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ICT 9 Revision 3

Total questions: 155

Worksheet time: 2hrs 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these is a Hard Disk Drive (HDD)?

a)
b)
c)
d)
2.

Multiple Answers: Which of these are magnetic storage devices?

a)

b)

c)

d)

e)

3.

Solid state storage has no moving parts?

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Which type of storage uses a laser?

a)

Magnetic

b)

Optical

c)

Solid State

5.

Which of the following storage devices is most suitable for use in mobile devices?

a)

Cloud

b)

Magnetic

c)

Solid State

d)

Optical

6.

Which of the following is most commonly found in PCs?

a)

Solid State Storage

b)

Magnetic Storage

c)

Cloud Storage

d)

Optical Storage

7.
What type of device is this? USB memory stick
a)
Input
b)
Output
c)
Storage
8.

What is a storage device?

a)

A device use for calculating data

b)

A device used to store data temporarily

c)

A device used to supply power to the computer

d)

A device used to store data permanently

9.

A CD has one long track on it full of ...

a)

Grooves and pot holes

b)

Pits and Lands

c)

Bumps and Dots

d)

Dots and Grooves

10.
Optical device, fairly fragile, easy to snap or scratch.
a)
Flash memory
b)
Magnetic Tape
c)
CD
d)
Hard disk
11.
Not intended to be a portable storage device.
a)
CD
b)
Flash memory
c)
DVD
d)
Internal hard disk
12.
Large organisations use this type of storage device to  back up their systems daily.
a)
CD
b)
DVD
c)
Blu-ray
d)
Magnetic tape
13.
Typically has the largest storage capacity and is the cheapest per gb.
a)
Magnetic storage
b)
Solid state storage
c)
Optical storage
14.
Typically stores 650mb of data on it - usually music.
a)
DVD
b)
Blu-ray
c)
CD
d)
Floppy disk
15.
What is the most durable?
a)
Magnetic Tape
b)
Solid State Drive
c)
Hard Drive
d)
CD
16.
A ______ is the main storage device in your computer.
a)
CPU
b)
Hard drive
c)
Motherboard
d)
CD-Rom
17.
This storage device needs a computer with a specific  drive in order to read the disk. Cannot be read by a CD drive or DVD drive.  Used for high definition films.
a)
Blu-ray
b)
CD
c)
DVD
d)
Bluetooth
18.
Same as 1,024 GB
a)
1 TB
b)
1 GB
c)
1MB
d)
1 KB
19.
Very portable as it is designed to be fitted into small electronic devices.
a)
Flash memory devices
b)
Internal hard disk
c)
Magnetic tape
d)
Server
20.

Which of the following is an advantage of Solid State Storage?

a)

It has spinning disks to read the data

b)

The storage device is lightweight and silent

c)

SSDs are very cheap to buy and have lots of storage

21.

Old fashioned form of backing storage media with very large capacity and very cheap

a)

Fixed hard disk drive

b)

portable hard drive

c)

magnetic tape drive

d)

memory cards

e)

magnetic tape

22.

Old fashioned type of backing storage device with very large capacity and very cheap

a)

Fixed hard disk drive

b)

portable hard drive

c)

magnetic tape drive

d)

memory cards

e)

magnetic tape

23.

Type of optical storage device with medium capacity and is cheap

a)

CD

b)

Blu-ray disc

c)

magnetic tape drive

d)

memory cards

e)

magnetic tape

24.

A backing storage device not directly attached to the motherboard

a)

Fixed hard disk drive

b)

portable hard drive

c)

magnetic tape drive

d)

memory cards

e)

magnetic tape

25.

A small storage device often used in digital cameras

a)

Fixed hard disk drive

b)

portable hard drive

c)

magnetic tape drive

d)

memory cards

e)

magnetic tape

26.

Multiple Answers: Which of the following are examples of optical storage media?

a)

DVD

b)

CD

c)

Bluetooth

d)

Blu-Ray

e)

HDD

27.

Multiple Answers: Which of the following are examples of magnetic storage media?

a)

Tape

b)

hard disk

c)

DVD

d)

Blu-Ray

28.

