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REVISIT



                      ▶ ICT skills are the ability to access software programs and manage the basic functions of a computer in an
                     effective way.
                      ▶ There are three types of software: system software, application software and utility software.
                      ▶ Operating System (OS) is a system software which is compulsory for the computer.
                      ▶ Any data in the computer is stored in the form of a file.
                      ▶ Cleaning your computer components regularly helps increase the lifespan of your computer which can save
                     time and money.
                      ▶ Computer is just a machine that needs regular updates and maintenance to perform at its best.

                      ▶ Backup is the process of creating a copy of the data somewhere so that it can be used if the system crashes
                     or hard drive failure occurs.
                      ▶ Computer virus is a malicious code that attaches itself to a file and enters your computer system and makes
                     copies of itself and carries out the harmful tasks.
                      ▶ Data protection is safeguarding your data from data damage or data access by unauthorised people.
                      ▶ Temporary files are created temporarily by programs that store information related to the file you are
                     working on in your computer.
                      ▶ Firewall can be a hardware—network security device or a software that acts as a barrier to protect your
                     computer or a network of computers of an organisation from unauthorised access of data.





                 Exercise





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                                                   SECTION A (Objective Type Questions)

                 A.  Choose the correct option.

                    1.  What does ICT stands for?
                       a. Information and Communication Technology       b. Information and Communication Terminology
                       c. Information and Common Technology              d. Information to Communication Technology
                    2.  A computer is a/an           machine.
                       a. Mechanical                                     b. Electrical
                       c. Electronic                                     d. None of these

                    3.  Which of the following is called the physical part of a computer?
                       a. Hardware                                       b. Software
                       c. Shareware                                      d. None of these
                    4.  Which of the following is not computer hardware?
                       a. Mouse                                          b. Keyboard
                       c. Operating System                               d. Monitor






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