ICT Computing Essentials Test Prep 1

Which of the following computers would be best for reading a book while riding a bus?

• mainframe

• tablet

• laptop

• supercomputer

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

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

• data

• software

• user

• hardware

Henry's computer is running slowly. He will be upgrading his RAM next week. What can he do in the meantime while waiting for the upgrade?

• 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

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

• Because everyone can use computers easily

• Because the public will not provide information if the Census Bureau does not use computers.

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

• Because computers are useful for printing forms to be filled out by the public.

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?

• processing

• storage

• input

• output

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

Molly is using her smartphone to scan the prices of items she is buying. This will allow her to use the digital checkout system. What function is her smartphone performing?

• storage

• input

• output

• processing

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

• supercomputer

• notebook

• PC

• server

Which of the following is a function of the Information Processing Cycle?

• Session

• Network

• Processing

• Presentation