IK Gujral Punjab Technical University Technical Quiz Competition Experiences

When I started my college journey with IKG PTU Amritsar campus in 2023.This competition was conducted at my college IK Gujral Punjab Technical University. There is a program named student induction program in this college, where freshers and seniors are introduced with each other and freshers are introduced to their professors also. In this event many performances were done by seniors and freshers. The main part of this program is technical quiz, which is organized by seniors and only freshers can participate in this. There were mix students of BCA and BTech. This event is going to be conducted for 2 days. Total 10 teams were formed with 6 members. And The event begins. The top 4 teams are going to be selected for second round. This competition was conducted in a class room and winner is going to get a medal along with winning certificate. The environment of the room was very quite and peaceful. Because of Air conditioners room temperature was also very enjoying. Questions were going to be shown on blackboard by a projector.

Rules:

They were asking questions in a manner like, a team can answer a question or can reject that question rejection did not affect their score. After rejection question goes to next team. And the process continues. If all teams are failed to answer that question then the question will be changed. In the first round my team has easily done to make their place in second round. The top four teams were selected. There are total 15 questions asked to all teams. The questions are given below:

1. What is the main function of a CPU?

A) Storing data

B) Executing instructions

C) Displaying graphics

D) Providing internet connectivity

2. Which of the following is a programming language used for creating web pages?

A) Java

B) Python

C) HTML

D) C++

3. What does HTML stand for?

A) Hyper Text Markup Language

B) High-level Text Manipulation Language

C) Hyperlink and Text Markup Language

D) Home Tool Markup Language

4. Which of the following is used for storing data in a structured format?

A) Database

B) Spreadsheet

C) Word processor

D) Presentation software

5. What does URL stand for?

A) Universal Resource Locator

B) Uniform Resource Locator

C) Unified Resource Locator

D) Unique Resource Locator

6. Which of the following is not an operating system?

A) Windows

B) MacOS

C) iOS

D) Microsoft Office

7. What is the purpose of a firewall?

A) To protect against physical threats

B) To prevent unauthorized access to a network

C) To cool down computer components

D) To boost internet speed

8. Which programming language is often used for developing mobile applications?

A) C#

B) Java

C) Ruby

D) Swift

9. What does RAM stand for?

A) Random Access Memory

B) Readily Accessible Memory

C) Rapid Access Memory

D) Real-time Accessible Memory

10. What is the file extension for a Word document?

A) .docx

B) .txt

C) .pdf

D) .ppt

11. What is the purpose of an algorithm?

A) To play music

B) To solve a problem

C) To browse the internet

D) To print documents

12. What is the primary function of an email client?

A) To play games

B) To create spreadsheets

C) To send and receive emails

D) To edit videos

13. What does GUI stand for?

A) Graphical User Interface

B) General User Interface

C) Global User Interaction

D) General User Integration

14. What is the purpose of a compiler?

A) To execute program instructions

B) To convert high-level language code to machine code

C) To create graphics

D) To store data securely

15. Which of the following is a type of network topology?

A) Database

B) Ring

C) Spreadsheet

D) Word processor

So, The second round begins and we again make our place for final round, The two teams our team and another team were left, and the competition is going to be conducted on next day. The questions asked in second round were:

1. What does HTML stand for?

A) Hyper Text Markup Language

B) High-level Text Manipulation Language

C) Hyperlink and Text Markup Language

D) Home Tool Markup Language

2. Which of the following is NOT a programming language?

A) Java

B) Excel

C) Python

D) C++

3. What is the binary equivalent of the decimal number 10?

A) 1010

B) 1001

C) 1100

D) 1111

4. Which data structure uses a Last-In-First-Out (LIFO) approach?

A) Queue

B) Stack

C) Linked List

D) Tree

5. What does SQL stand for?

A) Structured Query Language

B) Sequential Query Language

C) Simple Query Language

D) Standard Query Language

6. Which of the following is a type of loop in programming?

A) Tubular loop

B) Sequential loop

C) For loop

D) Linear loop

7. Which of the following is NOT a type of computer memory?

A) RAM

B) ROM

C) CPU

D) Cache

8. What does CPU stand for?

A) Central Processing Unit

B) Computer Processing Unit

C) Central Program Unit

D) Computer Program Unit

9. What is the role of a compiler in programming?

A) Executes program instructions

B) Translates high-level language code to machine code

C) Stores data securely

D) Provides internet connectivity

10. Which of the following is NOT a network topology?

A) Ring

B) Bus

C) Spreadsheet

D) Star

Next day, they made changes in their test format. They also included science-related questions. A total of 12 members are going to participate in the final round individually. Again, the game began, and I failed to win because I encountered all science-related questions, and my science is very weak. But the questions asked in the final round were:

What is the chemical symbol for water?

A) H

B) O

C) HO

D) H2O

Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy source?

A) Coal

B) Natural Gas

C) Solar

D) Petroleum

What is the smallest unit of data in a computer?

A) Byte

B) Kilobyte

C) Megabyte

D) Gigabyte

What is the process of converting analog signals into digital signals called?

A) Modulation

B) Demodulation

C) Analogization

D) Digitalization

Who is considered the father of modern computer science?

A) Alan Turing

B) Bill Gates

C) Steve Jobs

D) Tim Berners-Lee

What is the main function of the mitochondria in a cell?

A) Protein synthesis

B) Energy production

C) Waste removal

D) Cell division

Which of the following is NOT a primary color of light?

A) Red

B) Yellow

C) Blue

D) Green

What is the formula for Newton’s second law of motion?

A) F = ma

B) E = mc^2

C) F = mv

D) F = mgh

Which of the following is NOT a type of chemical bond?

A) Ionic

B) Covalent

C) Metallic

D) Magnetic

What is the SI unit of electrical resistance?

A) Ohm

B) Ampere

C) Volt

D) Watt

Which programming language is commonly used for artificial intelligence and machine learning?

A) Java

B) Python

C) C++

D) Ruby

What is the function of an accelerometer in a smartphone?

A) Measures temperature

B) Measures acceleration

C) Controls screen brightness

D) Measures air pressure

What is the main component of Earth’s atmosphere?

A) Oxygen

B) Carbon dioxide

C) Nitrogen

D) Hydrogen

Which of the following is NOT a type of computer virus?

A) Trojan

B) Worm

C) Spyware

D) Firewall

What is the term used to describe the process of a liquid turning into a gas?

A) Evaporation

B) Condensation

C) Sublimation

D) Fusion

I lost, but I learned many things from this competition. The first thing was to never underestimate your opponent. I also learned many things about my field from this competition.

Thank you.