Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q101.
Which of the following is a common example of an online collaboration tool?
A
Word Processor
B
Spreadsheet
C
Google Docs
D
Notepad
Correct Answer: C
Google Docs allows multiple users to edit documents simultaneously online.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q102.
In digital ethics, why is it important to avoid plagiarism?
A
It speeds up writing
B
It respects original authors’ rights
C
It improves computer performance
D
It helps with file organization
Correct Answer: B
Avoiding plagiarism protects intellectual property and maintains academic integrity.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q103.
Which of the following is a feature that helps a user navigate within a document?
A
Page layout
B
Table of contents
C
Header
D
Footer
Correct Answer: B
A table of contents provides quick navigation to sections of a document.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q104.
Which of the following best describes a "smartphone"?
A
A type of computer that uses only analog signals
B
A handheld device that combines computing with communication capabilities
C
A large desktop computer
D
A mechanical calculator
Correct Answer: B
Smartphones integrate computing functions with communication features.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q105.
What is the purpose of a spreadsheet chart?
A
To store text documents
B
To present data visually
C
To edit images
D
To write code
Correct Answer: B
Charts transform numerical data into visual graphs for easier interpretation.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q106.
Which of the following is a function of a firewall?
A
Encrypting emails
B
Blocking unauthorized network access
C
Printing documents
D
Creating spreadsheets
Correct Answer: B
Firewalls monitor network traffic and block unauthorized access to protect systems.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q107.
What is the main advantage of using a digital word processor over a typewriter?
A
It requires no electricity
B
It allows easy editing and formatting of text
C
It can only print black and white text
D
It cannot save documents
Correct Answer: B
Word processors enable quick editing, formatting, and digital storage of documents.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q108.
In a spreadsheet, which function would you use to calculate the average of a range of numbers?
A
=SUM()
B
=AVERAGE()
C
=MAX()
D
=MIN()
Correct Answer: B
AVERAGE computes the mean value of a set of numbers.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q109.
Which of the following is a type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software?
A
Virus
B
Worm
C
Trojan horse
D
Spyware
Correct Answer: C
A Trojan horse pretends to be useful software while actually performing malicious actions.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q110.
Which of these is an example of a LAN?
A
The internet
B
A school computer network
C
A global satellite system
D
A rural broadband connection
Correct Answer: B
A school’s internal network is a local area network (LAN).
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q111.
Which of the following is a key characteristic of the second generation of computers?
A
Use of vacuum tubes
B
Use of transistors
C
Use of integrated circuits
D
Use of microprocessors
Correct Answer: B
Second‑generation computers introduced transistors, replacing vacuum tubes.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q112.
Which component is responsible for temporarily storing data that the CPU uses while executing instructions?
A
Hard disk
B
RAM
C
GPU
D
Motherboard
Correct Answer: B
RAM (Random Access Memory) holds data and instructions that the CPU needs quickly.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q113.
In a word processor, which feature allows you to automatically format a paragraph with a consistent style?
A
Page layout
B
Styles
C
Hyperlink
D
Table of contents
Correct Answer: B
Styles define formatting for headings, paragraphs, etc., and can be applied automatically.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q114.
What is the purpose of using a table of contents in a document?
A
To list all images
B
To provide a quick reference to the document’s sections
C
To insert page numbers
D
To add a header
Correct Answer: B
A table of contents gives readers a structured overview of the document’s sections.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q115.
Which slide master feature controls the overall design of all slides in a presentation?
A
Themes
B
Transitions
C
Animations
D
Hyperlinks
Correct Answer: A
Themes set the color scheme, fonts, and background for the entire presentation.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q116.
In a spreadsheet, which formula calculates the average of a range of cells from A1 to A10?
A
=SUM(A1:A10)
B
=AVERAGE(A1:A10)
C
=MAX(A1:A10)
D
=MIN(A1:A10)
Correct Answer: B
The AVERAGE function returns the mean of the specified range.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q117.
When sorting data in a spreadsheet, which option keeps the data in the original order?
A
Ascending
B
Descending
C
Custom Sort
D
Reorder
Correct Answer: D
Reorder (or “Keep original order”) preserves the initial arrangement of rows.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q118.
Which type of chart is best for showing the proportion of parts that make up a whole?
A
Bar chart
B
Line chart
C
Pie chart
D
Scatter chart
Correct Answer: C
A pie chart displays parts of a whole as slices of a circle.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q119.
In a presentation, which element allows a slide to link to another slide or an external webpage?
A
Animation
B
Hyperlink
C
Transition
D
Slide master
Correct Answer: B
Hyperlinks create clickable links to other slides or URLs.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q120.
What is the main benefit of using templates in word processing?
A
They increase file size
B
They provide pre-designed layouts for quick document creation
C
They restrict formatting options
D
They remove page numbers automatically
Correct Answer: B
Templates offer ready-made designs to save time and ensure consistency.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q121.
Which algorithmic step involves determining the next action based on a condition?
A
Initialization
B
Iteration
C
Selection
D
Termination
Correct Answer: C
Selection (if/else) chooses a path depending on a condition.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q122.
In flowchart symbols, which shape represents a decision point?
A
Rectangle
B
Oval
C
Diamond
D
Parallelogram
Correct Answer: C
Diamonds are used to indicate a yes/no decision.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q123.
Which block in Scratch is used to receive user input?
A
Motion
B
Looks
C
Control
D
Sensing
Correct Answer: D
The Sensing blocks include “ask [question] and wait” for input.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q124.
What is the primary function of a loop in programming?
A
To store data permanently
B
To repeat a set of actions multiple times
C
To display output only once
D
To terminate the program
Correct Answer: B
Loops (for, while) repeat code until a condition is met.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q125.
