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WorksheetsYear 10 ICT Competition - Term 1 (2025/26)
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which type of program is best for creating a slideshow presentation?
Spreadsheet software
Presentation software
Database software
Word processor
Which device would you use to add spoken narration to a presentation?
Keyboard
Microphone
Scanner
Touchpad
Which two devices can play sound from a presentation?
Speakers and headphones
Monitor and printer
Mouse and keyboard
Scanner and projector
If you want to show slides to a large audience, which extra hardware is useful?
Projector and large screen
Printer and scanner
Router and switch
Webcam and microphone
Which wireless technologies can send photos from a digital camera to a printer?
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
USB and HDMI
Ethernet and coaxial
NFC and barcode scanner
Why should you keep backup copies of important files?
To reduce internet speed
To protect against loss or damage
To make files larger
Which is an example of optical storage?
DVD
Flash drive
SSD
Magnetic tape
Which removable device uses flash memory?
USB stick
CD-ROM
Blu-ray disc
Floppy disk
Why is flash memory often better for backups than optical disks?
Faster and more portable
Larger and heavier
Requires more power
Cannot be reused
A college has computers connected on one site. What type of network is this?
LAN
WAN
VPN
MAN
Which of these makes a password strong?
Short and simple
Includes letters, numbers, and symbols
Uses your birthdate
Written on paper
Which action helps keep a password secure?
Sharing it with friends
Writing it on your desk
Changing it regularly
What are file access rights?
Rules that control who can view or edit files
Permissions for printing documents
Settings for faster internet
Codes for encrypting passwords
Which is a benefit of using an intranet in schools?
Sharing resources internally
Accessing global websites
Faster internet browsing
Blocking all communication
Furniture designed to reduce health risks is called...
Ergonomic furniture
Digital furniture
Portable furniture
Modular furniture
Which chair features help reduce backache?
Adjustable height and lumbar support
Fixed height and no backrest
Wooden seat and metal frame
No cushioning
Which action improves safety at computer workstations?
Using cable management to prevent tripping
Increasing screen brightness to maximum
Sitting in fixed positions all day
Ignoring posture guidelines
Which biometric can be scanned for secure access?
Fingerprint
Password
PIN code
What is one benefit of biometric access?
Difficult to forge
Easy to share with others
Always cheaper
Works without electricity
Which advantage does design view in web authoring software provide?
Easier for beginners to use
Requires coding knowledge
Shows only raw HTML
Cannot add images
Which feature helps users move between pages on a website?
Hyperlinks
Passwords
Firewalls
Encryption keys
Which ISP service allows a website to be available online?
Web hosting
File compression
Antivirus protection
Cloud backup
Which method could a business use to attract visitors to its website?
Online advertising
Disconnecting from the internet
Removing all images
Using only offline posters
Which features must an e-commerce site include to sell products?
Shopping cart, payment system, customer database
Antivirus, firewall, printer
Spreadsheet, calculator, scanner
