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Define ICT

Information and Communication Technology

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A physical part of a computer or device is called...

Hardware

100

Is RAM used for short-term or long-term storage?

RAM is used for Short-Term storage

100

A Laptop, Keyboard, and Processor are all examples of what?

Hardware

200

Define RAM

Random Access Memory

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The term for digital technology used to access, store, and process information into an organised and understandable form...

Information and Communication Technology, or ICT

200

What is an application?

An application is a type of software that allows the user to perform specific tasks, such as communicate online, view media, design documents and presentations, etc.

200

The type of software that allows the user to perform a specific task, such as social networking or email is called...

An Application

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Define USB

Universal Serial Bus

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An input/output port that enables external hardware to physically connect to a computer.

Universal Serial Bus, or USB

300

What is the role of a computer chip?

To receive input and provide the appropriate output.

300

Microsoft Windows, Apple iOS, and Google Android are all examples of what?

Operating Systems

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Define EULA

End-User License Agreement

400

The piece of hardware that handles all basic system instructions is called...

Central Processing Unit or CPU

400

What is an End-User License Agreement (EULA)?

A EULA is a contract between the user and the owner of the software, setting the conditions of use.

400

The hardware that contains the central processing until, hard drive, power button, USB port, etc. is called the...

System Tower (sometimes called the CPU)

500

Define HDMI

High-Definition Multimedia Interface

500

This piece of hardware stores the computer's operation system, applications, and files and folders associated with the users of the computer. It is called a...

Hard Drive

500

What does an operating system do?

An operating system manages a computer's memory, processes, and all of its software and hardware.

500

Microsoft Word, Google Chrome, and Microsoft Windows are all examples of what?

Software

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