ict csec 2005

Question 1

Define the term ‘hardware’

Name THREE pieces of hardware that form part of the computer system.

Answer 1

The physical parts of a computer we can see and touch.

CPU, Keyboard, mouse

Question 2

Suggest an input device that could be used to send photographs by e-mail.

Answer 2

Scanner

Question 3

Identify ONE type of communication device used in a personal computer.

Name TWO types of electronic communication media.

Answer 3

modem

email, social media

Question 4

A number of ‘objects’ are displayed on the desktop of a personal computer, for example,
‘Internet Explorer’ and ‘Recycle Bin’.

Give the correct name for the objects on the desktop.

Answer 4

Icons

Question 5

Name the application software that you will use to gather the information.

Identify ONE type of software that you may use to display the financial
statements.

Answer 5

Microsoft excel

Power point, canva, slides

Question 6

Explain the term ‘intellectual property’.

Identify ONE of the rights that is protected by intellectual property laws.

Answer 6

own something that you created. Like music or books

Patent

Question 7

A required text for your class is unavailable in the bookstores but your friend has the
book. You both agree that it would be a good idea to duplicate the relevant chapters
and distribute them to the rest of the class.

Briefly discuss the law that is being breached.

Answer 7

copy right

Question 8

(a) To cut

(b) To copy

Answer 8

to remove a portion of text from a document in order to paste it in another area or document.

to duplicate a portion of text to paste it in another area or document.