Question 1

Which of the following is true about the components of a computer system?

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The two main components of a computer system are hardware and software

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We refer to the physical parts of a computer that we can touch and see as hardware.

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Specific sets of instructions given to a computer are known as programs.

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Data is unprocessed items.

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Computers process data into information.

Question 2

What is the purpose of the operating system on a computer?

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To manage hardware and software resources

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To display the contents or feedback from a program

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To store programs and data

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To perform calculations and execute instructions

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To process data into information

Question 3

What is the purpose of RAM in a computer?

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To temporarily store data and instructions that the CPU needs to perform tasks

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To manage hardware and software resources

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To display the contents or feedback from a program

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To process data into information

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To permanently store programs and data

Question 4

What is the purpose of an input device on a computer?

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To allow users to enter data and commands into the computer system

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To manage hardware and software resources

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To display the contents or feedback from a program

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To store programs and data

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To process data into information

Question 5

What is the purpose of an output device on a computer?

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To display or present processed data and information to the user

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To store programs and data

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To allow users to enter data and commands into the computer system

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To manage hardware and software resources

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To perform calculations and execute instructions

Question 6

What is the purpose of storage in a computer?

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To store programs, data, and files for long-term use

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To perform calculations and execute instructions

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To allow users to enter data and commands into the computer system

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To manage hardware and software resources

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To display or present processed data and information to the user

Question 7

What is the function of the CPU in a computer?

Accepted Answer

To perform calculations and execute instructions

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To display or present processed data and information to the user

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To manage hardware and software resources

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To allow users to enter data and commands into the computer system

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To store programs and data

Question 8

What is the function of the motherboard in a computer?

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To connect and provide communication between various hardware components

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To store programs and data

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To perform calculations and execute instructions

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To manage hardware and software resources

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To display or present processed data and information to the user

Question 9

What is the purpose of a graphics card in a computer?

Accepted Answer

To render and display images, videos, and graphics on a monitor

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To allow users to enter data and commands into the computer system

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To perform calculations and execute instructions

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To store programs and data

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To manage hardware and software resources

Question 10

What is the purpose of an operating system on a computer?

Accepted Answer

To manage computer hardware and software resources

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To store programs, data, and files for long-term use

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To allow users to enter data and commands into the computer system

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To display or present processed data and information to the user

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To perform calculations and execute instructions

Question 11

Which software controls all activities that take place in a computer?

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Operating system

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Application software

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Web browser

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System software

Question 12

What is the acronym for Graphical User Interface?

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GUI

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API

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CSS

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HTML

Question 13

Which software is used to access and view web pages on the internet?

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Web browser

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Spreadsheet

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Word processor

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Operating system

Question 14

What type of software is used to create, edit, format, and print text-based documents?

Accepted Answer

Word processor

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Presentation software

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Web browser

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Spreadsheet

Question 15

What is the main purpose of a database application software?

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To store data in an organized manner, manipulate the data, and process it into information

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To access and view web pages on the internet

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To create, edit, format, and print text documents

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To perform calculations and provide charting facilities

Question 16

What software is responsible for controlling and managing all activities that take place in a computer?

Accepted Answer

Operating system

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Web browser

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Word processor

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Presentation software

Question 17

What is the purpose of spreadsheet application software?

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To perform tasks based on calculations and provide charting facilities

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To access and view web pages on the internet

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To create, edit, format, and print text documents

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To store and manipulate data in an organized manner

Question 18

Which software is specifically designed to combine text, sound, graphics, and animation into a presentation?

Accepted Answer

Presentation software

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Word processor

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Web browser

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Operating system

Question 19

What is the primary function of web authoring software?

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Creation and design of websites

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Performing calculations and providing charting facilities

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Accessing and viewing web pages on the internet

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Storing and organizing data

Question 20

What is the purpose of a snipping tool in Windows?

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To capture screen shots

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To edit and format text documents

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To create and manage databases

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To design and create websites

Question 21

Green computing is the term used to describe using computers in a way that is sensitive to the environment.

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True

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False

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT an input device?

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Printer

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Mouse

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Scanner

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Keyboard

Question 23

What is the purpose of an operating system?

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To manage computer hardware and software resources

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To create computer programs

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To display images on the screen

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To connect to the internet

Question 24

What is the purpose of a graphics card?

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To render and display images and videos on a computer's monitor

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To input data into a computer

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To process calculations and instructions

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To store data permanently

Question 25

Which of the following is an example of an output device?

Accepted Answer

Printer

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Scanner

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Mouse

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Keyboard

Question 26

What is the purpose of a motherboard in a computer?

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To provide a communication pathway and connect all the components

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To store data and programs

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To display images on the screen

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To process calculations and instructions

Question 27

Which of the following is an example of an input device?

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Scanner

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Speaker

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Monitor

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Printer

Question 28

What is the purpose of RAM in a computer?

Accepted Answer

To temporarily store data and instructions for the processor

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To permanently store data and programs

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To process calculations and instructions

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To display images on the screen

Question 29

What is the purpose of a network card in a computer?

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To connect the computer to a network

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To display images on the screen

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To process calculations and instructions

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To store data and programs

Question 30

What is the purpose of an optical drive in a computer?

Accepted Answer

To read and write data from optical discs

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To process calculations and instructions

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To store data and programs

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To connect the computer to a network

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a type of general purpose computer?

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Servers

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Desktops

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Laptops, notebooks and tablets

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Smartphones

Question 32

What is the main purpose of a server in a network?

