ICT for Problem Solving: Interactive Quizzes for Year 4 Computing

Question 1

When using ICT to solve problems, which of these is NOT a benefit?

Accepted Answer

ICT makes it harder to solve problems.

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ICT helps us gather information quickly.

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ICT helps us organize and analyze information.

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ICT helps us share our findings with others.

Question 2

When using ICT to solve problems, which of these is NOT a step you should follow?

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Watching TV

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Defining the problem

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Gathering information

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Making a decision

Question 3

To gather information online, what is the most effective method?

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Using a search engine

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Asking friends

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Reading a book

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Watching a movie

Question 4

Which example demonstrates using ICT to make a decision?

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Comparing options using a spreadsheet

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Finding information about options using a database

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Presenting findings using a presentation tool

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Writing a report about findings using a word processor

Question 5

To manage information using ICT effectively, what should you do first?

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Organize your files and folders

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Make backup copies of your data

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Delete files you don't need

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Copy files to a new location

Question 6

Which of these is NOT considered an ICT device?

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Pencil

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Computer

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Tablet

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Smartphone

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a security risk associated with using ICT?

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Using a strong password

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Hacking

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Viruses

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Spam

Question 8

What is the difference between a file and a folder?

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A file holds information, while a folder holds files

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A folder holds information, while a file holds files

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They are the same thing

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There is no difference

Question 9

Which of these is a search engine?

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Google

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Microsoft Word

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PowerPoint

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Excel

Question 10

What is the purpose of using ICT to manage information?

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To store, organize, and find information

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To make presentations and reports

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To solve math problems

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To play games

Question 11

What's the difference between a spreadsheet and a database?

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Spreadsheets are for storing and working with numbers, while databases are for storing and organizing non-number information.

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Spreadsheets are for making presentations, while databases are for managing information.

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Spreadsheets and databases are the same thing.

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There is no difference between a spreadsheet and a database.

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a tool used for ICT problem-solving?

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Pencil

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Computer

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Calculator

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Spreadsheet

Question 13

When using ICT to solve a problem, what should you do first?

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Gather information

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Analyse information

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Present information

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Make a decision

Question 14

Which of these is NOT a method of presenting information with ICT?

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Story writing

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Graphs

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Charts

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Tables

Question 15

Which of these is NOT a type of chart?

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Map

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Bar chart

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Pie chart

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Line chart

Question 16

What's the purpose of a decision matrix?

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Weighing pros and cons to make informed decisions

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Gathering problem-related information

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Presenting information clearly

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Analysing information

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a method of ICT-based communication?

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Telephone

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Email

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Social media

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Website

Question 18

How does a PDF differ from a Word document?

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PDF: static, uneditable; Word document: dynamic, editable

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Word document: static, uneditable; PDF: dynamic, editable

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They are the same.

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Neither can create documents.

Question 19

Which of these is NOT a way we can use ICT tools to solve problems?

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Watching movies

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Gathering information

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Making decisions

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Analyzing data

Question 20

Which tool would be best for making a presentation?

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Presentation software

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Word processor

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Spreadsheet

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Email

Question 21

What should we do first when using ICT to solve a problem?

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Understand the problem

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Find a solution

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Use software

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Gather ideas

Question 22

To create a vibrant poster for a school event, which ICT tool is most suitable?

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Graphics Editor

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Word Processor

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Spreadsheet

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Web Browser

Question 23

Sarah wants to find out which animals live in a nearby park. How can she best use a computer to help her?

Accepted Answer

Search for websites about the park using a search engine.

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Write a letter to the park ranger using a word processor.

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Track the animals she sees using a spreadsheet.

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Store information about the animals she finds using a database.

Question 24

What tool can you use to search and find information on the internet?

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Web browser

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Word processor

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Spreadsheet

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Database

Question 25

Which of these would NOT make information easier to understand?

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Using difficult words you don't know

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Using words that you know

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Adding pictures or diagrams

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Breaking information into smaller parts

Question 26

In a database, what is the special name for the part that identifies each piece of information?

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Primary key

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Foreign key

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Data type

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Index

Question 27

How should you use ICT responsibly?

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Be kind to others online

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Share your personal information with people you don't know

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Use things that other people made without asking

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Spend too much time on the computer or phone

Question 28

What is a website or tool that helps you find things on the internet called?

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Search engine

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File storage

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Presentation maker

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Chat program

Question 29

Why do you need a password to use a computer or phone?

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To keep people out who shouldn't be using it

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To store important files

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To change the settings

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To connect to the internet

Question 30

Which of these is a place where you can chat and share things with friends online?

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Facebook

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Google Drive

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Microsoft Word

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Adobe Photoshop

Question 31

Which of these is NOT a step in the process of solving problems using ICT?

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Sending emails

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Gathering data

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Presenting results

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Defining the problem

Question 32

When using ICT to find information, it's important to:

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Check the reliability of the sources

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Ignore any information that you don't understand

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Only use websites that are on the first page of Google

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Copy and paste everything you find

Question 33

What is an advantage of using ICT to solve problems?

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Increased speed and efficiency

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Limited access to information

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Reduced creativity

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Increased isolation

Question 34

When sharing your findings from an ICT-based investigation, it's important to:

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Use clear and precise language

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Use technical jargon to impress your audience

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Avoid using visual aids

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a role of ICT in making decisions?

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Replacing the need for human judgment

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Providing access to large amounts of data

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Enabling the modeling of complex scenarios

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Facilitating collaboration among decision-makers

Question 36

Which of these is NOT an ethical consideration when using ICT to solve problems?

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Using ICT to harm others

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Protecting personal data

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Considering the environmental impact of ICT use

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Respecting copyright and intellectual property rights

Question 37

When using ICT to solve a problem, it's important to:

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Test and evaluate the solution

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Assume that the first solution you find is the best

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Only test the solution in a limited environment

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Ignore any feedback on the solution

Question 38

Which of the following is an advantage of using ICT to manage information?

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Improved access and sharing of information

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Limited ability to collaborate on information

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Reduced security of information

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Increased difficulty in finding specific information

Question 39

Which of these is NOT a way we use ICT to solve problems?

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Playing computer games

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Finding information

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Sorting data

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Making a presentation

Question 40

Which tool is best for creating a slideshow with pictures and text?

Accepted Answer

PowerPoint

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Google Forms

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Excel

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Word

Question 41

When using ICT to find information, what's important to do?

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Check if the source is trustworthy

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Use only one website

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Copy and paste everything

Question 42

What is a benefit of using ICT to solve problems?

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It helps us think of new ideas

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It's only good for easy problems

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It makes problems harder

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It makes us think less

Question 43

When showing our findings using ICT, what's important to remember?

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Use simple and clear words

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Include everything, even if it's not important

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Don't use pictures or charts

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Use lots of difficult words

Question 44

Which of these is an example of managing information using ICT?

Accepted Answer

Using a spreadsheet to keep track of money spent

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Writing a letter using a word processor

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Using a calculator for maths

Question 45

When using ICT to make a choice, what should we do?

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Look at all the information we have

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Make a decision quickly

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Ignore anything that disagrees with us

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Go with our first feeling

Question 46

What is a problem with using ICT that we need to be careful about?

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Using someone's information without their permission

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Using ICT to make the world a fairer place

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Helping people with disabilities using ICT

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Using ICT to talk to others

Question 47

What's the first step when using ICT to solve a problem?

Accepted Answer

Figure out what the problem is

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Find information

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Look at the data

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Show our results

Question 48

Which skill is most important for using ICT to solve problems?

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Thinking carefully about things

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Knowing lots of coding

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Writing neatly

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Typing fast