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1. Measures taken to ensure safety and avoid hazards when using ICT tools are known as…?

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A precaution is any measure,activity or rule taken or that must be followed to avoid personal injury while using a tool and also to avoid damaging that tool they are also called safety precautions

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ICT For Bece Candidates - Quiz

This quiz titled 'ICT for BECE candidates' assesses knowledge relevant to ICT careers, devices, and applications. It includes questions on peripheral devices, networks, and software applications, aiming to prepare students for the BECE examination in ICT.

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2. Which of these is not a career in ICT?

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A building technologist is not a career in ICT because it primarily focuses on the design and construction of buildings, rather than the development and maintenance of information and communication technology systems. Building technologists typically work in the architectural and construction industry, where they utilize their knowledge of building materials, codes, and regulations to ensure the successful completion of construction projects. While ICT skills may be beneficial in this field, the primary focus is on the physical aspects of construction rather than technology-related tasks.

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3. Computer programs used to access and view webpages are called…?

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A web browser is a computer program or application designed to help you access and view information on the WWW.

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4. GUI is an acronym for ...?

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GUI stands for Graphical User Interface. It refers to the visual elements, such as windows, icons, buttons, and menus, that allow users to interact with a computer system. The term "graphical" indicates the use of graphics or visual elements, while "user interface" refers to the means by which users can interact with the system. This acronym is commonly used in the field of computer science and software development to describe the visual interface of a program or operating system.

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5. The mouse arrow is also called a…?

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The mouse arrow is sometimes refered to as a cursor or mouse pointer.

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6. In MS word 2007 which ribbon tab is used to held insert shapes, pictures and equations into a document?

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Insert ribbon tab gives you all the tools necessary to insert or place shapes, objects and equations into your document.

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7. The application below is an example of ....?

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The given answer is "A spreadsheet application" because Excel is a well-known software program that falls under the category of spreadsheet applications. It is used for creating, editing, and analyzing data in a tabular format, making it a suitable choice for tasks such as financial calculations, data organization, and creating charts or graphs.

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8. E-mails that contain suspicious content are often flagged and stored as ….?

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Spam refers e-mails whose sources are not correctly verified,spam sometimes contain suspicious content they are mostly unsolicited however emails sent through unsafe channels are also treated as spam.

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9. All the non-tangible components of the computer are…?

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A computer has two main components, software and hardware. Tha physical and tangible components are refered to as hardware whiles the non-tangible or those that have no physical presence are software.

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10. A combination of keys on the keyboard, that is used to execute commands quickly is known as a…?

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A short-cut is a fast way to perform a given function on a computer by pressing certain keys together or alone.

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11. The Monitor is the primary …..device of the computer.

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The monitor is the main or primary output device of the computer. It gives you a video output of activities on the computer allowing you to control and manage them to obtain the desired results.

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12. At the start of a typing exercise on the computer the thumbs should be placed on…?

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At the start of a typing exercise and during typing the thumbs, both left and right are placed on the spacebar which is in the bottom row.

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13. All these are storage devices except...?

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SD cards, flash drives, and HDD (hard disk drives) are all examples of storage devices commonly used to store data. CMOS, on the other hand, stands for Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor and refers to a type of technology used in electronic devices, particularly in computer systems, to store and maintain basic system information such as date, time, and BIOS settings. While CMOS has a memory component, it is not primarily used as a storage device for user data, making it the odd one out among the given options.

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14. Which of these is an audio input device?

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Audio simply refers to sound, a microphone is used to input sound into the computer

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15. An optional hardware device connected to the computer to help it perform a specific function is known as a..?

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A peripheral device is an optional hardware device that is connected to a computer to assist it in performing a specific function. These devices are not essential for the basic functioning of the computer but provide additional capabilities or enhance the user experience. Examples of peripheral devices include printers, scanners, external hard drives, and webcams.

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16. Which of these is not a word application?

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MS Excel is not a word application because it is a spreadsheet software used for creating and managing spreadsheets, performing calculations, and analyzing data. It is primarily used for numerical data and does not have the same features and functionalities as word processing applications like MS Word, WordPad, and LibreOffice Word.

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17. Which of these is a word application?

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A word application is a computer program that is used to create and manage text documents (plaintext or word documents). NotePad is the only application in the options that is used to create and manage these types of documents or files.

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18. Pick the odd one out…

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CD,DVD and Blu-ray are optical storage devices.The pendrive has flash memory or semi-condutor storage media

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19. In a standard word processor such as MS word, there are ….. main page orientations.

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There are two main page orientations in MS word namely portriate and landscape

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20. Which of these short-cuts is used to create duplicates of selected items on the computer?

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Ctrl+C is the correct answer because it is a common keyboard shortcut used to copy selected items on a computer. By pressing Ctrl+C, the selected items are duplicated and stored in the clipboard, allowing them to be pasted elsewhere using the Ctrl+V shortcut. This shortcut is commonly used in various applications and operating systems to quickly duplicate content or files.

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21. The interconnection of two or more computers to enable them communicate and exchange resources is referred to as...?

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The interconnection of two or more computers to enable them to communicate and exchange resources is referred to as a network. A network allows computers to share information, files, and devices such as printers or scanners. It can be a local area network (LAN) within a small area or a wide area network (WAN) that spans across multiple locations. Networks can be wired or wireless and are essential for communication and collaboration between computers and users.

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22. Computers on the internet or a network communicate and exchange resources using…?

