IGCSE ICT chapter 1 3rd edition

What does GUI stand for?

• Graphical User Interface

• Global User Interface

• Graphical Username Interface

• Global Uniform Interface

. 

What does CLI stand for?

• Command Logical Interaction

• Control Line Interface

• Command Line Interface

• Control Logical Interaction

Which of the following would you not use to backup data?

• Server

• USB Flash Drive

• CD-RW

• Magnetic Tape

Which of the following devices is not a peripheral?

• Sensor

• Laser Printer

• Video Card

• External Hard Drive

What is RAM stands for?

• Read Access Memory

• Read Area Memory

• Random Area Memory

• Random Access Memory

Which are the following is TRUE about RAM?

• It stores the information your computer is actively using so that it can be accessed quickly. 

• It stores anti-virus on your computer and to protect your computer from viruses.

• It stores the hard drive and apply it when you click on it.

• It stores information inside your computer until your computer get corrupted.

What is the main difference between ROM and RAM?

• ROM is stored in Central Processing Unit

• Data present in Read-Only Memory (ROM) is not volatile, it is permanent. Data will remain unchanged even when there is a disruption in the power supply.

• ROM has higher capacity

• ROM has higher speed than RAM

A printed circuit board that allocated power to the CPU, RAM and other hardware components, and allows them to communicate with each other. This computer part is called_____

• hard drive

• CPU

• Circuitboard

• Motherboard

which are the following is TRUE about system software?

• it is required for the computer to function and operate efficiently

• it used to produce letters, reports and memos.

• it includes: compilers, linkers, drivers, OS and utilities.

• it used to store and retrieve information in databases

which are the following describe CPU's responsibilities most accurately?

• It is responsible to store data.

• It is responsible for calculating the numbers.

• It is responsible for executing the program instructions, processing data and controlling other computer components.

• It is responsible for controlling the signal in and out of the computer.