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WorksheetsGrade 10 ICT First Quarter Exam
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
What do you call an electronic device that accepts and processes data to produce information that can be stored for future use?
computer
computer system
network
system
What type of computer is designed to operate on bits 0 and 1 suitable for complex computation either general purpose computers or special purpose ones?
analog computer
digital computer
circuit computer
hybrid computer
Which part of the computer system does the system unit, monitor, and mouse belong to?
data
hardware
peopleware
software
What devices or media are used to store data and programs for use by a computer?
communication
input devices
output devices
storage devices
If you want to monitor the pulse rate and blood pressure of your grandparents, what type of computer should you advise them to use?
netbook computer
personal digital assistant
tablet computer
wearable computer
What external computer components should you put together to set up a functional desktop computer?
i, ii, iii, iv, v, vi, vi
ii, iii, iv, v, vii
ii, iii, iv, v, vi, vii
ii, iii, iv, v, vi
A weather forecasting center uses a powerful computer to analyze large sets of climate data in real time. What type of computer is BEST suited for this task?
Laptop
Supercomputer
Mainframe
Desktop computer
What part of the system unit converts AC into multiple DC voltages for the internal components of a computer?
CPU
hard disk drive
motherboard
power supply unit
Which part of the system unit do you install the operating system?
CPU
external hard disk drive
internal hard disk drive
optical disk drive
When you describe RAM as volatile, what does it mean?
Data is stored while the computer is on.
Data is still stored after shutting down the computer.
It reads and writes data using light.
It stores and retrieves digital information using rotating disks.
What parts of the motherboard does the northbridge chipset allow communication?
CPU socket, memory slots, and PCI
CPU socket, USB ports, and SATA ports
CPU socket, memory slots, and PCI-e
PCI slots, USB ports, and SATA ports
If you want your computer to speed up processing data, which should you upgrade?
CPU
hard disk drive
optical disk drive
power supply unit
If the BIOS contains the information about the motherboard, what does the CMOS battery do?
controls the CPU socket, memory slots, and PCI-e
controls the PCI slots, USB ports, and SATA ports
stores information about the motherboard
used to process data
If you want to add an additional ethernet port, which part of the motherboard will you install the add-on card?
SATA connector
PCI slot
PCI express slot
AGP slot
Which internal component of the system unit acts as the central hub, connecting all other components together?
Power Supply Unit (PSU)
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
Motherboard
What is the primary function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) inside the system unit?
Store long-term data
Provide power to all components
Manage peripheral device
Perform calculations and process instructions
A student wants to run a video editing program smoothly. Which combination of internal parts should they focus on upgrading?
Monitor and mouse
RAM and GPU
PSU and DVD drive
HDD and keyboard
If the motherboard is damaged, which of the following components will MOST LIKELY stop working?
All connected internal parts
Only the hard drive
Only the speakers
Monitor only
Which of the following scenarios would require checking the SATA ports on the motherboard?
The monitor displays no signal
A USB flash drive is not recognized
The internal hard drive is not detected by the computer
The speakers stop working
What is the main purpose of the I/O (Input/Output) ports on the back of the system unit?
To store data
To power the system
To allow communication with external devices
To cool down the processor
Which motherboard port would you MOST LIKELY use to connect an external monitor?
Audio jack
VGA or HDMI port
USB-C
Ethernet port
What role does the Northbridge chip on a traditional motherboard play?
Manages power supply to the CPU
Connects the CPU with high-speed components like RAM and graphics
Handles audio signals
Controls input devices
Why are expansion slots important in a motherboard design?
They store important software
They allow additional hardware like sound or network cards to be added
They provide power to the entire system
They regulate voltage across the motherboard
What communication device keeps a record of the MAC address of the devices connected to it?
hub
modem
switch
router
In your barangay ICT center, the internet comes from a telephone line. The signal must be converted into digital form so that computers can use it. What device is responsible for this?
router
gateway
modem
switch
During a group project, your team needs to connect your school's LAN to the internet which uses a different protocol. Which communication device should you use?
gateway
bridge
router
NIC
In a school computer lab, each computer is connected by cable to a central device. The network runs efficiently because the device sends data only to the intended recipient. What is this device?
bridge
hub
switch
modem
Your computer cannot connect to Wi-Fi because the hardware for network access is missing. What device is this?
NIC
modem
router
hub
At home, your family is streaming movies, playing online games and video calling at the same time. Which device ensures that the data is properly directed to each device without confusion?
hub
modem
NIC
router
What storage device uses integrated circuit assemblies to save data steadily in semiconductor cells?
hard disk drive
memory card
optical disk drive
solid state drive
You have almost 4GB of files to back up. What is the best optical disc you should use?
Blu-ray disc
CD
DVD
floppy disc
A school wants to backup 10TB of records. Budget is low, and speed is not the priority. Which storage devices is the most practical choice?
SSD
Cloud storage
HDD
Blu-ray disc
Your teacher recorded a 40-minute lesson. Each minute of video is 10MB. Which storage device is most suitable?
Blu-ray
DVD
CD
SSD
Which storage device can be accessed from anywhere in the world with internet?
Blu-ray
CD
Cloud storage
HDD
A Blu-ray disc can store 25GB. A teacher wants to back up 300GB of files. How many discs are needed?
10
12
13
15
What do you call anything (e.g. condition, situation, practice, behavior) that has the potential to cause harm?
danger
toxic
risk
hazard
Stress, bullying, drug substance addiction and sexual harassment are examples of what type of hazard?
chemical
ergonomic
physical
psychosocial
You saw an extension cord across the door in your classroom for the LED television. How are you going to control/eliminate this hazard?
Do not mind the extension cord.
Do not use the extension cord
Unplug the extension cord.
Move the extension cord to a safer location
Why is it important to identify and control hazards?
to protect every workingman against the dangers of injury
to decrease the number of fatalities
to protect every workingman against sickness and death.
to prevent loss or damage to lives and properties
As a computer technician, which occupational health and safety procedure uses personal protective equipment?
Always ground or discharge yourself before touching any part of the computer
Always power off the computer before working on it
Do not work alone
Take away any liquid near your working area
