1.
ICT: General Abbreviations and Terminology
1. What does ICT stand for?
a) Internet and Computer Technology
b) Information and Communication Technology
c) Intelligent Computing Technology
d) Integrated Computer Techniques
2. What is the full form of HTTP?
a) HyperText Transfer Process
b) HyperText Transmission Protocol
c) HyperText Transfer Protocol
d) High Technology Transfer Protocol
3. Which of the following is NOT an input device?
a) Keyboard
b) Scanner
c) Printer
d) Mouse
4. What does CPU stand for?
a) Central Processing Unit
b) Computer Processing Utility
c) Central Program Unit
d) Computerized Processing Unit
5. What does URL stand for?
a) Unified Resource Locator
b) Universal Research Link
c) Uniform Resource Locator
d) Uniform Research Link
6. Which of the following is an example of an operating system?
a) MS Word
b) Windows 10
c) Google Chrome
d) Adobe Photoshop
7. What does Wi-Fi stand for?
a) Wireless Fidelity
b) Wide Frequency
c) Wireless Function
d) Wide Fidelity
8. What does RAM stand for?
a) Random Active Memory
b) Read Access Memory
c) Random Access Memory
d) Read Application Memory
9. Which of the following is NOT a programming language?
a) Python
b) Java
c) HTML
d) Microsoft Excel
10. Which device is used to connect different networks?
a) Hub
b) Switch
c) Router
d) Modem
2. Basics of Internet, Intranet, E-mail, Audio and Video-conferencing
11. Which protocol is used for sending emails?
a) HTTP
b) FTP
c) SMTP
d) SNMP
12. What is the function of an intranet?
a) Public network for all users
b) Private network for internal organization use
c) A part of the Internet
d) A cloud computing service
13. What is the maximum size limit of an email attachment in most services?
a) 15MB
b) 25MB
c) 50MB
d) 100MB
14. Which of the following is NOT an email service provider?
a) Gmail
b) Outlook
c) Mozilla Firefox
d) Yahoo Mail
15. Which device is required for video conferencing?
a) Printer
b) Webcam
c) Speaker
d) Scanner
16. Which application is commonly used for video conferencing?
a) MS Paint
b) Zoom
c) Adobe Reader
d) VLC Media Player
17. What is VoIP used for?
a) Voice communication over the Internet
b) Secure email communication
c) File encryption
d) Database management
18. What does ISP stand for?
a) Internet Service Provider
b) International Server Process
c) Internet Server Protocol
d) Internal Security Program
19. Which of the following is a video conferencing software?
a) PowerPoint
b) Google Meet
c) Notepad
d) Adobe Photoshop
20. Which communication method requires a microphone and speakers?
a) Email
b) Chat
c) Video conferencing
d) File transfer
3. Digital Initiatives in Higher Education
21. Which initiative was launched to provide free online courses in India?
a) SWAYAM
b) DigiLocker
c) ePathshala
d) UMANG
22. What is the purpose of the National Digital Library of India (NDLI)?
a) Online shopping
b) Cloud computing
c) Access to academic resources
d) Social media networking
23. Which platform is used for providing Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in
India?
a) Coursera
b) Udemy
c) SWAYAM
d) Netflix
24. What is the objective of NPTEL?
a) Online IT training
b) Technical education courses
c) Medical research
d) Mobile banking
25. Which initiative is designed for online teacher training?
a) SWAYAM
b) NISHTHA
c) NDLI
d) UMANG
26. What is the purpose of e-Gyankosh?
a) Online gaming
b) Digital repository of learning materials
c) Live sports streaming
d) Cloud storage service
27. Which portal is used for accessing e-journals and research articles?
a) e-ShodhSindhu
b) Coursera
c) NPTEL
d) Swayam
28. Which digital initiative provides virtual labs for students?
a) ePathshala
b) Virtual Labs
c) DigiLocker
d) Google Classroom
29. Which platform provides a single access point to all e-content developed under
MHRD initiatives?
a) National Academic Depository
b) ePathshala
c) National Digital Library
d) Google Scholar
30. What is DIKSHA used for?
a) Online assessment
b) School education and teacher training
c) Online banking
d) Digital security
4. ICT and Governance
31. What does e-Governance mean?
a) Electronic trading
b) Use of ICT in government services
c) Internet governance
d) Cybersecurity management
32. Which of the following is an example of e-Governance in India?
a) Swachh Bharat
b) Digital India
c) Make in India
d) Startup India
33. Which initiative provides digital identity to Indian citizens?
a) Passport Seva
b) Aadhar
c) ePathshala
d) DigiLocker
34. Which portal is used for direct benefit transfer (DBT) of government subsidies?
a) Paytm
b) NPCI
c) PFMS
d) RBI
35. Which is a digital locker service for storing official documents?
a) Google Drive
b) Dropbox
c) DigiLocker
d) OneDrive
36. What is the role of the National Informatics Centre (NIC)?
a) Cybercrime investigation
b) Development of e-Governance projects
c) Providing mobile networks
d) Manufacturing computers
37. Which of the following is an example of m-Governance?
a) Passport Seva app
b) IRCTC website
c) SWAYAM
d) UPI transactions
38. Which initiative was launched for financial inclusion in India?
a) PM-KISAN
b) Jan Dhan Yojana
c) Ayushman Bharat
d) Digital India
39. Which portal is used for filing income tax returns in India?
a) GSTN
b) e-Filing
c) BHIM
d) Digilocker
40. What is the aim of Digital India?
a) Making India a cashless economy
b) Improving Internet speed
c) Transforming India into a digitally empowered society
d) Promoting online shopping
