Republic of the Philippines

TARLAC AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY

Malacampa, Camiling, Tarlac

Living in the IT Era

1st Semester 2022-2023
REVIEWER GUIDE for MIDTERM EXAM

Name: ______________________________________________ Score: _________________

Course Year & Section: __________________________________ Date: __________________

1. First commercial computer developed by John Eckert and John W. Mauchly. Use by the
Census Bureau to monitor the outcome in the presential election in 1952.

a. UNIVAC
b. UNICARE
c. ICT
d. PLDT

2. Transferring of information, ideas through a source or a channel that is understood by

both the recipient and sender.

a. Communication
b. Language
c. Suitable form
d. Relevant

3. Data processed. It can only be considered to be real if certain criteria were met.

a. Communication
b. Language
c. Suitable form
d. Information

4. This is defined as sharing or exchanging information and to be shared and exchange

there must be a recipient and a sender.

a. Communicate
b. Language
c. Suitable form
 d. Information

5. This is a primary method of communication consisting of non-verbal and verbal cues

and it should be understandable.

a. Communicate
b. Language
c. Suitable form
d. Information

6. The information must be appropriate and factual.

a. Communicate
b. Language
c. Suitable form
d. Information

7. It should serve its purpose

a. Communicate
b. Language
c. Relevant
d. Information

8. Defines as a body of knowledge used in the production of services or goods. Thus, ____
may refer to things such as computers growing, appliances, etc.

a. Communicate
b. Technology
c. Relevant
d. Information

9. Defines as the combination of hardware, software, telecommunication technology,

human skills, and intellectual content that allows an individual to study, design, develop,
apply, implement, support, or manage computer-based information systems.

a. Communicate
b. Information, Communication, and Technology
c. Relevant
d. Information
10. It is defined as the delivery of different services through the use of the internet. It
includes tools and other applications such as data storage, services, databases,
networking, and software.

a. Cloud Computing
b. Information, Communication, and Technology
c. Relevant
d. Information

11. It has instructions or coding that tells the computer what to do. It incorporates the entire
set of programs, procedures, and routines associated with the system of computer.

a. Software
b. Information, Communication, and Technology
c. Relevant
d. Information

12. It is the physical or tangible components of the computer and the computer itself.

a. Software
b. Hardware
c. Relevant
d. Information

13. This is a form of computing in the ICT view. This is defined as a moving chunk of data
from one place to another while securing that the data within the system is still
consistent.

a. Software
b. Hardware
c. Transaction
d. Information

14. This is also known as Information Technology (IT) that refers to all the equipment and
programs that are used in the processing and communicating information.

a. Language
b. Communicate
c. Communication Technology
d. Technology
15. This is information being processed and stored in the computer. The most common data
that is stored or saved in your project or activities. It is either saves in the folders on the
computer’s hard disk.

a. Computer Data
b. Communicate
c. Communication Technology
d. Technology

16. This is a process of connecting or accessing the internet using your mobile phone or
personal computers and laptops.

a. Computer Data
b. Internet Access
c. Communication Technology
d. Technology

17. This is data that signals rates and users that could be connected at different internet
speeds. At this moment, the speed of the internet connection depends on the internet
provider that you have.

a. Computer Data
b. Internet Access
c. Communication Technology
d. Technology

18. The ______ evolves as it adapts to the changes needed by an individual. Thus, it is a
programmable device that is used for the production and processing of information.

a. Computer
b. Internet Access
c. Communication Technology
d. Technology

19. Data or information to enter the system or computer. For example, by typing on a
keyboard, letters or codes can enter input into the computer.

a. Input
b. Process and Storage
c. Output
d. both a and c
20. The data is processed; it produces information which is called output. The output can be
in the form of soft copy or hard copy.

a. Input
b. Process and Storage
c. Output
d. both a and c

21. The physical part of the computer.

a. Hardware & Software

b. Software
c. Hardware
d. both b and c

22. This is used by controlling the hardware through the use of instructions or programs.

a. Hardware & Software

b. Software
c. Hardware
d. both b and c

23. It stores the primary devices that perform the operations. A system unit includes the
CPU, RAM, Motherboard, etc.

a. Hardware & Software

b. System Unit
c. Hardware
d. both b and c

24. It consists of the letters, numbers, and other characters used to type data.
a. Hardware & Software
b. System Unit
c. Keyboard
d. both b and c

