It's all about ICT 1.1 CAT IEB grade 11
Cable locks - (correct Answer) - A locking mechanism that can be used to chain a computer to a stable
object like a desk or bracket.
Clients - (correct Answer) - Computers connected to a network that use services and resources from the
servers.
Computer power - (correct Answer) - Refers to the overall ability of the computer, and generally
describes a combination of different factors, such as the speed and performance of the CPU(s), the
amount of storage and the size of memory.
Dedicated device - (correct Answer) - Devices that are designed to perform just one specific task, such as
Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs), GPS devices and household appliances like microwave ovens and
washing machines.
General- purpose computer - (correct Answer) - Computers that allow us to load programs (software),
which in turn allows these computers to perform a wide variety of tasks.
ICT - (correct Answer) - Information and Communication Technology - a system or tools that help us to
retrieve, store, process and communicate digital information.
Information processing cycle - (correct Answer) - A four-stage cycle (input, processing, storage and
output) which all computers follow to process data into information.
Laptops - (correct Answer) - Computers that use miniaturised parts that have a low power consumption
so as to allow for portable computing that can operate on batteries. They all have cases with a hinged
screen that folds up for easy portability and include a keyboard and some suitable pointing device (such
as a touch pad).
Power scheme - (correct Answer) - A series of settings offered by an operating system, allowing the user
to control how a computer manages its power.
Server - (correct Answer) - A powerful computer used to provides resources and services to all the
computers that are linked together in a network.
UPS - (correct Answer) - Uninterruptible Power Supply - a hardware device used to protect a computer
against power surges and spikes (which can damage electronic equipment) as well as power outages.
Uninterruptible Power Supply - a hardware device used to protect a computer against power surges and
spikes (which can damage electronic equipment) as well as power outages.
Cable locks - (correct Answer) - A locking mechanism that can be used to chain a computer to a stable
object like a desk or bracket.
Clients - (correct Answer) - Computers connected to a network that use services and resources from the
servers.
Computer power - (correct Answer) - Refers to the overall ability of the computer, and generally
describes a combination of different factors, such as the speed and performance of the CPU(s), the
amount of storage and the size of memory.
Dedicated device - (correct Answer) - Devices that are designed to perform just one specific task, such as
Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs), GPS devices and household appliances like microwave ovens and
washing machines.
General- purpose computer - (correct Answer) - Computers that allow us to load programs (software),
which in turn allows these computers to perform a wide variety of tasks.
ICT - (correct Answer) - Information and Communication Technology - a system or tools that help us to
retrieve, store, process and communicate digital information.
Information processing cycle - (correct Answer) - A four-stage cycle (input, processing, storage and
output) which all computers follow to process data into information.
Laptops - (correct Answer) - Computers that use miniaturised parts that have a low power consumption
so as to allow for portable computing that can operate on batteries. They all have cases with a hinged
screen that folds up for easy portability and include a keyboard and some suitable pointing device (such
as a touch pad).
Power scheme - (correct Answer) - A series of settings offered by an operating system, allowing the user
to control how a computer manages its power.
Server - (correct Answer) - A powerful computer used to provides resources and services to all the
computers that are linked together in a network.
UPS - (correct Answer) - Uninterruptible Power Supply - a hardware device used to protect a computer
against power surges and spikes (which can damage electronic equipment) as well as power outages.
Uninterruptible Power Supply - a hardware device used to protect a computer against power surges and
spikes (which can damage electronic equipment) as well as power outages.
