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Information Technology Paper 1 MOCK EXAM

Quiz by IT Teacher Ms Alexander

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  • Q1
    When the computer is working on given instructions, it is called
    output
    input
    storage
    processing
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following types of computers would process information at the fastest rate?
    Mobile devices
    Super computer
    Embedded
    Mainframes
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of the following are functions of the control unit? I. Read instruction II. Direct operations III. Execute instruction
    I and II only
    I, II and III
    II and III only
    I and III only
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following is a disadvantage of cloud storage?
    Increased possibility for disaster recovery
    Accessibility (offline/without internet)
    Reduction of storage cost to organization
    Efficient management of stored data
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following storage media uses laser technology to store data?
    CD ROM
    Flash drive
    Magnetic tape
    Hard disk
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following is an example of an embedded computer system?
    Laptop
    Smart television
    IBM z system
    Desktop
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following input devices is used to read pencil or pen marks on a multiple choice answer sheet?
    POS
    OMR
    MICR
    OCR
    30s
  • Q8
    The MOST suitable device for the output of architectural drawings is a
    laser printer
    graphics tablet
    light pen
    plotter
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following output is an example of a hard copy?
    The display on a monitor
    A picture on a wall produced from a multimedia projector
    An oral speech delivered by a speaker
    A bill produced from a printer
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of the following tasks would MOST likely require an advanced graphics card?
    video editing
    web browsing
    program development
    SBA development
    30s
  • Q11
    In modern computers, the CPU speed is measured in
    gigabytes
    kilobytes
    gigahertz
    kilohertz
    30s
  • Q12
    Quality Developers is a company that writes programs to do specific jobs for other companies. These programs are called
    general- purpose software
    custom-purpose software
    off-the-shelf software
    special-purpose software
    30s
  • Q13
    Which of the following are software interfaces? I. Graphical User Interface (GUI) II. Touch screen III. Menu-driven
    I and III only
    II and III only
    I, II and III
    I and II only
    30s
  • Q14
    Desreen has a desktop computer system. She turns on the system and waits five minutes but no image is displayed. During troubleshooting, which of the following is MOST likely to be identified as the problem?
    The power cable to the monitor is loose
    The battery power connected to the system is loose
    Screen setting incorrect
    The resolution is set too low
    30s
  • Q15
    Which of the following is the name of the interface used by blind persons to perform operations on a computer?
    Braille
    Icon
    Sensor
    Touchscreen
    30s

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