WorksheetsForm 3 Quiz Term 1 2025-2026
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does the P in IPOS stand for?
Precalculation
Processing
Prefer
Plastic
All of the following EXCEPT one can be classified as a component of a computer. Which one is NOT a main component?
Input
Output
Memory
Motor
Which of the following is a disadvantage of local storage?
Dependent on an internet connection
Higher vulnerability to physical theft and damage
Automatic updates and backups by default
Can be accessed from anywhere
Which of the following is an advantage of cloud storage?
Only accessible offline
Requires hardware to be managed by the user
Scalability and remote accessibility
Limited to one physical location
Why might businesses prefer local storage over cloud storage?
It offers better remote collaboration
It guarantees lower initial cost
It gives complete control over data
It is always less expensive
Which of the following best describes primary storage?
Used for long term storage of data that is not actively in use
Provides fast, temporary storage for data currently being processed by the CPU
Stores data permanently even when power is off
Is slower than secondary storage
Which of these is an example of secondary storage?
RAM
ROM
Cache Memory
Hard Disk Drive
What is the main purpose of system software?
To help users perform specific tasks
To manage computer hardware and system operations
To create documents and presentation
To edit photos and videos
Which of the following is an example of system software?
Android
Microsoft Word
Office
What is the main purpose of application software?
To help users perform specific tasks
To manage computer hardware and system operations
To create computers
To help the computer run correctly
Which of the following is an example of application software?
Microsoft Windows
Device Drivers
Adobe Photoshop
BIOS
Which file access method stores information by placing records at the end of the list and accesses files by going through each record starting with the first one?
Serial File Access
Sequential File Access
Direct File Access
Indexed Sequential Access
Which file access method stores records by placing them in any open space and accesses records by using a hashing algorithm to find the desired record?
Serial File Access
Sequential File Access
Direct File Access
Indexed Sequential Access
Which file access method stores records based on their primary key using an appropriate sequence (e.g., 1,2,3,4) and finds records by going through each record starting with the first one?
Serial File Access
Sequential File Access
Direct File Access
Indexed Sequential Access
Which file access method stores records by placing them in the appropriate spot based on a sequence and finds records by using a record's assigned index value?
Serial File Access
Sequential File Access
Direct File Access
Indexed Sequential Access
