VGA) Port
(c) Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)
(d) Network junction
Answer: (b) Visual Graphics Array (VGA) Port
Explanation: The given image represents a connector that enhances visual experiences between a computer and monitor, particularly valued by gamers for delivering high-quality graphics.
Q2) A woman went to the supermarket to buy some chocolates for her son. When she reached at the billing point, she saw that the boy at the billing counter was using a device that reads the price of the items with the laser light. Identify this device.
(a) Barcode scanner
(b) Wireless mouse
(c) Optical character reader (OCR)
(d) Infrared thermometer
Answer: (a) Barcode scanner
Explanation: The device used at the billing counter with a laser light to read the price of items is a barcode scanner.
Q3) Which of the following characteristics of the computer makes it work for long hours continuously, without taking any rest and without decreasing its speed and efficiency?
(a) Storage capacity
(b) Diligence
(c) Versatility
(d) Accuracy
Answer: (b) Diligence
Explanation: The characteristic of a computer that allows it to work for long hours continuously without decreasing its speed and efficiency is called diligence.
Q4) Which of the following statements is incorrect about the given image?
(a) It is a pointing device.
(b) It is a type of mouse.
(c) It is an input device.
(d) It is a type of scanning device.
Answer: (d) It is a type of scanning device.
Explanation: The given image represents a wireless mouse, which is primarily a pointing and input device, not a scanning device.
Q5) The given device is not a peripheral because ......................
(a) It is located outside the computer
(b) It is a core part of the computer and is required to make the computer actually work
(c) It can be connected to the CPU port
(d) It does not require electricity to run
Answer: (b) It is a core part of the computer and is required to make the computer actually work
Explanation: The motherboard is a core component of the computer, and it is essential for the computer to function properly.
Q6) Identify the following device. – It is an input device that allows only paper to be scanned rather than books or other thick objects. – It moves the paper across a stationary scan head.
(a) Sheetfed scanner
(b) Drum scanner
(c) Handheld scanner
(d) Flatbed scanner
Answer: (a) Sheetfed scanner
Explanation: A sheetfed scanner is an input device designed to scan individual sheets of paper, moving them across a stationary scan head.
Q7) Identify the following. (2019) – It is the port; used to connect a video card to a computer‘s motherboard. – It provides high-speed video performance typically required in games.
(a) Serial port
(b) VGA port
(c) AGP port
(d) Network port
Answer: (c) AGP port
Explanation: The AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) is a port used to connect a video card to a computer's motherboard, providing high-speed video performance, especially required in games.
Q8) Which of the following statements is incorrect about the given device
(a) The data is read by a laser light.
(b) Since the pits on this disc are much smaller, it allows higher storage capacities given the same amount of surface area.
(c) Higher quality picture or sound can be rendered in it.
(d) None of these
Answer: (d) None of these
Explanation: All the statements about the given device (CD Disk) are correct. The data is indeed read by a laser light, smaller pits allow higher storage capacities, and it is capable of rendering higher quality picture or sound.
Q9) Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the given device?
(i) It is a hardware device that allows information to be stored and retrieved on a computer.
(ii) It is a primary memory of the computer.
(iii) If the computer is turned off, all data contained in it is lost.
(a) Only (i)
(b) Only (i) and (ii)
(c) Only (iii)
(d) (i), (ii), and (iii)
Answer: (d) (i), (ii), and (iii)
Explanation: The given device is RAM (Random Access Memory), which is a hardware device used as primary memory in computers. It allows information to be stored and retrieved quickly. However, if the computer is turned off, all data in RAM is lost, making it volatile memory.
Q10) A man was at an airport, waiting for his flight. He noticed that the security personnel were using a device to capture an image of his face and verify his identity. What is the name of this device?
(a) Fingerprint scanner
(b) Facial recognition device
(c) Voice recognition system
(d) Retina scanner
Answer: (b) Facial recognition device
Explanation: The device used for capturing an image of the face and verifying identity at the airport is a facial recognition device.
Q11) Unscramble the given words and identify to which category do they belong?
O C B A K O E F
(a) Application software
(b) Utility program
(c) Games software
(d) Language processor
Answer: (a) Application software
Explanation: The unscrambled word is FACEBOOK - belongs to the category of "Application software."
Q12) Which of the following types of software is used in electronic systems such as TV remote, washing machines, etc.?
(a) System
(b) Firmware
(c) URL
(d) Sync centre
Answer: (b) Firmware
Explanation: Firmware is the type of software used in electronic systems like TV remotes and washing machines.
Q13) Which among the following can neither be classified as application software nor as utility software?
(a) MS Word
(b) MS Paint
(c) Norton Antivirus
(d) MS Windows
Answer: (d) MS Windows
Explanation: MS Windows is an operating system and is not classified as either application software or utility software.
Q14) Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding computer hardware?
(a)Data stored in the hard disk drive is not lost if power is disconnected.
(b) Functionality of a computer depends on RAM capacity.
(c) A video camera is the most commonly used input device for capturing video data.
(d) Computer peripherals are the programmable parts of a computer.
Answer: (d) Computer peripherals are the programmable parts of a computer.
Explanation: Computer peripherals are not programmable; they are external devices connected to a computer to provide additional functionality.
Q15) During a classroom session, the teacher wanted to display educational videos to the students. She used a device that could connect to the projector and play videos from her computer. What is the name of this device?
(a) USB drive
(b) HDMI cable
(c) VGA port
(d) External hard drive
Answer: (b) HDMI cable
Explanation: The device used to connect to the projector and play videos from the teacher's computer is an HDMI cable.
Q16) What is the purpose of the Recycle Bin in Windows?
(a) To permanently delete files
(b) To store files temporarily before moving them
(c) To recover deleted files
(d) To organize files on the desktop
Answer: (c) To recover deleted files
Q17) Which keyboard shortcut is used to open the Task Manager in Windows?
(a) Ctrl + Shift + Esc
(b) Ctrl + Alt + Del
(c) Alt + F4
(d) Win + R
Answer: (a) Ctrl + Shift + Esc
Q18) In Windows, what does the "Ctrl + Z" keyboard shortcut do?
(a) Cut
(b) Undo
(c) Redo
(d) Copy
Answer: (b) Undo
Q19) Which of the following Windows features allows you to view two documents side by side on the screen?
(a) Aero Peek
(b) Snap
(c) Flip 3D
(d) Windows Search
Answer: (b) Snap
Q20) How can you quickly minimize all open windows in Windows?
(a) Win + M
(b) Alt + Tab
(c) Win + D
(d) Ctrl + Shift + N
Answer: (c) Win + D
Q21) Which Windows feature provides a way to organize files and folders on the computer?
(a) Control Panel
(b) File Explorer
(c) System Configuration
(d) Windows Defender
Answer: (b) File Explorer
Q22) What is the purpose of the Windows Registry?
(a) To store user passwords
(b) To manage system settings and configurations
(c) To uninstall software
(d) To run command-line tasks
Answer: (b) To manage system settings and configurations
Q23) In Windows, what does the "Alt + F4" keyboard shortcut do?
(a) Close the active window
(b) Open the File Explorer
(c) Minimize all windows
(d) Refresh the desktop
Answer: (a) Close the active window
Q24) What is the purpose of the Windows Task Scheduler?
(a) Manage installed programs
(b) Schedule automated tasks and processes
(c) Adjust display settings
(d) Create virtual machines
Answer: (b) Schedule automated tasks and processes
Q25) Which Windows utility is used to troubleshoot system-related issues and optimize performance?
(a) Disk Cleanup
(b) Windows Update
(c) System Restore
(d) Performance Monitor
Answer: (d) Performance Monitor