Class 8 Computer & AI Chapter 5: Cloud, Data Privacy and Digital Citizenship — practice questions with answers
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41 questions18 easy, 16 medium, 7 hardNCERT · CBSE · State boards
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Q1. What is cloud computing?
- Using storage and programs over the internet on someone else’s powerful computers (servers)
- Computers that float in the sky
- Weather forecasting only
- Using a computer without electricity
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Answer: A. Using storage and programs over the internet on someone else’s powerful computers (servers)
Why: Google Drive and DigiLocker are cloud services. [NAL syllabus, Class 8 Unit 5]
Why: Google Drive and DigiLocker are cloud services. [NAL syllabus, Class 8 Unit 5]
Q2. Which are cloud services? (Tick all that apply)
- Google Drive
- DigiLocker
- Online email like Gmail
- A pen drive in your pocket
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Answer: A. Google Drive; B. DigiLocker; C. Online email like Gmail
Why: A pen drive is local storage. [NAL syllabus, Class 8 Unit 5]
Why: A pen drive is local storage. [NAL syllabus, Class 8 Unit 5]
Q3. The trail of information you leave online — posts, searches, likes — is called your digital ______.
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Answer: footprint
Why: It can last for years. [NAL syllabus, Class 8 Unit 5]
Why: It can last for years. [NAL syllabus, Class 8 Unit 5]
Q4. Why should you think before posting a photo online?
- Once shared, it can be copied and may stay online forever
- Photos disappear after a day
- Nobody can see posts
- Posting improves memory
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Answer: A. Once shared, it can be copied and may stay online forever
Why: Your digital footprint follows you. [NAL syllabus, Class 8 Unit 5]
Why: Your digital footprint follows you. [NAL syllabus, Class 8 Unit 5]
Q5. Which is the strongest password?
- Mango!River7#Desk
- 123456
- password
- ravi2012
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Answer: A. Mango!River7#Desk
Why: Long, mixed characters, no personal info. [NAL syllabus, Class 8 Unit 5]
Why: Long, mixed characters, no personal info. [NAL syllabus, Class 8 Unit 5]
Q6. What is personal data?
- Information that can identify you, such as your name, phone number, photo or address
- Only your favourite colour
- Public weather data
- Anything on a website
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Answer: A. Information that can identify you, such as your name, phone number, photo or address
Why: It must be protected. [NAL syllabus, Class 8 Unit 5]
Why: It must be protected. [NAL syllabus, Class 8 Unit 5]
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How many practice questions are there for Class 8 Computer & AI Chapter 5: Cloud, Data Privacy and Digital Citizenship?
41 questions (18 easy, 16 medium, 7 hard). A few are solved on this page; the free test shows the answer and explanation for every question after you submit.
Is this chapter from the NCERT book?
Yes — it follows the NCERT Class 8 Computer & AI syllabus, used by CBSE and many state boards.