The document outlines the rules for a tech trivia competition hosted by Malpi International School. It contains 16 multiple choice questions across various rounds, with points awarded to teams for correct answers. Questions cover topics such as computer hardware, software, the internet, and computer games. Teams have 30 seconds to answer each question in the first round, with point values decreasing for later teams that must answer. Additional rapid fire and audio/visual rounds are also included.

1. Malpi International School

2. Tech Trivia
Round 1

3. Rules:
A total of 16 questions will be assigned to all teams.
Each question will be worth 10 points.
Each team gets 30 seconds to answer the question for first turn.
Inability to answer or wrong answer will result in passing of the
question to next team.
The point value of the question will decrease for the next team
i.e. 8 to first team, 7 to the second team.
Teams should only answer after the question is complete. Team
will have to guess the answer without options if they interject in
between a question.

4. Q1. Which of the
following is NOT an
input device?
a) Keyboard
Tech Trivia
Round 1
b) Mouse
c) Speaker d) Scanner

5. Q1. Which of the
following is NOT an
input device?
a) Keyboard
Tech Trivia
Round 1
b) Mouse
c) Speaker d) Scanner

6. Q2. 2. What is the term used to
describe the software that controls
the basic functions of a computer?
a) Application software
Tech Trivia
Round 1
b) System software
c) Operating system d) Utility software

7. Q2. 2. What is the term used to
describe the software that controls
the basic functions of a computer?
a) Application software
Tech Trivia
Round 1
b) System software
c) Operating system d) Utility software

8. Q3. What does RAM stand
for?
a) Random Access Memory
Tech Trivia
Round 1
b) Read Access Memory
c) Reversible Access
Memory
d) Renewable Access
Memory

9. Q3. What does RAM stand
for?
a) Random Access Memory
Tech Trivia
Round 1
b) Read Access Memory
c) Reversible Access
Memory
d) Renewable Access
Memory

10. Q4. Which of the following
is NOT an example of a
computer network?
a) Internet
Tech Trivia
Round 1
b) Bluetooth
c) USB d) LAN

11. Q4. Which of the following
is NOT an example of a
computer network?
a) Internet
Tech Trivia
Round 1
b) Bluetooth
c) USB d) LAN

12. Q5. What is the purpose
of a firewall?
a) To protect the computer
from physical damage
Tech Trivia
Round 1
b) To prevent unauthorized
access to a computer or network
c) To increase the speed of
a computer
d) To create a backup of
files

13. Q5. What is the purpose
of a firewall?
a) To protect the computer
from physical damage
Tech Trivia
Round 1
b) To prevent unauthorized
access to a computer or network
c) To increase the speed of
a computer
d) To create a backup of
files

14. Q6. What is the term used to
describe the process of
copying files from a
computer to a remote
server?
a) Downloading
Tech Trivia
Round 1
b) Uploading
c) Sharing d) Installing

15. Q6. What is the term used to
describe the process of
copying files from a
computer to a remote
server?
a) Downloading
Tech Trivia
Round 1
b) Uploading
c) Sharing d) Installing

16. Q7. Which key do you press to
move the cursor to the
beginning of a line of text?
a. Control key
Tech Trivia
Round 1
b. home key
c. Tab key d. Enter key

17. Q7. Which key do you press to
move the cursor to the
beginning of a line of text?
a. Control key
Tech Trivia
Round 1
b. home key
c. Tab key d. Enter key

18. Q8. What is a computer
virus?
a. A type of computer
software
Tech Trivia
Round 1
b. A type of computer
hardware
c. A type of computer
program
d. A type of computer
bug

19. Q8. What is a computer
virus?
a. A type of computer
software
Tech Trivia
Round 1
b. A type of computer
hardware
c. A type of computer
program
d. A type of computer
bug

20. Audience Round Question:
Which number system has a
value of 8?
Tech Trivia
Octal Number
System

21. Q9. What is the largest
unit of storage on a
computer?
a. Kilobyte
Tech Trivia
Round 1
b. Megabyte
c. Gigabyte d. Terabyte

