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ICT In Todays World Quiz

Question 1 of 12

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What is an analogue computer?

Select one of the following:

  • Most commonly used type of computer and is used to process information with quantities using digits, usually the binary number system.

  • Software that is programmed to carry put dedicated functions.

  • A form of computer that uses nonstop changeable parts such as electrical, mechanical or hydraulic quantities to model the problem being solved.

  • A setup of consisting of hardware, software, data and the people who use them.

Explanation

Question 2 of 12

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Give examples of a personal computer.

Select one of the following:

  • Palmtops, PDA's, tablet computers and desktop computers.

  • Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop, Excel

  • Calculations including census and consumer statistics

  • ATM (Cash Machine), Digital Alarm Clock, Microwave

Explanation

Question 3 of 12

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What is the definition of hardware?

Select one of the following:

  • NIC, Router, Hub, CPU, Modem

  • This connects different networks and can be used to control where the data is sent

  • The instructions that make the system work and which follows

  • The physical components of a computer system

Explanation

Question 4 of 12

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What does an NIC ?

Select one of the following:

  • This connects different network sections

  • This provides the electronic circuitry for computer to communicate on a network

  • This connects different networks and can be used to control where the data is sent

  • The instructions that make the system work and which follows

Explanation

Question 5 of 12

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What is a ROM?

Select one of the following:

  • A memory that cannot be changed by a programme or user

  • Performs specific tasks such as file sorting and anti-virus

  • Is a fast temporary type of memory in which programmes, applications and data are stored

  • The physical components of a computer that can be touched

Explanation

Question 6 of 12

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What is Generic software?

Select one of the following:

  • This performs tasks such as recognizing input from the keyboard. It is the most important program that runs on your computer

  • This helps your computer perform better and performs specific task. example: anti-virus

  • This is a collection of software that has a common set of commands. example: graphics software

  • This can be used for lots of different things without needing to be modified example:excel (spread sheet application)

Explanation

Question 7 of 12

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Example of communication devices.

Select one of the following:

  • Router, NIC, Hub, CPU

  • Modem, Hub, Graphics Software

  • Network Interface Card, Modem, Intergerated

  • Command Line, Graphical Interface, Graphics Software, Spreadsheet Application

Explanation

Question 8 of 12

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Advantage of Email?

Select one of the following:

  • Its sent in real time

  • It is free

  • Talk about your interests with someone who has the same interests

  • You can reply really quickly

Explanation

Question 9 of 12

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What is the typical use of Mainframe computer?

Select one of the following:

  • They are used for specific and certain functions

  • Used for writing reports

  • They are used to manage calendars and handle documents. This is usually linked to the owners desktop computer so they can access certain documents and files

  • Used for processing bulk data for the government

Explanation

Question 10 of 12

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ICT and Computers ...

Select one of the following:

  • ICT is the hardware

  • do the same things

  • are the same thing

  • are not the same thing

Explanation

Question 11 of 12

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Complete the following sentence:
___________ are the hardware that is often part of an ICT system

Select one of the following:

  • ROM's

  • Computers

  • RAM's

  • NIC's

Explanation

Question 12 of 12

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What does RAM stand for

Select one of the following:

  • Random Access Memory

  • Recognizable Access Memory

Explanation

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