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An ICT Quiz to introduce Computer basics
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1
Which of the following is the definition of a computer?
An electronic device that processes data
An electronic device that stores data and produces a result
All of the above
An electronic device that receives data
2
You have been told to submit a softcopy of an assignment. Which best outlines this?
Print the file and send it via Tara courier services
Fax the document to his office
Send a printed copy to his office with your friend
Send an email with the file as an attachment
3
Which of the following can be classified as examples of software?
Keyboard and windows
Windows, Safari, AOL
Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor
Monitor, Word, Internet Explorer
4
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using computer?
Consistency
Speed
Unlimited space
Flexibility
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Output devices are things we use to get information OUT of a computer.
True
False
6
In order to play and hear sound on a computer one needs;
Speakers only
A sound card and speakers
a microphone
A CD
7
Which of the following definitions best defines the Central Processing Unit?
The long-term memory
The Short term Memory
The motherboard
The brains of the computer
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There are two types of memory on the motherboard of a computer. These are?
Random Access Memory and Read Only Memory
None of these
Random Access Memory and Reading Area Memory
Long term memory and Read Only Memory
9
Which of the following is NOT an example of software?
Keyboard
Microsoft Word
Windows
Microsoft Excel
10
Long term memory is nonvolatile which means that it can not be changed. Give another name.
Random Access Memory
None of these
Short Term Memory
Read Only Memory
11
What are the four components of a computer system?
None of the above
Hardware, software, monitor, keyboard
Keyboard, monitor, mouse, CPU
Hardware, software, data, people
12
The physical parts, which you can see and touch, are called hardware
True
False
13
Which of the following is best suited as a device for gaming purposes?
Mouse
Light pen
Keyboard
Joystick
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A way to input letters or numbers into different applications or programmes
printer
monitor
Keyboard
Mouse
15
Word, Excel, Power Point and Access are Operating Systems.
True
False
16
Which of the following best describes the Control Unit of a computer?
The control Unit controls all of the CPUs activities
The Control Unit manages memory and resources
The Control unit performs calculations and logic operations
The control unit moves data around the hard drive
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Things we use to put information INTO a computer.
DVD-Rom
None of them
Input devices
Output devices
18
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of RAM?
It is also known as short term memory
It is also known as Read Only Memory
It is on the motherboard
All of these are characteristics of Short term memory
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Which of the following devices can be classified as examples of hardware?
Keyboard, mouse, monitor
Keyboard and windows
Monitor, Word, Internet Explorer
Safari, Windows, AOL
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Gives you sound output from your computer
CD/DVD
USB
Speakers
Printer
