2025 ICT General Knowledge Questions and Answers for Students and Competitive Exams

What does ICT stand for?
Information and Communication Technology
What is the brain of the computer?
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
What is the full form of CPU?
Central Processing Unit
What is the basic unit of data in a computer?
Bit
Which device is used to input data?
Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner
Which device is used to output data?
Monitor, Printer, Speaker
What does URL stand for?
Uniform Resource Locator
Which software is used for browsing the internet?
Web browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox)
What is the full form of HTML?
HyperText Markup Language
What is an email?
Electronic mail
What does Wi-Fi stand for?
Wireless Fidelity
What is malware?
Malicious software
What is a virus in computer terms?
A program that replicates itself and spreads to other computers
What is the main function of RAM?
Temporary data storage for running programs
What is the full form of ICT in education?
Information and Communication Technology
What is an operating system?
Software that manages computer hardware and software
Name an example of an operating system.
Windows, Linux, macOS
What is a smartphone?
A mobile phone with advanced computing features
What is cloud computing?
Using internet-based services for data storage and computing
What is the function of a modem?
To connect a computer to the internet

What is hardware?
Physical parts of a computer
What is software?
Programs and operating systems
What is an input device?
Device used to send data to a computer
What is an output device?
Device used to receive data from a computer
Name a storage device.
Hard disk, USB drive, SSD
What is a printer used for?
To print documents
What is an application software?
Software designed for end users (e.g., MS Word)
What is system software?
Software that manages the system resources (e.g., OS)
What is GUI?
Graphical User Interface
What is BIOS?
Basic Input Output System
What is a spreadsheet?
A grid-based file used to organize data (e.g., MS Excel)
What is word processing?
Creating and editing documents (e.g., MS Word)
What is a database?
Organized collection of data
What is antivirus software?
Software that protects against viruses
What is a firewall?
Network security system
What is open-source software?
Software with source code available to users
What is proprietary software?
Software owned by a company or person
What is an algorithm?
A step-by-step problem-solving process
What is a file extension?
Suffix that indicates the file type (.doc, .jpg)
What is a bug?
An error in software

What is a password?
A secret code to access data
What is encryption?
Securing data by converting it to code
What is a hacker?
Someone who breaks into systems
What is two-factor authentication?
An extra step to verify login
What is identity theft?
Stealing someone’s personal info
What is data privacy?
Protecting personal information
What is a digital signature?
Used to verify authenticity of digital documents
What is biometrics?
Security using physical characteristics
What is online ethics?
Moral principles in digital behavior
What is netiquette?
Internet etiquette
What is a secure website?
A site using HTTPS and encryption
What is a captcha?
Test to differentiate humans from bots
What is ransomware?
Malware that locks data and demands ransom
What is digital literacy?
Ability to use digital tools effectively
What is e-waste?
Electronic waste
What is a smart device?
Device with computing capability
What is 5G?
Fifth-generation wireless network
What is artificial intelligence (AI)?
Machines simulating human intelligence
What is virtual reality (VR)?
Computer-generated immersive environment
What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?
Network of interconnected smart devices

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