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The document outlines the tutorial content for the FAG1003 Basic Information and Communication Technology course at Universiti Malaya for the 2025/2026 academic year. It includes multiple choice questions covering topics such as device types, memory types, software classifications, and emerging technologies. Additionally, it features essay questions that require students to differentiate between hardware and software, discuss the impacts of AI, and explore the role of AR in retail.

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ICT Basics: Tutorial 1 Overview

The document outlines the tutorial content for the FAG1003 Basic Information and Communication Technology course at Universiti Malaya for the 2025/2026 academic year. It includes multiple choice questions covering topics such as device types, memory types, software classifications, and emerging technologies. Additionally, it features essay questions that require students to differentiate between hardware and software, discuss the impacts of AI, and explore the role of AR in retail.

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CENTER FOR FOUNDATION STUDIES IN SCIENCES

UNIVERSITI MALAYA
2025/2026
FAG1003

FAG1003 BASIC INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Tutorial 1: L1 & L2

Section A: Multiple choice questions

1. What type of device is a keyboard classified as?


A. Output device
B. Input device
C. Storage device
D. Processing device

2. Which type of memory is used to temporarily store data while running applications?
A. ROM
B. RAM
C. HDD
D. SSD

3. Which of the following is NOT an example of a secondary storage device?


A. Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
B. Solid-State Drive (SSD)
C. Random Access Memory (RAM)
D. USB Flash Drive

4. What type of software provides a platform for other software to run?


A. Application software
B. System software
C. Word processor
D. Database software

5. Which of the following is an example of application software?


A. Operating system
B. Compiler
C. Device driver
D. Word processor

6. What type of computer is designed to be more portable and lightweight?


A. Desktop computer
B. Mobile computer
C. Mainframe computer
D. Supercomputer

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2025/2026
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7. Which emerging technology involves machines or applications performing tasks requiring


decision-making and problem-solving skills?
A. Artificial Intelligence (AI)
B. Extended Reality (XR)
C. Internet of Things (IoT)
D. Cloud Computing

8. What is the collective term for technologies that blend the real and virtual worlds?
A. Virtual Reality (VR)
B. Augmented Reality (AR)
C. Extended Reality (XR)
D. Artificial Intelligence (AI)

9. Which of the following is NOT a main hardware component of a computer system?


A. Processor (CPU)
B. Primary Storage (RAM/ROM)
C. Input and Output Devices
D. Operating System

10. Which of the following is an example of an output device?


A. Mouse
B. Scanner
C. Monitor
D. Microphone

11. What is a key advantage of mobile computers compared to desktop computers?


A. Easier to upgrade
B. More standardized parts
C. Greater portability
D. Larger storage capacity

12. Which of the following is a subcategory of Extended Reality (XR)?


A. Artificial Intelligence (AI)
B. Internet of Things (IoT)
C. Cloud Computing
D. Mixed Reality (MR)

13. What type of software is an operating system classified as?


A. Application software
B. System software
C. Utility software
D. Productivity software

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UNIVERSITI MALAYA
2025/2026
FAG1003

Section B: Essay questions.

1. Differentiate with example between hardware and software.


2. List advantages and disadvantages for desktop and mobile computers..
3. Name THREE (3) examples of application software.
4. What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Give ONE (1) example of AI.
5. How AR contributes to the Enhancing Digital-Physical Relationships in retail business?
6. Discuss the potential impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the workforce and human
skills. In your opinion, how can we address this issue?

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