CSEC Information Technology Specimen Paper 1 (2017) Part 1

When the computer is working on given instructions, it is called

• output

• storage

• processing

• input

Which of the following types of computers would process information at the fastest rate?

• Embedded

• Super computer

• Main Frames

• Mobile Devices

Which of the following are functions of the control unit? Select ALL correct answers.

• Read instruction

• Direct operations

• Execute instruction

• write instructions

Which of the following is a disadvantage of cloud storage?

• Accessibility (offline/without internet)

• Reduction of storage cost to the organization

• Increased possibility for disaster recovery

• Efficient management of stored data

Which of the following storage media uses laser technology to store data?

• Flash Drive

• Magnetic tape

• CDROM

• Hard Drive

Which of the following is an example of an embedded computer system?

• Desktop

• IBM z system

• Smart television

• Laptop

Which of the following input devices is used to read pencil or pen marks on a multiple choice answer sheet?

• OCR

• OMR

• POS

• MICR

The MOST suitable device for the output of architectural drawings is a

• plotter

• laser printer

• graphics tablet

• light pen

Which of the following output is an example of a hard copy?

• An oral speech delivered by a speaker

• A bill produced from a printer

• The display on a monitor

• A picture on a wall produced from a multimedia projector

Which of the following tasks would MOST likely require an advanced graphics card?

• Program development

• Web browsing

• SBA development

• Video editing