How ICT systems are used

Question 1

what is a BIOS (basic input-output system)

Answer 1

set of instructions and settings used when a computer system is started

user name and passwords are typically needed to access the computer

Question 2

what are the 5 steps when exiting a computer?

Answer 2

1. finish any work or stop at a suitable point
2. save the work with appropriate filenames
3. close all applications
4. log out properly
5. turn of the computer if necessary

Question 3

What are the 7 steps when powering up a computer?

Answer 3

1. power switched on
2. computer uses instructions in BIOS to start
3. BIOS instructions tell computer where to look for the operating system and how to load it
4. operating system loads and starts
5. operating system starts utilities and applications
6. log on computer with id and password
7. computer is ready for use

Question 4

What type of settings may be adjusted?

Answer 4

monitor’s screen resolution
date and time
font size and size
mouse pointer

Question 5

What tasks can be carried out when creating folders ad files.

Answer 5

• create a new folder
• create a new file
• rename
• move,copy, or delete folder or file

Question 6

what can be a cause of failure to print something

Answer 6

• printer is switched off or is off-line
• no paper in printer
• no ink or toner

Question 7

what can be a cause of the inability to open a file

Answer 7

• moved to a different folder
• been renamed
• files have been corrupted

Question 8

what can be a cause of ‘page not found/error 404’

Answer 8

• page is no longer available because it has been deleted
• sometimes a server is not available
• a link to the page may be incorrect