UGC NET ICT -1

ICT: QUESTION BANK

Fill in the Blank:
1. Between PCs and Macs, the ____________ is the platform of choice for graphic design and animation.
Answer: Mac
2. The ____________ is the program that manages the hardware of the computer system, including the CPU, memory, storage devices, and input/output devices.
Answer: operating system 
3. The type of operating system software you use depends on your computer’s ____________.
Answer: platform
4. ____________software helps you carry out tasks, such as typing a document or creating a spreadsheet.
Answer: Application
5. ____________are the fastest and most expensive computers.
Answer: Supercomputers
6. A ____________ is approximately 1,000 bytes.
Answer: kilobyte
7. Input devices are used to provide the steps and tasks the computer needs to process data, and these steps and tasks are called ____________.
Answer: instructions
8. A computer gathers data, processes it, outputs the data or information, and ____________ the data or information.
Answer: stores
9. The binary language consists of two digits: ____________ and ____________.
Answer: 0 and 1
10. A string of ____________ 0s and 1s is called a byte.
Answer: eight (8)
161. The devices you use to enter data into a computer system are known as ____________ devices.
Answer: input
12. The devices on a computer system that let you see the processed information are known as ____________ devices.
Answer: output
13. ____________ is the set of computer instructions or programs that enables the hardware to perform different tasks.
Answer: Software
14. When you connect to the ____________, your computer is communicating with a server at your Internet service provider (ISP).
Answer: Internet
15. ____________ are computers that excel at executing many different computer programs at the same time.
Answer: Mainframes
16. ____________is the application of computer systems and techniques to gather legal evidence.
Answer: Computer forensics
17. ____________ is the science that attempts to create machines that will emulate the human thought process.
Answer: Artificial intelligence (AI)
18. Macintosh computers use the Macintosh operating system (Mac OS), whereas PCs generally run ____________ as an operating system.
Answer: Microsoft Windows
19. A process known as ____________ tracks trends and allows retailers to respond to consumer buying patterns.
Answer: data mining
20. Hard disk drives and CD drives are examples of ____________ devices.
Answer: storage
21. You would use ____________ software to create spreadsheets, type documents, and edit photos.
Answer: application
22. ____________ are computers that support hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously.
Answer: Mainframes
23. ____________ is the term given to the act of stealing someone’s identity and ruining their credit rating.
Answer: Identity theft
24. Surgeons are using ____________ to guide robots to perform delicate surgery.
Answer: computers
25. Patient ____________ are life-sized mannequins that have a pulse and a heartbeat and respond to procedures just like humans.
Answer: simulators 

True or False
26. Currently, the performance of tasks by robots is based on preprogrammed algorithms.
Answer: True
27. Data can be a number, a word, a picture, or a sound.
Answer: True
28. Strictly defined, a computer is a data processing device.
Answer: True
29. The discrepancy between the “haves” and “have-nots” with regard to computer technology is commonly referred to as the digital society.
Answer: False (digital divide)
30. One of the benefits of becoming computer fluent is being a savvy computer user and consumer and knowing how to avoid viruses, the programs that pose threats to computer security.
Answer: True
31. Trend-spotting programs, developed for business, have been used to predict criminal activity.
Answer: True
32. Employers do not have the right to monitor e-mail and network traffic on employee systems used at work.
Answer: False
33. Clicking on an icon with the mouse is a form of giving an instruction to the computer.
Answer: True
34. Output devices store instructions or data that the CPU processes.
Answer: False (memory)
35. The CPU and memory are located on a special circuit board in the system unit called the motherboard.
Answer: True
36. Nanostructures represent the smallest human-made structures that can be built.
Answer: True 
37. The main difference between a supercomputer and a mainframe is that supercomputers are designed to execute a few programs as quickly as possible, whereas mainframes are designed to handle many programs running at the same time (but at a slower pace).
Answer: True
38. Being computer fluent means that you should be able to build a computer yourself.
Answer: False
39. Embedded computers are self-contained computer devices that have their own programming and do not receive input.
Answer: True
40. A Web browser is a special device that is installed in your computer that allows it to communicate with other devices on a network.
Answer: False (network adapter)
41. With a wireless network, it is easier to relocate devices.
Answer: True
42. The most common type of memory that the computer uses to process data is ROM.
Answer: False (RAM)
Matching:
43. Match the following terms with their approximate size:
I. kilobyte A. one million bytes
II. byte B. eight bits
III. gigabyte C. one thousand bytes
IV. megabyte D. one billion bytes
V. terabyte E. one trillion bytes
Answer: C, B, D, A, E 
44. Match the following terms with their meanings:
I. printer A. storage device
II. scanner B. output device
III. RAM C. input device
IV. CPU D. a type of memory
V. CD drive E. processor
Answer: B, C, D, E, A 
45. Match the following terms with their meanings:
I. mainframe A. the most expensive computers that perform complex calculations extremely rapidly
II. supercomputer B. a computer that provides resources to other computers connected to a network
III. embedded computer C. a large, expensive computer that supports hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously
IV. PDA D. a self-contained computer device that usually performs preprogrammed functions such as temperature control
V. server E. a small mobile computing device
Answer: C, A, D, E, B 
46. Match the following terms with their meanings:
I. software A. transforming data into information
II. hardware B. data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion
III. operating system C. any part of the computer that you can physically touch
IV. processing D. a set of computer programs that enables hardware to perform different tasks
V. information E. the most common type of system software, it controls the way in which the computer system functions
Answer: D, C, E, A, B 
47. Match the following terms with their meanings:
I. system software A. the set of programs that enables computer hardware devices and application software to work together
II. application software B. the kind of operating system software you will use depends on this
III. platform C. operating system software generally used on PCs
IV. Microsoft Windows D. a set of programs used to accomplish a specific task
V. Mac OS E. operating system software used on the Apple Macintosh
Answer: A, D, B, C, E 
48. Match the following terms with their meanings:
I. data A. the main circuit board in the system unit
II. memory B. the representation of a fact or idea (unprocessed information)
III. output C. processed data or information
IV. storage D. holds instructions or data that the CPU processes
V. motherboard E. data or information that can be accessed again
Answer: B, D, C, E, A 
49. Match the following terms with their meanings:
I. bit A. the science revolving around the use of nanostructures to build devices on an extremely small scale
II. binary language B. the case that contains the system components
III. instructions C. consists of 0s and 1s
IV. system unit D. short for binary digit
V. nanotechnology E. steps and tasks necessary to process data into usable information
Answer: D, C, E, B, A 
50. Match the following fields to the related computer technology:
I. medicine A. Internet research and virtual tours
II. business B. data mining
III. law enforcement C. robotics and simulation
IV. education D. computer forensics
V. archeology E. digital recreations of ruins
Answer: C, B, D, A, E