In a calculator program, which operation would you use to divide two numbers entered by the user?
A
Addition
B
Subtraction
C
Multiplication
D
Division
Correct Answer: D
Division divides one number by another to produce a quotient.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q126.
Which type of animation in Scratch allows a sprite to move continuously across the stage?
A
Blink
B
Fly
C
Glide
D
Spin
Correct Answer: C
The Glide block moves a sprite smoothly from one point to another.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q127.
In a spreadsheet, what does the function =MAX(A1:A10) return?
A
The smallest value in the range
B
The largest value in the range
C
The average value
D
The sum of the values
Correct Answer: B
MAX returns the maximum (largest) value.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q128.
Which of the following is NOT a type of digital media?
A
Text
B
Audio
C
Video
D
Physical book
Correct Answer: D
A physical book is analog, not digital media.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q129.
When editing an image, which operation changes the dimensions of the picture without altering its content?
A
Cropping
B
Resizing
C
Sharpening
D
Rotating
Correct Answer: B
Resizing adjusts the pixel dimensions; cropping removes parts.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q130.
In audio editing, which effect is commonly used to reduce background noise?
A
Echo
B
Reverb
C
Noise reduction
D
Distortion
Correct Answer: C
Noise reduction removes unwanted ambient sounds.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q131.
Which video editing technique involves cutting a clip to remove unwanted sections?
A
Transitions
B
Titles
C
Cutting
D
Exporting
Correct Answer: C
Cutting removes parts of a clip to refine the sequence.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q132.
What is the main purpose of using a slide master in a presentation?
A
To add music to slides
B
To set a consistent layout and formatting for all slides
C
To create animations for each slide individually
D
To insert hyperlinks
Correct Answer: B
Slide masters provide a unified design for the entire deck.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q133.
Which spreadsheet function would you use to count the number of cells that contain numbers in a range?
A
=COUNT(A1:A10)
B
=COUNTA(A1:A10)
C
=COUNTIF(A1:A10,">0")
D
=SUM(A1:A10)
Correct Answer: A
COUNT counts cells with numeric values.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q134.
In a flowchart, which symbol represents the start or end of a process?
A
Rectangle
B
Oval
C
Diamond
D
Parallelogram
Correct Answer: B
Ovals denote start and end points.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q135.
What does the Scratch block “repeat until ” do?
A
Executes once
B
Loops a fixed number of times
C
Repeats actions until the condition is true
D
Skips the loop if the condition is true
Correct Answer: C
It continues looping until the specified condition becomes true.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q136.
Which of the following is an example of a selection structure in programming?
A
for loop
B
if-else statement
C
while loop
D
function call
Correct Answer: B
If-else chooses between two paths based on a condition.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q137.
In word processing, what does the “Tab” key primarily control?
A
Inserting a new page
B
Adding a bullet point
C
Moving the cursor to a set position
D
Saving the document
Correct Answer: C
Tab moves the cursor to the next tab stop or indents the paragraph.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q138.
Which of these is a key advantage of using a spreadsheet for data analysis?
A
It can only store text
B
It automatically creates visual charts from data
C
It requires manual calculations only
D
It cannot sort data
Correct Answer: B
Spreadsheets can generate charts based on data ranges.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q139.
Which feature in a presentation allows you to add audio narration to a slide?
A
Transition
B
Animation
C
Insert audio
D
Hyperlink
Correct Answer: C
Insert audio adds recorded sound to a slide.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q140.
In Scratch, what is the purpose of the “broadcast” block?
A
To change the background
B
To send a message to other sprites
C
To stop the program
D
To ask a question
Correct Answer: B
Broadcast sends a signal that other sprites can respond to.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q141.
Which type of chart is most suitable for showing changes over time?
A
Bar chart
B
Line chart
C
Pie chart
D
Scatter chart
Correct Answer: B
Line charts display trends across a time axis.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q142.
What is the main use of the “filter” function in a spreadsheet?
A
To sort data alphabetically
B
To hide rows that do not meet criteria
C
To calculate sums
D
To change cell colors
Correct Answer: B
Filters hide rows that don’t satisfy the set conditions.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q143.
Which of the following best describes an algorithm?
A
A type of computer hardware
B
A step-by-step procedure to solve a problem
C
A programming language
D
A database
Correct Answer: B
An algorithm is a sequence of steps that leads to a solution.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q144.
In a presentation, which element is used to guide the audience through the flow of information?
A
Title slide
B
Slide master
C
Transition effect
D
Animation
Correct Answer: C
Transitions move smoothly from one slide to the next, aiding flow.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q145.
Which command in word processing is used to apply a heading style to a paragraph?
A
Bold
B
Italic
C
Heading 1
D
Underline
Correct Answer: C
Heading styles format and create a hierarchical structure.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q146.
In a spreadsheet, what does the function =SUM(A1:A10) compute?
A
The average of the range
B
The total of the values in the range
C
The maximum value
D
The minimum value
Correct Answer: B
SUM adds all numbers in the specified cells.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q147.
Which of the following is a characteristic of a good presentation slide?
A
Lots of text
B
Minimalist design with key points
C
Random colors
D
No images
Correct Answer: B
Minimalist slides focus on essential information.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q148.
What is the primary function of the “undo” feature in word processing?
A
To redo the last action
B
To revert the last change made
C
To delete the document
D
To save the file
Correct Answer: B
Undo reverses the most recent operation.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q149.
In Scratch, which block is used to move a sprite forward by a set number of steps?
A
Turn left
B
Move 10 steps
C
Say
D
Wait
Correct Answer: B
The Move block changes the sprite’s position forward.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q150.
Which type of media requires a camera to capture it?
A
Text
B
Audio
C
Video
D
Image
Correct Answer: C
Video is a sequence of moving images captured by a camera.