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WorksheetsGrade 10 Revision EOY/Mock Exam
Total questions: 95
Worksheet time: 59mins
Programs on the computer with written commands that tell a computer what task to perform
Hardware
Network
Modem
Software
The technology required for information processing, in particular, the use of electronic computers, communication devices and software applications to convert, store, protect, process, transmit and retrieve information from anywhere, anytime.
Information Technlology
Social Media
Media
Information and Communication Technology
How many bits make a byte?
16 bits
8 bits
24
12 bits
What is the meaning of (CPU)?
Central Processing Unit
Critical Processing Unit.
Crucial Processing Unit
Central Printing Unit
The process of starting or restarting a computer is called:
Start up point
Booting
Connecting
Resetting
The other name for a Hard disk is:
Compact Disc
Fixed Disk
Hard Drive Disk
Floppy Disk
One component of the motherboard is:
Processor
Bios
Computer Chip
Transistor
Which of the items is an input device?
Computer Monitor
Keyboard
Display Board
Overhead Projector
The System unit is referred to as the:
Central Processing Unit
The Heart of the Computer
The hard drive
System Software
The largest key on the Keyboard is the shift key
True
False
What is the purpose of application software?
To perform specific tasks on a computer
To manage computer hardware
To develop programming languages
To create system software
What is the main advantage of cloud software over installed software?
Access from any computer with an Internet connection
Lower cost of ownership
Improved collaboration capabilities
Always working with the most current version of the software
What is the purpose of database software?
To store and manage large amounts of data
To create and edit documents
To create and edit spreadsheets
To create and edit presentations
What is the primary function of system software?
To manage and coordinate theactivities within a computer
To control the operation of computerhardware devices
To enable users to perform specifictasks on a computer
To translate user instructions into aform the computer
What is the purpose of multitasking in an operating system?
To execute multiple taskssimultaneously
To manage and coordinate theactivities within a computer
To enable users to perform specifictasks on a computer
To allocate and reclaim memory forprograms
What is the role of utility programs in system software?
To manage and coordinate theactivities within a computer
To control the operation of computerhardware devices
To enable users to perform specifictasks on a computer
To perform support functions for theoperating system
Example of volatile memory
RAM
ROM
CD ROM
PROM
Example of Input device
Printer
Joystick
Plotter
Memory
What does the term "hardware" refer to in computing?
The physical components of a computer
Programs and applications
A type of software update
Cloud-based storage solutions
What is an example of system software?
Microsoft Excel
Google Chrome
Windows Operating System
Adobe Photoshop
1. What does ICT stand for?
a. Internet and Computer Technology
b. Information and Communication Technology
c. Integrated Communication Technology
d. Intelligent Computing Techniques
2. Which of the following is not an example of a primary storage device in a computer system?
a. Hard drive
b. USB flash drive
c. DVD-RW
d. RAM
Notebooks are usually just as powerful as a desktop (PC)
True
False
Mainframe can handle more than a thousand users at a time.
True
False
An embedded computer is a special-purpose computer that is used inside a device to handle specific function.
True
False
All of the following are portable computers except:
laptop computers
notebook computers
tablet computers
video game consoles
Personal computers are called desktop or microcomputers.
True
False
Which one of these is the most expensive?
desktop
laptop
supercomputer
mainframe
Which is the biggest computer by size?
Super computer
Mini computer
Micro Computer
Mainframe computer
Is your phone considered a Personal Computer?
Yes
No
Desktop, Tablets, laptops are in the group of:
Supercomputers
Mainframes
Microcomputers
Embedded System
A computer used by larger business and government agencies that provide centralized storage, processing, and management for large amounts of data.
Smartphone
Mainframe computers
Personal computers (PCs)
Supercomputers
Which of the following is an example of an embedded computer system?
Notebook
Tablet
Netbook
Smart Television
John is a meteorologist who works at the Weather Institute of the world. He often analyzes data gathered and processed by this particular type of computer, ________________ ?
Main Frame
Desktop
Super
Embedded
Which type of computer is used for weather forecasting?
Super Computers
PDA
Mainframe Computers
Wearable Computers
Which type of computer is designed for specialized tasks like graphic design and engineering simulations?
Tablet
Workstation
Gaming console
Mainframe computer
What is the primary function of embedded computers?
Browsing the internet
Performing dedicated functions within other devices
Running complex simulations
Playing video games
Which type of computer is commonly used for email communication and web browsing?
Supercomputer
Server computer
Personal computer
Mainframe computer
Which type of computer is used for tasks like airline reservations and government operations?
Personal computer
Minicomputer
Supercomputer
Mainframe computer
What is the primary function of a workstation computer?
Scientific research
Web browsing
Graphic design and engineering simulations
Gaming
Which type of computer is often used for hosting websites and managing email services?
