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Quiz by Derick Schoeman
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- Q1
What is the difference between data and information? Express your answer in terms of the role of the computer.
Data refers to processed facts.
Data refers to raw, unprocessed facts. Computers take data and process it into useful information.
15s - Q2
A type of resource that can be saved through the use of computers.
Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, blogs, etc.
Paper
Humans cannot perform hazardous tasks such a monitoring a nuclear reactor.
15s - Q3
A practical example where computers need to be used to ensure accuracy in completing a task.
They can make overseas call.
Manufacturing and assembly lines.
Transferring physical goods
15s - Q4
Explain what is meant when it is said that computer technology virtually eliminates time and distance as business constraints.
They can be used in determining which students pass or fail their academic year.
Distance is now only relevant when transferring physical goods because of the availability of global communication
You can ‘see’ the person you are talking to no matter where they are in the world.
15s - Q5
Name the two hardware components of a computer that generally make it more or less powerful than another computer.
64-bit Operating System & Application Software
Primary & Secondary storage.
RAM & CPU
15s - Q6
How does a server differ from the ‘ordinary’ PCs linked in a network?
A Server is generally more powerful than ordinary PCs.
They have a larger scree.
They are portable and can be used on battery power.
15s - Q7
What do we mean when we say a computer runs on a Linux platform?
The computer runs a Linux operating system.
It is Application software that is available for free (Freeware).
The computer runs a Linux Suite of productivity tools such as the Linux version of Word processing & Spreadsheet Application software.
15s - Q8
Why is the memory (RAM) of an ICT device so important in terms of processing?
Processing can only take place when the software and data is loaded into the memory (RAM) of the ICT device.
It is both. Input, as it allows the user to provide input by touching the screen, and output, as it displays output as a normal computer screen does.
15s - Q9
Your wired mouse suddenly stops working. Give three things you can do to get the mouse working again.
Press the escape key on the keyboard in order to refresh the mouse pointer function.
Try a different USB port.
Try a different HDMI port.
15s - Q10
Shortcut keys can be used to speed up work, as they are faster than taking your hand away from the keyboard and using a mouse to accomplish the same task. Name the set of keyboard shortcuts commonly used to move text.
Cut (Ctrl+X) and Paste(Ctrl+V)
Cut (Ctrl+Z) and Paste(Ctrl+P)
Cut (Ctrl+Alt+Del) and Paste(Ctrl+V)
15s - Q11
Give one main reasons why one should buy an ergonomically designed keyboard.
Faster Gaming
Reducing the risk of RSI(Repetitive Strain Injury)
15s - Q12
Which ONE of the following refers to a new program being added to a computer?
Application
Fragmentation
Hibernation
Installation
15s - Q13
Which ONE of the following file extensions shows that it is an image file?
.pdf
.exe
.rar
.bmp
15s - Q14
Which ONE of the following types of graph is the most appropriate for presenting trends over a period of time?
Column chart
Bar chart
Line chart
Pie chart
15s - Q15
Which ONE of the following is a spreadsheet function used to highlight cells that satisfy specific criteria?
Conditional formatting
IF
Text wrapping
VLOOKUP
15s