AAMUSTEDPAST QUESTIONS

INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) Past Questions and Answers

Aamusted ICT past question and answers GPD 111 GPD115

  1. Which of the following is NOT a type of computer?
    a) Personal computer

b) Supercomputer

c) Smartphone

d) Workstation

Answer: c) Smartphone

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Which type of computer is used for large-scale data processing and high-performance computing applications?
a) Personal computer

b) Workstation

c) Mainframe

d) Server

Answer: c) Mainframe

What is the primary difference between a laptop and a desktop computer?
a) Laptops are more powerful than desktops

b) Laptops are more portable than desktops

c) Desktops are more expensive than laptops

d) Desktops have longer battery life than laptops

Answer: b) Laptops are more portable than desktops

Which type of computer is typically used for gaming?
a) Personal computer

b) Supercomputer

c) Mainframe

d) Server

Answer: a) Personal computer

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What is an example of an input device?
a) Printer

b) Monitor

c) Keyboard

d) Speakers

Answer: c) Keyboard

Which type of computer is typically used in scientific and mathematical applications?
a) Personal computer

b) Workstation

c) Mainframe

d) Server

Answer: b) Workstation

Which type of computer is typically used in weather forecasting and molecular modeling?
a) Personal computer

b) Workstation

c) Mainframe

d) Supercomputer

Answer: d) Supercomputer

Which type of computer is typically used for networked tasks and storing and managing data?
a) Personal computer

b) Workstation

c) Mainframe

d) Server

Answer: d) Server

Which type of computer is typically used in healthcare and government applications?
a) Personal computer

b) Workstation

c) Mainframe

d) Supercomputer

Answer: c) Mainframe

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What is an example of an input device that uses touch technology?
a) Keyboard

b) Mouse

c) Touchscreen

d) Scanner

Answer: c) Touchscreen

 

 

Which type of computer is designed to be used by multiple users simultaneously, such as in a business or educational setting?

a) Personal computer

b) Workstation

c) Mainframe

d) Thin client

Answer: d) Thin client

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What is the primary function of a mouse?

a) To produce a printed output

b) To convert printed text or images into digital format

c) To input data into a computer

d) To control the cursor on a computer screen

Answer: d) To control the cursor on a computer screen

 

Which type of computer is used for applications that require extremely fast calculations, such as climate modeling or financial analysis?

a) Personal computer

b) Workstation

c) Mainframe

d) Supercomputer

Answer: d) Supercomputer

 

What is the primary function of a microphone?

a) To produce a printed output

b) To convert printed text or images into digital format

c) To input audio into a computer

d) To control other devices connected to the computer

Answer: c) To input audio into a computer

 

Which type of computer is typically used for editing photos and videos?

a) Personal computer

b) Workstation

c) Mainframe

d) Server

Answer: b) Workstation

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What is the primary function of a printer?

a) To produce a printed output

b) To convert printed text or images into digital format

c) To input data into a computer

d) To control other devices connected to the computer

Answer: a) To produce a printed output

 

Which type of computer is typically used for running complex simulations, such as those used in engineering or physics?

a) Personal computer

b) Workstation

c) Mainframe

d) Supercomputer

Answer: d) Supercomputer

 

What is the primary function of a joystick?

a) To produce a printed output

b) To convert printed text or images into digital format

c) To input audio into a computer

d) To control movement in video games or other applications

Answer: d) To control movement in video games or other applications

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Which type of computer is typically used for managing large amounts of data in a database?

a) Personal computer

b) Workstation

c) Mainframe

d) Server

Answer: d) Server

 

What is the primary function of a touchpad?

a) To produce a printed output

b) To convert printed text or images into digital format

c) To input data into a computer

d) To control the cursor on a computer screen

Answer: d) To control the cursor on a computer screen

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Which type of computer is used for specialized applications, such as controlling a machine in a factory or monitoring a power plant?

a) Supercomputer

b) Workstation

c) Mainframe

d) Embedded computer

Answer: d) Embedded computer

 

What is the primary function of a digital camera?

a) To produce a printed output

b) To convert printed text or images into digital format

c) To input audio into a computer

d) To capture digital images and video

Answer: d) To capture digital images and video

 

Which type of computer is typically used for creating and editing 3D graphics and animations?

a) Personal computer

b) Workstation

c) Mainframe

d) Server

Answer: b) Workstation

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What type of devices have revolutionized the way we interact with technology?

  1. Desktop computers
  2. Mobile and gaming devices
  3. Laptops
  4. Virtual assistants

Answer: B

 

What are mobile devices primarily used for?

  1. Staying connected with friends and family
  2. Gaming
  3. Checking emails
  4. All of the above

Answer: D

 

What has improved our ability to multitask?

  1. Mobile devices
  2. Laptops
  3. Desktop computers
  4. Virtual assistants

Answer: A

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What has created new opportunities for businesses to promote their products and services?

  1. Mobile apps
  2. Gaming consoles
  3. Desktop computers
  4. Laptops

Answer: A

 

What type of gaming devices offer an immersive gaming experience?

  1. Desktop computers
  2. Mobile devices
  3. Consoles and handheld gaming devices
  4. Virtual reality headsets

Answer: C

 

What type of games can be played on gaming devices?

  1. Only complex simulation games
  2. Simple puzzles only
  3. Various genres of games
  4. Adventure games only

Answer: C

 

Which technology is expected to become more commonplace in the future of mobile and gaming devices?

  1. Artificial intelligence
  2. Voice assistants
  3. Augmented reality
  4. All of the above

Answer: D

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What is the role of mobile and gaming devices in shaping the future of ICT?

  1. A small role
  2. An insignificant role
  3. A major role
  4. No role at all

Answer: C

 

Which devices are highly portable and convenient to use?

