ICT Pro

What does the term ICT stand for?

• Information and Cultural Technology

• Information and Communication Technology

• Identification of Current Transfers

• Information for Compliance Technology

What type of computer is this?

• Tablet

• Laptop

• Desktop

• Smartphone

Tick the 3 input devices mentioned below:

• Keyboard

• Microphone

• Printer

• Webcam

RAM is a type of memory used mainly in all computers. Which one of the following terms is correct ?

• Read Access Memory

• Random Absolute Memory

• Random Access Memory

• Random Alternate Memory

ROM is another very important type of memory found in all computers. Which one of the following best defines this term?

• Data stored in ROM can be deleted.

• Data stored in ROM can never be deleted.

• Data in ROM can be modified by computer users.

• ROM can cause a computer to easily catch a virus.

One common type of Operating System (OS) is 'Windows'. Tick one other OS from the following list:

• Monitor

• Desktop

• Android

• Word Processing

Software consists of two types: System Software (OS) and Application Software (Apps). Which one of the following statements is true?

• The OS is always installed first on the computer, then the applications (like games) are installed later.

• The software applications (apps) are always installed first before the Operating System (OS).

• The Operating System is not important to be installed in a computer.

• Both the Operating System (OS) and the applications can be installed at the same time.

Using the list below, tick the application that one must use to write a story?

• Paint

• PhotoPad Image Editor

• Spreadsheets (Excel)

• Word Processing

When we save our work, it is recommended that we make use of 'folders'. Use the list below to tick the best statement.

• Our desktop must never show any folders.

• A folder has a memory limit of how many files it can hold in it and it is not recommended to create sub-folders within a main folder.

• Files like photos of an outing/event, must be stored in a folder and one must write some detail to that folder like: name of the outing and a date. This will make it easier to access in the future.

• When naming a folder, one must always use a one word filename.

The laws of health and green IT states that:

• Computer users must always have a good desk, chair, lighting and adjustable room temperature when working on a computer.

• One can use a night lamp when working on a computer.

• One must never take regular eye breaks when using a computer.

• One must never recycle goods like paper or printer cartridges.