UGC NET TEACHING APTITUDE -3

 TEACHING APTITUDE.....

1. It is an ideal teacher’s responsibility to:
a. Create an immersion environment
b. Help students start thinking out of the box
c. Convince students about the value of education
d. All of the above

2. A teacher can be considered the leader of the class because:
a. He is the sole authority in the classroom
b. He is more educated than students
c. He leads students to a better tomorrow
d. He is more powerful than students

3. It is often said that teachers learn most from students. Why?
a. Students have unique problems and unfettered imagination
b. Students have poor knowledge and lots of doubts
c. Students have information on the latest things
d. Students have access to modern day technology

4. Effectiveness of lectures can be enhanced if a teacher:
a. Uses prepared notes and constantly refers to them
b. Talks eloquently about sensational and hot subjects
c. Cracks jokes now and then to keep the class going
d. Uses prepared notes as a guideline and connects disciplines

5. Television is superior to radio as a teaching aid because—
a. It has round the clock service and advertisements
b. It has gained popularity and cheap
c. It offers sound and sight in providing information
d. It offers live casts and reality shows

ANSWERS
1. All of the above.
It is a conclusion that leaps into the eye. A teacher, it is to be borne in mind, has to play multiple roles. Learning is impossible without an immersion environment: that is, a situation that fulfils prerequisites of learning, where students feel free from worries and have the courage to blaze new trials in thinking. So a teacher must dispel fears that students, especially beginners, are likely to have. Value of education is not the monetary benefits students may gain or the amount invested by parents. It is a much broader idea. Education should be perceived as a tool that casts ignorance and accompanying superstitions away, a system that enables the student to see others as equals.

2. He leads students to a better tomorrow
A leader is not one who exerts power and browbeats others. On the contrary, he shoulders the responsibility of leading others to safety and happiness. A teacher is a guru, one who shows the right path and lets the pupil travel it independently, as much as possible. If he falters, the teacher is to rush and make sure he reaches the destination.

3. Students have unique problems and unfettered imagination:
You approach a seasoned teacher and request him to narrate his experiences. Most must have come across weird situations and incredible stories. Insights gained in this way can be fruitfully used in dealing with the problems of other students. Remember—everyone is unique. It is a known fact that students, especially young ones, possess fertile imagination sans bounds. Some of their ideas may be farfetched but definitely they can see things that adults fail to see and even think about. In other words, to get into the shoes of students will pay rich dividends to any teacher.

4. Uses prepared notes as a guideline and connects disciplines
A lecture does demand tremendous command over language because it is essentially a one-sided process (unlike seminar or group discussion). Given that our attention span runs out in fifteen minutes or so, a teacher looking every now and then to his notes is likely to cut a sorry fiigure, incapable of inspiring students. Jokes and sensational subjects are not bad in themselves but not a substitute to the exchange of ideas and creation of new thinking. It is advisable to use your notes as a roadmap, something that makes sure you don’t astray and firmly keeps you tied to the main topic. This strategy can prevent you from making factual errors too. Interdisciplinary discourses rule the roost now. It is virtually impossible to talk about any subject without touching others. This is all the more so in social sciences.

5. It offers sound and sight in providing information

Television, if properly used, is a goldmine of information presented in minute details. Students can watch and conceive many things they are unlikely to come across in their immediate surroundings. Moreover, there are channels like the BBC which help us improve our English.

