Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q151.
What does the “crop” tool do in image editing?
A
Increases brightness
B
Removes portions of the image
C
Adds a border
D
Rotates the image
Correct Answer: B
Cropping deletes unwanted edges of an image.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q152.
In a spreadsheet, what does the function =AVERAGE(A1:A10) return?
A
The sum of the values
B
The average value
C
The maximum value
D
The minimum value
Correct Answer: B
AVERAGE calculates the mean of the specified range.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q153.
Which of the following is NOT a step in the problem-solving process?
A
Define the problem
B
Gather data
C
Execute a program
D
Evaluate the solution
Correct Answer: C
Executing a program is part of implementation, not problem-solving steps.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q154.
In word processing, which feature allows you to create a numbered list automatically?
A
Bullets
B
Indent
C
Numbering
D
Alignment
Correct Answer: C
Numbering automatically numbers list items.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q155.
Which Scratch block is used to set a sprite’s position to coordinates (x,y)?
A
Move to x: y:
B
Turn right
C
Say
D
Wait
Correct Answer: A
Move to x:y positions the sprite at specified coordinates.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q156.
In a presentation, which feature helps maintain visual consistency across all slides?
A
Slide master
B
Transition
C
Animation
D
Hyperlink
Correct Answer: A
The slide master controls layout, fonts, and colors globally.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q157.
Which spreadsheet function can be used to find the largest value in a range?
A
=MIN(A1:A10)
B
=MAX(A1:A10)
C
=AVERAGE(A1:A10)
D
=SUM(A1:A10)
Correct Answer: B
MAX returns the highest numeric value.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q158.
What is the purpose of the “filter” button in a spreadsheet?
A
To sort data alphabetically
B
To hide rows that do not match criteria
C
To add a new sheet
D
To calculate totals
Correct Answer: B
Filters allow selective viewing of data.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q159.
Which type of media is primarily used for storytelling through moving images?
A
Audio
B
Text
C
Video
D
Image
Correct Answer: C
Video conveys narrative with motion and sound.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q160.
In a flowchart, which symbol represents the processing of data?
A
Diamond
B
Rectangle
C
Oval
D
Parallelogram
Correct Answer: B
Rectangles depict instructions or operations.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q161.
Which word processing feature lets you automatically insert the current date?
A
Header
B
Footer
C
Date and time
D
Page number
Correct Answer: C
The date and time feature inserts the current date.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q162.
In Scratch, what does the “repeat 10” block do?
A
Executes the enclosed blocks once
B
Executes the enclosed blocks 10 times
C
Stops the program after 10 seconds
D
Skips the enclosed blocks
Correct Answer: B
Repeat 10 repeats the contained actions 10 times.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q163.
Which spreadsheet function returns the count of cells that contain any data?
A
=COUNT(A1:A10)
B
=COUNTA(A1:A10)
C
=COUNTIF(A1:A10,">0")
D
=SUM(A1:A10)
Correct Answer: B
COUNTA counts cells that are not empty.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q164.
In a presentation, which feature allows you to link a slide to a specific part of a video?
A
Animation
B
Hyperlink
C
Transition
D
Slide master
Correct Answer: B
Hyperlinks can target specific timestamps in media.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q165.
What does the Scratch block “if then” accomplish?
A
Repeats actions forever
B
Executes actions only if the condition is true
C
Stops the program
D
Moves the sprite
Correct Answer: B
It performs actions conditionally.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q166.
Which of the following best describes an algorithm’s complexity?
A
Its memory usage
B
Its number of steps relative to input size
C
Its visual appearance
D
Its hardware requirements
Correct Answer: B
Complexity measures how steps grow with input size.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q167.
In word processing, which feature automatically numbers each new paragraph?
A
Bullets
B
Indentation
C
Heading
D
Numbering
Correct Answer: D
Numbering assigns sequential numbers to paragraphs.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q168.
Which spreadsheet function would you use to find the sum of numbers in a vertical range?
A
=SUM(A1:A10)
B
=SUM(A1, A10)
C
=SUM(A1:A5) + SUM(A6:A10)
D
=AVERAGE(A1:A10)
Correct Answer: A
SUM aggregates all values in the specified range.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q169.
In a presentation, which element is used to add a background image to all slides?
A
Slide master
B
Transition
C
Animation
D
Hyperlink
Correct Answer: A
Slide masters can include a background image applied globally.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q170.
What is the primary use of the “filter” function in a spreadsheet?
A
To sort data by date
B
To hide rows that do not meet specified criteria
C
To calculate averages
D
To add new columns
Correct Answer: B
Filters allow selective visibility of data.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q171.
Which of these is an example of a selection structure in programming?
A
for loop
B
while loop
C
if statement
D
function definition
Correct Answer: C
If statements choose between branches based on a condition.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q172.
In Scratch, which block changes the costume of a sprite?
A
Move 10 steps
B
Change to costume 2
C
Say "Hello"
D
Wait 1 second
Correct Answer: B
Change to costume switches the sprite’s appearance.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q173.
Which type of chart is ideal for comparing categories side by side?
A
Pie chart
B
Line chart
C
Bar chart
D
Scatter chart
Correct Answer: C
Bar charts display discrete categories for comparison.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q174.
What is the function of a slide transition in a presentation?
A
To add animations to text
B
To change the background color
C
To provide a visual effect between slides
D
To insert a hyperlink
Correct Answer: C
Transitions create a smooth visual change from one slide to the next.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q175.
In word processing, which feature allows you to quickly change the style of a paragraph?
