ICT and Computer Basics Quiz

What does ICT stand for?

• Internet and Computer Technology

• Information and Communication Technology

• International Computing Trends

• Information Coding Technology

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

• A telephone

• A Point of Sale (POS) system

• A whiteboard

• A filing cabinet

What is data?

• Processed information

• Raw facts and figures

• A computer's output

• A type of software

What does "GIGO" stand for?

• Good Input, Great Output

• Garbage In, Garbage Out

• General Input, General Output

• Graphic Information, General Output

Which of the following is NOT a stage in the information processing cycle?

• Input

• Storage

• Analysis

• Output

A multi-purpose device:

• Can perform only one function

• Runs without an operating system

• Has an operating system and multiple functions

• Is not considered a computer

One of the economic benefits of computers is:

• Increased reliance on paper

• Slower communication speed

• Improved efficiency

• High costs of software

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using computers?

• Saving paper

• Saving labor costs

• Decreasing accuracy

• Increasing reliability

A dedicated device is designed to:

• Perform a variety of tasks

• Be used only in offices

• Run a single task efficiently

• Store data permanently

The accuracy of a computer refers to:

• How fast it processes data

• How reliable its output is

• How many mistakes it makes

• The time taken to switch on