WorksheetsCMB THEORY - ICT - Qaidh
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 26mins
How are computers classified?
By speed, memory, and graphics
By purpose, size, and technology
By brand, operating system, and cost
By input, output, and processing
Which type of computer uses continuous variables for mathematical operations?
Digital Computers
Hybrid Computers
Analog Computers
Supercomputers
What is a key characteristic of Hybrid Computers?
They primarily store data in terms of digits.
They are almost extinct today.
They are a combination of both digital and analog computers.
They are designed for a single user.
Special-purpose computers are built to perform what?
General office tasks
Specific tasks
Scientific research
Massive data processing
Which of the following is an example of a special-purpose computer mentioned in the sources?
Desktop PC
Laptop
Automated Teller Machine (ATM)
Minicomputer
Mainframe computers are typically used by whom for highly critical applications?
Individual students
Small businesses
Large organizations like banks and government offices
Game developers
What defines minicomputers in terms of their user capability?
They are single-user machines.
They can only be used by one user at a time for one program.
They are multi-user computers, allowing many users to use one machine at a time.
They are primarily used by a single user for gaming.
Which type of computer is described as the 'fastest computers' and 'most expensive computers'?
Microcomputers
Mainframe computers
Supercomputers
Hybrid computers
Microcomputers are also known as what?
Servers
Workstations
Personal Computers (PCs)
Supercomputers
Which type of Microcomputer is portable, has a touch screen, and can use a special pen for input?
Laptop Computer
Netbook PC
Handheld PC
Tablet PC
A desktop PC is typically used for which of the following tasks?
Satellite navigation
Running office applications
Weather forecasting
Controlling traffic lights
What does the Operating System (OS) control?
Only the application software
Only the user interface
The computer
Only the hardware
The operating system is software that runs between which two components?
The user and the applications
The hardware and application software
The network and the internet
The CPU and the memory
What is the primary function of a Single User Operating System?
Allows many users to use computer resources simultaneously.
Allows a single user to operate multiple programs at once.
Allows a single user to operate one program at a time.
Manages network connections for multiple users.
Which of the following is an example of a Single User Operating System?
Linux
Ubuntu
Mac OS X
DOS (Disk Operating System)
Which operating system is described as one of the 'most commonly used operating systems' and allows running more than one application at a time?
DOS
Linux
Windows
Unix
Which function is NOT listed as a function of the Operating System?
Error handling
Resource allocation
Providing user interface
Hardware manufacturing
In comparing DOS and Windows, what is a key difference regarding commands?
In DOS, commands are given by clicking on icons, while in Windows, all commands should be remembered.
In DOS, all commands are text-based, while in Windows, commands are readily available in the form of menus.
DOS can open multiple screens at a time, while Windows can open only one.
DOS is easy to learn, while Windows is difficult to learn.
What is a computer virus defined as?
A type of hardware
A man-made computer program that can infect your computer system
A natural malfunction in software
An external security device
What does the acronym VIRUS stand for, according to the source?
Verified Information Resources Under System
Vital Information Recourses Under Siege
Virtual Internet Resources Used Systematically
Volatile Individual Run-time Utility Software
How can computer viruses spread?
Through direct physical contact with the computer only.
Mainly through e-mail attachments, instant messaging, and removable media.
Only by installing new software from a trusted source.
Through faulty power outlets.
Which of the following is a common symptom of computer viruses?
Increased system memory (RAM)
Programs taking longer to load into memory
The CPU runs cooler than usual
New hardware is automatically installed
What is a 'Boot virus' designed to infect?
Executable program files like .EXE
Macros within documents
Floppy disk boot records or master boot records in hard disks
Image files like .JPG or .PNG
Which type of virus is a 'hybrid of Boot and Program viruses'?
Macro Virus
Multipartite Virus
Trojan Horse
Worm
What is a 'Macro virus' specifically designed to infect?
Operating system files
Programs that use extensions like .COM or .BIN
Macros within a document or template
The computer's hardware
Which of these is a recommended precaution to protect against computer viruses?
Always open files from people you don't know.
Update your virus detect
Which of these is a recommended precaution to protect against computer viruses?
Always open files from people you don't know.
Update your virus detection programs frequently.
Download software from untrusted websites.
Never scan your hard drive for viruses.
Which of the following is an example of anti-virus software listed in the sources?
Google Chrome
MS Word
Kaspersky Antivirus
Adobe Photoshop
Robots are often used to carry out jobs that are considered too dangerous, hard, boring, or expensive for whom?
Computers
Humans
Animals
Machines
In which special situations are robots used where it would be dangerous for humans to work?
Cooking and cleaning at home
Cleaning toxic wastes or defusing bombs
Writing documents and sending emails
Playing computer games
What is software defined as?
The physical parts of a computer
Another name for the programs that run on a computer
A type of computer hardware
The electrical energy used by a computer
What is the primary use of System Software?
To carry out user’s specific tasks
To control the hardware and prepare the computer to run other software
To browse the internet
To create documents and spreadsheets
Which type of software is used to carry out user's tasks on the computer?
System software
Operating system
Application software
Utility software
MS Word is an example of which type of application software?
Spreadsheet software
Database software
Word processing software
Presentation software
Which application software is used to arrange numbers in rows and columns and can be used to do calculations?
MS Word
MS Excel
MS Access
MS Publisher
What is the purpose of Database Software like MS Access?
To prepare typed documents
To create and edit pictures
To manage and keep records, and investigate data
To browse the web
Which of these is an example of a web browser?
Google (the search engine)
Mozilla Firefox
Yandex
Bing
What is the purpose of a search engine?
To display pictures and videos
To manage computer hardware
To enable you to search the Web by keywords
To protect against viruses
Which software helps you prepare and deliver a task to an audience, widely used in education and business?
Image and Sound editing software
Web authoring software
Presentation Software (Ex. MS PowerPoint)
Office productivity software
Audacity and Goldwave are examples of which type of software?
Graphics software
Video Editing software
Audio Editing software
Presentation software
To align a list using the 'TAB key' in MS Word, what function does it serve?
It changes the font color.
It helps in typing numbers.
It indents text to specific positions for alignment.
It saves the document automatically.
Under which tab are Page Setup options like Margins, Orientation, and Paper Size available in MS Word?
Home Tab
Insert Tab
Page Layout Tab
References Tab
The facility to change font styles and other font settings is available under which tab in MS Word?
Page Layout tab
Home tab
Insert tab
View tab
What is the purpose of Superscript and Subscript features in MS Word?
To change text alignment
To apply bullet points or numbering to a list
To position text characters slightly above or below the normal line of text
To insert images into a document
What is the Internet primarily based on?
Satellite communication only
Computer Networks
Single standalone computers
Analog signals
What is 'Net Surfing'?
A method of creating new websites.
A method of sending emails.
The method of moving from one website to another on the net.
The process of downloading large files.
Which of these is a common activity you can do on the Internet according to the source?
Manufacture computer hardware
Online shopping
Building physical robots
Developing new operating systems
What is a 'Hyperlink'?
A type of computer virus.
A document on the World Wide Web containing text and images.
Highlighted text on a web page, which when clicked connects the user to other web pages.
A global address of documents and other resources on the World Wide Web.
What is an 'Email address' described as?
A common password for online accounts.
A unique identifier for a user, consisting of two parts separated by the '@' symbol.
A type of computer network.
A programming language.
What do Input devices do?
They display information on the screen.
They process data within the CPU.
They accept data signals and translate them for usage and storage in the computer system.
They print documents.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of scanner in the sources?
Hand Held Scanner
Flatbed Scanner
Sheet-fed Scanner
3D Scanner