22. Q9. What is the largest
unit of storage on a
computer?
a. Kilobyte
Tech Trivia
Round 1
b. Megabyte
c. Gigabyte d. Terabyte

23. Q10. What is the term used for a
program that is designed to
steal your personal information
without your knowledge?
a. Spyware
Tech Trivia
Round 1
b. Adware
c. Malware d. Virus

24. Q10. What is the term used for a
program that is designed to
steal your personal information
without your knowledge?
a. Spyware
Tech Trivia
Round 1
b. Adware
c. Malware d. Virus

25. Q11. What is the process of
copying files from a
computer onto a removable
storage device (CDs) called?
a. Downloading
Tech Trivia
Round 1
b. Uploading
c. Burning d. Saving

26. Q11. What is the process of
copying files from a
computer onto a removable
storage device called?
a. Downloading
Tech Trivia
Round 1
b. Uploading
c. Burning d. Saving

27. Q12. 7. Which of the following
is a type of computer
network that covers a large
geographic area, such as a
city or country?
a. LAN
Tech Trivia
Round 1
b. WAN
c. MAN d. VPN

28. Q12. 7. Which of the following
is a type of computer
network that covers a large
geographic area, such as a
city or country?
a. LAN
Tech Trivia
Round 1
b. WAN
c. MAN d. VPN

29. Q13. What is the term used
for the process of
converting data from
analog to digital form?
a. Encoding
Tech Trivia
Round 1
b. Decoding
c. Modulating d. Demodulating

30. Q13. What is the term used
for the process of
converting data from
analog to digital form?
a. Encoding
Tech Trivia
Round 1
b. Decoding
c. Modulating d. Demodulating

31. Q14. Which of the
following is NOT an
example of a web
browser?
a. Google Chrome
Tech Trivia
Round 1
b. Mozilla Firefox
c. Safari d. Microsoft Office

32. Q14. Which of the
following is NOT an
example of a web
browser?
a. Google Chrome
Tech Trivia
Round 1
b. Mozilla Firefox
c. Safari d. Microsoft Office

33. Q15. 10. What is the term
used for a program that
helps protect your computer
from viruses and other
malicious software?
a. Firewall
Tech Trivia
Round 1
b. Antivirus
c. Spyware d. Malware

34. Q15. 10. What is the term
used for a program that
helps protect your computer
from viruses and other
malicious software?
a. Firewall
Tech Trivia
Round 1
b. Antivirus
c. Spyware d. Malware

35. Q16. What is the name of the
technology that allows
autonomous cars to "see" and
navigate their environment?
a) Lidar
Tech Trivia
Round 1
b) Radar
c) GPS d) WiFi

36. Q16. What is the name of the
technology that allows
autonomous cars to "see" and
navigate their environment?
a) Lidar
Tech Trivia
Round 1
b) Radar
c) GPS d) WiFi

37. Audience Round Question:
Q. The process of
eliminating logical
errors is known as
____________ in
computing?
Tech Trivia
Debugging

38. Round -2 Rapid Fire Round

39. General Computer
Knowledge

40. Q1. What is the full form of RAM?
General Computer Knowledge
Q 2. Which programming language is used to build Android apps?
Q 3. What is the maximum number of characters that can be
included in a filename on most modern operating systems?
Q 4. Which company developed the first commercially
successful microprocessor?
Q 5. What does the acronym HTML stand for?
Random Access Memory
Java
254
INTEL
Hyper Text Markup Language

41. General Computer Knowledge
Q 6. What is the name of the wireless technology used to connect
devices like smartphones and headphones to other devices like
computers and speakers?
Q 7. Which computer scientist is widely credited with
inventing the World Wide Web?
Q 8. What does FTP stand for?
Q 9. What is the name of the first commercially successful personal
computer?
Q 10. What is the name of the programming language used to create
iOS apps?
Bluetooth
Tim Berners Lee
File Transfer Protocol
IBM PC
Swift