Which of the following is NOT a good reason to back up data?

a)

to safeguard against loss

b)

incase devices or hardware are broken or stolen

c)

because backing up files protects against virus attack

d)

because if data is lost or corrupted it can be restored from back up files

e)

by backing up data in the cloud, I am able to access it from different devices and different locations

29.

the speed at which data is sent from the media to the computer

a)

Data transfer rate

b)

Data access time

30.

how long it takes to find the data on a storage medium

a)

Data transfer rate

b)

Data access time

31.

Optical storage media like CD's and DVD's use lazers to read and write the data data stored on them.

What does the R in CD-R or DVD-R mean?

a)

Possible to write onto the CD or DVD once

b)

Can only be read from not written to

c)

Possible to write onto the CD or DVD more than once

32.

Optical storage media like CD's and DVD's use lazers to read and write the data data stored on them.

What does the ROM in CD-ROM or DVD-ROM mean?

a)

Possible to write onto the CD or DVD once

b)

Can only be read from not written to

c)

Possible to write onto the CD or DVD more than once

33.

Optical storage media like CD's and DVD's use lazers to read and write the data data stored on them.

What does the ROM in CD-RW or DVD-RW mean?

a)

Possible to write onto the CD or DVD once

b)

Can only be read from not written to

c)

Possible to write onto the CD or DVD more than once

34.

The type of storage device which uses lasers to encode/decode data.

(a)  

35.

The type of storage device which convert polarised electrical fields into binary 1 or 0

(a)  

36.

The most common hard drive in computers

a)

solid state

b)

magnetic

c)

optical

37.

The most common hard drive in tablets and external hard drives

a)

solid state

b)

magnetic

c)

optical

38.

Which of these optical storage media has the largest storage capacity

a)

CD

b)

DVD

c)

Blu-ray

39.

A group of 8 bits is called a

a)

bit

b)

byte

c)

Gigabyte

d)

Megabyte

40.

1 Kilobyte is

a)

1028 bytes

b)

1000 bytes

c)

1024 bytes

d)

1025 bytes

41.

Primary memory devices are

a)

CD & DVD

b)

HARD DISK & PEN DRIVE

c)

RAM & ROM

d)

NONE OF THE ABOVE

42.

Example for secondary memory

a)

Pen drive

b)

CD

c)

DVD

d)

All of the above

43.

Approximate storage capacity of Blu-ray disc

a)

25 MB - 1 TB

b)

25 GB - 50 GB

c)

650 -700 MB

d)

4.7 GB - 17 GB

44.

It is a small in size, lightweight, removable and re-writeable and It is used for copying and moving data from one computer to another

a)

Memory card

b)

Pen drive

c)

All of the above

d)

None of the above

45.

flash drive used especially in digital cameras and mobile phones

a)

Pen drive

b)

CD

c)

Memory card

d)

DVD

46.

What is the smallest unit of digital data?

a)

kilobyte

b)

megabyte

c)

byte

d)

bit

47.

How many bits are in a byte?

a)

6

b)

12

c)

8

d)

15

48.

Which unit of storage is approximately 1,000 bytes

a)

kilobyte

b)

megabyte

c)

terabyte

d)

gigabyte

49.

What comes after a megabyte in the units of storage hierarchy?

a)

gigabyte

b)

terabyte

c)

meagabyte

d)

byte

50.

Which unit of storage is approximately 1,000 megabytes?

a)

Terabyte

b)

megabyte

c)

gigabyte

d)

byte

51.

If you have a 2-terabyte (TB) hard drive, how many gigabytes (GB) is that equivalent to?

a)

4000

b)

2000

c)

3000

d)

1000

52.

Which unit of storage would be most appropriate for measuring the size of a short text message?

a)

byte

b)

kilobyte

c)

megabyte

d)

gigabyte

53.

If you have a 4-gigabyte (GB) USB drive, how many megabytes (MB) is that equivalent?

a)

6000

b)

5000

c)

4000

d)

3000

54.

