ICT Skills" II
1. What is ICT?
Answer : Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is an acronym for
information and communication technology. ICT helps in the proper sharing,
receiving, and processing of information, and an ICT device is a device that is used
for processing, storing, and delivering information to others. Examples of ICT
devices are – Laptop, Desktop, Tablets and Smartphones.
2. Objectives of Information and communication technology?Advantages and
disadvantages of ICT.
Answer : Full form of ICT is InformatiInformation and communication technology.
The goal of ICT is to bridge the gap between parents, educators, and students by
encouraging sustainable, cooperative, and transparent communication methods.
Advantages of ICT
a. Enhanced the modes of communication
b. Independent learning platforms Cost – efficient
c. Enhanced data and information security
d. Paperless – Eliminate the usage of paper
e. Better teaching and learning methods
f. Web – based LMS tools
Disadvantages of ICT
a. Traditional books and handwritten methods are at risk.
b. Managing courses online is difficult
c. Teachers require experience to handle ICT
d. Risk of cyber attacks and hacks
e. Misuse of technology
3. What is BIOS?
Answer : BIOS stands for Basic Input/ Output System, It helps the computer
system to identify (Self-test) the paraperaphal devices which are connected to the
computer system and helps computers to load Operating System properly
4. What is the purpose of Mouse?
Answer : The purpose of the mouse is –
a. Roll Over or Hover – Whenever we bring the mouse over the files, it shows the
details of the file.
b. Click or Double Click – Mouse allows you to select, open or delete files and
folders from the computer system.
c. Drag and Drop – Click on the file and drag and drop your file where you want.
5. What are files and folders in a computer system?
Answer : a. File – File is a collection of information different types of files store
different types of information. Every file has a file name and extension that
identifies the type of file.
b. Folder – Folder is a collection of files or a group of files.
6. How to maintain a computer system?
Answer : Some simple ways to take care of computer system are –
a. Keeping a Device Clean – Always keep a device clean, such as the
keyboard, the screen, and the mouse. Handle your gadget with care,
keep it cool, and don’t overload your battery.
b. Prepare a Maintenance Schedule – Make a schedule for computer
maintenance.
Daily Maintenance
a. Clean up your email inbox
b. Save Important attachments and save in folder
Weekly Maintenance
a. Clean your Keyboard, monitor, CPU and printer
b. Backup your data
Monthly Maintenance
a. Clean unused photographs
b. Clean up Download folder
c. Uninstall unused programs
d. Run full system virus scan
e. Run disk – cleaner software
Yearly / Annual Maintenance
a. Clean up social media accounts
b. Clean up e-mail contact list
c. Update your operating System
7. How to increase Computer performance?
Answer : We frequently install a large number of applications, which slows down
the computer. Always attempt to uninstall unnecessary applications, temporary
files, and antivirus software updates.
8. What is a Security Break?
Answer : Security break is leakage of information stored in a computer. Your
personal information can be lost or leaked in two ways – We are not cautious
when it comes to disclosing personal information via the internet. We share our
account information and passwords on unsafe websites. A person gets unauthorized
access to our computer. This can happen at work if we don’t log out before leaving
the computer.
9. How can we protect our data?
Answer : To protect our data from theft and viruses we can take the following
measures –
a. Use Strong password in your account – Make your passwords difficult to guess.
When creating a new password, attempt to use a combination of Small Character
Capital Character Special Character Numbers
b. Install Antivirus and Firewall –Anti-virus software and a firewall protect your
data from virus and from hackers.
c. Encrypt your data – Keep your information in an encrypted format to keep it
safe from unauthorized users.
d. Open only secure site – Before visiting a website, make sure the address begins
with https://. A website that begins with https:// is a secure website.
10. Difference between Hardware and Software?
Answer : A computer system consists of two main parts – Hardware and Software
a. Hardware – Hardware is a physical part of a computer system. We can feel
and touch the hardware devices. example – CPU, Mother Board, Hard Disk,
Keyboard, Mouse, Printer etc. b. Software – Software related to the programs
which perform different types of tasks on the computer system. Program is a
collection of Instructions. It also helps the computer to perform the specific task.
Example – Open Office Base, Spreadsheet, Presentation etc.