Computer J1 level 5

You notice your computer suddenly becomes slow after installing a free music player from an unknown website. What is the most likely cause?

• The music player uses too much RAM

• The CPU is overheating

• Malware was installed with the software

• The screen resolution changed

Ama wants to send her school project to a friend using a USB flash drive, but the file is too large. Which action will help her transfer the file successfully?

• Install an antivirus program

• Use file compression software

• Copy the file to a CD

• Create a shortcut of the file

Kwame is using Microsoft Word and wants to make his heading bold, colourful, and larger than the body text. Which tools should he use?

• File and Save As

• Font style, size, and colour tools

• Insert and ClipArt

• Paragraph spacing and alignment

Your school uses a projector to display notes from the teacher’s computer. Which of the following best describes the role of the projector?

• Input device

• Output device

• Storage device

• Utility software

You borrowed a friend’s flash drive and noticed several unknown applications on it when connected to your computer. What is the safest step to take before using the flash drive?

• Copy the files immediately

• Restart the computer

• Format the flash drive without checking

• Scan the flash drive using antivirus software

The ICT teacher assigns you to create a digital poster with both images and text. Which application is best suited for this task?

• Media Player

• Word Processor

• Disk Cleanup

• Task Manager

A document on your computer keeps opening with the wrong program and displays unreadable text. Which of the following is most likely the issue?

• The file is corrupted

• The file was saved on the wrong drive

• The wrong application is set to open the file

• The keyboard has a virus

Your school’s computers have become slow after months of use, with frequent freezing and low storage. Which utility software should be used to help improve performance?

• Paint

• Disk Cleanup and Defragmenter

• Web Browser

• Microsoft Word

Esi accidentally deleted an important project file from her computer. She goes to the Recycle Bin to look for it. What does this show about the function of the Recycle Bin?

• It backs up all software

• It removes files forever

• It temporarily holds deleted files

• It stores only documents

During a group assignment, one learner copies another's report and submits it as their own work. Which unethical behaviour does this represent?

• Copyright

• Piracy

• Debugging

• Plagiarism