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Worksheetsassessment 1
Total questions: 98
Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins
Match the following
motherboard
acts as a kind of a 'hub'
ROM
stores information
to be permanent
RAM
data is temporarily
stored
CPU
execute instructions from computer prog.
Sound Card
allows computer to produce sound
(a) is the general term used for the programs that control the computer system and process data.
(a) is the software designed to provide a platform on which all other software can run.
Organize these options into the right categories
word processing
spreadsheet
database
apps and applets
Video editing software
compiler
linkers
utilities
OS
Computers can only understand data which is in a ---------- format
(a)
What is the part of the computer that interprets
and executes the commands from the computer hardware and software.
(a)
The general tasks for a typical operating system include:
control of the operation of the input, output and backing storage devices
supervising the loading, running and storage of applications programs
dealing with errors that occur in application programs
maintaining security of the whole computer system
allowing communication between user and the computer system
(a) have much larger
screens than a smartphone but are smaller than a tablet.
This/these device is used to enter numbers and SIMPLE text and symbols into a computer system
Numeric Keypads
keyboard
Touchscreen monitor
Telephone
What are the main types of pointing devices?
Finger
Mouse
Touchpad
on screen mouse icon
Trackball
This type of input device is ideal for controlling industrial machinery like cranes
(a)
This input device allow users to input commands into a computer system by touching buttons/icons on the screen
(a)
This device allows users to enter hard copy information into a computer
(a)
Chris is an artist and does a lot of graphics design work what input device would be MOST appropriate for Chris?
Touchscreen
Trackpad
Graphics tablet
Pen
This device input analogue sounds into a digital computer
Sound card
Microphone
Telephone
Speakers
Which of these is a Hard Disk Drive (HDD)?
Which of these are magnetic storage devices?
Which type of storage uses a laser?
Magnetic
Optical
Solid State
Which of the following storage devices is most suitable for use in mobile devices?
Cloud
Magnetic
Solid State
Optical
Which of the following is most commonly found in PCs?
Solid State Storage
Magnetic Storage
Cloud Storage
Optical Storage
Which of the following is an advantage of Solid State Storage?
It has spinning disks to read the data
The storage device is lightweight and silent
SSDs are very cheap to buy and have lots of storage
What does the abbreviation EMR stand for?
Emergency Medical Response
Electronic Medical Record
Electromagnetic Radiation
Extended Medical Research
What is an advantage of using cloud computing in healthcare?
Increased local storage requirements
Easier sharing and access to patient data
Higher costs
Reduced data security
Describe how he could get them into a format that can be attached to an email
Which storage device uses magnetic platters to store data?
Solid-state drive (SSD)
USB flash drive
Hard disk drive
Cloud storage
Which storage device is commonly used for storing the operating system and software programs?
Internal hard disk drive
Cloud storage
DVD-ROM
USB flash drive
Which storage device has the fastest access speed?
DVD-RW
Solid-state drive (SSD)
USB flash drive
Magnetic tape
Which of the following is an example of an optical storage device?
USB flash drive
CD ROM
External hard disk drive
SSD
Which of the following is a volatile storage device?
CD-ROM
Hard disk drive
RAM
Flash memory card
Which of the following is an example of a portable storage device?
External hard disk drive
Internal hard disk driveC Optical disc drive
Optical disc drive
Cloud storage
Which storage device provides the highest level of data security?
USB flash drive
Cloud storage
Magnetic tape
External hard disk drive
This is an image of a...
SDD
CD-RW
HDD
XD card
What are the two main types of memory in a computer?
Monitor and Printer
RAM and ROM
Keyboard and Mouse
CPU and GPU
Explain the difference between RAM and ROM.
RAM can only be read from and ROM can only be written to
RAM and ROM both store data temporarily
RAM stores data temporarily and can be read from and written to, while ROM stores data permanently and can only be read from.
RAM and ROM both store data permanently
Give two examples of input devices and two examples of output devices.
Input devices: Touchscreen, Barcode scanner. Output devices: Speaker, Plotter.
Input devices: Keyboard, Mouse. Output devices: Monitor, Printer.
