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Jonathan Grant High School - Grade 8 - Information Technology - Midterm Exam

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 3hrs 52mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which definition below, BEST describes a computer?

a)

An electronic device used to input, process, store and output information

b)

An electronic device used to type and save information only

c)

An electronic device used to recharge only

d)

An electronic devise that outputs data

2.

Which of the following is NOT an input device?

a)

Scanner

b)

Digital Camera

c)

Mouse

d)

Monitor

3.

Which of the following is not a hardware device?

a)

CPU

b)

Monitor

c)

Computer Games

d)

Mouse

4.

The MOST popular device used to play games is called a

a)

Mouse

b)

Trackball

c)

Joystick

d)

Keyboard

5.

Unprocessed material entered into the computer is called?

a)

Storage

b)

Information

c)

Output

d)

Data

6.

The physical part of the computer system is called?

a)

Devices

b)

Functions

c)

Keyboard

d)

Hardware

7.

Which term below BEST describes the part of the computer that turns data into information.

a)

Control Processing Unit

b)

Central Processing Unit

c)

System Processing Unit

d)

Arithmetic Logic Unit

8.

Multimedia includes a combination of text and pictures. Which of the following could also be considered multimedia?

Note carefully, there may be more than one correct answers for this question

a)

Digital camera

b)

Audio

c)

Sensor

d)

Graphics

9.

To scan the electronic code from the printed image on a product, which device below is the BEST to use?

a)

Point of Sale Machine

b)

Cash Register

c)

Electronic Pad

d)

Barcode Reader

10.

If an instruction needs calculation or comparison, it is sent to the?

a)

Processor

b)

Register

c)

ALU

d)

Control Unit

11.

This printer uses ink spray or toner powder and heat.

a)

Non - Impact Printer

b)

Inkjet Printer

c)

Laser Printer

d)

Daisy Wheel Printer

12.

___________ enables text to be inputed quickly and easily, eliminating the need to type.

a)

Magnetic Strip

b)

Optical Mark Reader

c)

Barcode Reader

d)

Optical Character Reader

13.

Printers are devices that take information from your screen and transfer it to paper as?

a)

Softcopy

b)

Hardcopy Device

c)

Hardcopy

d)

Softcopy Device

14.

The CPU consists of two units. What are they?

a)

Central Processing Unit and Main Memory

b)

Control Unit and the Processor

c)

Arithmetic Logic Unit and the Control Unit

d)

Logic Unit and Central Unit

15.

Which of the following groups BEST shows an example of data?

a)

Figures, Printed Graphics, Sentences

b)

Numbers, Pictures, Letters

c)

Paragraphs, Research, Sentences

d)

Research, Text on screen, Numbers

16.

Which of the following is NOT a category of input devices?

a)

Terminal Entry Devices

b)

Key Input Devices

c)

Multimedia Entry Devices

d)

Source Entry devices

17.

ALL of the following are Ponting Entry Devices, EXCEPT?

a)

Mouse

b)

Keyboard

c)

Trackball

d)

Lightpen

18.

Carla is a student who decided to use another method other than writing to present her work. She used a keyboard to enter her work into the computer so it could be printed. She does not understand that she made use of an Input Device.

Select the option below that best points out what an input device is.

a)

Devices used to enter information into the computer

b)

Devices used to store information on the computer

c)

Devices used to make data useful

d)

Devices used to enter data into the computer

19.

Dean Richards is a Math teacher. On the whiteboard he wrote, 2+2=4. What is “2” referred to  in Information Technology terms?

a)

Data

b)

A number

c)

Information

d)

Figures

20.

Dianna Rain is a Math student and want to know the answer to the following; 32+62=? After the answer is added/given, what is the entire presentation of the equation and result called in information technology terms?

a)

Data

b)

The answer

c)

Information

d)

Data and Information

21.

You decide to start a small company that specializes in graphic design and printing of flyers and business cards. State an output device that would assist in this business venture.

(a)  

22.

Where is the data stored after being processed by the ALU?

(a)  

23.

At the cashier terminal in a supermarket, a (a)   is used to read codes from items.

24.

(a)   directs and coordinate All activity within the Central Processing Unit.

25.

What does the acronym RAM stand for

(a)  

26.

(a)   is a combination of text, graphics, sound and images.

27.

(a)   is the most popular hardcopy output device.

28.

What are the two categories of a printer called?

(a)  

29.

Name the two types of keyboards that exist.

(a)  

30.

What is another name for the Central Processing System of a computer?

(a)  

31.

An input device is a device used to enter (a)   into the computer

32.

Inkjet printer is an example of what category of printer?

(a)  

33.

What category of output does a projector produce?

(a)  

34.

Janice uses her keyboard device while at school typing in the computer lab. What type of keyboard is Janice using?

(a)  

35.

What are the categories of hardware components?

(a)  

36.

The (a)   is an input device used mainly in banks to help read cheques.

37.

This type of terminal entry device acts like a full-fledged computer. It can do input, output, processing and storage. What is it?

(a)  

38.

Jessie used his keyboard to type his homework into his Microsoft Word application. His CPU processed the data so he could see it on his computer's screen. He would often dictate some of his work instead of typing, as he was using a later version of the Microsoft Word application which allowed him to do so. His mic would pick up the sound of his voice and automatically type it in for him.

He liked using his new laptop to do work because it had a touchscreen, so even though there was also a touchpad he could easily navigate using his touchscreen. Jessie also liked playing games on his laptop, and would often connect his game controller to help him navigate the game easily.

Identify all the input devices used by Jessie in the scenario above.

(a)  

39.

Tanice works at a supermarket as a warehouse supervisor. She is responsible for ensuring that when the goods enter the warehouse of the supermarket, their barcodes are scanned and entered into the computer system. If she doesn't scan the item and someone tries to cash it out at the cashier it will not scan.

Tanice also enjoys taking pictures in her break time of the beautiful flowers on the supermarket grounds.

What category of Input devices does Tanice make use of in this scenario and tell both devices used.

(a)  

40.

Identify the device in the picture.

(a)  

41.

Identify the device in the picture.

(a)  

42.

Identify the device in the picture.

(a)  

43.

What category of input device does the device in the image belong to?

(a)  

44.

Identify the device in the image.

(a)  

45.

Identify the device in the picture.

(a)  

46.

Identify the device in the picture.

(a)  

47.

Identify the device in the picture.

(a)  

48.

Identify the device in the image.

(a)  

49.

Identify the device being used in the image.

(a)  

50.

The information sent from the computer after processing is called?

(a)