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Question 61

Why can fake news spread quickly on social media?

A. Social media checks every post

B. Fake news is always removed instantly

C. People cannot share posts

D. People can share it instantly with many others without checking it

Question 62

You see a shocking news post from an unknown page with no source. What should you do first?

A. Share it immediately

B. Comment that it is true

C. Check reliable sources before believing or sharing it

D. Send it to all your contacts

Question 63

Which of the following is a social networking platform?

A. Instagram

B. Notepad

C. Windows Media Player

D. Task Manager

Question 64

Which is a benefit of social networking?

A. It guarantees privacy

B. It helps people stay connected and share information

C. It removes all cyberbullying

D. It replaces the need for schools

Question 65

Why should users think carefully before posting on social networks?

A. Posts disappear immediately

B. Only close friends can ever see them

C. Posts cannot be copied

D. Posts can stay online and be seen by many people

Question 66

Ayesha posts her house address and holiday dates publicly. What is the main risk?

A. Strangers may learn when her home is empty

B. Her posts will become blurry

C. Her friends will lose internet

D. Her account will become faster

Question 67

A classmate keeps posting hurtful comments about Ali online. What should Ali do?

A. Reply with worse comments

B. Block and report the person and tell a trusted adult

C. Delete his account without telling anyone

D. Ignore all his friends

Question 68

Which of the following is an economic impact of computing?

A. More paper use in all offices

B. Ending all forms of trade

C. Creation of new jobs and businesses

D. Removing money completely

Question 69

How can computing have a positive social impact?

A. It connects people across distances and gives access to information

B. It stops people from communicating

C. It removes the need for education

D. It makes information unavailable

Question 70

Which is an ethical issue related to computing?

A. Cost of electricity in winter

B. Colour of computer cases

C. Size of keyboards

D. Misuse of personal data and privacy

Question 71

Online shopping helps small businesses reach customers in other cities but can close some local shops. This shows:

A. Only benefits of computing

B. Only harms of computing

C. Both benefits and harms of computing

D. No effect of computing

Question 72

A student spends most of the day on games and skips homework and sleep. Which impact is this?

A. A positive economic impact

B. A negative personal impact

C. A legal requirement

D. A hardware upgrade

Question 73

A company uses AI to screen job applicants but it unfairly rejects certain groups. Which issue does this raise?

A. A hardware repair

B. A screen resolution problem

C. An ethical concern about bias and fairness

D. A faster internet

Question 74

Creations of the mind such as inventions, designs and artistic works are called:

A. Physical property

B. Intellectual property

C. Public property

D. Personal hardware

Question 75

A legal right that protects a new invention for a fixed period is a:

A. Patent

B. Trademark

C. Copyright

D. Domain name

Question 76

A symbol, name or logo that identifies a company's products is protected by a:

A. Patent

B. Copyright

C. Firewall

D. Trademark

Question 77

Legal protection given to the creator of original works such as books, music and software code is:

A. Copyright

B. Patent

C. Trademark

D. Encryption

Question 78

How does a patent differ from a copyright?

A. A patent protects logos, while copyright protects inventions

B. A patent protects passwords, while copyright protects hardware

C. They are exactly the same

D. A patent protects inventions, while copyright protects original creative works

Question 79

Why is it important to protect intellectual property?

A. It stops people from learning

B. It rewards creators and encourages new ideas

C. It makes copying easier

D. It removes the need for creativity

Question 80

A company creates a unique logo for its brand and wants to stop others from using it. Which protection should it apply for?

A. Patent

B. Password protection

C. Trademark

D. Firewall

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