BECE ICT and Computing Fundamentals 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the function of RAM in a computer?
- Permanently stores all user files
- Temporarily stores data currently being used by the CPU (Correct answer)
- Connects the computer to the internet
- Controls the display output
Correct answer: Temporarily stores data currently being used by the CPU
RAM (Random Access Memory) temporarily holds data and programs that the CPU is actively using, and its contents are lost when the computer is switched off.
Question 2: Which network allows computers within a single building or campus to share resources?
- Wide Area Network (WAN)
- Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
- Local Area Network (LAN) (Correct answer)
- Personal Area Network (PAN)
Correct answer: Local Area Network (LAN)
A LAN (Local Area Network) connects computers within a limited area such as a home, school, or office building to share data and resources.
Question 3: Which of the following is an example of an output device?
- Scanner
- Microphone
- Printer (Correct answer)
- Joystick
Correct answer: Printer
A printer is an output device because it produces a physical (hard copy) result from data processed by the computer.
Question 4: What is the role of an operating system?
- To write documents and spreadsheets
- To browse the internet
- To manage hardware resources and provide a user interface (Correct answer)
- To play music and videos only
Correct answer: To manage hardware resources and provide a user interface
An operating system (such as Windows or Linux) manages the computer's hardware, runs other software, and provides the interface through which users interact with the machine.
Question 5: Which file extension is commonly associated with image files?
- .docx
- .mp3
- .jpg (Correct answer)
- .xlsx
Correct answer: .jpg
.jpg (JPEG) is a widely used file format for storing compressed digital images.
Question 6: What does a modem do?
- Converts digital signals to analog signals and vice versa for internet transmission (Correct answer)
- Increases the computer's processing speed
- Stores data permanently on a disk
- Controls the brightness of the monitor
Correct answer: Converts digital signals to analog signals and vice versa for internet transmission
A modem modulates and demodulates signals, converting digital computer data into analog signals for transmission over telephone lines and converting them back on the receiving end.
Question 7: Which of the following is NOT a type of computer virus?
- Trojan Horse
- Worm
- Firewall (Correct answer)
- Spyware
Correct answer: Firewall
A firewall is a security tool designed to block unauthorized access — it protects against viruses rather than being one itself.
BECE ICT and Computing Fundamentals 2
What is the function of RAM in a computer?