Grade 8 ICT Quiz

What is computer networking?

• The practice of using computers to perform mathematical calculations.

• The process of disconnecting computers and other devices to prevent resource sharing and communication.

• The practice of connecting computers and other devices together to share resources and communicate with each other.

• The study of computer hardware and software.

What are the advantages of computer networking?

• Faster internet speed, reduced cost, increased privacy

• Limited access to resources, decreased communication and collaboration, increased vulnerability to security breaches

• No need for data backup, restricted access and mobility, decreased efficiency

• Sharing of resources, improved communication and collaboration, enhanced security and data backup, remote access and mobility

What is a LAN?

• A LAN is a local area network.

• A LAN is a wide area network.

• A LAN is a wireless network.

• A LAN is a large area network.

What is a WAN?

• A WAN is a network that is used for local communication within a single LAN.

• A WAN is a network that spans a large geographical area and connects multiple LANs together.

• A WAN is a network that only connects one LAN to the internet.

• A WAN is a network that spans a small geographical area and connects multiple LANs together.

What is online communication?

• Exchange of information through the internet or digital platforms.

• Using a landline phone to communicate.

• Talking to someone face-to-face.

• Sending letters through email.

What are the different types of online communication?

• email, instant messaging, video conferencing, social media, online forums

• text messaging, phone calls, handwritten letters

• sign language, Morse code, semaphore

• telepathy, carrier pigeons, smoke signals

What is Skype?

• Skype is a telecommunications application.

• Skype is a video game.

• Skype is a social media platform.

• Skype is a cooking recipe.

How does Skype work?

• Skype uses Morse code to transmit audio and video calls.

• Skype uses landline technology to transmit audio and video calls.

• Skype uses satellite technology to transmit audio and video calls.

• Skype uses VoIP technology to transmit audio and video calls over the internet.

What is Microsoft Access?

• A word processing software from Microsoft.

• A database management system (DBMS) from Microsoft.

• A spreadsheet software from Microsoft.

• A presentation software from Microsoft.

What are the main components of Microsoft Access?

• tables, queries, forms, reports, and modules

• tables, queries, forms, reports, and scripts

• tables, queries, forms, reports, and macros

• tables, queries, forms, reports, and functions