ICT and Computing Fundamentals Flashcards
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What is the binary number system based on?
Answer: Only the digits 0 and 1
The binary number system uses only two digits — 0 and 1 — which correspond to the OFF and ON states of electronic circuits in computers.
What is the meaning of 'cursor' in computing?
Answer: The blinking symbol that shows the current position on the screen
A cursor is the movable indicator (often a blinking line or arrow) on a screen that shows where the next action or text entry will occur.
Which of the following is a correct definition of 'software'?
Answer: Programs and instructions that tell the hardware what to do
Software consists of programs, applications, and operating systems — the intangible instructions that direct the computer's hardware to perform tasks.
What does 'copy and paste' mean in word processing?
Answer: Duplicating selected content and placing it in another location
Copy and paste allows you to duplicate a selected piece of text or object and insert it elsewhere in the document or another application without removing the original.
Which shortcut key is commonly used to save a document?
Answer: Ctrl + S
Ctrl + S is the standard keyboard shortcut to save the current document in most applications on Windows computers.
What is email?
Answer: Electronic messages sent and received over the internet
Email (electronic mail) is a method of exchanging digital messages between people using the internet, delivered almost instantly to the recipient's inbox.
Which of the following best describes the internet?
Answer: A global network of interconnected computers sharing information
The internet is a massive global network that connects billions of computers and devices worldwide, enabling the sharing of information and communication.