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Unit 1.1 How IT can be used to fulfil the needs of organisations

Total questions: 1

Worksheet time: 7hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1-87.
1.

What is a computing device?

a)

A device that can only input data

b)

A device that can only output data

c)

An all-encompassing term for any piece of equipment that can be connected to a computer's CPU

d)

A device used exclusively for storage

2.

Which of the following is an example of an input device?

a)

Printer

b)

USB drive

c)

Mouse

d)

Monitor

3.

What is the most commonly used input device in a supermarket checkout?

a)

Keyboard

b)

Mouse

c)

Barcode reader

d)

Monitor

4.

What are the functions of a mouse? (Select all that apply)

a)

To print documents

b)

To select items on a screen

c)

To drag and drop items

d)

To scroll through a page

5.

What is a gaming mouse designed for?

a)

To be used in tight spaces

b)

To be durable and accurate for extended periods of play

c)

To help with repetitive strain injury

d)

To be used ambidextrously

6.

What is a distinctive feature of a trackball mouse?

a)

It has a scroll wheel in the center

b)

It has a large ball located at the top or the side

c)

It is built into a laptop or keyboard

d)

It is designed for gaming

7.

Who might find a trackball mouse particularly useful?

a)

People who need an ergonomic mouse for extended periods

b)

People who need to carry a mouse with them

c)

People who prefer using a mouse with a scroll wheel

d)

People who need a mouse for gaming

8.

Why might a touchpad be useful on a portable device?

a)

It can be used with either hand

b)

It does not need to be moved like a mouse

c)

It can be customized with macros

d)

It is more accurate than a mouse

9.

What is the purpose of a Braille keyboard?

a)

To allow users to type without looking at the keys

b)

To provide a layout for faster typing

c)

To help people with vision impairments identify keys by touch

d)

To enter orders more quickly in a fast food restaurant

10.

What is a concept keyboard designed for?

a)

To capture images of documents

b)

To have raised patterns on keys

c)

To have keys with symbols for specific functions, like in a fast food restaurant

d)

To transfer images via Bluetooth

11.

What is the advantage of a flatbed scanner over a handheld scanner?

a)

It is portable and can be used while moving around

b)

It can capture images of hard copy documents and transfer them to a computer

c)

It can be used where the item to be scanned would not fit into a flatbed scanner

d)

It can be used to scan items while moving around in a factory or shop

12.

How can images captured by a digital camera be transferred to other devices?

a)

Using a USB cable or Bluetooth

b)

With a flatbed scanner

c)

By pressing keys with raised patterns

d)

Through a concept keyboard

13.

What is a common feature in most laptops and PCs that allows users to communicate with others on video calls?

a)

Graphics tablet

b)

Joystick

c)

Microphone

d)

Webcam

14.

What device is known for allowing the user to input drawings into the computer using a stylus?

a)

Webcam

b)

Joystick

c)

Microphone

d)

Graphics tablet

15.

Which device is typically used for input when playing computer games and uses buttons known as triggers?

a)

Graphics tablet

b)

Webcam

c)

Microphone

d)

Joystick

16.

For what purposes can a microphone be used according to the text?

a)

To input sound for gaming or participate in an online meeting

b)

To control movements in computer games

c)

To input illustrations using a stylus

d)

To recognize iris as a safety feature

17.

What does a MIDI keyboard use to send signals to the computer?

a)

Bluetooth connection

b)

MIDI or USB cable

c)

Wi-Fi signals

d)

Audio jack

18.

What is a QR code typically used for?

a)

To store and transfer large video files

b)

To store text, such as contact details, or direct the user to a webpage

c)

To encrypt voice communications

d)

To track the location of a mobile device

19.

What type of barcode reader is commonly found in supermarkets?

a)

Hand-held barcode reader

b)

Flatbed barcode reader

c)

QR code reader

d)

Mobile phone scanner

20.

What is the purpose of portable hand-held barcode readers?

a)

To measure the weight of products

b)

To detect counterfeit currency

c)

To keep an automatic record of stock amounts

d)

To play music in the store

21.

What does an optical mark reader (OMR) recognize and input into a computer?

a)

The position of text on a document

b)

The position of marks on a document

c)

The color of marks on a document

d)

The size of marks on a document

22.

