Explore the World of Computers: Hardware and Software for Fifth Graders

Question 1

Which part of the computer processes data and instructions?

Accepted Answer

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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Graphics Processing Unit(GPU)

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Memory (RAM)

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Hard Drive

Question 2

What is the function of a network interface card (NIC)?

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Connects the computer to a network

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Stores data and programs

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Processes graphics and videos

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Controls the computer's power supply

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a type of computer virus?

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Firewall

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Malware

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Trojan horse

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Spyware

Question 4

What is the purpose of a cloud storage service?

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Store and access files online

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Create and edit documents

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Play games

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Send and receive emails

Question 5

What is the purpose of a firewall?

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To protect the computer from unauthorized access

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To speed up internet connections

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To store files and folders

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To translate web pages into different languages

Question 6

What is the purpose of a search engine?

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To find information on the internet

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To create and edit documents

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To send and receive emails

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To play games

Question 7

Which part of a computer stores information?

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Memory

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CPU

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Monitor

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Keyboard

Question 8

Which part of a computer is the 'brain'?

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CPU

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Motherboard

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RAM

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Hard drive

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a way to put information into a computer?

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Monitor

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Keyboard

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Mouse

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Scanner

Question 10

What is the main difference between hardware and software?

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Hardware can be touched, software cannot

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Hardware runs programs, software stores data

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Hardware is easy to use, software is hard

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Hardware is more important than software

Question 11

What turns computer signals into sounds we can hear?

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Speaker

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Monitor

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Printer

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Microphone

Question 12

What is the job of firmware?

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Gives basic instructions to hardware

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Runs programs

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Stores files

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Connects to the internet

Question 13

Which of the following is a type of computer software?

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Operating System

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Keyboard

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Printer

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Mouse

Question 14

Which of these is NOT a part of computer hardware?

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Software

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Monitor

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Keyboard

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Mouse

Question 15

What is the main function of a CPU (Central Processing Unit)?

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To perform calculations

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To store data

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To display images

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To browse the internet

Question 16

Which type of software is used to write letters and reports?

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Word processor

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Web browser

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Operating system

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Antivirus

Question 17

What is the main purpose of an operating system?

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To control the hardware and software of a computer

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To provide a user-friendly interface

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To run applications

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To access the internet

Question 18

Which of the following is an input device?

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Keyboard

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Printer

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Speaker

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Monitor

Question 19

What is the extension for a text file in Windows?

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.txt

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.doc

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.jpg

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.mp4

Question 20

Which of these is an example of a cloud computing service?

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Google Drive

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Microsoft Word

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Adobe Photoshop

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Apple Music

Question 21

What's the main difference between a web browser and a search engine?

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A web browser shows websites, while a search engine helps find them.

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A search engine shows websites, while a web browser helps find them.

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They both do the same thing.

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They are both types of software.

Question 22

What is the main purpose of an antivirus program?

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To protect your computer from viruses

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To speed up your computer

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To clean up your files

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To connect you to the internet

Question 23

What type of software helps you create slideshows with text, pictures, and videos?

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Presentation software

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Operating system

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Spreadsheet software

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Web browser

Question 24

Which of the following is a physical part of a computer?

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Keyboard

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Software

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Internet

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Data

Question 25

Which type of software is used to write letters and reports?

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Word processor

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Spreadsheet

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Database

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Web browser

Question 26

What is the name of the program that controls a computer's basic operations?

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Operating system

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Software

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Application

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Driver

Question 27

Which of these devices allows you to type information into a computer?

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Keyboard

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Mouse

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Printer

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Scanner

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a main part of a computer system?

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Person using the computer

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Hardware

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Software

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Data

Question 29

What is the main difference between hardware and software?

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Hardware is physical, while software is instructions that tell the hardware what to do.

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Hardware is used to enter data, while software is used to process it.

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Hardware is slower than software.

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Software is necessary to run the computer, while hardware is not.

Question 30

Which of the following is a program that helps the computer run smoothly?

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Operating system

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Spreadsheet

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Game

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Word processor

Question 31

Which of the following is the tangible parts of a computer?

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Hardware

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Software

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User

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Data

Question 32

Which is an illustration of hardware?

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Monitor

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Operating system

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Internet

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Text document

Question 33

What is the primary function of a Central Processing Unit (CPU)?

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To execute data

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To store information

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To display results

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To connect to the internet

Question 34

Which of the following is not considered software?

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Hardware

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Operating system

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Application software

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Firmware

Question 35

What is the name of the part of the computer that stores the operating system and programs?

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Hard drive

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RAM

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CPU

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Monitor

Question 36

What is the name of the computer program that controls the operation of computer hardware?

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Operating system

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Application software

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Firmware

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Drivers

Question 37

What is the name of a program that performs a specific task?

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Application

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Hardware

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Software

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Utility

Question 38

Which part of the computer processes the data and instructions?

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CPU

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Motherboard

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Power supply

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Hard drive

Question 39

What type of software is used to create and edit images?

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Image editor

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Word processor

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Spreadsheet

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Database

Question 40

Which component of the computer connects all other components?

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Motherboard

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CPU

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Power supply

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Hard drive

Question 41

What is the process of copying software onto a computer called?

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Installing

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Uninstalling

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Downloading

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Editing

Question 42

Imagine you're playing a video game on your computer. How do the hardware and software work together to make the game run?

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The software tells the hardware what to do, and the hardware carries out the instructions.

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The hardware tells the software what to do, and the software carries out the instructions.

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The hardware and software work separately and don't need each other.

Question 43

Which of the following is **not** a component of a computer's hardware?

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Operating system

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Processor

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Monitor

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Hard drive

Question 44

What is the motherboard's primary function in a computer?

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Connecting all components

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Providing power to components

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Storing data

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Executing programs

Question 45

Which of the following is an example of application software?

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Microsoft Word

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Windows 10

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BIOS

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Hard drive

Question 46

What is the purpose of a computer's operating system?

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Managing hardware and software

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Storing data

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Running programs

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Connecting to the internet

Question 47

Which of the following is **not** an input device?

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Printer

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Keyboard

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Mouse

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Scanner

Question 48

What is the purpose of a network interface card (NIC) in a computer?

Accepted Answer

Network connectivity

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Data storage

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Program execution

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Power supply

Question 49

What is the purpose of a search engine?

Accepted Answer

Finding information on the internet

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Storing personal information

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Executing programs

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Connecting computers

Question 50

Which of the following is **not** an advantage of using computers?

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Loss of privacy

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Increased productivity

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Improved communication

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Access to information