Optical drives use lasers to write and read data.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

What type of memory is CD-R?

a)

re-writable

b)

transferable

c)

record only

d)

download capable

56.
What type of storage device is the following a description of? Data is recorded by making marks in a pattern that can be read back with the aid of light, usually a beam of laser light precisely focused on a spinning disk.
a)
Paper
b)
Optical
c)
Magnetic
d)
Solid State
57.
What type of storage device would be most suitable for the distribution of movies?
a)
Hard drive
b)
USB
c)
DVD-ROM
d)
DVD
58.
What does ROM stand for
a)
Read Once Memory
b)
Read Only Memory 
c)
Remove Open Memory
d)
Read Open Memory
59.
It is an example of optical storage:
a)
Magnetic tape
b)
USB memory stick
c)
Blu-ray disks
d)
HDD
60.
The disadvantage of this type of storage is that it is easily scratched.
a)
Magnetic storage
b)
Optical storage
c)
Solid state storage
61.
Amount of time it takes to a storage device to begin reading data
a)
access time
b)
write time
c)
random time
d)
wait time
62.
These are the discs that can be recorded several times
a)
CDR
b)
DVD
c)
CD RW
d)
Blue Ray
63.
Which word means:
How much data the device can store
a)
Durability
b)
Capacity
c)
Portability
64.
High capacity storage device (48GB), used to store high definition movies.
a)
Blu-Ray
b)
CD-ROM
c)
DVD
d)
SSD
65.
A CD-ROM is re-writable.
a)
False
b)
True
66.

What is the definition of solid-state media?

a)

Solid-state media refers to storage devices that use floppy disks for data storage.

b)

Solid-state media refers to storage devices that use vacuum tubes for data storage.

c)

Solid-state media refers to storage devices that use magnetic tape for data storage.

d)

Solid-state media refers to storage devices that use solid-state electronics to store data, such as flash memory or solid-state drives (SSDs).

67.

Name one advantage of solid-state storage devices.

a)

They have slower data access and transfer speeds

b)

One advantage of solid-state storage devices is their faster data access and transfer speeds.

c)

They are heavier and bulkier than traditional hard drives

d)

They are more prone to data corruption and loss

68.

What is one disadvantage of solid-state storage devices?

a)

One disadvantage of solid-state storage devices is their higher cost compared to traditional hard disk drives.

b)

They are more prone to physical damage

c)

They have slower read/write speeds

d)

They have lower storage capacity

69.

Give an example of a common solid-state storage device.

a)

Floppy disk

b)

Compact disc (CD)

c)

Solid-state drive (SSD)

d)

Hard disk drive (HDD)

70.

How does solid-state storage compare to traditional storage?

a)

Solid-state storage is the same speed as traditional storage, but more expensive

b)

Solid-state storage is less reliable and has a shorter lifespan compared to traditional storage

c)

Solid-state storage is slower, less durable, and consumes more power compared to traditional storage

d)

Solid-state storage is faster, more durable, and consumes less power compared to traditional storage, but it is also more expensive.

71.

What is another advantage of solid-state storage devices?

a)

Another advantage of solid-state storage devices is their faster data access and transfer speeds compared to traditional hard disk drives.

b)

They are more prone to data corruption

c)

They have lower storage capacity

d)

They are less durable than traditional hard disk drives

72.

What is one limitation of solid-state storage devices?

a)

Fragile and easily damaged

b)

Limited lifespan of write cycles

c)

Limited storage capacity

d)

Slow data transfer speed

73.

Name another example of a common solid-state storage device.

a)

Floppy disk

b)

VHS tape

c)

CD-ROM

d)

USB flash drive

74.

In terms of speed, how does solid-state storage compare to traditional storage?

a)

Solid-state storage is only faster than traditional storage for certain tasks.

b)

Solid-state storage is faster than traditional storage due to its lack of moving parts and use of flash memory.

c)

Solid-state storage is slower than traditional storage due to its moving parts.

d)

Solid-state storage and traditional storage have the same speed.

75.

What are the characteristics of solid-state media?

a)

Solid-state media consumes more power compared to traditional hard drives

b)

Solid-state media has more moving parts compared to traditional hard drives

c)

Solid-state media refers to storage devices that use solid-state memory to store data, such as flash drives and SSDs. They have no moving parts, are more durable, faster, and consume less power compared to traditional hard drives.

d)

Solid-state media is slower than traditional hard drives

76.

What is a key benefit of solid-state storage devices?

a)

Slower data access and transfer speeds

b)

Less storage capacity

c)

Faster data access and transfer speeds compared to traditional hard disk drives.

d)

More susceptible to physical damage

77.