Which of the following is NOT an example of use for an optical mark reader (OMR)?

a)

Surveys

b)

Registers

c)

Email sorting

d)

Voting sheets

23.

What is the primary use of magnetic ink character recognition (MICR)?

a)

Reading barcodes on products

b)

Processing credit card transactions

c)

Reading magnetic ink characters on cheques

d)

Encrypting sensitive information

24.

Why is MICR considered a secure method of input?

a)

The magnetic ink characters can be easily altered

b)

The magnetic ink characters cannot be altered

c)

It encrypts all the data automatically

d)

It does not require a magnetic head

25.

What has replaced magnetic stripe readers in many cases?

a)

Barcode readers

b)

Smart cards

c)

Optical character recognition systems

d)

Biometric scanners

26.

What is the purpose of a magnetic stripe reader?

a)

To print information on cards

b)

To enter information stored on the black magnetic stripe of cards

c)

To encrypt data on cards

d)

To create magnetic stripes on cards

27.

Which of the following cards typically uses a magnetic stripe?

a)

Identity cards

b)

Credit cards

c)

Health insurance cards

d)

Membership cards

28.

As a backup method, what do customers do when using magnetic stripe readers?

a)

Swipe the card and enter a PIN

b)

Swipe the card and sign a receipt

c)

Insert the card and enter a security code

d)

Insert the card and provide a fingerprint

29.

What is NOT a use of RFID technology as mentioned in the text?

a)

Tracking items through a supply chain

b)

Monitoring delegates at a conference

c)

Making contactless payments

d)

Tracing the journey of livestock

30.

What is the key difference between RFID and NFC technology?

a)

The shape of the tags

b)

The color of the tags

c)

The transmission range

d)

The type of data they transfer

31.

Which of the following payment services uses NFC technology for contactless payments?

a)

Google Pay

b)

Cash transactions

c)

Check payments

d)

Bank wire transfers

32.

RFID tags do not need to be in the line of sight of the reader because they use:

a)

Sound waves

b)

Radio waves

c)

Light waves

d)

Magnetic fields

33.

What is the maximum range of NFC technology as mentioned in the text?

a)

A few millimetres

b)

A few centimetres

c)

A few metres

d)

A few kilometres

34.

What can sensors record and input into the computer?

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35.

Why are sensors considered extremely useful?

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36.

Where can sensors be placed?

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37.

What are biometric devices used for?

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38.

Which of the following is a common use of biometric devices?

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39.

What is an output device in the context of computer systems?

a)

A device that allows the computer to receive data

b)

A device that enables the user to input data into the computer

c)

A device that allows the computer to process data

d)

A device that enables the computer to send data to the user

40.

What is the primary function of a screen/monitor as an output device?

a)

It allows the user to control the pointer and select items

b)

It enables the user to view work on screen, including documents, images, videos, and music

c)

It is used to input data into the computer

d)

It enhances the audio quality of the computer

41.

For what purpose might someone prefer to use a projector as their output device?

a)

To listen to music with improved sound quality

b)

To display their screen on a large screen, such as during a business conference

c)

To allow the computer to process data more efficiently

d)

To enable the computer to receive data

42.

Why are speakers considered an important output device for blind users or users with vision impairments?

a)

They can use speakers to control the computer

b)

They can use speakers to input data into the computer

c)

They can use speakers to improve the visual display of the computer

d)

They can use speakers in conjunction with specialist software like a screen reader to hear what is on the screen

43.

What is one advantage of using headphones as an output device?

a)

They allow multiple people to listen to the same audio without privacy

b)

They provide a way to input voice data into the computer

c)

They deliver sound only to the individual using them, offering privacy

d)

They are used to display images and videos to the user

44.

Which type of printer is most common for home use due to its relatively low cost and fairly good print quality?

a)

Laser printer

b)

Dot matrix printer

c)

Thermal printer

d)

Ink-jet printer

45.

Why might a business prefer a laser printer over an ink-jet printer?

a)

Because it is cheaper and prints more slowly

b)

Because it prints faster and has better print quality

c)

Because it can print on carbon-treated sheets

d)

Because it only prints in black and white

46.

What is a characteristic of dot matrix printers that makes them suitable for printing invoices in dirty environments?

a)

They produce high-quality color prints

b)

They are economical per printed page

c)

They are robust and work well in dirty environments

d)

They use a special coating over a print head

47.