25. It is the outside device that displays the information.

a. Hardware & Software

b. System Unit
 c. Keyboard
d. Monitor

26. It is also known as “Modulator- Demodulator”. Its function is to allow the computer to
connect to the internet.

a. Modem
b. System Unit
c. Keyboard
d. Monitor

27. Used to move the cursor and pressed to control its functions.

a. Modem
b. Mouse
c. Keyboard
d. Monitor

28. Also known as CPU. Its function is to interpret the data by having the most crucial
integrated circuit chip within the computer.

a. Modem
b. Processor
c. Keyboard
d. Monitor

29. The store information that holds instructions and data needed in programming. It is
intended to have short-term data.

a. Modem
b. Processor
c. Memory
d. Monitor

30. It allows to store and access the data on a long-term basis.

a. Storage
b. Processor
c. Memory
d. Monitor
31. Defined as a set of instructions, data, or programs. If the hardware refers to the physical
aspect, the software refers to the applications, codes, scripts, and programs that run a
device.

a. Software
b. Processor
c. Memory
d. Monitor

32. This is a program designed for the end-users. Some examples of applications are MS
Word, MS Excel, Google, etc.

a. Application
b. Processor
c. Memory
d. Monitor

33. It is part of the software where it controls the computer’s internal functioning.

a. System
b. Processor
c. Memory
d. Monitor

34. PC is a single computer intended for one user only and this is more personal than  the
other computers stated below. It has a moderately powerful microprocessor which is
considered as its CPU.

a. Personal Computer (PC)

b. Workstation
c. Mini-computer
d. Main Frame

35. Workstation is also a single-user computer like a PC, however, it should have a more
powerful microprocessor just like what the company provides for its employee.

a. Personal Computer (PC)

b. Workstation
c. Mini-computer
 d. Main Frame

36. Mini-computer provides a multi-user computer system that provides support for
hundreds of users simultaneously.

a. Personal Computer (PC)

b. Workstation
c. Mini-computer
d. Main Frame

37. The mainframe also provides powerful support for hundreds of users just like Mini-
computer however it has different software technology.

a. Personal Computer (PC)

b. Workstation
c. Mini-computer
d. Main Frame

38. Super-computer defines as an extremely fast computer that performs hundreds of

millions of instructions per second.
a. Personal Computer (PC)
b. Workstation
c. Super-Computer
d. Main Frame

39. This is a machine that is programmed to act and think like humans.

a. Personal Computer (PC)

b. Workstation
c. Artificial Intelligence (AI)
d. Main Frame

40. Known for capturing photos beyond what humans can capture.

a. Personal Computer (PC)

b. Drones
c. Artificial Intelligence (AI)
d. Main Frame
41. It offers unique opportunities to identify actionable tasks with much less leg work.
a. Personal Computer (PC)
b. Drones
c. Artificial Intelligence (AI)
d. Main Frame

42. It constructs three-dimensional objects from a digital 3D model.

a. Personal Computer (PC)

b. Drones
c. Artificial Intelligence (AI)
d. 3D Printing

43. Maintaining the privacy and integrity of data is one of the challenges for the IT society.

a. Access Right
b. Personal Privacy
c. Harmful Actions
d. Patents

44. It is also difficult since it has law according to the concept of copyrighting.

a. Access Right
b. Copyright
c. Harmful Actions
d. Patents

45. Software developers and programs know this code of ethics that the product is
restricted as an express warranty.

a. Liability
b. Copyright
c. Harmful Actions
d. Patents

46. This is a process of the creation of an illegal copy of the software.

a. Privacy
b. Copyright
c. Harmful Actions
 d. Patents

47. Concerns have re-emerged about the effects of ICTs on our relationships with each other
and our participation in the family and wider social life.

a. social isolation, addiction, and influence

b. isolation
c. influence
d. addiction

48. Bonus

49. Bonus

50. Bonus

II. Define or describe the following concepts in IT in your own words: (10 points each)

51 - 60. Artificial intelligence

61 - 70. Information

71 - 80. Telecommunication

81 - 90. Robotics

91-100. what careers is available in the IT field? If you have a choice, what career would you
pursue? Why?