Computer Professionals Quiz

Individuals who have obtained sufficient education and training in the field of computers are called

• Program Analyst

• Computer Professionals

• Computer Commissioners

• Computer Instructor

Answer explanation

Individuals with sufficient education and training in computers are best described as Computer Professionals, as this term encompasses a wide range of roles and expertise in the field.

All the following are careers in the field of computers except:

• Computer Engineer

• Programmer

• Network Administrator

• Bank Manager

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Bank Manager' because it is not a career in the field of computers, while the other options—Computer Engineer, Programmer, and Network Administrator—are all related to computer technology.

Who writes code and instructions for the computer?

• Computer Engineer

• Programmer

• Network Administrator

• Bank Manager

Answer explanation

A programmer writes codes and instructions for computers, creating software and applications. In contrast, a computer engineer focuses on hardware, a network administrator manages networks, and a bank manager oversees financial operations.

NCS is a computer professional body. NCS stands for

• Nigeria Computer Society

• National Commission Society

• Nigeria Computer Studies

• Non-governmental Commission Society

Answer explanation

NCS stands for Nigeria Computer Society, which is the correct choice. The other options do not accurately represent the professional body related to computer professionals in Nigeria.

Which of these is a quality of a good computer professional?

• Poor analytical skills

• Automation

• Poor technical writing skills

• Troubleshooting capabilities

Answer explanation

Troubleshooting capabilities are essential for a good computer professional, as they enable effective problem-solving and system maintenance. The other options, such as poor skills, do not reflect qualities of a competent professional.

A body that controls and regulates all communication operations in Nigeria.

• Nigeria Communication Commission

• Nigeria Internet Group

• Computer Association of Nigeria

• Internet Service Provider Association of Nigeria

Answer explanation

The Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) is the regulatory body responsible for overseeing and managing all communication operations in Nigeria, making it the correct choice.

All of these are means through which computer viruses can spread from one system to another except:

• Internet download

• Computer network

• Infected memory devices

• Blood transfusion

Answer explanation

Blood transfusion is not a method for spreading computer viruses, as viruses require digital means like internet downloads, networks, or infected memory devices to transfer between systems.

A computer virus that alters its signature patterns whenever it replicates is called

• Boot sector viruses

• Polymorphic virus

• Resident virus

• Non-resident virus

Answer explanation

A polymorphic virus changes its code each time it replicates, making it harder to detect. This distinguishes it from other types of viruses, such as boot sector or resident viruses, which do not alter their signatures.

A program written to stop and curb the spread of a virus in a computer is called

• Auto-virus

• Anti-virus

• I Love You Virus

• Stone

Answer explanation

An anti-virus program is specifically designed to detect, prevent, and remove malware, including viruses, from computers. The other options do not represent programs that serve this purpose.

All of these are examples of computer viruses except

• Smadav

• Trojan horse

• I love you virus

• November

Answer explanation

Smadav is an antivirus software, not a computer virus. In contrast, Trojan horse and I love you virus are well-known types of computer viruses, while November does not refer to a virus type.