What is a unique feature of thermal printers compared to the other printers mentioned?

a)

They use small pins on the print head

b)

They produce a printed image by passing paper with a special coating over a heated print head

c)

They print faster than ink-jet printers

d)

They can print on more than one sheet of paper at a time

48.

What does a dye-sublimation printer use to print on materials other than paper?

a)

Inkjet technology

b)

Heat

c)

Laser engraving

d)

Embossing

49.

Which of the following materials can a dye-sublimation printer print on?

a)

Glass

b)

Wood

c)

Fabric

d)

Stone

50.

What is the difference in output format between a printer and a plotter?

a)

A printer outputs in bitmap format, while a plotter outputs in vector graphics format.

b)

A printer and a plotter both output in bitmap format.

c)

A printer outputs in vector graphics format, while a plotter outputs in bitmap format.

d)

A printer and a plotter both output in vector graphics format.

51.

What is a plotter commonly used to create?

a)

Small-scale, detailed photographs

b)

Large-scale drawings such as maps and architectural drawings

c)

Text documents

d)

3D printed models

52.

What tool does a cutting plotter use to cut shapes into a material?

a)

A laser beam

b)

A printing head

c)

A knife

d)

A drill bit

53.

What type of software does a 3D printer receive instructions from?

a)

CAD (computer-aided design)

b)

PDF (portable document format)

c)

DOC (document file format)

d)

XLS (excel spreadsheet)

54.

What technique is used by a 3D printer to create an object?

a)

Subtractive manufacturing

b)

Additive manufacturing

c)

Injection molding

d)

Compression molding

55.

What is the state of the substance used by a 3D printer to create an object?

a)

Solid

b)

Gas

c)

Liquid

d)

Plasma

56.

What happens to the object after it is printed by a 3D printer?

a)

It is immediately ready for use

b)

It is submerged in water

c)

It is dried or cured before further processing

d)

It is heated to a high temperature

57.

What is the function of the motor-powered arm in a 3D printer?

a)

It heats the printing table

b)

It moves up and down and left and right according to the design program

c)

It cools down the printed object

d)

It supplies the filament

58.

What is a Hard Disk Drive (HDD) primarily used for in a computer system?

a)

To process data quickly and efficiently

b)

To store documents, pictures, music, videos, and software

c)

To enhance the graphics and display of the computer

d)

To cool down the computer's internal components

59.

Which of the following is a characteristic of Solid-state drives (SSD)?

a)

They have moving parts and are slow

b)

They are less expensive than HDD per unit of storage

c)

They use integrated circuits and flash memory to store data

d)

They are not common in mobile devices

60.

What is a magnetic tape drive best suited for?

a)

Quick data processing

b)

Data archiving

c)

Running the computer's operating system

d)

Storing temporary files for fast access

61.

Compared to HDD storage, SSD storage is generally:

a)

More expensive per unit of storage

b)

Slower in data transfer speeds

c)

Less durable and more prone to physical shock

d)

Noisier and has more moving parts

62.

What is the primary advantage of using a pen drive over a hard drive?

a)

It has a larger storage capacity

b)

It is faster to access data

c)

It is small and easy to carry

d)

It is more expensive

63.

What makes a memory card suitable for use in mobile phones?

a)

It has a USB connection

b)

It is robust and portable

c)

It can only be written once

d)

It is the most versatile storage device

64.

Which of the following is true about CDs and DVDs?

a)

They cannot be written on multiple times

b)

They are the best for storing large software applications

c)

They are the most expensive optical storage devices

d)

They are best suited for archiving documents

65.

What is a distinctive feature of Blu-ray discs compared to DVDs?

a)

They have a smaller storage capacity

b)

They have a slower access speed

c)

They have a larger capacity and faster access speed

d)

They are less expensive

66.

What is the basis for the cost of cloud storage?

a)

The size of the storage rented by the user

b)

The speed of data transfer

c)

The type of device used to access the cloud

d)

The brand of the cloud storage provider

67.

What is the function of a motherboard in a computer system?

a)

It generates sounds that can be recorded and played.

b)

It connects the computer to a network and controls data flow.

c)

It acts as a central hub to connect other internal components and allows them to communicate with each other.

d)

It outputs images to a display device and controls each pixel on the screen.

