Electronics, Information and Communication Technology ,MPPSC MCQ

 

1. When was the electron discovered, laying the foundation for electronics?

  • A) 17th century

  • B) 18th century

  • C) Late 19th century

  • D) Early 20th century

Answer: C) Late 19th century

2. What invention in the early 20th century laid the foundation for electronic systems?

  • A) Transistor

  • B) Integrated Circuit

  • C) Vacuum Tube

  • D) Microprocessor

Answer: C) Vacuum Tube

3. Who is credited with the invention of integrated circuits in the 1960s?

  • A) J.J. Thomson

  • B) Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce

  • C) Thomas Edison

  • D) Nikola Tesla

Answer: B) Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce

4. In which decade did microprocessors and microcontrollers pave the way for personal computing?

  • A) 1950s

  • B) 1960s

  • C) 1970s

  • D) 1980s

Answer: C) 1970s

5. What marked a significant turning point in electronics, bringing about advancements in communication and data storage?

  • A) Invention of the transistor

  • B) Development of wireless communication

  • C) Digital Revolution

  • D) Integrated Circuits

Answer: C) Digital Revolution

6. What technology enabled instant global connectivity, leading to products like mobile phones and Wi-Fi?

  • A) Analog electronics

  • B) Integrated Circuits

  • C) Wireless communication

  • D) Vacuum tubes

Answer: C) Wireless communication

7. How have electronics impacted communication in society?

  • A) Strengthening geographical barriers

  • B) Maintaining traditional communication methods

  • C) Transforming communication and breaking down geographical barriers

  • D) Limiting interpersonal interactions

Answer: C) Transforming communication and breaking down geographical barriers

8. What role has the electronics industry played in the entertainment sector?

  • A) Redefined the entertainment landscape

  • B) Limited content accessibility

  • C) Eliminated traditional media

  • D) Hindered the rise of streaming services

Answer: A) Redefined the entertainment landscape

9. How has electronics contributed to healthcare advancements?

  • A) By limiting diagnostics capabilities

  • B) Through the development of wearable technologies

  • C) By reducing patient monitoring efficiency

  • D) Eliminating telemedicine solutions

Answer: B) Through the development of wearable technologies

10. In which areas have electronics driven automation and robotics?

  • A) Agricultural practices

  • B) Industrial processes, healthcare, and exploration

  • C) Human resource management

  • D) None of the above

Answer: B) Industrial processes, healthcare, and exploration

11. What has electronics revolutionized in the field of education?

  • A) Eliminated traditional teaching methods

  • B) Reduced accessibility to learning tools

  • C) Introduced interactive learning tools, e-books, and online courses

  • D) Hindered the use of educational software

Answer: C) Introduced interactive learning tools, e-books, and online courses

12. What does the concept of smart cities rely heavily on?

  • A) Traditional infrastructure

  • B) Manual resource management

  • C) Electronics and the Internet of Things (IoT)

  • D) Limited environmental monitoring

Answer: C) Electronics and the Internet of Things (IoT)

13. How has the electronics industry contributed to the economy?

  • A) Limited economic growth

  • B) Irrelevant to national economies

  • C) As a significant contributor to global and national economies

  • D) Hindered research and development

Answer: C) As a significant contributor to global and national economies

14. What does ICT stand for in the context of technology convergence?

  • A) Internet and Computing Technologies

  • B) Integrated Communication Tools

  • C) Information and Communication Technology

  • D) Innovative Computing Techniques

Answer: C) Information and Communication Technology

15. What does the term "Computing Technology" encompass within ICT?

  • A) Software applications only

  • B) Hardware and software for data processing and analysis

  • C) Telecommunication networks

  • D) Internet-based technologies

Answer: B) Hardware and software for data processing and analysis

16. Which of the following is an example of wireless communication technology within ICT?

  • A) Fiber Optic Networks

  • B) Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and mobile networks

  • C) Digital Classrooms

  • D) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Answer: B) Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and mobile networks

17. How do ICT systems contribute to business processes?

  • A) By limiting financial transactions

  • B) Through the integration of fiber optic networks

  • C) By streamlining processes such as finance, human resources, and supply chain management

  • D) Only through hardware components

Answer: C) By streamlining processes such as finance, human resources, and supply chain management

