ICT Computing Essentials Test Prep 1

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Which of the following computers would be best for reading a book while riding a bus? mainframe, tablet, laptop, supercomputer

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tablet

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XYZ Candy Store is switching to computers to manage their store. Which of the following would be a good use of the computers?
- manage employees' payroll
- play a video games on a break
- stay current on the news
- track the local weather

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manage employees' payroll

Front

Which part of a computer system represents raw facts that your computer processes?

Back

data

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What can Henry do in the meantime while waiting for the RAM upgrade? Options: run less programs at the same time, move his Documents folder to a USB drive, update his antivirus software every day, Bookmark website for quick access

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run less programs at the same time

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Why are computers important for organizations such as the Census Bureau to gather and store information needed from the public, businesses and economy?

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Because computers have become a resource for gathering, storing and analyzing information.

Front

When checking out at a grocery store, the receipt shows on the checkout screen. In what function of the Information Processing Cycle does this occur?

Back

output

Front

Which of the following is an example of how a company might use computers? tracking a sports team, managing a personal bank account, managing inventory, writing a thesis paper

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managing inventory

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What function is Molly's smartphone performing when she scans the prices of items?

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input

Front

NASA must quickly process many large numbers when sending a rocket into space. What type of computer is needed to accomplish this task?

Back

supercomputer

Front

Which of the following is a function of the Information Processing Cycle? Session, Network, Processing, Presentation

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Processing