Knowledge Check: ICT Fundamentals
Knowledge Check
ICT Fundamentals
Q1: ICT stands for:
A) Indian Communication Technology
B) Information & Communication Technology
C) Integrated Computer Training
D) International Communication Tools
Q2: Which of the following is hardware?
A) MS Word
B) Windows OS
C) Keyboard
D) Google Chrome
Q3: Which device is used to enter data?
A) Monitor
B) Printer
C) Mouse
D) Speaker
Q4: Internet is a:
A) Local network
B) Global network of computers
C) Hardware device
D) Software system
Q5: A browser is used to:
A) Store data
B) Access websites
C) Design hardware
D) Print documents
Q6: Netiquette refers to:
A) Network management
B) Internet etiquette and behavior
C) Hardware maintenance
D) Programming language
Q7: Which is an output device?
A) Printer
B) Keyboard
C) Scanner
D) Microphone
Q8: The main function of CPU is to:
A) Store information
B) Process data
C) Display output
D) Input commands
Q9: Which is NOT a software?
A) Adobe Reader
B) MS Excel
C) Monitor
D) Google Docs
Q10: ICT mainly helps in education by:
A) Reducing teachers
B) Enhancing teaching and learning
C) Increasing homework
D) Removing textbooks
Content Creation and OER
Q1: Which software is mainly used for creating presentations?
A) MS Excel
B) MS PowerPoint
C) MS Outlook
D) MS Access
Q2: Spreadsheet software is mainly used for:
A) Designing posters
B) Managing numerical data
C) Playing music
D) Browsing internet
Q3: OER stands for:
A) Online Educational Resources
B) Open Educational Resources
C) Official Education Report
D) Organized E-learning Resource
Q4: Which of the following is an example of OER?
A) Paid coaching app
B) Licensed software only
C) Free online textbooks
D) Private tuition material
Q5: Which tool is best for creating text documents?
A) MS Word
B) MS Paint
C) VLC Player
D) File Explorer
Q6: One benefit of OER is:
A) High cost
B) Limited accessibility
C) Free and reusable content
D) Strict copyright locking
Q7: Google Docs is an example of:
A) Desktop hardware
B) Cloud-based word processor
C) Antivirus program
D) Search engine
Q8: Which file type is used for presentations?
A) .docx
B) .pptx
C) .xlsx
D) .pdf
Q9: Content development in ICT helps teachers in:
A) Printing books only
B) Designing interactive teaching materials
C) Avoiding teaching
D) Increasing paperwork
Q10: The main purpose of using spreadsheets in school is:
A) Preparing question papers
B) Managing student marks data
C) Playing videos
D) Designing images
ICT Policies and Learning (India)
Q1: The National ICT Policy in Education was launched in:
A) 2005
B) 2012
C) 2018
D) 2020
Q2: DIKSHA platform mainly supports:
A) Online shopping
B) Digital learning and teacher training
C) Entertainment services
D) Banking operations
Q3: PM eVidya programme was launched in:
A) 2016
B) 2018
C) 2020
D) 2022
Q4: NEP 2020 promotes ICT mainly for:
A) Removing textbooks
B) Digital and inclusive education
C) Only online exams
D) Limiting access to education
Q5: SWAYAM platform mainly provides:
A) Paid entertainment shows
B) Online courses for students and teachers
C) Hardware products
D) Computer repairs
Q6: Which policy stresses digital access for CWSN?
A) NPE 1986
B) NEP 2020
C) RTE 2009
D) Kothari Commission
Q7: Samagra Shiksha gives priority to:
A) Only private schools
B) ICT infrastructure in schools
C) Military training
D) University funding
Q8: Digital India initiative mainly supports:
A) Rural farming
B) Digital inclusion and services
C) Railway expansion
D) Space research
Q9: National ICT policies support:
A) Only elite education
B) Technology-based inclusive education
C) Only paper-based exams
D) Removal of digital tools
Q10: ICT policies are mainly framed by:
A) Private companies only
B) Government of India
C) School headmasters
D) NGOs only
ICT in Teaching–Learning Process
Q1: ICT helps teachers mainly by:
A) Increasing workload
B) Supporting interactive teaching
C) Removing lesson planning
D) Reducing student creativity
Q2: Blended learning means:
A) Only classroom learning
B) Only online learning
C) Combination of online and offline learning
D) Distance learning only
Q3: Which tool supports digital assessment?
A) Blackboard
B) Online quiz apps
C) Chalk board
D) Printed workbook
Q4: Smart classrooms use:
A) Only textbooks
B) Digital teaching tools
C) Only project work
D) Manual teaching aids
Q5: ICT in pedagogy mainly supports:
A) Rote learning
B) Student-centered learning
C) Teacher domination
D) Memorization only
Q6: Digital content helps students mainly by:
A) Making exams tougher
B) Visualizing complex concepts
C) Increasing homework
D) Reducing understanding
Q7: Online collaboration tools help in:
A) Individual isolation
B) Group learning and discussion
C) Teacher punishment
D) Removing team work
Q8: ICT tools promote which type of learning?
A) Passive learning only
B) Active and self-paced learning
C) Forced learning
D) Mechanical learning only
Q9: Which ICT method supports peer interaction?
A) Lecture method only
B) Online discussion forums
C) Silent reading
D) Notebook writing
Q10: One major advantage of ICT in pedagogy is:
A) Increases dependency on teachers
B) Enhances accessibility to learning resources
C) Increases syllabus load
D) Reduces student participation
ICT for Special Education
Q1: Screen readers mainly support students with:
A) Hearing impairment
B) Visual impairment
C) Physical disability
D) Speech delay
Q2: Speech-to-text tools help students with:
A) Writing difficulties
B) Visual problems
C) Hearing problems
D) Social phobia
Q3: Assistive technology mainly aims to:
A) Increase competition
B) Remove learning barriers
C) Replace teachers
D) Increase exams
Q4: Braille keyboard is useful for:
A) Hearing impaired students
B) Visually impaired students
C) Children with ADHD
D) Students with dyslexia
Q5: Which technology supports children with speech impairment?
A) Spell checker
B) Augmentative communication device
C) Projector
D) Audio player
Q6: ICT in special education supports inclusion by:
A) Separating CWSN
B) Providing equal learning opportunities
C) Reducing curriculum
D) Limiting student interaction
Q7: Closed captioning in videos helps:
A) Visually impaired only
B) Hearing impaired students
C) Students with ADHD
D) Slow learners
Q8: Which tool helps students with reading difficulty?
A) Audio books
B) Calculator
C) Scanner
D) Webcam
Q9: Inclusive digital content must be:
A) Complex and technical
B) Accessible and adaptable
C) Only text-based
D) Exam-oriented only
Q10: Main benefit of ICT for CWSN in classrooms is:
A) Increases their isolation
B) Enhances participation and engagement
C) Reduces social interaction
D) Increases syllabus difficulty