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FORM 3 ICT EXAM -TERM ONE

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which picture below can be used to demonstrate to a student the best seating position to use while using the computer?

a)
b)
c)
d)
2.

The following system specifications are used for questions 2 ,3, 4 and 5.

Intel©Atom Processor N270

(1.6 GHz/533Mhz FSB/512K cache) 1GB DDR2 SDRAM

10.1” Widescreen Display (1024 X 600)

Intel graphics Media Accelerator (GMA)950

160 GB, 2.5 inch, 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive

3 USB ports

Wireless 802.11g (1397) Mini Card

24WHr Lithium-Ion Battery (3-cell)


Michael's father went to the computer store to purchase a new laptop. He was given the laptop specifications outlined above. Based on the specifications given, what is the speed of the CPU?

a)

A. 512 K

b)

B. 1.6 GHz

c)

C. 1 Gb

d)

D. 802.11 g

3.

The following system specifications are used in questions 2, 3, 4 and 5.

Intel©Atom Processor N270

(1.6Ghz/533Mhz FSB/512K cache) 1GB DDR2 SDRAM

10.1” Widescreen Display (1024 X 600)

Intel graphics Media Accelerator (GMA)950

160 GB, 2.5 inch, 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive

3 USB ports

Wireless 802.11g (1397) Mini Card

24WHr Lithium-Ion Battery (3-cell)

How would a game requiring two gigabytes (2 GB) of RAM perform on this system?

a)

A. The game will work as expected

b)

B. The game will work but maybe slower than expected

c)

C. The game will not work

d)

D. The game will not work but no more games can be installed

4.

The following system specifications are used for questions 2 ,3, 4 and 5.

Intel©Atom Processor N270

(1.6 GHz/533Mhz FSB/512K cache) 1GB DDR2 SDRAM

10.1” Widescreen Display (1024 X 600)

Intel graphics Media Accelerator (GMA)950

160 GB, 2.5 inch, 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive

3 USB ports

Wireless 802.11g (1397) Mini Card

24WHr Lithium-Ion Battery (3-cell)


Based on the specifications given, what is the size of the monitor?

a)

A. 512 K

b)

B. 10.1"

c)

C. 1 GB

5.

The following system specifications are used for questions 2 ,3, 4 and 5.

Intel©Atom Processor N270

(1.6 GHz/533Mhz FSB/512K cache) 1GB DDR2 SDRAM

10.1” Widescreen Display (1024 X 600)

Intel graphics Media Accelerator (GMA)950

160 GB, 2.5 inch, 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive

3 USB ports

Wireless 802.11g (1397) Mini Card

24WHr Lithium-Ion Battery (3-cell)


How many USB ports does this laptop contain?

a)

A. 3

b)

B.10

c)

C. 4

d)

D. 1

6.

Jason’s computer needs to be repaired. Who should he contact to have the repair done?

a)

A. A Systems Analyst

b)

B. A Network Administrator

c)

C. A Computer Technician

d)

D. A Software Programmer

7.

My daily tasks include installing software or hardware, maintaining and repairing equipment and troubleshooting different computer issues. I am a _________.

a)

Programmer

b)

Web designer

c)

Computer technician

8.

My job involves coding and debugging. I am a _________.

a)

Programmer

b)

Web designer

c)

Computer technician

9.

I enjoy testing and improving the design of the website. I am a _________.

a)

Programmer

b)

Web designer

c)

Computer technician

10.

I develop and direct software system validation and testing methods. I am a _________.

a)

Programmer

b)

Software Engineer

c)

Computer technician

11.

Type your answer in the space provided.

Gary bought this cable to connect his laptop to a projector. What is this cable called?

(a)  

12.

Julie wants to connect her computer to a modem to get internet access. She uses this cable. What is this cable called?

(a)  

13.

A CPU is the core of every Personal Computer. What does CPU stand for?

(a)  

14.

This is a (a)   port. It can be used to connect a monitor, a TV or a projector.

15.

Which of the following poses a threat to your computer's data?

a)

Firewall

b)

Virus

c)

Antivirus

16.

Your teacher stated that Anti-Virus software was recently placed on the computers to protect them. What can Anti-Virus software protect a system from?

a)

Execution of unwanted programs

b)

Excessive or unwanted requests from friends

c)

Inappropriate 'WhatsApp' messages

17.

A worker uses his computer skills to access the manager's computer. He gets information on other employees without permission. What is this action known as?

a)

Hacking

b)

Spying

c)

Phishing

d)

Stealing

18.

Chandra notices that some programs on her computer were not opening as they normally would. She suspects that her computer is infected with a virus. Which of the following actions should Chandra perform

a)

A. Run a virus application

b)

B. Scan her computer for a new drive

c)

C. Scan her computer with an antivirus application

d)

D. Disconnect from the internet and then run the virus application.

19.

Mike's computer has a program that deletes his data without his knowledge or approval. He wants software that can prevent his computer from future attacks. Which of the following types of software will you recommend?

a)

Spam

b)

Malware

c)

Anti-Virus

20.

Rajesh receives emails telling him to send his bank account number in order to receive the money from a lottery he has won. What is the sender of the email doing?

a)

Hacking

b)

Spamming

c)

Phishing

21.
What is Software?
a)

Programs that determine how the hardware works.

b)
Physicals parts of a Computer
22.

An Operating System is...

a)

Used for creating graphs and documents

b)

The most common type of system software

c)

Only found in desktop computers

d)

All of these

23.

Which is NOT a utility program?

a)

word processor

b)

Compression software

c)

Back-up

d)

Disk defragmentation