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Worksheetscomputers, input output devices, software, storage, cpu
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 55mins
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Draw the grade you hope to get in the I.C.T. test.
Define a computer. (Ungraded)
Who developed the first Mechanical Computer?
Blaise Pascal
Elon Musk
Charles Babbage
Charles Cabbage
Which device was a precursor to the computer?
What is Hardware? Define and give 2 examples.
(Ungraded)
Which are output devices?
Printer
Monitor
Webcam
Loudspeaker
Which are input devices?
Keyboard
Printer
Webcam
Mouse
Ms Allen wants to assemble her own desktop computer. What parts of the system unit must she include?
CPU, Motherboard, Storage (SSD and RAM stick), PSU
CPU, Fatherboard, GPU, Monitor, Printer
CPU, Monitor, Motherboard, Storage (SSD and RAM Stick), OMR
CPU, Motherboard, Storage (SSD and RAM stick), PSU, Keyboard and Mouse
Draw an Input Device
_____ devices give data and instruction to the computer, while _____ devices produce results of data processed.
(a)
What device can be used to mark multiple choice scripts?
Optimal Mark Reader
Scanner
Optical Mark Reader
Microphone
DVD/CD Drive
a disc for watching movies or listening to music
streams video
the disc contained on a hard drive
writes data onto removable discs, or reads data off of the disc.
Which of the following is an output device?
Pressure Sensor
Plotter
Microphone
MICR
The Barcode Scanner/ Reader is not an example of an input device.
True
False
Identify the list that is arranged starting from the BEST to WORST print quality.
Laser, dot matrix, inkjet
Inkjet, don matrix, laser
Laser, inkjet, dot matrix
Dot matrix, inkjet, laser
Which of the following types of technology is commonly used by banks to read data on cheques?
POS
OCR
OMR
MICR
The two main types of computer memory are:
_______ and _________ memories.
(a)
Mr Nautsobrite was told by a technician that he should get more RAM for his computer. He then went to a farmer and purchased two goat kids. Explain to Mr Nautsobrite what the abbreviation RAM is, and one function of it.
(Ungraded)
The memory that is available on a computer for storing data and programs. It is automatically erased when the power is turned off. Information in this part of the computer needs to be stored for future use and must be saved onto a disk or tape.
RAM-ROM
RAM
ROM
CD-ROM
Which of the following is a disadvantage of cloud storage?
Accessibility (offline/without internet)
Reduction of storage cost to the organization
Increased possibility for disaster recovery
Efficient management of stored data
Secondary Memory is volatile/ not permanent memory.
True
False
Select ALL the Secondary Storage Devices
Solid State Drive
Digital Versatile Disc
Flash Drive
Secure Digital Card
Consider the Paradox:
The faster the computer, the less likely it is to crash.
Does this have merit? (Ungraded)
Mr Vaughan has several browser tabs opened, and music playing on his tablet. He launches PUBG and his game has started lagging. What might be the main reason for this?
Low Memory (RAM)
Low Memory (ROM)
He plays too much games.
PUBG is bad for mobile devices.
(a) memory is only accessible by the CPU and it makes data retrieval more efficient.
PCI slot
a slot that you insert the ATX cable
a slot that allows you to add peripherals like graphics cards or sound cards
a slot that allows you to connect the hard drive to the motherboard
a slot where you can insert RAM when you are upgrading your computer.
Mention one function/characteristic of utility software.
(a)
Utility software is a software which carries out configuration and (a) tasks.
Which of the following is NOT considered a software program?
hard drive
Apps
Computer games
Google Chrome
Which of the following is NOT a method for backing up files?
RAID
Remote Backup
Mirroring
Archiving
The physical parts of the computer system that you can touch and feel such as the keyboard, monitor, and computer case
Storage
Software
Hardware
Memory
The Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
has high-speed storage areas
is also called memory or main memory
performs mathematical calculations
sequentially access and decodes program instructions
Which of the following are functions of the control unit? Select ALL correct answers.
Read instruction
Direct operations
Execute instruction
write instructions
What are registers used for?
To check that students are in school.
To make the CPU faster.
