COMPUTER BASICS
Hardware & Software
Ethics & Cyber Safety
Computer Fundamentals
File Management
100

A student types on a keyboard and sees text on the screen. Which TWO stages of IPOS are shown?

Input and Output

100

Is a touchscreen an input or output,

Both

100

If you receive a mean message online, what should you NOT do?

Reply angrily / continue the argument

100

Why should you update your computer?

Fix bugs / improve security

100

What software or program can be used to clean up your storage disk?

Disk Cleanup

200

Why is a computer called an “electronic” device?

It uses electricity to process data

200

Why can’t hardware work without software?

Software tells hardware what to do

200

Why is sharing your password dangerous?

Someone can access your data

200

What could happen if you never delete old files?

Storage fills up / system slows down

200

What happens if you save all files on the desktop without folders?

Disorganized / hard to find files

300

A calculator processes numbers but cannot store large files. Which part of IPOS is missing?

Storage

300

A printer is not working. Name ONE possible hardware cause.

No ink / cable unplugged / damaged printer

300

A student copies homework from Google and submits it. What is this called?

Plagiarism

300

Why is backing up files important?

Prevent data loss

300

A student saves a file but cannot find it later. What mistake did they likely make?

Didn’t choose correct location or name

400

Give a real-life example of INPUT → PROCESS → OUTPUT.

Typing numbers → computer calculates → result displayed

400

What Classification of Software is Windows?

System software

400

A friend downloads paid software for free online. What law are they breaking?

Copyright / piracy

400

Give ONE difference between cloud storage and local storage.

Cloud is online, local is on device

400

Why should you avoid special characters in file names?

Can cause errors or compatibility issues

500

If a computer gives wrong output, which stage of IPOS is MOST likely the problem?

Input (wrong data entered)

500

A student installs a game but it won’t open. Is this more likely a hardware or software issue? Explain.

Software (installation or compatibility issue)

500

You see someone being cyberbullied in a group chat. What is the BEST action?

Report it / support the victim / tell an adult

500

A computer is running very slow. Name TWO maintenance actions to fix it.

Disk cleanup, delete files, update system

500

You accidentally delete an important file. What is the FIRST place you should check?

Recycle Bin