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WorksheetsGRADE 10 DIAGNOSTIC 2024
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 27mins
A diagram/Cycle showing the Computing process of Data and Information, Best defines
IPOS Cycle
Input Device
Output Devices
Central Processing Unit
What is the primary function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer system?
Execute and control the computer's operations
Store data temporarily
Control input devices
Output processed information
Which of the following is an example of an input device?
Printer
Monitor
Keyboard
USB flash drive
What is the role of memory in a computer?
Long-term storage of data and results
Control input devices
Temporarily store instructions and data
Produce output for the user
Which category of computer software includes operating systems like Windows?
Application Software
Utility Software
Computer Programs
System Software
What do peripheral devices in a computer system refer to?
Input and output devices
Only input devices
Only output devices
Storage devices
What is the function of storage media in a computer?
Temporarily store instructions and data
Provide long-term storage for data
Control the CPU
Execute computer programs
What is the primary purpose of output devices in a computer system?
Accept data
Manipulate data
Produce results for the user
Store data for future use
Which type of software instructs a computer to perform specific tasks, such as word processing or spreadsheet calculations?
System Software
Computer Programs
Utility Software
Application Software
What are computer programs?
Hardware components
Instructions produced by programmers
Storage devices
Peripheral devices
Which category of software includes programs that control the hardware and other software?
Application Software
Utility Software
System Software
Computer Programs
A hardware used to send data to a computer., Best Defines
IPOS Cycle
Input Device
Output Devices
Central Processing Unit
Which primary storage device stores information permanently?
ROM
CPU
RAM
PROM
Which primary storage device stores information temporarily?
ROM
RAM
CPU
Central Processing Unit
Which is an example of an instruction contained in the ROM
Firmware
RAM
CPU
Software
Which stage of the IPOS cycle involves processing data into useful information?
Input
Processing
Output
Storage
What are LCD and LED screens commonly used for?
Creating bitmap images
Printing documents
Displaying various colors and resolutions
Impact printing
What is a BMP file?
A type of computer mouse
A type of digital image made up of pixels
A sound card component
A type of hard copy
When referring to the size of a computer screen, it is typically measured:
In megapixels
In inches diagonally
In pixels per inch
In different colors
What does screen resolution measure?
The physical size of the screen
The number of colors the screen can display
How clear and detailed the screen's output is
The size of the cursor
An example of an output device is:
Keyboard
Printer
Scanner
Microphone
An example of an input device is:
Keyboard
Printer
Speaker
Monitor
What is the purpose of an input device in a computer system?
Display information
Convert data into information
Enter data into the system
Store data permanently
In system specification, what does the term "CPU" stand for?
Central Processing Unit
Computer Peripheral Unit
Centralized Processing Unit
Centralized Peripheral Unit
One (1) Kilobyte is equivalent to
1024 Bytes
1024 Bits
1024 Kb
1000 Bytes
Which unit is commonly used to measure storage capacity?
Hertz
Byte
Watt
Pixel
What is the primary advantage of cloud storage over local storage?
Faster access speed
Lower cost
Physical control of data
Limited accessibility
Which type of software is responsible for managing hardware resources and providing a user interface?
Application software
System software
Database software
Network software
What category does Microsoft Word fall under?
Operating system
Application software
Utility software
System software
What does RAM stand for?
Random Access Memory
Read-Only Memory
Real-time Access Module
Random Access Module
What is the primary distinction between data and information?
Data is processed, and information is unprocessed
Data is unprocessed, and information is processed
Data and information are synonymous
Data and information are unrelated
What is the primary function of a keyboard in a computer system?
Control the movement of a pointer
Create digital copies of images
Input characters, numbers, and symbols
Transfer information automatically from a document
Which input device is commonly used to control the movement of a pointer on the screen?
Scanner
Joystick
Touch Screen
Mouse
What does a barcode reader use laser beams for?
Create digital copies of images
Input characters, numbers, and symbols
Read vertical lines on a barcode
Transfer information automatically from a document
How does a graphics tablet input lines and shapes?
By touching areas on the screen
Through pressure and movement of a stylus on the tablet
By analyzing audio commands
By reading magnetic ink characters
In which device does the user interact with the computer by touching areas on the screen?
Graphics tablet
Voice-recognition system
Touch Screen
Smart Card
What is the main purpose of an Optical Mark Reader (OMR)?
Create digital copies of images
Read printed characters using photoelectric devices
Detect the position of black marks on paper
Transfer information automatically from a document
What does OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology do?
Reads characters from paper
Reads magnetic ink characters
Reads barcode lines
Detects the position of black marks on paper
Which device is primarily used for processing cheques at the bank?
Smart Card
EPOS
MICR reader
Joystick
What information is encoded on a Smart Card?
Magnetic ink characters
Encoded data about the owner
Music data for musicians
Barcodes
Plotters are commonly used in fields like architecture and engineering for:
Creating bitmap images
High-speed document printing
Precise drawing and detailed images
Sound recording
How does a Voice-recognition system process input data?
By analyzing audio commands
By reading magnetic ink characters
By detecting black marks on paper
By transferring information automatically from a document
Which type of output is typically in the form of printed documents or reports?
Soft Copy
Hard Copy
Bitmap
LCD
What is the function of interactive whiteboards (Smartboards)?
Displaying bitmap images
Responding to touch input
Producing hard copies
Controlling sound output
Which technology uses mechanical force to strike through a ribbon, similar to a typewriter?
Inkjet
Laser
Impact
Thermal
Which type of printer is known for high-resolution output and speed?
Impact Printer
Dot-Matrix Printer
Inkjet Printer
Laser Printer
Which audio device is designed for individual listening and covers or fits into the ears?
Headphones
Earphones (Earbuds)
Sound card
Plotters
What is the main characteristic of thermal printers?
High-resolution output
Quiet operation
Use of heat to create characters
Suitable for creating 3D models
What is the primary purpose of secondary storage in a computer system?
Temporary data storage
Retrieving data quickly
Keeping programs and data permanently
Portable data transfer
Which of the following is an example of magnetic media for storage?
Flash Memory
Removable Hard Drives
Tape
Cloud-Based Storage
What is a disadvantage of using tape as a storage device?
Low-cost storage
Fast data retrieval
Slow network backups
Incompatibility with desktop computers
What is a characteristic of removable hard drives?
Slow data access
Requires a specific cable to connect
Cannot be easily misplaced
Mainly used for network backups
Which storage device operates faster than an optical disk and has a compact shape?
Flash Memory
Tape
Removable Hard Drives
Cloud-Based Storage
What is a disadvantage of using USB memory sticks for storage?
Requires a USB port
Can hold more data than an optical disk
Read-only data
Slow access times