To ensure that the CPU runs properly.
To temporarily hold bits of data needed by the CPU.
In modern computers, the CPU speed is measured in
kilohertz
gigabytes
kilobytes
gigahertz
What happens at the Decode step of the fetch-decode-execute cycle?
The CPU makes sense of the instructions.
The CPU fetches the information from RAM.
The instructions are executed.
A dual core processor has two cores while a (a) core processor has four cores.
Ms Elliott's laptop has an octa-core processor with 4Ghz speed. Her older laptop has a quad-core processor with 4Ghz speed. Which of her laptop would perform better?
Octa-Core Processor
Quad-Core Processor
They have the same Speed
Which component is the gauge for a computer's speed?
Hard Drive
Processor (CPU)
Peripherals
Output devices
Calf muscles
A (a) computer is a high-performance computer used for large information processing jobs.
Would a bank, such as NCB use a supercomputer?
Yes
No
Maybe
Mr Stewpid places his laptop on the desk's top and claims he has discovered a new type of computer. What type of computer does he still have?
Super
Mini
Mainframe
Micro
Three basic operations that are performed in CORRECT sequence by the computer are
output, input, processing
input, processing, output
output, storage, input
storage, input, output
Which of the following storage media uses laser technology to store data?
Flash Drive
Magnetic tape
CDROM
Hard Drive
Is what type of software?
System sofwtare
Application software
Programming software
Utility software
power supply
cools the CPU
supplies and regulates electrical current to all of the components
stores all the data on a computer
is the brain of the computer; executes all programs
Which of the following would MOST likely require an advance graphics card?
Program development
Web browsing
SBA development
Video editing
Ms Green bought a new mouse for her computer. However, when she plugs it in, the computer does not recognize it. What type of System Software should she check?
Utilities
Firmware
Device Drivers
Programming Language Translator
The MOST suitable device for the output of architectural drawings is a
plotter
laser printer
graphics tablet
light pen
True or False?The mouse allows you see what you are doing on the computer.
True
False
What is the name of this image?
Arrow
Cursor
An operating system is a type of systems software. State one other type of systems software.
(a)
Which of the following types of computers would process information at the fastest rate?
Embedded
Super computer
Main Frames
Mobile Devices
Which of the following is an example of the type of data that visually records meetings?
Audio
Graphics
Text
Video
What type of interface is in the picture?
Graphical user interface
command line interface
user interface
From what location are the 1st computer instructions available on boot up?
boot.ini
ROM BIOS
CPU
CONFIG.SYS
This kind of software manages all of the software and hardware on the computer
Digital
Operating System
Application
Start Up
List Three Features of the Operating System. (Ungraded)
Mac OS is an example of ...... software
Application
System
Utility
Programming
An expansion card that allows the computer to send audio information to an audio device, like speakers, headphones, etc
Audio card
Sound card
Graphics card
Video card
Since many persons can share a smartphone, it can be said that it has a multiuser operating system.
True
False
A type of software that allows you to perform specific tasks.
(a)
Ms Reid downloaded the ChatGPT application on her laptop to help her with school assignments. What category of software would ChatGPT fall into?
System
Shareware
Application
Open Source
This port is a multi-purpose I/O port used by many different devices, including printers, mice, keyboards, scanners, external hard drives, and flash drives. (Industry standard)
Network Port
Universal Serial Bus
FireWire
Serial Port Connector
Which of the following operations displays
results?
Input
Output
Storage
Processing
Laptops, Desktops, and Servers are all examples of what?
RAM
Mobile Devices
Hard Drives
Computers
Ms Brissett runs a multimillion dollar company. She wants an operating system where her employers can all be connected to a central device. State the name of the user operating system she wants and briefly explain one benefit of it. (Ungraded)
Which of the following types of computers would process information at the fastest rate?
Embedded
Super computer
Main frames
Mobile devices
An application in which scanners are commonly used is
publishing
billing
printing report
cheque processing
Which of the following is an application program for editing image?
Media player
Access
Photoshop
PowerPoint
Which Mobile OS do you prefer?
iOS
Android
Neither
Both
