ICT In Todays World Quiz

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Quiz on ICT In Todays World Quiz, created by miamehaleb on 08/12/2014.
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Question 1

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What is an analogue computer?
Answer
  • 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.

Question 2

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Give examples of a personal computer.
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  • 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

Question 3

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What is the definition of hardware?
Answer
  • 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

Question 4

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What does an NIC ?
Answer
  • 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

Question 5

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What is a ROM?
Answer
  • 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

Question 6

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What is Generic software?
Answer
  • 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)

Question 7

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Example of communication devices.
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  • Router, NIC, Hub, CPU
  • Modem, Hub, Graphics Software
  • Network Interface Card, Modem, Intergerated
  • Command Line, Graphical Interface, Graphics Software, Spreadsheet Application

Question 8

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Advantage of Email?
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  • Its sent in real time
  • It is free
  • Talk about your interests with someone who has the same interests
  • You can reply really quickly

Question 9

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What is the typical use of Mainframe computer?
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  • 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

Question 10

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ICT and Computers ...
Answer
  • ICT is the hardware
  • do the same things
  • are the same thing
  • are not the same thing

Question 11

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Complete the following sentence: ___________ are the hardware that is often part of an ICT system
Answer
  • ROM's
  • Computers
  • RAM's
  • NIC's

Question 12

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What does RAM stand for
Answer
  • Random Access Memory
  • Recognizable Access Memory
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