ICT C3

Question 1

Why are lab rules important in a computer lab?

Answer 1

They help ensure safety, prevent damage to equipment, and maintain discipline.

Question 2

They help ensure safety, prevent damage to equipment, and maintain discipline.

Answer 2

No food/drinks, wash hands, no running, assigned seating, raise hand to ask questions, treat equipment gently.

Question 3

How do you switch on a computer properly?

Answer 3

Press the power button on the system unit, then the monitor

Question 4

What does it mean to log on securely?

Answer 4

Enter your username and password without sharing it. Passwords are case-sensitive.

Question 5

What does Shut Down mean?

Answer 5

Turns off computer completely.

Question 6

What does Log Off mean?

Answer 6

Ends your session but keeps computer on.

Question 7

What does Restart mean?

Answer 7

Reboots the system

Question 8

Name two text editing programs in Windows.

Answer 8

Notepad and WordPad.

Question 9

How do you save a document for the first time?

Answer 9

Click Save or press Ctrl+S > Choose location > Type a filename > Click Save.

Question 10

How can you change font size, style, and colour in Word?

Answer 10

Highlight the text > Use Home tab > Font group tools.

Question 11

What is text alignment?

Answer 11

It sets the position of text

Question 12

What does the Bold button do?

Answer 12

Makes text thicker

Question 13

What does the Italic button do?

Answer 13

Slants text

Question 14

What does the Underline button do?

Answer 14

Draws a line under text

Question 15

What are the four basic parts of a computer system?

Answer 15

Input devices, processing unit (CPU), output devices, and storage.

Question 16

What does the CPU do?

Answer 16

It processes data and controls other parts of the computer.

Question 17

What is software?

Answer 17

Software are the programs and instructions (MS Word, browser).

Question 18

What is hardware?

Answer 18

Hardware is the physical parts of a computer (mouse, monitor).

Question 19

Name three types of computer families and their uses.

Answer 19

Desktop: Large, for offices/schools.

Laptop: Portable, for work/study on the go.

Tablet/Smartphone: Touchscreen, used anywhere.

Question 20

What’s the main difference between a PC and a tablet?

Answer 20

PCs use keyboard/mouse and run complex programs; tablets use touchscreen and simpler apps.

Question 21

What is an input device?

Answer 21

A device that sends data to the computer.

Question 22

Give 4 examples of input devices.

Answer 22

Keyboard, mouse, scanner, microphone.

Question 23

What does a scanner do?

Answer 23

Converts paper documents into digital format.

Question 24

What are special input devices used for?

Answer 24

They help users with physical or visual disabilities interact with computers.

Question 25

Name 3 special input devices.

Answer 25

Braille keyboard, sip-and-puff device, eye-tracking system.

Question 26

What is a biometric device?

Answer 26

It uses unique physical traits to identify a person.

Question 27

Give 3 examples of biometric devices.

Answer 27

Give 3 examples of biometric devices.

Question 28

Why are biometrics used in computers?

Answer 28

For secure logins and access control.

Question 29

What is an output device?

Answer 29

A device that receives and displays or prints information from a computer

Question 30

Give 4 examples of output devices.

Answer 30

Monitor, printer, speakers, projector.

Question 31

What is a soft copy vs. hard copy?

Answer 31

Soft copy is digital (on screen); hard copy is printed (on paper).

Question 32

What is Augmented Reality (AR)?

Answer 32

Adds digital objects onto the real world (e.g., games or apps that use your camera).

Question 33

What is Virtual Reality (VR)?

Answer 33

A computer-created world you can explore with VR goggles.

Question 34

What is a hologram?

Answer 34

A 3D image that appears to float in the air using light.

Question 35

What are storage devices used for?

Answer 35

To store data, files, and programs permanently or temporarily.

Question 36

Name 4 types of storage devices.

Answer 36

Hard Drive (HDD), USB Flash Drive, CD/DVD, SD card.

Question 37

What is the difference between primary and secondary storage?

Answer 37

Primary storage (like RAM) is temporary. Secondary storage (like USB or HDD) is permanent.

Question 38

What button refreshes a web page?

Answer 38

The circular arrow (🔄) or F5 key.

Question 39

What is the purpose of a search engine?

Answer 39

To find information using keywords (e.g., Google, Bing).

Question 40

How do you save an image from a browser?

Answer 40

Right-click > Save image as > Choose folder > Save.