What is a potential drawback of solid-state storage devices?

a)

A potential drawback of solid-state storage devices is their higher cost compared to traditional hard disk drives.

b)

They have larger storage capacity than traditional hard disk drives

c)

They have slower read and write speeds

d)

They are more durable than traditional hard disk drives

78.

What are the main differences between solid-state storage and traditional storage?

a)

The main differences are that solid-state storage uses flash memory to store data, has faster read and write speeds, and is more durable and energy-efficient compared to traditional storage which uses mechanical components like spinning disks or moving parts.

b)

Solid-state storage uses water to store data and traditional storage uses air

c)

Traditional storage is more durable and energy-efficient compared to solid-state storage

d)

Solid-state storage has slower read and write speeds compared to traditional storage

79.

How many bits in a nibble?

a)
4
b)
16
c)
8
d)
2
80.

Meaning of USB.

a)
Universal Serial Bridge
b)
Unified Serial Bus
c)
Universal System Bus
d)
Universal Serial Bus
81.

A collection of computing devices connected in order to communicate and share resources

a)

Network Cable

b)

Bandwidth

c)

Computer Network

d)

Networking

82.

What is the name of this network topology?

a)

Bus

b)

Star

c)

Ring

d)

Diagonal

83.

Meaning of LAN

(a)  

84.

Meaning of MAN

(a)  

85.

The two types of computers in a network are

​ (a)   (for users ) and ​a (b)   .

Choose from the below words
Client
Server
Consumer
Buyer
Seller
Producer
Guest
Host
86.

Getting data from the Internet to your home computer

a)

Upload

b)

Download

c)

Broadband

d)

Packet

87.

Sending data from your home computer to the Internet

a)

Upload

b)

Download

c)

Broadband

d)

Packet

88.

A company that provides other companies or individuals with access to the Internet

a)

TCP

b)

DSL

c)

MAN

d)

ISP

89.

A network device that directs a packet between networks toward its final destination

a)

Modem

b)

Router

c)

Broadband

d)

Switch

90.

It is made up of four one-byte numeric values separated by dots that uniquely identifies a computer on the Internet

a)

IP Address

b)

Traceroute

c)

Firewall

d)

Ping

91.

A gateway machine and its software that protects a network by filtering the traffic it allows

a)

IP Address

b)

Traceroute

c)

Firewall

d)

Ping

92.

What is the name of this network topology?

a)

Bus

b)

Star

c)

Ring

d)

Diagonal

93.

The full term of IP

(a)  

94.

The full term of MAC.

(a)  

95.

Which of the following is correct about NIC? ( multiple answers)

a)

Full term is Network Interface Card.

b)

A computer needs a NIC to access a network.

c)

NIC can provide web access assigned by manufacturer

d)

NIC is mostly an external device we connect to our devices

96.

Which of the followings are roles of router? (multiple answers)

a)

A router sends data to a specific destination on a network.

b)

A router can assign IP addresses.

c)

A router can assign MAC addresses.

d)

A router can connect a local network to the internet

97.

​ (a)   is used to identify the device. ​ (b)   is used to locate the device in the network.

Choose from the below words
Mac address
IP address
Device name
Network mask
Subnet identifier
Hardware ID
98.

A home computer network is sometimes also called a…

a)

LAN

b)

WAN

c)

Internet

99.

The basic advantages of the computer network is

a)

Hacking

b)

easy to communicate

c)

network down

100.

when you play a game against someone from another country, you use

a)

PAN

b)

LAN

c)

WAN

d)

MAN

101.

The layout of how computers are connected is

a)

network

b)

type

c)

topology

d)

sequence

102.

devices are connected in a circular layout

a)

Ring

b)

Bus

c)

Star

d)

tree

103.

Description of a computer network

a)

a blue net you take to work

b)

a job where you make fishing nets

c)

1 computer not connected to anything

d)

2 or more computers connected together

104.

Which network connection is mobile, inexpensive, and is easier to set up and expand?

a)

Wireless

b)

Wired

c)

Sattelite

d)

bluetooth

105.

