Information and Communication Technology

Question 1

1A computer is slow after many programs were installed. A suitable fix is to

Easy

A. add more desks B. uninstall unused programs and limit start-up programs C. turn up the volume D. change wallpaper

Question 2

2Restoring a system to an earlier restore point

Hard

A. deletes all documents B. formats the disk C. buys new software D. undoes recent system changes without deleting personal files

Question 3

3The "blue screen of death" in Windows usually indicates

Hard

A. a virus always B. a serious system error, often a driver or hardware problem C. a low battery only D. a full printer tray

Question 4

4Safe Mode in Windows

Hard

A. starts the computer with only basic drivers to help fix problems B. deletes all files C. connects to the internet faster D. speeds up games

Question 5

5Disk Clean-up in Windows is used to

Easy

A. install drivers B. encrypt files C. remove temporary and unnecessary files to free space D. format the disk

Question 6

6Compressed air is used to

Easy

A. clean the screen with water B. charge batteries C. blow dust out of the computer and keyboard D. cool drinks

Question 7

7Regular care to prevent faults is ___ maintenance.

Easy

Your answer (fill in the blank)

Question 8

8A strap that protects components from static is an anti-___ wrist strap.

Easy

Your answer (fill in the blank)

Question 9

9Before opening a desktop computer case, you should

Easy

A. leave it running B. pour water on it C. switch it off, unplug it and discharge static D. connect the internet

Question 10

10If a single program keeps crashing, a sensible step is to

Easy

A. buy a new printer B. change the keyboard C. update or reinstall the program D. replace the monitor