  1. Desktop computers
  2. Gaming consoles
  3. Mobile and gaming devices
  4. Virtual assistants

Answer: C

 

Which devices have created a new era of communication and entertainment?

  1. Desktop computers
  2. Mobile and gaming devices
  3. Laptops
  4. Virtual assistants

Answer: B

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What feature of mobile devices has improved our daily lives?

  1. Multitasking ability
  2. Longer battery life
  3. Retro design
  4. Higher screen resolution

Answer: A

 

Which games have become a source of entertainment for people of all ages?

  1. Complex simulation games only
  2. Simple puzzles only
  3. Various genres of games
  4. Adventure games only

Answer: C

 

What has online gaming allowed users to do?

  1. Play with other gamers from around the world
  2. Play only with friends
  3. Play only solo games
  4. Access only paid games

Answer: A

 

Which new technologies are expected to be developed in the future of mobile and gaming devices?

  1. Augmented reality and virtual reality
  2. Voice assistants and machine learning
  3. Artificial intelligence and blockchain
  4. Cloud storage and 5G connectivity

Answer: A

 

Which devices are expected to continue to shape the future of ICT?

  1. Desktop computers only
  2. Mobile and gaming devices only
  3. Laptops only
  4. Virtual assistants only

Answer: B

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What opportunity have mobile devices created for businesses?

  1. To limit their customer base
  2. To increase prices
  3. To reach out to customers and promote their products
  4. To exclude customers from using their products or services

Answer: C

 

What role do gaming devices play in the entertainment industry?

  1. A minor role
  2. An insignificant role
  3. A major role
  4. No role at all

 Answer: C

 

Which devices offer high-quality graphics and interactive gameplay?

  1. Desktop computers only
  2. Mobile devices only
  3. Consoles and handheld gaming devices only
  4. Virtual reality headsets only

Answer: C

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Which devices have become essential in our daily routines?

  1. Desktop computers
  2. Mobile devices and gaming devices
  3. Laptops
  4. Virtual assistants

Answer: B

 

What has the impact of mobile and gaming devices been on our ability to access, store, and share data?

  1. No impact
  2. Positive impact
  3. Negative impact
  4. Minimal impact

Answer: B

 

What is data in the context of ICT?

A. Raw facts and figures

B. Meaningful insights and interpretations

C. Information that is open to interpretation

D. A set of possible outcomes

Answer: A

 

What is information? A. Raw facts and figures

B. Meaningful insights and interpretations

C. Data without any processing

D. A set of possible outcomes

Answer: B

 

Which of the following is not a form of data?

A. Text

B. Numbers

C. Audio

D. GIFs

Answer: D

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Geographic data is commonly used for which purpose?

A. Security

B. Navigation

C. Telecommunications

D. Banking

Answer: B

 

What is social media data?

A. Data that is gathered from social media platforms

B. Data that is gathered from email communications

C. Data that is gathered from video streaming services

D. Data that is gathered from radio broadcasts

Answer: A

 

Temperature sensors collect which type of data?

A. Text

B. Numbers

C. Images

D. Audio

Answer: B

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Which data type is commonly used to create podcasts and video productions?

A. Text

B. Numbers

C. Audio

D. (GIFs)

Answer: C

 

Which type of data is used to capture moving images and sounds?

A. Audio

B. Video

C. Geographic

D. Social media

 Answer: B

 

What is a source of data in ICT?

A. The company’s headquarters

B. The study of formal systems

C. The database administrator

D. Information systems that collect raw facts and figures

Answer: D

 

What is an example of a primary source of information?

A. A news article about the election

B. An interview with a politician

C. A book about World War II

D. A Wikipedia page

Answer: B

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Which of the following is not an example of an information source?

A. Database

B. Website

C. Flowchart

D. Report

Answer: C

 

Which one of the following sources of information is not verified?

A. Scholarly articles

B. Social media posts

C. Government publications

D. Reports from credible institutions

Answer: B

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What are some examples of secondary sources of information?

A. Websites, reports, and databases

B. Government publications and scholarly articles

C. Primary sources and newspapers

D. Books and documentaries

Answer: D

 

Internet blogs are examples of which type of information source?

A. Primary source

B. Secondary source

C. Tertiary source

D. Quaternary source

Answer: C

 

Which one of the following is a credible source of information?

A. A personal blog

B. A Wikipedia page

C. A website with grammatical errors and typos

D. A scholarly article in a peer-reviewed journal

Answer: D

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Which type of data is commonly used in finance or accounting?

A. Text

B. Numbers

C. Images

D. Video

Answer: B

 

Which form of data is common in marketing or advertising?

A. Audio

B. Images

C. Video

D. Text

Answer: B

 

What is the difference between data and information?

A. Data is processed, while information is raw

B. Data is raw, while information is processed and valuable

C. Data and information are the same thing

D. Information is unorganized, while data is organized

Answer: B

 

Which type of data helps us to navigate a city?

A. Audio

B. Geographic

C. Video

D. Text

Answer: B

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What is the primary purpose of data in ICT?

A. To provide context

B. To uncover insights and patterns

C. To provide entertainment

D. To create computer programs

Answer: B

 

13.  Which of the following optical discs store more data?

a.       CD-R

b.       CD-RW

c.       DVD-R

d.      CD-ROM

13.   Which of the following conditions makes it necessary to restart the computer?

a.       When a new folder is created

b.       When a virus is found on the computer

c.       When a new program IS installed

d.       When the desktop wallpaper is changed

 

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BRIGHT FRANCIS ADOM is an ICT teacher at Ghana Education Service, Entrepreneur, Hard Working and I believe in giving out Accurate information to help others

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