WorksheetsInformation Technology grade 7
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 19mins
Which device is used to view information or data?
Mouse
Joystick
Keyboard
Monitor
Data is entered into the computer using which of the following option?
Keyboard
Monitor
Joystick
Mouse
Which generation of computers use vacuum tubes?
First generation
Third generation
Fourth generation
Second Generation
In which generation of computers robots were created?
Fifth generation
Third generation
First generation
Fourth generation
Examples of data are....
Number, figures, pictures
Sentence, paragraph, research
Number, figures, sentences
Paragraph, figures, numbers
The abacus is widely used today for:
Addition and subtraction
Addition ONLY
Subtraction ONLY
None of the above
_____________ is a set of raw facts and figures.
Information
Story
Data
Computer
The _______ is the brain of the computer.
ALU
CPU
Control Unit
Personal Computer
Hardware is the ____________
Physical part of the computer that you can see and touch
Software
Programs
Instruction
The correct sequence for data processing is as follows:
Data + information = Processing
Information + Processing = Data
Data + Processing = Information
None of the above
There are _________ Generations of computers
6
5
4
3
Getting unprocessed material into the computer is called______
Processing
Data
Storing
Input
This device allows you to store information for later use ________
Keyboard
Memory card
Video Card
speaker
Devices which allow you to enter data into the computer for processing are called?
Keyboard
Memory card
Video Card
Speaker
(IC) or chip was invented during the third generation of Computers. What does the acronym “IC” mean?
Ice cream
Integrated Circuit
Integrated Cream
Integrated Computer
The outer part of a desktop computer comprises of:
Monitor, mouse, keyboard, speaker, system Unit
Screen, keyboard, system unit, case, microphone
None of the above
Monitor, mouse, computer, system Unit, speaker
______________ the study or use of systems (especially computers and telecommunications) for storing, retrieving, or sending of information.
Tele communication
Video conferencing
Information Technology
All of the above
What is the meaning of the acronym CPU?
Control Processing Unit
Central Processing Unit
Computer Processing Unit
None of the above
The _______ was developed about 3000BC years ago. It was created by the Chinese and was built out of wood and beads.
Pascaline
Chain
Abacus
Shakers
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A Computer is an electronic device that processes data following a set of instructions. The action of processing data produces information that can be output or stored for future use. An example of a computer is a calculator. It processes data and output the information from the processing. Using the example, give an example of data
With the use of a diagram, explain how a calculator processes data to form information
List three (3) features of first generation computer
A. List four (4) ways in which a computer assist you as a student with your schoolwork
The CPU is compared to a human brain. Hence, it is referred to as the brain of the computer. Explain how the CPU function like the brain of a computer .
Given the rapid pace at which computer technology is changing, classifying computers on this basis is often difficult, since many of the newer, smaller system can outperform the larger computers. List the Generations of computers that exist.
State the name of a computer used in place of calculators in the past? State where it was used
Computers are defined as.......
A calculator
A machine that accepts and process analogy data
An electronic device that accepts input, process, store, and output data/information
Is a device that only save information and data
