ICT - Grade 8 - Assessment 1Revision

What is a software update primarily used for?

• To make the computer run slower

• To replace older versions with newer ones

• To delete all files on the computer

• To install new hardware

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of software updates?

• Removal of bugs

• Enhanced security

• Slower application performance

• Protection against cyber attacks

What is the main purpose of a backup tool?

• To create exact copies of files for later restoration

• To delete old files

• To compress files for storage

• To encrypt files for security

Which of the following services offers free backup along with data storage?

• Microsoft Word

• Adobe Acrobat

• Google Drive

• Notepad

How often do you need to manually save your work in Google Docs?

• Every 5 minutes

• Once an hour

• At the end of each day

• You don't need to; it saves automatically

Fill in the blank with the correct words from the word bank: Google Docs backs up all the documents you create on it, on the ______ Google Cloud _____.

To view Version history of a document, go to the __ File ______ menu and click Version history.

A software update is important because it helps with the removal of _____ bugs ___and enhances security against viruses and cyber-attacks.

To check for updates on a Windows desktop, locate the ______ Start menu ____and type "Windows Update settings" in the search box.

To retrieve an earlier version, click _____ Restore _____this version at the top left corner of the document.