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What is the primary function of a computer?
What is the primary function of a computer?
- Retrieving data only
- Processing data (correct)
- Storing data only
- Creating data
Which component of a computer is responsible for capturing images from photographic prints?
Which component of a computer is responsible for capturing images from photographic prints?
- Storage devices
- Memory
- Central Processing Unit
- Scanner (correct)
What is the main function of a keyboard in a computer system?
What is the main function of a keyboard in a computer system?
- Performing typing tasks (correct)
- Displaying images
- Playing videos
- Controlling the mouse pointer
What component of a computer is considered the brain of the system?
What component of a computer is considered the brain of the system?
Which device is NOT considered an input device for a computer?
Which device is NOT considered an input device for a computer?
Which type of software acts as the fundamental interface between computer hardware and the user?
Which type of software acts as the fundamental interface between computer hardware and the user?
What type of hardware keeps data inside the computer for later use, even when the computer is turned off?
What type of hardware keeps data inside the computer for later use, even when the computer is turned off?
Which device produces a soft copy of your computer output?
Which device produces a soft copy of your computer output?
What is the main purpose of a computer network?
What is the main purpose of a computer network?
Which type of network covers a wide geographical area?
Which type of network covers a wide geographical area?
What does a computer need before processing a job?
What does a computer need before processing a job?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of computer networks?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of computer networks?
What does ICT stand for?
What does ICT stand for?
Which component of ICT involves the creation of processes and products fulfilling human needs?
Which component of ICT involves the creation of processes and products fulfilling human needs?
What distinguishes data from information in the context of computers?
What distinguishes data from information in the context of computers?
In the context of ICT, what does the term 'Communication' refer to?
In the context of ICT, what does the term 'Communication' refer to?
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Computer Functions and Components
- The primary function of a computer is to process information.
- The scanner is responsible for capturing images from photographic prints.
- The main function of a keyboard in a computer system is to input data.
- The central processing unit (CPU) is considered the brain of the computer system.
Input and Output Devices
- A monitor is NOT considered an input device for a computer.
- A printer produces a soft copy of your computer output.
Software and Storage
- The operating system acts as the fundamental interface between computer hardware and the user.
- The hard drive is a type of hardware that keeps data inside the computer for later use, even when the computer is turned off.
Computer Networks
- The main purpose of a computer network is to connect devices and share resources.
- A wide area network (WAN) covers a wide geographical area.
- A computer needs input data before processing a job.
- Decreased productivity is NOT a benefit of computer networks.
ICT Basics
- ICT stands for Information and Communication Technology.
- The design component of ICT involves the creation of processes and products fulfilling human needs.
- Data is raw and unorganized, while information is organized and meaningful in the context of computers.
- In the context of ICT, communication refers to the exchange of information between devices or systems.
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