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To provide resources and services to other computers

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To store data and information

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To connect computers to the internet

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To process data and information

Question 33

What is the function of dedicated devices?

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To perform just one task

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To process data and information

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To connect computers to the internet

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To provide resources and services to other computers

Question 34

What are the two main categories of computer-powered devices?

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General-purpose computers and dedicated devices

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Desktops and laptops

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Servers and smartphones

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Media players and GPS devices

Question 35

Which of the following is an example of an ICT system?

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Cell phone system

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ABS braking system in car

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ATM machine

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Microwave oven

Question 36

What is the process of converting data into a meaningful form called?

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Processing

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Storing

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Communicating

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Retrieving

Question 37

What does the acronym ICT stand for?

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Information and Communication Technology

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Innovation and Creative Technology

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International Computer Technology

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Internet and Computer Training

Question 38

What is the term for the theft or unauthorized use of someone's personal or financial information?

Accepted Answer

Identity theft

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Time theft

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Software theft

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Data theft

Question 39

What is the term for a computer program that maliciously disrupts or damages computer systems?

Accepted Answer

Malware

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Software

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Firmware

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Hardware

Question 40

Which of the following is an example of a compression utility?

Accepted Answer

WinZip and WinRAR

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Open Office / Libre Office

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MySQL

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Java

Question 41

What is the purpose of utility programs?

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To assist the user in performing maintenance tasks and managing the computer

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To control devices and allow the computer to communicate with hardware

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To make copies of files in case of data loss or damage

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To promote the sharing and free use of knowledge and products legally

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To compress files and folders to reduce disk space usage

Question 42

What type of software allows a company or organization an unrestricted number of installations within their network?

Accepted Answer

Site licence or volume licensing

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Shareware

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Open source software

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Proprietary software

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Freeware

Question 43

What is the purpose of a license agreement or EULA?

Accepted Answer

To describe what you may and may not do with the software

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To make copies and publish and sell products

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To promote the sharing and free use of knowledge and products

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To compress files and reduce disk space usage

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To freely use, modify, and distribute the software

Question 44

Which of the following is an example of proprietary software?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Office

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MySQL

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OpenOffice

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LibreOffice

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Linux

Question 45

What is the purpose of open source software?

Accepted Answer

To be freely used, modified, and distributed

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To control devices and communicate with hardware

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To promote the sharing and free use of knowledge

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To make copies of files in case of data loss

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To compress files and reduce disk space usage

Question 46

Which of the following is an example of an open source operating system?

Accepted Answer

Linux

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iOS

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macOS

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Microsoft Windows

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Android

Question 47

What is the purpose of driver software?

Accepted Answer

To control devices and allow your computer to communicate with hardware or devices.

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To make copies of files in case of data loss or damage

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To compress files and reduce disk space usage

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To promote collaboration and sharing within the software community

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To assist in performing maintenance tasks and managing the computer

Question 48

What is the purpose of backup software?

Accepted Answer

To make copies of files in case of files being damaged or loss of data.

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To compress files and reduce disk space usage

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To assist in performing maintenance tasks and managing the computer

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To promote the sharing and free use of knowledge

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To control devices and communicate with hardware

Question 49

What is the purpose of integrated software or software suites?

Accepted Answer

To provide different application software with similar user interfaces, designed for easy data exchange between the programs that is sold as a unit.

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To compress files and reduce disk space usage

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To promote collaboration and sharing within the software community

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To make copies of files in case of data loss

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To control devices and communicate with hardware

Question 50

Which of the following is a pointing device?

Accepted Answer

Mouse

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Scanner

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Printer

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Keyboard

Question 51

What is the function of a barcode reader?

Accepted Answer

To shine a laser light onto a pattern of black lines and recognize a numerical 'code'

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To print images or text onto a computer

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To transfer live sound to a computer

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To read magnetic strips on cards

Question 52

What is the purpose of a joystick?

Accepted Answer

To function as an input device that looks like a lever mounted on a base

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To read magnetic strips on cards

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To control the movement of a pointer on a computer screen

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To transfer live sound to a computer

Question 53

What is the function of voice recognition software?

Accepted Answer

To input sound as text into a computer

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To read magnetic strips on cards

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To transfer live sound to a computer

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To control the movement of a pointer on a computer screen

Question 54

What is the function of a card reader?

Accepted Answer

To read a camera's memory card and transfer the image to a computer

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To shine a laser light onto a pattern of black lines

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To control the movement of a pointer on a computer screen

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To print images or text onto a computer

Question 55

What is the function of an OCR (Optical Character Recognition)?

Accepted Answer

To allow the editing of text that has been scanned in

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To transfer live sound to a computer

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To read magnetic strips on cards

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To control the movement of a pointer on a computer screen

Question 56

What is the purpose of a web camera?

Accepted Answer

To record video and transfer it to a computer

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To shine a laser light onto a pattern of black lines and recognize a numerical 'code'

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To print images or text onto a computer

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To read magnetic strips on cards

Question 57

What is the purpose of a stylus?

Accepted Answer

To be used as a pressure-sensitive input device, especially with a digitizing tablet

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To transfer live sound to a computer

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To read magnetic strips on cards

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To control the movement of a pointer on a computer screen

Question 58

What is the function of a memory card?

Accepted Answer

To provide storage for cameras and portable devices

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To shine a laser light onto a pattern of black lines and recognize a numerical 'code'

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To control the movement of a pointer on a computer screen

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To read magnetic strips on cards

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