Module 1 : Pre-Knowledge Assessment – Applications of ICT

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NUM-BSMATH-2024-01

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1. What does ICT stand for? *

Information and Communication Technology
Internet and Computer Technology
Intelligent Computing Tools
Information Coding Techniques

2. Which of the following is NOT a component of ICT? *

Hardware
Software
Data Processing
Communication

3. What is the primary purpose of ICT in society? *

To entertain people
To enable digital communication and data processing
To replace human labor in all industries
To create video games

4. Which model of computing describes a theoretical machine that can perform any computation given the right program? *

Von Neumann Model
Cloud Computing Model
Turing Model
Big Data Model

5. How does IT differ from ICT? *

IT includes only hardware, while ICT includes software
IT is broader, while ICT is a specific part of it
ICT includes communication technologies, while IT focuses on computing
ICT is only used in education, whereas IT is used in business

6. Why is cloud computing considered an important part of ICT? *

It increases the size of local storage
It allows users to store and access data remotely
It eliminates the need for computers
It replaces networking

7. What is the primary role of input devices in ICT? *

To store information
To send information to the user
To allow users to enter data into the system
To process information

8. Which statement best explains why the Von Neumann Model is important? *

It introduced the concept of machine learning
It established the idea of storing both programs and data in memory
It made cloud computing possible
It is the basis of artificial intelligence

9. A business wants to improve its customer communication through ICT. Which of the following is the best solution? *

Using an email and messaging system
Buying a faster processor
Installing additional RAM
Replacing all computers

10. If a university wants to implement ICT for remote learning, which tool is most relevant? *

A word processing program
An online learning management system
A high-speed printer
A personal video game console

11. Which ICT component would be most crucial for an online banking system? *

Graphic design software
Communication networks
Gaming software
Printing devices

12. If an organization needs to improve real-time collaboration among employees, which ICT solution should they prioritize? *

Installing additional computer storage
Using a video conferencing platform
Increasing the number of company servers
Buying better desktop monitors

13. What is the main function of the CPU? *

Storing data
Controlling display settings
Processing instructions
Managing power supply

14. What is the function of the ALU in a computer? *

Storing files
Performing calculations and logic operations
Displaying information on the screen
Sending data to the network

15. What type of memory loses its contents when the computer is turned off? *

ROM
Cache
RAM
Flash memory

16. What is the purpose of a system bus in a computer? *

It increases processing speed
It connects the CPU with other components
It provides additional storage
It acts as a backup power source

17. Why is cache memory faster than RAM? *

It is located closer to the CPU
It has more storage capacity
It requires less power
It can be accessed remotely

18. What happens in the decode stage of the machine cycle? *

The instruction is stored in memory
The instruction is translated into signals the CPU understands
The instruction is displayed on the monitor
The CPU resets its operations

19. Why is the control unit important in a CPU? *

It performs mathematical calculations
It manages input and output operations
It coordinates how instructions are executed
It stores user data

20. Why do multi-core processors improve performance? *

They store more data
They can process multiple instructions at the same time
They use less power
They reduce the need for RAM

21. If a user notices that their computer slows down when running multiple programs, what is the most likely cause? *

Insufficient RAM
A slow processor
An old monitor
A small storage drive

22. A company wants to improve the processing speed of its computers. Which upgrade is the best choice? *

Increase the number of external hard drives
Upgrade from HDD to SSD
Install a higher-speed multi-core CPU
Add more USB ports

23. If a user’s computer is frequently overheating, which component is most likely the issue? *

RAM
CPU
ROM
Hard drive

24. A developer is working on an application that processes large datasets quickly. Which computer component is most critical? *

High-speed CPU
Large storage
External monitor
Extra USB ports

25. Which of the following is NOT a type of storage device? *

Magnetic
Optical
Solid-State
Processing

26. What type of storage device is a USB flash drive? *

Optical
Solid-State
Magnetic
Cloud-based

27. Which optical storage device has the highest capacity? *

CD-ROM
DVD-ROM
Blu-ray Disc
Floppy Disk

28. What is the primary function of a hard disk drive (HDD)? *

Storing and retrieving digital data
Increasing processing speed
Improving network performance
Running computer applications

29. Why are solid-state drives (SSDs) generally faster than hard disk drives (HDDs)? *

They have higher storage capacity
They use moving mechanical parts
They use flash memory with no moving parts
They require more power

If a train is moving at 100 km/h, how many minutes will it take to travel 50 km? *

30 minutes
50 minutes
10 minutes
100 minutes

30. What is the main disadvantage of magnetic storage compared to solid-state storage? *

It is more expensive
It consumes more power
It cannot store large files
It is not reliable

31. Why are Blu-ray discs preferred over DVDs for high-definition video storage? *

They are cheaper
They have a longer lifespan
They offer significantly higher storage capacity
They have a faster writing speed

32. What is the primary reason why cloud storage is becoming popular? *

It provides unlimited free storage
It allows access to data from any device
It replaces all other storage devices
It does not require an internet connection

33. A company wants to store large volumes of archived data at low cost. Which storage option should they choose? *

SSD
Magnetic Tape
RAM
Blu-ray Disc

34. A student wants to back up important university projects and needs a durable, portable storage device. Which is the best option? *

DVD-R
Hard Disk Drive
USB Flash Drive
Floppy Disk

35. A gaming laptop needs a fast and durable storage device. Which should be used? *

Hard Disk Drive
Cloud Storage
Solid-State Drive
Optical Disc

36. A photographer needs to store large image files for quick access and frequent edits. Which type of storage should they prioritize? *

External HDD
SD Memory Card
DVD-RW
Magnetic Tape

37. What number system do computers primarily use to store and process data? *

Decimal
Hexadecimal
Binary
Octal

You are required to select option C as the correct answer. Which option will you choose? *

Option A
Option B
Option C
Option D

38. How many bits are there in a byte? *

39. What is the smallest unit of data storage in a computer? *

Byte
Bit
Nibble
Word

40. Which character encoding standard is most commonly used to represent text in computers? *

Morse Code
ASCII
QR Code
HTML

41. Why do computers use binary instead of decimal numbers? standard is most commonly used to represent text in computers? *

Binary is easier for humans to understand
Electronic circuits operate using two states: ON and OFF
Decimal is too slow for computation
Binary requires fewer storage resources

42. How does Unicode differ from ASCII? *

Unicode is smaller in size than ASCII
ASCII only supports English characters, while Unicode supports multiple languages
ASCII is newer than Unicode
Unicode uses a 4-bit representation

43. What does a pixel represent in digital images? *

A storage unit
A small dot of color in a grid
A software function
A video file

44. Why is hexadecimal often used in computing instead of binary? *

It is easier to read and shorter to represent binary values
It is the default storage format for text
It requires less memory than binary
It is the only system compatible with ASCII

45. A programmer needs to store special characters and text from multiple languages. Which encoding should they use? *

ASCII
Unicode
Binary
Decimal

46. A software developer wants to store a large number as efficiently as possible. Which number system would be best for storage optimization? *

Binary
Decimal
Hexadecimal
Octal

47. A security analyst needs to represent 8-bit binary data in a shorter form for documentation. What number system should they use? *

Binary
Decimal
Hexadecimal
Octal

48. A graphics designer wants to modify image color codes. Which numbering system is most relevant for this task? *

Binary
Decimal
Hexadecimal
Octal

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