Class 10 Chapter 6 MCQs – Impacts of Computing
Q1: _____ is a key reason for being careful and responsible online?
- a) To save money
- b) To avoid technology addiction and protect personal information
- c) To become more popular
- d) To learn new skills
Answer: b) To avoid technology addiction and protect personal information
Q2: Spending too much time online can be harmful for?
- a) Mental health and productivity
- b) Physical fitness and diet
- c) Shopping habits
- d) Travel plans
Answer: a) Mental health and productivity
Q3: Which of the following is NOT a way to protect personal information online?
- a) Using strong passwords
- b) Being alert for scams
- c) Sharing your passwords with friends
- d) Keeping privacy settings updated
Answer: c) Sharing your passwords with friends
Q4: Technology addiction is well described by
- a) Using technology occasionally
- b) Excessive use of digital devices
- c) Avoiding all forms of technology
- d) Only using technology for work purposes
Answer: b) Excessive use of digital devices
Q5: What is a common result of excessive screen time?
- a) Enhanced social skills
- b) Social isolation and loneliness
- c) Improved academic performance
- d) Increased physical activity
Answer: b) Social isolation and loneliness
Q6: Which of the following is a way to reduce technology addiction?
- a) Increasing online gaming hours
- b) Practicing mindful use of technology
- c) Ignoring signs of addiction
- d) Sharing personal information online
Answer: b) Practicing mindful use of technology
Q7: Select one benefit of using the internet for good purposes?
- a) Increasing online fraud
- b) Access to educational resources
- c) Spreading misinformation
- d) Cyberbullying
Answer: b) Access to educational resources
Q8: _____ of the following is a positive use of the internet?
- a) Cybercrime
- b) Online harassment
- c) Supporting social meeting
- d) Distributing illegal content
Answer: c) Supporting social meeting
Q9: _____ is a way to protect your device from online threats?
- a) Avoid using antivirus software
- b) Ignore software updates
- c) Use biometric authentication
- d) Share passwords freely
Answer: c) Use biometric authentication
Q10: Which method is a hardware method to protect devices?
- a) Biometric authentication
- b) Secure boot
- c) Firewalls
- d) All
Answer: d) All
Q11: What is a public cloud?
- a) A cloud environment used by one organization
- b) A cloud service offered to the general public by a third-party provider
- c) A private network for personal use
- d) A secure boot process for devices
Answer: b) A cloud service offered to the general public by a third-party provider
Q12: _____ is the primary goal of cybersecurity?
- a) To increase internet speed
- b) To protect computer systems and networks
- c) To develop new software applications
- d) To create more social media platforms
Answer: b) To protect computer systems and networks
Q13: Which of the following is an example of a legal online activity?
- a) Hacking into a network to steal information
- b) Tricking people through phishing scams
- c) Developing a new mobile app
- d) Deploying malware to disrupt systems
Answer: c) Developing a new mobile app
Q14: Why is cybersecurity essential in the digital era?
- a) It helps in faster data transmission
- b) It reduces the need for technical support
- c) It decreases the cost of internet services
- d) It ensures that personal data is protected from malicious actors
Answer: d) It ensures that personal data is protected from malicious actors
Q15: Role of students which can minimizing the digital divide?
- a) Developing new gaming applications
- b) Providing technology training and support to those who need it
- c) Reducing the prices of digital devices
- d) Creating more social media accounts
Answer: b) Providing technology training and support to those who need it