BECE ICT and Computing Fundamentals 3

Question 1

What is the binary number system based on?

Accepted Answer

Only the digits 0 and 1

Answer

The binary number system uses only two digits — 0 and 1 — which correspond to the OFF and ON states of electronic circuits in computers.

Question 2

What is the meaning of 'cursor' in computing?

Accepted Answer

The blinking symbol that shows the current position on the screen

Answer

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.

Question 3

Which of the following is a correct definition of 'software'?

Accepted Answer

Programs and instructions that tell the hardware what to do

Answer

Software consists of programs, applications, and operating systems — the intangible instructions that direct the computer's hardware to perform tasks.

Question 4

What does 'copy and paste' mean in word processing?

Accepted Answer

Duplicating selected content and placing it in another location

Answer

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.

Question 5

Which shortcut key is commonly used to save a document?

Accepted Answer

Ctrl + S

Answer

Ctrl + S is the standard keyboard shortcut to save the current document in most applications on Windows computers.

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BECE ICT and Computing Fundamentals 3