Input devices: Joystick, Gamepad. Output devices: Headphones, Sound card.
Input devices: Microphone, Webcam. Output devices: Scanner, Projector.
How does a printer differ from a scanner in terms of functionality?
A printer only works with text, while a scanner only works with images.
A printer can only be used with a computer, while a scanner can be used independently.
A printer produces hard copies, while a scanner creates digital copies.
A printer scans documents, while a scanner prints documents.
Differentiate between a desktop computer and a laptop in terms of portability and usage.
A desktop computer is not portable and is meant to be used in a fixed location, while a laptop is portable and can be used anywhere.
A desktop computer is portable and can be used anywhere, while a laptop is not portable and is meant to be used in a fixed location.
A desktop computer is more portable than a laptop, and both can be used anywhere.
Both a desktop computer and a laptop are not portable and are meant to be used in a fixed location.
What are the two main categories of software? Provide examples for each category.
Programming software and networking software
System software and application software
Hardware and firmware
Operating software and utility software
Explain the difference between system software and application software.
System software is only used on mobile devices, while application software is only used on computers.
System software is only used by professionals, while application software is used by everyone.
System software is used for gaming, while application software is used for office work.
System software manages the computer hardware and provides a platform for running application software, while application software performs specific tasks for the user.
How does the role of hardware differ from the role of software in a computer system?
Hardware is intangible, while software is physical
Hardware and software are the same thing
Hardware and software are both physical components
Hardware provides physical components, while software provides instructions and programs.
What is the purpose of an operating system in a computer? Provide examples of popular operating systems.
An operating system manages computer hardware and software resources. Examples of operating systems: Windows, macOS, Linux.
An operating system controls the computer's power supply. Examples of operating systems: Android, iOS, Chrome OS.
An operating system provides internet connectivity. Examples of operating systems: Ubuntu, Fedora, CentOS.
An operating system manages computer security. Examples of operating systems: Kali Linux, Parrot OS, BackBox.
What is the purpose of a CPU in a computer system? Explain with examples of popular CPUs.
The CPU controls the computer's power supply. Examples of popular CPUs: Intel Core i9, AMD Ryzen 9.
The CPU manages computer security. Examples of popular CPUs: Intel Core i7, AMD Ryzen 7.
The CPU performs calculations and processes data. Examples of popular CPUs: Intel Core i5, AMD Ryzen 5.
The CPU provides internet connectivity. Examples of popular CPUs: Intel Core i3, AMD Ryzen 3.
Explain the difference between input and output devices in a computer system. Provide examples of each.
Input devices are used to send data to the computer, while output devices receive data from the computer. Examples: Input - Keyboard, Mouse. Output - Monitor, Printer.
Input devices are used to receive data from the computer, while output devices send data to the computer. Examples: Input - Microphone, Webcam. Output - Speaker, Plotter.
Input devices are used for gaming, while output devices are used for office work. Examples: Input - Joystick, Gamepad. Output - Headphones, Sound card.
Input devices are used for communication, while output devices are used for storage. Examples: Input - Touchscreen, Barcode scanner. Output - Scanner, Projector.
Explain the purpose of an output device in a computer system. Provide examples of common output devices.
An output device is used to receive data from the computer. Examples of output devices: Monitor, Printer.
An output device is used to send data to the computer. Examples of output devices: Speaker, Plotter.
An output device is used for office work. Examples of output devices: Headphones, Sound card.
An output device is used for storage. Examples of output devices: Scanner, Projector.
What are the reasons to use an .RTF formatted document?
smaller file size
more formatting options
can use many text editing programs with it
no longer developed so becoming a bit out of date
can't have any imbedded viruses in them (no macros)
Which tab do you open to add clipart images (online pictures button)?
Home tab
Insert tab
Design tab
Format tab
Which button do you press to insert an image from a folder?
What is lock aspect ratio?
It keeps the height to the width the same value.
It means you can adjust the height without adjusting the width.
It means when you adjust the width, the height will automatically be changed.
You can make the image thinner without making it smaller.
Which text wrapping would you select so the text is over the image (image is inserted behind the text)?