68.

What does a network interface card (NIC) do?

a)

It generates 3D sound for games.

b)

It allows the computer to connect to a network and controls data flow on that network.

c)

It acts as a central hub to connect other internal components.

d)

It outputs images to a display device and controls each pixel on the screen.

69.

What is the purpose of a sound card in a computer?

a)

It distributes electricity from the power supply unit.

b)

It allows the computer to connect to a network and controls data flow.

c)

It generates sounds that can be recorded and played by converting digital data to analogue data and vice versa.

d)

It defines the components that can connect to your computer.

70.

When is a high quality graphics/video card particularly desirable?

a)

When you need to connect to a network.

b)

When you need to generate sounds for recording and playing.

c)

When you need to distribute electricity from the power supply unit.

d)

When you play computer games.

71.

What is the function of the control unit (CU) in the CPU?

a)

It performs calculations and logical operations.

b)

It allows communication between the computer's peripherals and manages instructions and data transfer.

c)

It is the memory unit that holds the data and programs currently in use.

d)

It is responsible for sending the processed data to the output device.

72.

What is another name for the immediate access store (IAS) in the CPU?

a)

Control unit

b)

Arithmetic-logic unit

c)

Random access memory (RAM)

d)

Input device

73.

What types of operations does the arithmetic-logic unit (ALU) perform?

a)

Communication operations only

b)

Memory storage operations only

c)

Calculations (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and logical operations (e.g., AND, OR, and NOT)

d)

Data transfer operations only

74.

Why might you need a bigger RAM in your computer?

a)

To increase the speed of communication between peripherals

b)

To perform more complex calculations

c)

To store more instructions and data for quick access by the CPU when running many programs at the same time

d)

To enhance the logical operations of the computer

75.

What is the purpose of a port on a computer?

a)

To store data temporarily

b)

To serve as an interface between the computer and its input and output devices

c)

To increase the computer's processing power

d)

To cool down the computer components

76.

What color coding does the PS/2 port use for connecting the mouse and the keyboard?

a)

Red for the mouse and blue for the keyboard

b)

Green for the mouse and purple for the keyboard

c)

Yellow for the mouse and black for the keyboard

d)

Blue for the mouse and red for the keyboard

77.

What is the primary use of serial ports?

a)

Connecting to the internet

b)

Transferring data from sensors sequentially

c)

Connecting audio devices

d)

Charging mobile devices

78.

Which type of port is used by printers, hard drives, modems, and security cameras and transfers multiple bits of data at a time?

a)

Serial port

b)

Parallel port

c)

VGA port

d)

HDMI port

79.

What does VGA stand for and what is its primary use?

a)

Video Graphics Array, used to send digital video signals

b)

Variable Graphics Adapter, used to connect to the internet

c)

Video Graphics Array, used to send analogue video signals

d)

Visual Graphics Adapter, used to process graphics

80.

What has the HDMI port largely replaced and what is it used for?

a)

Replaced the USB port, used for data transfer

b)

Replaced the Parallel port, used for connecting printers

c)

Replaced the VGA port, used for connecting modern audio-visual devices

d)

Replaced the Serial port, used for connecting sensors

81.

What does DVI stand for?

a)

Digital Versatile Interface

b)

Digital Visual Interface

c)

Digital Video Input

d)

Digital Variable Interface

82.

Which of the following is NOT a type of DVI port?

a)

DVI-D

b)

DVI-A

c)

DVI-I

d)

DVI-U

83.

What does USB stand for?

a)

Universal Serial Bus

b)

Unified Serial Band

c)

Universal System Base

d)

Unified System Bus

84.

What is the most recent version of USB mentioned in the text?

a)

USB-A

b)

USB-B

c)

USB-C

d)

USB 3.0

85.

What is the primary use of a DisplayPort?

a)

To connect a video source to a computer monitor

b)

To charge devices

c)

To connect Ethernet cables

d)

To transfer only audio signals

86.

What can be transferred simultaneously through a DisplayPort?

a)

Audio and video

b)

USB and Ethernet

c)

Only audio

d)

Only video

87.

What is another name for an Ethernet port?

a)

802.1

b)

802.2

c)

802.3

d)

802.4