A
Font size
B
Bold
C
Styles
D
Alignment
Correct Answer: C
Styles apply preset formatting to
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q176.
Which of the following is NOT a basic computer component discussed in JSS1 revision?
A
CPU
B
GPU
C
Monitor
D
Keyboard
Correct Answer: B
GPU is not a basic component covered; the focus was on CPU, monitor, and keyboard.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q177.
In an operating system, what does the term “kernel” refer to?
A
The user interface
B
The central part that manages system resources
C
The storage device
D
The network adapter
Correct Answer: B
The kernel is the core of an OS that controls hardware and system resources.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q178.
What is the primary function of a word processing software?
A
Create spreadsheets
B
Edit audio files
C
Produce and edit text documents
D
Design 3D models
Correct Answer: C
Word processors are used for creating and editing text documents.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q179.
Which internet safety practice helps protect personal information online?
A
Using the same password for all accounts
B
Sharing passwords with friends
C
Avoiding clicking on suspicious links
D
Posting personal data publicly
Correct Answer: C
Avoiding suspicious links reduces the risk of phishing and malware.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q180.
In advanced word processing, which feature allows consistent formatting across a document?
A
Styles
B
Hyperlinks
C
Page borders
D
Watermarks
Correct Answer: A
Styles provide consistent formatting for headings, paragraphs, etc.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q181.
When creating a new document, which template option is best for a formal report?
A
Blank
B
Letter
C
Report
D
Resume
Correct Answer: C
The Report template offers a layout suitable for formal reports.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q182.
Which tab stop setting aligns text to the right margin in a paragraph?
A
Left
B
Center
C
Right
D
Decimal
Correct Answer: C
Right tab stop aligns text to the right margin.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q183.
In page layout, the “Margins” setting controls what aspect of the document?
A
Font size
B
Page color
C
Distance from page edge to text
D
Number of columns
Correct Answer: C
Margins determine how far text is from the page edges.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q184.
Which feature allows you to insert a table of contents automatically?
A
Table
B
Header
C
Table of Contents
D
Footer
Correct Answer: C
The Table of Contents feature generates a TOC based on styles.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q185.
How can you add a chart to a Word document?
A
Insert > Table
B
Insert > Chart
C
Insert > Picture
D
Insert > Hyperlink
Correct Answer: B
The Chart option creates a chart based on spreadsheet data.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q186.
What does page numbering help with in a long document?
A
Highlighting text
B
Navigating sections
C
Changing fonts
D
Adding images
Correct Answer: B
Page numbers help readers locate specific sections.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q187.
Which of the following is a method for inserting a table in Word?
A
Insert > Table
B
Insert > Chart
C
Insert > Header
D
Insert > Footer
Correct Answer: A
The Table command creates a table.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q188.
What is a slide master used for in presentation software?
A
Adding animations
B
Defining default layout and style for slides
C
Inserting video clips
D
Creating hyperlinks
Correct Answer: B
Slide masters set the default design for all slides.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q189.
Which theme option changes the overall color scheme of a presentation?
A
Layout
B
Design
C
Transitions
D
Animations
Correct Answer: B
Design themes control color, font, and background.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q190.
How can you embed a video into a slide?
A
Insert > Picture
B
Insert > Text Box
C
Insert > Video
D
Insert > Table
Correct Answer: C
The Video option allows embedding video files.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q191.
Hyperlinks in a presentation allow you to:
A
Add sound
B
Link to external web pages
C
Animate text
D
Change slide layout
Correct Answer: B
Hyperlinks connect slides to web pages or other slides.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q192.
What feature helps make a slide interactive for audience participation?
A
Slide Master
B
Hyperlink
C
Action Button
D
Transition
Correct Answer: C
Action Buttons can trigger actions like quizzes or navigation.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q193.
In spreadsheet operations, what does the SUM formula do?
A
Calculates the average
B
Finds the maximum value
C
Adds a range of numbers
D
Counts cells
Correct Answer: C
SUM adds all numbers in a specified range.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q194.
Which function returns the smallest value in a range?
A
MAX
B
MIN
C
AVERAGE
D
SUM
Correct Answer: B
MIN finds the minimum value in a range.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q195.
How do you sort data in ascending order in a spreadsheet?
A
Data > Sort > Ascending
B
Data > Filter > Ascending
C
Data > Sort > Descending
D
Data > Filter > Descending
Correct Answer: A
The Sort option orders data; ascending is the default order.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q196.
Which filtering option shows only rows where a cell equals “Yes”?
A
Text Filters > Equals
B
Number Filters > Greater Than
C
Date Filters > Before
D
Custom Filter > Contains
Correct Answer: A
Text Filters > Equals allows selecting specific text.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q197.
A bar chart best represents which type of data?
A
Continuous time series
B
Categorical comparisons
C
Proportional parts of a whole
D
Distribution of scores
Correct Answer: B
Bar charts compare categories side by side.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q198.
Which chart type is ideal for showing a proportion of a whole?
A
Bar
B
Line
C
Pie
D
Scatter
Correct Answer: C
Pie charts display parts of a total.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q199.
In a line chart, what does the x‑axis usually represent?
A
Categories
B
Time or sequence
C
Percentage
D
Frequency
Correct Answer: B
The x‑axis often shows time or ordered data.
Junior Certificate Examination
Digital Technologies
Q200.
When creating a school expense analysis, which spreadsheet feature helps display trends?
A
Conditional Formatting
B
Pivot Table
C
Chart
D
Data Validation
Correct Answer: C
Charts visualize trends in expense data.