Which text wrapping would you select so that the text goes around the image (top & bottom, left & right)?
Which text wrapping is this?
In Line With Text
Tight
Behind
Top and Bottom
What does this text wrapping do?
It inserts an image into text, and will move it around like the text.
It inserts an image so the text is on the top and bottom of the image only.
It inserts the image over the text.
It inserts the image so that the text is wrapped around the image.
What is this text wrapping?
In Front of
Top and Bottom
Tight
In Line with Text
What does this text wrapping do?
It inserts the image so that the text is wrapped around the image.
It inserts the image behind the text.
It inserts an image so the text is on the top and bottom of the image only.
It inserts an image into text, and will move the image around with the text.
What is this text wrapping?
Top and Bottom
Tight
Behind Text
In Front of Text
What does this text wrapping do?
It inserts the image so that the text is wrapped around the image.
It inserts the image behind the text.
It inserts an image so the text is on the top and bottom of the image only.
It inserts the image over the text.
What is this text wrapping?
In Front of Text
Tight
In Line with Text
Behind Text
What does this text wrapping do?
It inserts an image so the text is on the top and bottom of the image only.
It inserts an image into text, and will move it around like the text.
It inserts the image behind the text.
It inserts the image so that the text is wrapped around the image.
Which button do I use to make a vertical mirror image of a picture?
Which button do you use to turn the image 90° clockwise?
Which could you use to rotate an image 180°?
Which could you use to correct a picture that is inserted upside down?
Which could you use to reflect an image horizontally (left to right)?
What symbol should be used to perform a multiplying calculation?
+
-
*
/
Describe how he could get them into a format that can be attached to an email
Why would someone use a flash memory card?
To store photos on a digital camera
To store an operating system such as Windows
To store a PowerPoint on a laptop
To store a piece of software on your smartphone
What does RAM stand for?
Random Access Memory
Read Access Memory
Random Able Memory
Read Able Memory
Identify the Interface.
GUI
CPU
CLI
CIL
What am I?
Desktop PC
Smart phone
Laptop
Mainframe computer/server
What am I?
Desktop PC
Smart phone
Laptop
Mainframe computer/server
The text will be?
Left aligned
Centre Aligned
Right Aligned
Fully Jusitfied
A page break is used to
force the text onto the start of a new page
adjust the margins of each page
Start every new paragraph
A column break is used to
set the margin space between columns
force the text into the top of the next column
end the use of coloumns
The text will be ?
Left aligned
Centre aligned
Right aligned
Fully Jusified
The text will be ?
Left aligned
Centre aligned
Right aligned
Fully Jusified
The highlighted text is an example of
an Orphan
a twin
a sister
a widow
The gutter of a document is
an area all around the page
a long thin page type
an area outside the margin that is used to bind a book
the printer settings
The windows keyboard shortcut for Copy is
ctrl+p
ctrl+c
ctrl+x
ctrl+v
The windows keyboard shortcut for Paste is
ctrl+p
ctrl+c
ctrl+x
ctrl+v
The windows keyboard shortcut for undo is
ctrl+p
ctrl+z
ctrl+x
ctrl+v
To take a screenshot of the whole screen you press the
Print Screen key
Home key
End Key
Copy key
What is the orientation of the page?
Landscape
Portrait
Long
Short
What is the space on the four sides of the document called?
Margin
Merge
White space
Orientation
Which page size is larger?
A4
A3
A5
A6
What do we call the yellow space shown on the image
Page margin
Page gutter
Page orientation
Page size
Which software does the logo represent?
Microsoft Office PowerPoint
Microsoft Office Wordpad
Minecraft Word 2008
Microsoft Office Word
What is the full form of CD
Computer Disc
Company Disc
Complimentary Disc
Compact Disc
What is the full form of HTTP.
Hyper Text Transfer Program
Hyper Transfer Text Program
Hyper Transfer Text Protocol
Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
What is the full form of CSV.
Computer Separated Value
Command Separated Value
Common Separated Value
Comma Separated Value
What is the full form of GUI.
General User Interface
General User Internet
Graphical User Internet
Graphical User Interface
