Week 1-2 PRELIMS

Question 1

This term was first used in the early 1980s to indicate the
convergence of computer technology and communication technology.

Answer 1

Information Technology (IT)

Question 2

In the 1990s, this term was more
widely used to replace IT – which is to give a greater emphasis on communication
aspect.

Answer 2

Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Question 3

What are the 3 types of Technology

Answer 3

Communication Technology
Content Technology
Computer Technology

Question 4

It is also known as raw facts, and is considered as the backbone of everything we
do.

Answer 4

Data

Question 5

Refers to all equipment and programs that are used to process and communicate
information.

Answer 5

Communication Technology

Question 6

Refers to a variety of devices and touchpoints that delivers and markets relevant,
meaningful, and timely information.

Answer 6

Content Technology

Question 7

This comprises of the available technology that are used in solving complex problems.

Answer 7

Computer Technology

Question 8

It’s data that has been interpreted so that it has meaning for the user.

Answer 8

Information

Question 9

What are the Impacts of ICT

Answer 9

Globalization
Knowledge Economy
Business Transformation
Digital Transformation

Question 10

The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence
or start operating on an international scale

Answer 10

Globalization

Question 11

An economy in which growth is dependent on the quantity, quality, and accessibility of
the information available, rather than on the means of production

Answer 11

Knowledge Economy

Question 12

ICT has made a great impact in transforming businesses by the use of collaborative
work and teamwork through technological innovation.

Answer 12

Business Transformation

Question 13

It means “Going paperless”

Answer 13

Digital Transformation

Question 14

It serves as a broad blue print for acquiring, developing,
implementing and integrating ICT in order to support the business functions and
strategies of an organization.

Answer 14

ICT Architecture

Question 15

What are the Elements of ICT Infastracture

Answer 15

ICT Resources
ICT Services
ICT Management

Question 16

This supports and manages all ICT resources and ICT services in the organization.

Answer 16

ICT Infastracture

Question 17

the physical equipment used for input, processing,
storing and output activities

Answer 17

Computer Hardware

Question 18

the intangible parts of a computer system

Answer 18

Computer Software

Question 19

consists of both physical devices and
software that links various computers located at various locations

Answer 19

Communication Technology

Question 20

What are the 4 ICT Resources

Answer 20

Computer Hardware
Computer Software
Communication Technology
Data

Question 21

This provide means for utilizing all ICT resources available within the organization.

Answer 21

ICT Services

Question 22

This explains how the available ICT resources and ICT services are arranged, operated,
maintained and managed.

Answer 22

ICT Management

Question 23

This starts by getting a holistic perspective on what the organization aims to achieve and
how it will do so.

Answer 23

ICT Strategic Planning

Question 24

This is the process of obtaining ICT infrastructure.

Answer 24

ICT Acquisition

Question 25

It is a clear set of ICT projects that will be carried out by the organization to support ICT Strategic Plan.

Answer 25

ICT Operational Plan

Question 26

What are the 4 Major Computer System Components

Answer 26

CPU Primary Storage or Main Memory Secondary Storage Input and Output Peripherals

Question 27

The part of a computer hardware that does the actual computation.

Answer 27

CPU or Central Processing Unit

Question 28

It's also known as the Brain of the Computer

Answer 28

CPU or Central Processing Unit

Question 29

What are the components of CPU

Answer 29

CU or Control Unit ALU or Arithemtic Logic Unit Registers

Question 30

This is the component of CPU which is responsible for controlling the process of computation.

Answer 30

CU or Control Unit

Question 31

This is the component of CPU which is responsible for performing arithmetic and logic operations.

Answer 31

ALU or Arithmetic Logic Unit

Question 32

This is the component of CPU which are high-speed storage areas that store temporary results and certain control operations

Answer 32

Registers

Question 33

This is the part of a computer system that is used for storing data and instruction.

Answer 33

Primary Storage

Question 34

It's a storage that is non-volatile

Answer 34

Primary Storage

Question 35

It's the amount of instructions and data that can be stored in a primary storage.

Answer 35

Memory Capacity

Question 36

This storage can only stores data limitedly

Answer 36

Primary Storage

Question 37

The amount of instructions and data that can be stored by the primary storage is limited. To store a very large amount of data, most computer systems use ____________.

Answer 37

Secondary Storage

Question 38

It's volatile and is cheaper than primary storage.

Answer 38

Secondary Storage

Question 39

What are the 3 types of Secondary Storage

Answer 39

Magnetic Media Optical Media Flash Memory

Question 40

It is one of the oldest types of magnetic media.

Answer 40

Magnetic tape

Question 41

Requires a tape reader to read information

Answer 41

Magnetic Media

Question 42

Data is recorded into it using pinpoint laser beam that burns tiny hole into the surface of a reflective plastic platter

Answer 42

Optical Media

Question 43

It's a type of Secondary storage that is compact and portable.

Answer 43

Flash Memory

Question 44

it is now being used to replace magnetic diskette

Answer 44

Flash Memory

Question 45

Computers communicate with the outside world through ________ and ____________.

Answer 45

Input and Output Peripherals

Question 46

What are the 2 types of input devices?

Answer 46

Human data entry Devices Source data automation Devices

Question 47

What are Human Data Entry Devices? (Examples)

Answer 47

Keyboard Mouse Touch pad Joystick Scanner Monitor Printer Plotter Touch Screen

Question 48

What are Source Data Automation Devices? (Examples)

Answer 48

Point of sales terminals Barcode scanner Optical character recognition Sensors Camera

Question 49

What are the 6 categories of Computer Heirarchy?

Answer 49

Supercomputers Mainframes Computers Minicomputers Workstations Microcomputers Computing device

Question 50

These normally refer to the type of computer that has the fastest computing engine at a particular time.

Answer 50

Supercomputers

Question 51

It can be also used for weather forecasting and seismic analysis.

Answer 51

Supercomputers

Question 52

These computers are widely being used by large enterprises or extensive computing applications that are accessed by thousands of users.

Answer 52

Mainframes Computers

Question 53

this are computers that are specifically configured to meet the most demanding technical computing requirements.

Answer 53

Workstations

Question 54

These computers are relatively small and inexpensive computers that perform the same functions as mainframe computers, but with limited capabilities.

Answer 54

Minicomputers

Question 55

This type of computer is used to accomplish specific tasks such as process control and for scientific and engineering applications.

Answer 55

Minicomputers

Question 56

This is the most popular single user computer and can be classified as: Desktop PC, Laptop, and Netbook computers

Answer 56

Microcomputers

Question 57

This refer to smaller and mobile computers.

Answer 57

Computing device

Question 58

What are the 2 types of Primary Storage?

Answer 58

RAM Cache Memory