______ is a needed hardware from requirement to make an internet connection from ISP?

a)

Hub

b)

Bridge

c)
Modem
d)

Cable

106.

Which of these is NOT an advantage of networks?

a)
Sharing peripheral devices such as printers and scanners
b)
Possible to communicate globally
c)
Can protect against viruses
d)
PCs can be backed up and updated by one central PC
107.

Complete the diagram by selecting the correct label for number 2

a)

Bridge

b)

Hub/Switch

c)

Internet

d)

Router

108.

What device is used to connect two LAN's together?

a)

Hub/Switch

b)

Bridge

c)

Router/Modem

d)

Server

109.

Below are common network devices, except:

a)

Router

b)

RAM

c)

Access Point

d)

Bridge

110.

A Limited short range connection and generally used to link and transfer data between mobile devices is

a)

WIFI

b)

Bluetooth

c)

WLAN

d)

None of the above

111.

What is ISP

a)

Internet Service Probe

b)

Internet Server Probe

c)

Internet Service Provider

d)

International Space Program

112.

A Global Interconnected network is

a)

www

b)

Internet

c)

Intranet

d)

URL

113.

What is the difference between a hub and a switch?

a)

Switches switch lights on

b)

There is no difference

c)

Switches send data only to the computer that requested it

d)

A router uses IPs

114.

What is the function of a router?

a)

They connect a phone to a satellite

b)

They route data packets from one device to another

c)

They route data packets from one network to another

d)

They connects two roads togther

115.

Switches and hubs connect devices together to form a__

a)

CAN

b)

WAN

c)

LAN

d)

PAN

116.
What is a data packet?
a)
A small chunk of data to be communicated on a network
b)
A computer that hosts websites
c)
A rule of communication
d)
An IP address
117.
What is the difference between a hub and a switch?
a)
A hub broadcasts a message across the whole network, whereas a switch sends the message to the intended recipient only
b)
A switch broadcasts a message across the whole network, whereas a hub sends the message to the intended recipient only
c)
A hub broadcasts a message across the whole network, whereas a switch sends data signals across the internet
d)
A hub connects two local area networks together, while a switch broadcasts a message across the whole network
118.

What is this?

a)

Switch

b)

Server

c)

Network Interface Card

d)

Network Cables

119.

What is this?

a)

NIC

b)

Router

c)

Server

d)

Switch

120.

What is this a picture of?

a)

Cable

b)

Switch

c)

Wireless router

d)

Phone Mast

121.

Smartphones and smart watches can pair to other devices via..

a)

bluetooth technology

b)

speed technology

c)

hardware technology

122.

What is the impact of viruses on a computer system?

a)

Speed up the system

b)

Replicate and destroy data/systems

c)

Enhance network performance

d)

Improve data security

123.

How can we determine the reliability of information on the internet?

a)

By avoiding search engines

b)

By ignoring all online information

c)

By checking multiple sources

d)

By believing everything we read

124.

is a network that is open to all.

a)

intergrate

b)

internet

c)

WLAN

d)

intranet

125.

a type of network that connects personal devices of an individual

a)

CAN (campus area network)

b)

LAN (local area network)

c)

PAN (personal area network)

d)

MAN (metropolitan area network)

126.

a network within limited geographical area like Avalon

a)

LAN (local area network)

b)

WAN (wide area network)

c)

PAN (personal area network)

d)

MAN (metropolitan area network)

127.

a type of network where computers are connected within the same city

a)

MAN (metropolitan area network)

b)

LAN (local area network)

c)

PAN (personal area network)

d)

Internet

128.

a type of network that is spread across cities or even continenets

a)

PAN (personal area network)

b)

LAN (local area network)

c)

WAN (wide area network)

d)

intranet

129.

is it possible to combine two different networks?

a)

Yes

b)

No

130.

Bluetooth, infrared, microwave is a form of _________ technology

a)

wireless

b)

wired

131.

What does WLAN stand for?

(a)  

132.

Which of the following can you do on the Internet?

a)

All of them

b)

Online shopping

c)

Video calling

d)

Streaming music

133.

A computer that is not connected to any network.

a)

Non-Networked computer

b)

Cloud-based computer

c)
Standalone computer
d)

Remote computer

134.

What does RSI stand for?

(a)  

135.