42. Internet

43. What does URL stand for?
Internet & Etiquette
What is the name for a program that allows you to browse the
internet?
What is the most commonly used internet
protocol?
What does the acronym ISP stand for?
A clickable link that takes you to another web page,
document, or resource is called
Uniform Resource Locator
Web browser
TCP/IP
Internet Service Provider
hyperlink

44. A small piece of data sent from a website and stored on a user's
computer to remember their preferences and track their
activity.
A type of online scam where hackers try to steal sensitive
information by tricking people into clicking on a fake website
or email.
A security system that monitors and controls incoming and
outgoing network traffic to prevent unauthorized access or
attacks.
What is the name of the feature that allows you to access a previously
visited website without typing in its URL?
The first page of a website and the starting point for navigating the web
using web browser is called _____________.
cookie
phishing
firewall
Browser history or cache
Homepage
Internet & Etiquette

45. Computer
Games

46. 1. Identify this popular computer game which involves
building structures and surviving against monsters.
Computer Games
2. What is this popular game involves a team of players fighting to
be the last one standing on an island?
3. What is the name of the game where players build and
manage their own virtual cities?
4. Which game is a popular first-person shooter where players
must eliminate enemy players and complete objectives?
5. What is the name of the game where players control a
character that can jump, shoot, and explore a large, side-
scrolling world filled with enemies?
Fortnite
SimCity
Call of Duty
Super Mario Bros
Minecraft

47. General Computer Knowledge
6. What is the name of the game where players must help a small bird
fly through obstacles by tapping on the screen to make it flap its wings?
7. Which game is a popular puzzle game where players must
strategically move and rotate pieces in order to fit them into a
specific shape?
8. Which game involves players building and managing their
own virtual farms?
9. Identify this popular game platform with the given
logo.
10. Which game involves players trying to match colored sweets in
order to progress through levels? Listen to the audio clue!
Flappy Bird
Tetris
Farmville
ROBOLOX
Candy Crush Saga
Computer Games

48. App Attack

49. Identify the following software/app logo!
Photoshop
Snapchat
Skype
Whatsapp
Apple App Store
ChatGPT
Veda App
Viber
Messenger
Google Maps

50. Computer History

51. Identify the personality in the image given below. (A famous car brand is named
after him.
Computer History
Nikolai Tesla

52. (Name the invention given below which was used in first generation of
computers.)
Computer History
Vacuum Tube

53. Identify the personality in the image given below. (He is the Co-Founder of Apple
along with Steve Jobs.)
Computer History
Steve Wozniak

54. Identify the device in the image given below. (The first General Purpose
Computer.)
Computer History
ENIAC

55. Identify the personality in the image given below. (He is the inventor of Pascaline)
Computer History
Blaise Pascal

56. The given picture is of Linus Torvalds. What did he create? (An operating
System)
Computer History
Linux OS

57. (Name the invention given below which was used in second generation of
computers.)
Computer History
Transistors

58. Identify the personality in the image given below. (He is the founder of Amazon!)
Computer History
Jeff Bezos

59. Identify the personality in the image given below. (There would be no websites
with him! Creator of HTML!)
Computer History
Tim Berners Lee

60. Identify the personality in the image given below. (Designed by Charles Babbage,
one of his two inventions. One is Difference Engine, what is the name of the
invention given below.)
Computer History
Analytical Engine

61. The Audio-Visual
Buzzer Round!
Round 3

62. Q1. What is the full name
of the following game?
Player Unknown`s Battle Ground
Audio/Visuals
Round 2

63. Q2. What is the name of the
following PC component?
Processor
Audio/Visuals
Round 2

64. Q3. Identify the following
IT personality?
Sundar Pichai
Audio/Visuals
Round 2

65. Q4. What is the
significance of the
following video?
The First YouTube Video!
Audio/Visuals
Round 2

66. Q8. Name the name of the popular
company which had following tune on
their devices.
Nokia
Audio/Visuals
Round 2

67. Q6. Identify the following
IT personality?
Elon Musk
Audio/Visuals
Round 2

68. Q7. Following is the picture of
world`s first portable phone. Name
the name of the company which
developed it.
Motorola
Audio/Visuals
Round 2