WorksheetsICT Basics for Primary Teachers
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the main function of a CPU in a computer?
Drive a car
Play music
Execute instructions and perform calculations
Cook food
Name two examples of input devices.
Printer
Monitor
Speaker
Keyboard, Mouse
Which software application is used for creating documents and presentations?
Google Docs and Google Slides
Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint
Excel and Access
What is an important rule to follow for internet safety?
Always share personal information online
Click on suspicious links without verifying
Use the same password for all accounts
Never share personal information online
Define digital citizenship in your own words.
Being unaware of digital platforms
Responsible and ethical use of technology and online platforms by individuals.
Ignoring online safety measures
Using technology irresponsibly
What is the first step in troubleshooting a computer issue?
Restart the computer
Call customer support
Identify the problem or symptoms
Update software
Give an example of an educational software tool used in primary schools.
Reading Eggs
IXL
Kahoot
ABCmouse
What is the purpose of a motherboard in a computer?
To play music
To cook the computer components
To provide a platform for all components to communicate with each other.
To control the weather
Explain the concept of 'password strength' in relation to internet safety.
Password strength is the measure of a password's ability to resist phishing attacks.
Password strength is the measure of a password's length only.
Password strength is the measure of a password's ability to be easily remembered.
Password strength is the measure of a password's ability to resist various types of password cracking attacks.
How can students practice good digital citizenship in online interactions?
By ignoring inappropriate behavior
By sharing personal information freely
By engaging in negative interactions
By being respectful, verifying information, protecting personal information, engaging positively, and reporting inappropriate behavior.
What is the role of RAM in a computer system?
RAM stores data temporarily for the CPU to access quickly.
RAM controls the power supply of the computer.
RAM is responsible for displaying graphics on the screen.
RAM is used to store long-term data in the computer system.
Name two common types of educational software tools.
Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Educational Games
Mathematical Calculators and Language Translation Tools
Social Media Platforms and Video Editing Software
Virtual Reality Headsets and Online Quizzes
What are some common signs of a computer virus infection?
Fast performance, no crashes, familiar pop-up messages
Frequent crashes, slow performance, familiar programs running in the background
Sudden increase in data, familiar pop-up messages, fast performance
Slow performance, frequent crashes, unusual pop-up messages, unfamiliar programs running in the background, sudden loss of data
How can teachers promote internet safety in the classroom?
Ignore online safety issues completely
Educate students on strong passwords, safe browsing habits, recognizing phishing attempts, and being cautious with personal information.
Allow unrestricted access to all websites
Encourage students to share personal information online
Why is it important for students to understand the concept of digital footprint?
Students should not be concerned about their digital presence
Digital footprint has no impact on students' online activities
Students need to understand the concept of digital footprint to be aware of the consequences of their online activities and to make informed decisions about their digital presence.
Understanding digital footprint is irrelevant for students
What is the function of an operating system in a computer?
To manage computer resources, provide a user interface, and facilitate communication between software and hardware.
To cook breakfast, play music, and water the plants
How can teachers encourage students to use technology responsibly?
By restricting all technology use
By not discussing responsible technology use
By setting clear guidelines, providing education on digital citizenship, monitoring usage, promoting open communication, and modeling responsible behavior.
By ignoring students' technology use
Explain the difference between system software and application software.
System software is only compatible with hardware, while application software is only compatible with software.
System software performs specific tasks for end-users, while application software provides a platform for running software.
System software is used by end-users, while application software is used by developers.
System software provides a platform for running application software and manages computer hardware, while application software performs specific tasks for end-users.
What are some basic troubleshooting steps for a slow computer?
Install more software, increase RAM, clean the monitor
Check for malware, free up disk space, disable startup programs, update software and drivers, and restart the computer.
How can teachers integrate educational software tools into their lessons effectively?
Identify learning objectives, select appropriate software, provide training, integrate into lesson plans, monitor progress, seek feedback.
Skip training and directly implement software
Use software without considering learning objectives
Ignore progress monitoring and feedback