UGC NET TEACHING APTITUDE 2

Teaching Aptitude Practice test

(if u are having any doubt please consult in classroom sessions.)

1. As a teacher, what will you do if students do not attend your class?

(A). Blame students for their absence from the class.

(B). Ponder over the present attitude of students in a calm manner.

(C). Think about using some interesting techniques of teaching.

(D). Try to understand the reasons and try to eliminate them.

Ans:-D

2. There will be better communication in a lecture if a teacher

(A). reads from prepared notes

(B). prepares the notes well in advance and use them as a guide

(C). talks extempore

(D). talks extempore drawing examples from other disciplines

Ans:-D

3. Teachers who are enthusiastic in be class-room teaching

(A). often lack proficiency in the subjects which stays hidden under their enthusiasm

(B). Simply dramatize to hold the student’s attention

(C). involve their students in the teaching-learning process

(D). all of the above

Ans:-C

4. One can be a good teacher, if he/she

(A). has genuine interest in teaching

(B). knows how to control students

(C). knows his/her subject

(D). has good expression

Ans:-C

5.The most important skill of teaching is

(A). making students understand what the teacher says

(B). covering the course prescribed in his subject

(C). keeping students relaxed while teaching

(D). taking classes regularly

Ans:-A

6. Effective teaching, by and large, is a function of

(A). Maintaining discipline in the class

(B). Teachers honesty

(C). Teacher’s making students learn and understand

(D). Teachers liking for the Job of teaching

Ans:-C

7. Success of a profession depends on—

(A) Policy to please individuals

(B) Maintaining relationship with people

(C) Maintaining quality of work

(D) Loyalty to the superiors

Ans. (C)

8. Main role of teacher is identified with a—

(A) Leader

(B) Planner

(C) Manager

(D) Motivator

Ans. (A)

9. Prior to teaching the teacher does—

(A) Identification of objectives

(B) Preparation of teaching lesson plan

(C) Know the interest of students

(D) All of the above

Ans. (D)

10. Effective teaching includes—

(A) Teacher is active but students may or may not be active

(B) Teacher may be active or inactive but students are active

(C) Teacher is active and students are active

(D) All of the above situations

Ans. (C)

11. Immediate outcome of teaching is—

(A) Changes in the behaviour of students in desirable direction

(B) Development of total personality of students

(C) Building characters of the students

(D) Getting selected for a suitable job

Ans. (A)

12. Basic requirement of teaching efficiency is—

(A) Mastery on teaching skills

(B) Mastery over use of different techniques of teaching

(C) Mastery over appropriate use of media and technology in teaching

(D) All of the above

Ans. (D)

13. Questioning skill in teaching is most useful in—

(A) Ensuring students’ active participation in learning

(B) Memorizing the facts by students

(C) Making students disciplined

(D) Preparing students for examination

Ans. (A)

14. A teacher wants to enhance his income. You will advise him/her to—

(A) Teach in coaching institutes during extra time

(B) Take more remunerative works in the school/college

(C) Join contractual assignments other than teaching

(D) Writing Books

Ans. (D)

15. As a principal you will encourage your teacher colleagues to—

(A) Participate in seminars and conferences in India and abroad

(B) Participate in refresher courses for enhancement of subject knowledge

(C) Doing community services for Upliftment of down trodden

(D) All of the above

Ans. (D)

16. A teacher shall inculcate social and moral values among students by—

(A) Delivering lectures on values

(B) Showing TV programmes

(C) Involving students actively in co curricular activities

(D) Observing Religious Festivals

Ans. (C)

17. The most significant approach of evaluation is—

(A) Continuous and comprehensive evaluation

(B) Conducting objective term end examination

(C) Maintaining cumulative records of students

(D) Semester system evaluation

Ans. (A)

18. Educational technology is useful because—

(A) it is the need of the hour

(B) it is adopted by famous institutions

(C) it makes teaching effective and efficient

(D) it attracts students towards teaching and learning activities

Ans. (C)

19. A teacher must have mastery over his subject for—

(A) alertness

(B) making impact on students

(C) interest

(D) making teaching effective

Ans. (D)

20. The term ‘kinder garten’ means—

(A) Children’s

(B) Children’s home

(C) Children’s school

(D) Children’s playground

Ans. (D)

21. The Kothari Commission Report on Education was entitled as—

(A) Education and National Development

(B) Learning ‘to be’

(C) Diversification of Education

(D) Education for all

Ans. (A)

22. The most appropriate meaning of learning is—

(A) Inculcation of knowledge

(B) Modification of behaviour

(C) Personal adjustment

(D) Acquisition of skills

Ans. (B)

23. Teachers knowledge on student’s needs and interests are covered by the subject—

(A) Philosophy of education

(B) Psychology of education

(C) Sociology of education

(D) Politics of education

Ans. (B)

24. Work experience in education means—

(A) Education for productivity with rural

(B) Working for a new social order

(C) Experience in industrial and technological world

(D) Education for orientation towards vocational courses

Ans. (D)

25. Integral education concept is propounded by—

(A) Sri Aurobindo

(B) Mahatma Gandhi

(C) Swami Dayanand

(D) Swami Vivekanand

Ans. (A)

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