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Internet protocols are sets of instructions and rules that manages and guides how information is package, sent and access by computers over a network or the internet.

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23. What is the domain name in the following URL "www.kidcoder.com"?

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Uniform Resource Locator (URL) is the address to a computer on the world wide web.WWW refers to the protocol and the type of server, kidcoder is the domain on the server and .com is the domain extension or type of domain it is also called top level domain.

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24. Plain text documents usually have only…?

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A plaintext document is created using a text editor, it does not contain any shapes and graphics object or elements

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25. Which text alignment ensures that text in a document is equally spaced to both left and right margins?

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Justifying text aligns the text in the document so that all lines of text are equally spaced to both left and rigth margines.

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26. To access the internet all these are required except…?

Explanation

Expect for the keyboard one cannot connect to and access the internet without a modem, a computer and an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

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27. Data fed to the computer is also called?

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Information or data fed into the computer is called input, As it refers to whatever the user puts into the computer to help it perform the desired action or process

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28. Which of these is a magnetic storage media?

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Magnetic storage media are employ magnetic technology to store or write information onto a magnetic film, A floppy disk has a magnetic coated film which is reponsible for its storage abilities.

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29. A computer on a network that provides services to other users is referred to as...?

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A computer on a network that provides services to other users is referred to as a server. A server is designed to store, manage, and distribute data, applications, and resources to multiple clients or users connected to the network. It acts as a central hub, responding to requests from clients and delivering the requested information or services. Servers are commonly used in various settings such as businesses, organizations, and the internet to enable efficient sharing and access to resources.

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30. The CPU of a computer is sometimes called…?

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The CPU (central processing unit) is the brain of the computer, also called Micro-processor, it is an integrated circuit built into a micro or small chip.

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31. Which of these is not a font style?

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Arial is a font type. The following are all font styles Bold, Italics, Bold italic, underline, regular.

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32. To make a text or an object in a word application active in order to accept changes, we must first…?

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To make changes to an object in a word application we must first select it,selecting an object or text will also highlight it and make it active to accept any changes.

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33. The acronym WYSIWYG, means…. In computing.

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Previewing a document allows you to see the document as it will appear when printed

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34. Any fact that is relevant for decision making in ICT is known as …?

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A fact is an idea,expression or data that is true, if it is good and useful for your purpose then it is information.

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35. Which of these is a formulea in excel?

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A formulea in excel is user created expression with arthimatic symbols and cell references to perform a given calculation.

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36. Which of these is the primary input device of the computer?

Explanation

The primary input device of a computer is the mouse. It is used to control the cursor on the screen and perform various tasks such as selecting, dragging, and clicking. The mouse typically has buttons and a scroll wheel that allow the user to interact with the computer's graphical user interface. While the keyboard is also an important input device, the mouse is considered the primary device for navigating and interacting with the computer. The microphone is primarily used for audio input, and a trackball is an alternative input device that functions similarly to a mouse but with a stationary ball instead of a movable device.

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37. A list of commands in a given program on the computer is called a…?

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A list of command options in a program, is called a menu.

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38. Devices used to share or exchange information are collectively called…?

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Communication is the act of sharing or exchanging information between two or more persons, tools used for this purpose are known as commuincation tools.

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39. All these are to be found on the motherboard of the computer except...?

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The components listed in the question, such as bus, CPU, and RAM, are all typically found on the motherboard of a computer. However, a CD-ROM is not directly integrated into the motherboard. Instead, it is a separate device that can be connected to the motherboard via cables or other connectors. Therefore, the CD-ROM is the correct answer as it is not typically found directly on the motherboard itself.

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40. Which of these is the direct oposite of a scanner?

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A printer is the most direct oposite of a scanner in that while scanner converts hardcopy documents to softcopies, a printer converts softcopies to hardcopy documents.

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Measures taken to ensure safety and avoid hazards when using ICT tools...
Which of these is not a career in ICT?
Computer programs used to access and view webpages are called…?
GUI is an acronym for ...?
The mouse arrow is also called a…?
In MS word 2007 which ribbon tab is used to held insert shapes,...
The application below is an example of ....?
E-mails that contain suspicious content are often flagged and stored...
All the non-tangible components of the computer are…?
A combination of keys on the keyboard, that is used to execute...
The Monitor is the primary …..device of the computer.
At the start of a typing exercise on the computer the thumbs should be...
All these are storage devices except...?
Which of these is an audio input device?
An optional hardware device connected to the computer to help it...
Which of these is not a word application?
Which of these is a word application?
Pick the odd one out…
In a standard word processor such as MS word, there are ….. main...
Which of these short-cuts is used to create duplicates of selected...
The interconnection of two or more computers to enable them...
Computers on the internet or a network communicate and exchange...
What is the domain name in the following URL "www.kidcoder.com"?
Plain text documents usually have only…?
Which text alignment ensures that text in a document is equally spaced...
To access the internet all these are required except…?
Data fed to the computer is also called?
Which of these is a magnetic storage media?
A computer on a network that provides services to other users is...
The CPU of a computer is sometimes called…?
Which of these is not a font style?
To make a text or an object in a word application active in order to...
The acronym WYSIWYG, means…. In computing.
Any fact that is relevant for decision making in ICT is known as …?
Which of these is a formulea in excel?
Which of these is the primary input device of the computer?
A list of commands in a given program on the computer is called a…?
Devices used to share or exchange information are collectively...
All these are to be found on the motherboard of the computer...
Which of these is the direct oposite of a scanner?
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