18. What is the role of ICT in healthcare, particularly with Electronic Health Records (EHR)?

  • A) Slowing down medical information sharing

  • B) Facilitating remote medical consultations

  • C) Eliminating patient record digitization

  • D) Focusing on traditional healthcare practices

Answer: B) Facilitating remote medical consultations

19. How does ICT contribute to government services?

  • A) By limiting accessibility to government services

  • B) Through the integration of digital identity systems only

  • C) By facilitating the delivery of government services online

  • D) Exclusively through E-Learning Platforms

Answer: C) By facilitating the delivery of government services online

20. What is the primary role of ICT in the proliferation of social media?

  • A) Ensuring cybersecurity

  • B) Connecting people globally

  • C) Providing digital literacy programs

  • D) Fostering business intelligence

Answer: B) Connecting people globally

21. How does instant messaging contribute to interpersonal connections?

  • A) Through satellite communication

  • B) By facilitating data analytics

  • C) Via real-time communication on messaging apps

  • D) By ensuring cybersecurity

Answer: C) Via real-time communication on messaging apps

22. How does encryption technology contribute to cybersecurity?

  • A) By promoting digital literacy

  • B) Through real-time communication

  • C) By encoding information for secure communication

  • D) By facilitating data analytics

Answer: C) By encoding information for secure communication

23. What is the role of firewalls and antivirus software in cybersecurity?

  • A) Facilitating global connectivity

  • B) Protecting networks and systems from cyber threats

  • C) Enabling digital inclusion

  • D) Supporting emerging technologies like AI

Answer: B) Protecting networks and systems from cyber threats

24. How does ICT contribute to the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

  • A) By ensuring digital inclusion

  • B) Through global connectivity

  • C) By facilitating real-time communication

  • D) Enabling the development of AI applications for automation, machine learning, and data analysis

Answer: D) Enabling the development of AI applications for automation, machine learning, and data analysis

25. What is the primary function of the Internet of Things (IoT) in ICT?

  • A) Protecting networks and systems

  • B) Ensuring digital inclusion

  • C) Connecting physical devices to the internet for data exchange and automation

  • D) Facilitating data analytics

Answer: C) Connecting physical devices to the internet, enabling data exchange and automation in various domains

26. How does ICT support the processing and analysis of large datasets in data analytics?

  • A) Through satellite communication

  • B) By promoting digital literacy

  • C) By providing business intelligence tools

  • D) Supporting big data technologies

Answer: D) Supporting big data technologies

27. What is the purpose of Business Intelligence (BI) in data analytics?

  • A) Protecting networks and systems

  • B) Ensuring digital inclusion

  • C) Extracting insights from data to support strategic planning and decision-making

  • D) Facilitating real-time communication

Answer: C) Extracting insights from data to support strategic planning and decision-making

28. How does ICT enable global connectivity through satellite-based communication systems?

  • A) Via undersea cables

  • B) By promoting digital literacy

  • C) Through real-time communication

  • D) Enabling global connectivity through satellite-based communication systems

Answer: D) Enabling global connectivity through satellite-based communication systems

29. What promotes digital inclusion by expanding access to high-speed internet in remote and underserved areas?

  • A) Cybersecurity threats

  • B) Digital literacy programs

  • C) Business intelligence

  • D) Technological obsolescence

Answer: B) Digital literacy programs

30. What is the term for disparities in access to ICT resources and skills?

  • A) Cybersecurity threats

  • B) Digital divide

  • C) Global connectivity

  • D) Quantum computing

Answer: B) Digital divide

31. What poses growing concerns about data breaches, cyber attacks, and privacy issues?

  • A) Digital literacy programs

  • B) Global connectivity

  • C) Cybersecurity threats

  • D) Edge computing

Answer: C) Cybersecurity threats

32. What may lead to the quick obsolescence of ICT infrastructure due to rapid advancements?

  • A) 5G technology

  • B) Digital literacy programs

  • C) Technological obsolescence

  • D) Quantum computing

Answer: C) Technological obsolescence

33. What does 5G technology promise in the context of future trends?

  • A) Improved connectivity

  • B) Reduced latency in edge computing

  • C) Enhanced global connectivity

  • D) All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

34. What does edge computing focus on to reduce latency?

  • A) High-speed data transmission

  • B) Centralized data processing

  • C) Distributed computing closer to the data source

  • D) Quantum computing

Answer: C) Distributed computing closer to the data source

35. What is Quantum Computing pioneering in the field of ICT?

  • A) Improved connectivity

  • B) Centralized data processing

  • C) Enhanced global connectivity

  • D) A new era in computing power and capabilities

Answer: D) A new era in computing power and capabilities