Personal computer
Workstation
Server computer
Gaming console
Which type of computer is designed for handling vast amounts of data and transactions in organizations?
Minicomputer
Supercomputer
Mainframe computer
Personal computer
Which of these can hold multiple operating systems
Desktop
Smartphone
Mainframe
Input device used to record video, often found in laptop computers.
Trackball
Voice recognition
Webcam
Sensors
A software that is used to convert spoken words into text.
Voice recognition
Voice control
Microphone
Stylus
Input device used in conjunction with touch screens, which sends a digital signal to a compatible touchscreen, which interprets the pressure as drawing on the screen.
Touch pad
Scanner
Sensors
Stylus
Input device commonly found on laptops instead of a mouse in the form of a small panel containing different touch-sensitive areas.
Touch pad
Scanner
Sensors
Stylus
Input devices that reads simple multiple-choice style answers by looking for marks on the paper.
Magnetic stripe readers
Optical Character Recognition
Optical Mark Recognition
Magnetic Ink Character Recognition
Input device that reads text written in special magnetic ink. Often used at the bottom of checks.
Magnetic stripe readers
Optical Character Recognition
Optical Mark Recognition
Magnetic Ink Character Recognition
Input device that reads printed text, scans it, and converts it to text that can be edited in a word processor.
Magnetic stripe readers
Optical Character Recognition
Optical Mark Recognition
Magnetic Ink Character Recognition
Input device used for games playing and flight simulators.
Game controllers
Joystick
Keyboards
Multimedia keyboard
Input device for sound data
Scanner
Voice control
Voice recognition
Microphone
Device that allows the user to put data into the computer
INPUT DEVICES
OUTPUT DEVICES
STORAGE DEVICES
PROCESSING DEVICES
An input device that is used to input pictures, documents, pages of magazines, and other images into the computer.
MOUSE
OMR
SCANNER
OCR
Most commonly used input device.
Graphic tablet
Keyboard
Track ball
Joystick
If you are shopping at a mall and you need to know the price of an item, you could use a _____________.
Barcode Scanner
Scanner
Webcam
OCR
Any data/ information or instructions that are entered into the memory of the computer for processing.
The definition above refers to the term...
output
program
input
hardware
Which one is not the input device?
trackball
photo scanner
printer
mouse
What kind of devices is the projector ?
input
output
Monitors are also known as
a. ADU
b. ALU
c. VCU
d. VDU
Which of the following is a temporary output?
a. Duplicate copy
b. Hard copy
c. Soft copy
d. On Paper
The device primarily used to provide hardcopy is the
a. Printer
b. Card Reader
c. Computer Console
d. CRT
Choose the output devices.
monitor, printer, mouse
monitor, printer, keyboard
monitor, printer, speakers
mouse, keyboard, smartboard
What kind of device is this?
Input
Output
Input and output
____ software consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.
Application
Utility
Operating
System
When you click Paint Program, Windows loads the Paint program instructions from the computer’s hard disk into ____.
storage
memory
dialog
command space
A(n) ____ is a collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data.
spreadsheet
formula
database
functional set
Which of the following is an example of photo editing software for the professional?
Adobe InDesign
Autodesk AutoCAD
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
____ software allows users to modify a segment of a video, called a clip.
Image editing
Video editing
Clip manager
Video player
____ software allows users to draw pictures, shapes, and other graphical images with various on-screen tools.
Paint
Design
Pixel Manipulation
Color Library
Microsoft Excel, OpenOffice Calc, and Google Sheets are the examples of:
Word Processor
Spreadsheet
Presentation application
Database
Prezi, Google Slides, and OpenOffice Impress are the examples of:
Word processor
Spreadsheet
Presentation
Database
Software is a program which consists of a set of instructions that tells the computer how to perform an operation.
True
False
The three types of software are the following except
System Software
Application Software
Utility Sofware
Media Software
These programs carry out precise and accurate tasks. It helps manage, maintain and control all computer resources.
Operating System
Application System
Utility Program
These are programs that identify, reject and eliminate software viruses.
Computer games
Back up software
Antivirus software
DBMS
The example of Utility Software
Microsft word
Mozilla firefox
Canva
Disk Defragmanter
What happens during Defragmentation?
Information is rearranged on a USB
Information is rearranged on a Hard Drive
To make the retrieval of data quicker
To make the retrieval of data slower
Utility Programs are one category of system software.
True
False
What do device drivers do?
Allows the OS to communicate with hardware
Drives around the motherboard
Increases the amount of storage
Which of these is not a function of an OS:
Provide a user interface
Communicate with hardware
Allow the computer to multi-task
Improves CPU performance
How does the OS handle file management?
Deals with movement, editing and deletion of data
Colour codes data
Translates data into binary