What is the definition of a micro-processor?

a)

a miniature electronic device that contains the arithmetic, scientific and control circuitry necessary to perform the functions of a digital computer's CPU

b)

a miniature electronic device that contains the scientific, logic, and control circuitry necessary to perform the functions of a digital computer's RAM and ROM

c)

a miniature electronic device that contains the arithmetic, logic, and control circuitry necessary to perform the functions of a digital computer's RAM and ROM

d)

an electronic device that contains the arithmetic, logic, and control circuitry necessary to perform the functions of a digital computer's CPU

136.

Why do businesses use ICT?

a)

More workers which saves expenses in wages

b)

Data can be stored and processed fast

c)

Large data space

d)

Huge quantities of paperwork

137.

It is a tiny cpu built onto a single chip to control electronic devices.

a)

Micro USB

b)

Microchip

c)

Microprocessor

d)

Micro puniser

138.

There are some health problems related to ICT. Which one is incorrect?

a)

Colour blindness

b)

Neck strain

c)

Headaches

d)

Bad posture

139.

What is VoIP?

a)

Voice over Internet Process

b)
Voice over Integrated Protocol
c)

Voice over Internet Protocol

d)

Voice over Internet Procedure

140.
What is the health effect  to us when we use a computer for many hours???
a)
Back and Neck Ache
b)
Heart disease
c)
Disfigurement
d)
Kidney failure
141.
What is the better way to prevent eye strain???
a)
Blind yourself
b)
Don't use computer
c)
Look away from the monitor at regular intervals – re-focus on distant or close objects to exercise the muscles in the eye.
d)
use comfortable chair
142.

Which of this is a disadvantage to having more microprocessor controlled devices in the home?

a)

Free up more time

b)

More comfortable

c)

Unhealthy lifestyles

d)

Increase efficiency

143.

Which the following employment area is negatively affected by ICT?

a)

Software Industry

b)

Manufacturing Industry

c)

IT Security

d)

Robotic Engineers

144.

What are the advantages of robots over human? (multiple answer)

a)

They are expensive

b)

Higher productivity

c)

Easy to deploy

d)

They don't get bored by repetitive task

145.

Which of these are potential safety risks or dangers that could lead to injury or loss of life due to improper ICT usage? (select all possible correct answers)

a)

Electrocution

b)

Fire risk

c)

Computer Virus

d)

Hacking

e)

Trailing wires (trip hazard)

146.

Appliances that can be controlled using mobile phones or applications in homes that are automated. (select three)

a)

Refrigerator

b)

Rice cooker

c)

Home theatre

d)

Vacuum Cleaner

e)

Electric fan

147.

CTS is a a medical condition causing pain, tingling, and numbness in the hands and fingers due to pressure on nerves. CTS stands for?

a)
Chronic Tendon Strain
b)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
c)

Cranial Tension Syndrome

d)

Common Typing Sickness

148.

What is the primary danger posed by overloaded electrical plug sockets?

a)

RSI

b)

Eye strain

c)

Fire hazard

d)

Trip hazard

149.

What is the primary danger posed by trailing cables?

a)

RSI

b)

Eye strain

c)

Fire hazard

d)

Trip hazard

150.

What is the health risk of not having good posture or suitable equipment and furniture while working?

a)

RSI

b)

Eye strain

c)

Fire hazard

d)

Trip hazard

151.

What is the health risk of working on a computer for long periods of time with no break and not using blue screen protection?

a)

RSI

b)

Eye strain

c)

Fire hazard

d)

Trip hazard

152.
Areas of Increased Employment due to ICT
a)
Manufacturing
b)
Retail
c)
Office Work
d)
Computer Programmers
153.
Which one is not the Advantage of ICT Effect on employment?
a)
Machines do not take holidays
b)
Safe working enviornment
c)
Fewer manual tasks
d)
Workers getting replaced
154.

Which of this is a disadvantage to having more microprocessor controlled devices in the home?

a)

Free up more time

b)

More comfortable

c)

Unhealthy lifestyles

d)

Increase efficiency

155.

Appliances that can be controlled using mobile phones or applications in homes that are automated.

a)

Coffeemakers

b)

Vacuum Cleaner

c)

Pet feeder

d)

none of the above