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WorksheetsComputer Essentials 1
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 18mins
Which one of the following is a definition of ICT?
Technologies that are used for computation and information.
Technologies that are used for the contemplation of information.
Technologies that are used for communication and information.
Technologies that are used for the comprehension and information.
Which one of the following is an example of a mobile technology?
The Android operating system.
The Linux operating system.
Microsoft Office.
Open Office.
Which one of the following is a computer?
Tablet
Switch
Router
Scanner
Which one of the following is most likely to speed up a computer?
Increase the number of input devices.
Increase the number of output devices.
A processor with higher capacity.
A power supply with higher capacity.
Which one of the following can convert printed test to digital image?
Mouse
Scanner
Speaker
Firewall
Which one of the following is an interface for transferring uncompressed digital audio and video data?
USB
HDMI
VGA
DVD
What is true about operating systems and applications?
Applications are always installed first on a computer, then the operating system.
The operating system is always installed first on a computer, then the applications.
he operating system can only interact with software, not hardware.
Applications can only interact with hardware, not software.
Which one of the following is not an example of operating system?
Android
Linux
WIndows
Firefox
Which one of the following is an office application?
Minesweeper
Chrome
Unix
Excel
Which one of the following is not true about an end user software agreement (EULA)?
It is the contract between the licensor and the purchaser.
It establishes the purchaser’s right to use the software.
It contains offers to buy additional products to a reduced price
It may define ways under which the copy can be used.
Why is some software called freeware?
Because it is free from computer viruses.
Because it is totally free from license restrictions.
Because it can be used on any computer.
Because it can be used totally without cost.
Where should you click to restart the computer?
The drop-down next to Shutdown button
Control Panel
All Programs
Default Programs
Which one of the following is the main purpose of the task bar?
To launch and monitor applications.
To manage network settings.
To shut down the computer.
To uninstall or change a program.
Which one of the icons represents a folder ?
Which one of the following best describes an internal
hard drive?
A device which can store large amounts of data.
A device which can transmits data wireless.
A device which can cool down the computer if it becomes overheated.
A device which can stop data virus from infecting a computer.
Which one the following is the largest?
1000 kilobyte
100 megabyte file
10 Terabyte file.
1 Gigabyte file.
Which answer from the following options describes the term 'software'?
The physical parts or components of computers or devices.
The programs used to operate computers and related devices to carry out tasks.
It refers to different options for connecting to the internet.
It refers to the computer's main storage device.
Operating systems are a type of software. Tick ALL the operating systems below:
Windows
Word Processor
IoS
Linux
Android
From the list below, tick all the uses/services of ICT?
Internet Services
Mobile Technology
Office Productivity Applications
Motherboard
What best describes computer hardware?
The operating system on a computer is a type of hardware.
Hardware is the physical parts or components of a computer or device.
Office applications such as word and excel are hardware.
Hardware is programs that we can install on a computer
What are the roles of the Computer Processor (CPU) ?
To receive input and provide the appropriate output.
It keeps software and information that it is currently using or working on.
It handles all the basic system instructions, such as processing inputs from a keyboard and running applications.
It stores data.
What does RAM stand for?
Router Assissted Memory
Random Assissted Memory
Random Access Memory
Reactive Access Memory
What is true about computer Random Access Memory (RAM)
RAM is a temporary storage location
Information stored on RAM is not lost when the computer is switched off.
RAM is part of a computer's hard drive.
Random Access Memory (RAM) is the place where the computer keeps software and information that it is currently using or working on.
Computer storage can be both internal and external. Is this true or false?
True
False
On which of the below devices are a computer operating syste, applications and files and folders stored?
RAM
Flash Memory
CPU
Hard Drive
Choose all types of storage used to back up a computer internal hard drive?
External Hardrive
Flash memory
CDs
DVDs
Internal Hard Drive
Which type of printer is mostly used in offices where large columes of printing is necessary?
Laserjet Printer
Inkjet Printer
Dot Matrix Printer
The_______________ is the most commonly used printer at home and makes use of catrdiges filled with ink.
Dot Matrix Printer
Laser Printer
Inkjet Printer
What is the term used to describe a computer screen?
Scanner
VDU (Visual Display Unit)
Projector
Monitor
A _________________ is used to scan printed material and convert it into a digital format.
Keyboard
Mouse
Printer
Scanner
USB ports on your computer system unit or laptop allow you to plug in a number devices? Which one of the devices below is NOT a USB device ?
Digital Cameras
Memory Sticks
Scanners
Printers
Monitor
Proprietary softare is a type of software license. What are the characteristics of this type of license?
Software can be used only as trial
Software can be used for free
A software where the licensee(user) is given the right to use the software under certain conditions and restricted from other uses.
What is Shareware?
A license which makes the source code and design of the software available to those who want to enhance or modify it.
Software made free of charge at the beginning but having additional features only available after payment.
Software that can be copied of downloaded for free,
Software that can be used only for a certain period of time before it is purchased is called a ____________?
Proprietary
Trial Version
Freeware
Open SOurce
