hard disk
hardware
printer
software

2. Which of these items is used to produce output from a computer?

printer
keyboard
mouse
image

3. Which of these items is used to input data?

monitor
keyboard
mouse mat
floppy disk

4. Which of these items contains personal data?

burglar alarm
library card
remote control
car park ticket

5. Which of these items of hardware are required for a computer in an office?

database
compact disk
hard disk
data logger

6. Which of these is a disadvantage of having an internet connection at home?

you could download a virus
you can look at other people's websites
you can communicate by e-mail
you could search for information using a search engine

7. Which of these is a change caused by the introduction of video recorders into the home?

The quality of TV programmes has improved
People have more leisure time
People can decide when they want to watch a TV programme
More channels are available by satellite and cable television

8. What is an advantage of using a computer in a library?

It can collect fines
It can produce lists of books very quickly
It can put the books back on the shelves
It can issue books at the desk

9. How can information technology be used outdoors on a street?

to park cars
to drive cars
to control traffic lights
to empty the ashtrays

10. Which of the following statements is true?

a spreadsheet should be used to write a play
a computer will do anything you tell it
a database stores records
a floppy disk is a piece of software

11. You need to save your work regularly because if you don't:

it could get a virus
it could get lost if you have a power cut
it could destroy your hard disk
you could save it onto the wrong drive

12. Which of these is the odd one out?

monitor
keyboard
joystick
microphone

13. Which of these is not a possible health problem that could be caused by using computers for a long time?

back problems
eye strain
wrist injury
broken leg

14. Which of these is a benefit of having internet access at home??

you can use a word processor to do your homework neatly
you can search for information on the World Wide Web
you can use a spreadsheet to do your maths homework for you
You can print your work neatly

15. Which of the following statements is true?

keyboards are output devices
a mouse is an output device
a monitor is an output device
a microphone is an output device

16. Which of these programs processes data?

Word Processor
Spreadsheet
Database
they all do

17. Which of these is not an effect of installing a new computer system in a school?

staff and students may need to be trained in how to use the new software
the electricity supply to the room may need to be changed
the old computers will be useless
the room may have to be better secured

18. What is a possible effect of a network server being switched off temporarily?

all the files will be deleted
people will not be able to access their files
people will have to change their passwords
the lessons will have to be moved to another room

19. Which problem could happen on a stand alone computer?

a virus could be downloaded from the internet
a hacker could copy or change all your files
someone could send you an abusive e-mail
you could accidently delete your files

20. Which is the odd one out?

monitor
printer
speaker
mouse

21. A graphics program is used to..

store records
create and change images
write letters
log in to the network

22. Which of these should be used to produce a newsletter?

a typing tutor program
a word processing program
a desk top publishing program
an internet browser

23. If you give a computer the wrong instructions then it will probably..

try to carry out the incorrect instructions
correct your mistake
ignore the mistake and carry on
tell you exactly what is wrong

24. Which of these is a desk top publishing program?

Microsoft Publisher
KP Typing Tutor
Internet Explorer
Microsoft Paint

25. Computers on a Local Area Network are all attached to a....

server
table
speaker
waiter

26. If someone does not have skills in using IT then...

they will find it easy to get a job
they may find it hard to get a job
they will be able to use computers to do anything they want
employers will think they are cool

27. How can we make sure we are safe in an IT room?

wear the correct safety gear
behave sensibly
look both ways before crossing
never talk to strangers

28. Who would probably use a computer at work?

a salesperson
a secretary
a warehouse person
all of the above

29. Which of these statements is correct?

all information on the Internet is true
people designing webpages never make mistakes
a person who has designed a webpage may have made a mistake
none of the information on the Internet is true

30. An Internet browser.....

is good at changing images
is good at viewing webpages
is good for writing letters
is bad at viewing webpages

31. You can use a computer to help you with...

any subject at school
no school subjects
Information Technology only
nothing

32. What information about you is kept on the school computers?

your name
your address
your telephone number
all of the above

33. Which of these CANNOT be used to spread a virus?

a floppy disk
a file attached to an e-mail
a keyboard
a file downloaded from the Internet