BECE ICT and Computing Fundamentals

Question 1

Which part of a computer is known as the 'brain' because it processes all instructions?

Accepted Answer

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Answer

Hard Disk Drive

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Random Access Memory (RAM)

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Monitor

Question 2

What does the abbreviation 'ICT' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Information and Communication Technology

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International Computer Technology

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Integrated Circuit Technology

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Internet and Computing Tools

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Keyboard

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Monitor

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Printer

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Speaker

Question 4

What type of software is Microsoft Word?

Accepted Answer

Application software

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Operating system

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System utility

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Device driver

Question 5

Which storage device uses magnetic disks to store large amounts of data permanently?

Accepted Answer

Hard Disk Drive

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RAM

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ROM

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USB Flash Drive

Question 6

What does 'www' stand for in a web address?

Accepted Answer

World Wide Web

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World Web Wireless

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Wide Web World

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Web World Wide

Question 7

Which of the following best describes computer hardware?

Accepted Answer

Physical components you can touch and see

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Programs and applications installed on a computer

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Instructions stored in the computer's memory

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Files and data saved on the computer