BECE ICT and Computing Fundamentals 2

Question 1

What is the function of RAM in a computer?

Accepted Answer

Temporarily stores data currently being used by the CPU

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Permanently stores all user files

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Connects the computer to the internet

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Controls the display output

Question 2

Which network allows computers within a single building or campus to share resources?

Accepted Answer

Local Area Network (LAN)

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Wide Area Network (WAN)

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Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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Personal Area Network (PAN)

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Printer

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Scanner

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Microphone

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Joystick

Question 4

What is the role of an operating system?

Accepted Answer

To manage hardware resources and provide a user interface

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To write documents and spreadsheets

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To browse the internet

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To play music and videos only

Question 5

Which file extension is commonly associated with image files?

Accepted Answer

.jpg

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.docx

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.mp3

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.xlsx

Question 6

What does a modem do?

Accepted Answer

Converts digital signals to analog signals and vice versa for internet transmission

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Increases the computer's processing speed

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Stores data permanently on a disk

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Controls the brightness of the monitor

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a type of computer virus?

Accepted Answer

Firewall

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Trojan Horse

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Worm

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Spyware