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WorksheetsGrade 9 IT Diagnostic Test
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 26mins
Which of the following best describes Information Technology (IT)?
The use of hardware devices to store and process information.
The use of software to write documents.
The use of technology for managing and processing information.
The use of the internet to communicate.
Which type of computer system is most commonly used by individuals for everyday tasks?
Mainframe
Supercomputer
Personal Computer
Server
Which component is responsible for performing calculations and carrying out instructions in a computer?
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Random Access Memory (RAM)
Hard Drive
Graphics Card
What is the primary function of RAM in a computer system?
Store permanent data
Process instructions
Temporarily store data and programs in use
Display information on the screen
Which of the following devices is considered an input device?
Printer
Monitor
Mouse
Speaker
Which of the following is an example of system software?
Microsoft Word
Adobe Photoshop
Windows 10
Google Chrome
Which storage device would you use to save a large video file?
RAM
USB Flash Drive
Monitor
Printer
Which of the following is a characteristic of secondary storage?
It stores data permanently.
It is volatile.
It processes data.
It is used for output.
Which device allows you to access the internet on your computer?
Monitor
Modem
Printer
Scanner
Which of the following is an example of a graphical user interface (GUI)?
Command prompt
DOS
Microsoft Windows
Linux terminal
Which of the following is the most common type of software used for word processing?
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Google Chrome
The internet is best described as:
A collection of networks that are connected globally.
A single computer system.
A local storage device.
A system software.
Which of the following types of computers are most commonly used for complex scientific calculations?
Mainframes
Supercomputers
Personal Computers
Laptops
Which part of the computer is responsible for displaying output?
Printer
Monitor
Keyboard
RAM
Which of the following is considered application software?
Windows 10
Microsoft Excel
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Random Access Memory (RAM)
Define Information Technology (IT) and give two examples of its use in everyday life.
Explain the difference between primary storage and secondary storage. Give one example of each.
Briefly describe the role of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer system.
What is the function of an operating system in a computer? Give an example of an operating system.
Distinguish between input and output devices. Provide one example of each.
Explain how the use of cloud storage has changed the way we store and access data. Provide one advantage and one disadvantage of using cloud storage compared to traditional storage methods.
