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    Midterm: Introduction To Computers and Information Technology

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    This document contains a marking scheme and questions for a midterm exam on introduction to computers and information technology. The marking scheme lists 4 questions worth a total of 20 marks. Question 2 asks students to match terms with their definitions, such as matching "file extension" with its meaning. Question 3 asks students to define terms like the two types of system software, types of printers, and the differences between RAM and ROM. Question 4 contains true/false and multiple choice questions testing students' knowledge of topics like input/output devices, storage devices, software types, and programming paradigms.

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    This document contains a marking scheme and questions for a midterm exam on introduction to computers and information technology. The marking scheme lists 4 questions worth a total of 20 marks. Question 2 asks students to match terms with their definitions, such as matching "file extension" with its meaning. Question 3 asks students to define terms like the two types of system software, types of printers, and the differences between RAM and ROM. Question 4 contains true/false and multiple choice questions testing students' knowledge of topics like input/output devices, storage devices, software types, and programming paradigms.

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    This document contains a marking scheme and questions for a midterm exam on introduction to computers and information technology. The marking scheme lists 4 questions worth a total of 20 marks. Question 2 asks students to match terms with their definitions, such as matching "file extension" with its meaning. Question 3 asks students to define terms like the two types of system software, types of printers, and the differences between RAM and ROM. Question 4 contains true/false and multiple choice questions testing students' knowledge of topics like input/output devices, storage devices, software types, and programming paradigms.

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    introduction to computers and information technology

    Midterm 28/10/2018
    Marking Scheme:
    Question Score Signature
    1 (8 Marks)

    2 (4 Marks)
    3 (4 Marks)
    4 (4 Marks)
    Total (20 Marks)
    Question 2 Match the sentences below with letter in the following
    table:
    A is a flat, reflective area on O. Land
    the surface of a disc.
    Uses the Internet and central F. Cloud Computing
    remote servers to host data and
    applications.
    Copy printed images into a E. Scanner
    computer and can stand-alone or
    be part of a printer.
    The process of introducing new B. Upgrade
    features in a software.
    Are programs that reduce the File Compression
    size of files without harming the
    data.
    Proprietary software that you L. Shareware
    can use on a try-before-you-buy
    basis.
    Is designed for a very limited K. Vertical application
    purpose, such as medical billing.
    Is a short series of letters that G. File Extension
    indicate the application used to
    create the file and the file
    format.
    Question 3 A In the context of your study in this course, answer
    the following:
    What are the two types of system software?

    Two types of system software include:

    - Operating system (OS) keeps things running smoothly by


    allowing the hardware devices to communicate with one
    another.
    - Utility software does maintenance and repair jobs that the
    operating system cannot do itself.
    Printer is one of the most popular computer peripherals.
    Write down two types of it?

    Printer is one of the output devices. There are two main types of
    printer:
    Impact Printers
    Noimpact Printers
    - It is inkjet and laser - It is Dot matrix printers. It
    printers to produce paper is a kind of impact printer
    copies. that uses hammers or pins
    to press an ink-covered
    ribbon.
    What is the major difference between RAM and ROM?

    Types of Memory:

    - RAM

    Temporary Storage – Program Instructions and data


    are being used by computer.

    - ROM
    Permanent Storage – Startup configuration information about the
    computer.
    What is the purpose of beta version?
    Beta version or early working and Sent to selected users to test
    the program and see if there is problems or errors to tell them
    and fix it before publishing it to public
    Question 4 Answer the following questions with True or False:

    • Handwriting-recognition device allow users to input text


    verbally by speaking into a microphone.

    False
    Speech-recognition device allow users to input text verbally by
    speaking into a microphone

    • Malware software is designed to damage or disable your


    computer system or data.

    True
    • A sequential storage device requires the computer to scan
    from the beginning of the medium to the end until it finds the
    data.
    True
    • Solid-state disks use laser beams to read the information
    stored on the reflective surface of a disc.
    False
    Optical Storage Devices use laser beams to read the information
    stored on the reflective surface of a disc.

    Choose the correct answer:


    • The name of the software that convert the program in actions
    directly is called:
    a) Compiler
    b) Interpreters
    c) Thump drive
    d) All of the above

    • The system that use 8 digits to digitalize the data


    is called:
    a) ASCII Code
    b) Unicode
    c) Word
    d) Powerpoint
    • One of the following is an output device:
    a) Microphone
    b) Scanner
    c) Keyboard
    d) Printers
    • The largest and most powerful computers:
    a) Server
    b) Laptop
    c) Desktop
    d) Supercomputers
    • The computer's physical parts is called:
    a) OS
    b) Software
    c) Wearable
    d) Hardware
    • Programs combine the basic features of several applications
    into one:
    a) Productivity Suites
    b) Stand-alone software
    c) Integrated Software
    d) File Fragment
    • Permanent memory that contains the basic configuration of
    the:
    a) Hard Disk
    b) RAM
    c) ROM
    d) DVD
    • The type of programming that uses step-by-step instructions
    to tell a computer do:
    a) Procedural Programming
    b) Text Programming
    c) Object programming
    d) All of the above

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