When a router processes a packet, it will look at its source field to:

Notify the sender if the packet doesn't get through.

Which of the following best describes one reason why privacy screens are attached to monitors? Options: To comply with the Copyright, Design and Patents Act 1988., To improve the working conditions of staff., To protect data and information from being seen by unauthorised viewers., To reduce glare on the screens.

To protect data and information from being seen by unauthorised viewers.

Which of the following best describes how overwriting old data protects it from being accessed? Options: All data held on the hard disc is deleted., The data held in each bit on the hard disc is replaced with fresh data., The data is encrypted so that it cannot be accessed., The file names are changed so that the data cannot be found.

The data held in each bit on the hard disc is replaced with fresh data.

Which of the following is a weakness of using a firewall to protect a website? Options: Does not prevent an authorised user from using the system maliciously., The firewall restricts access only to those who have previously been on the website., The firewall will only allow data to flow from the viewer’s machine to the website., The firewall will only allow data to flow from the website to the viewer’s machine.

Does not prevent an authorised user from using the system maliciously.

BV Digital Comms. has developed its own VoIP software package. A cut-down version of the software is available as Freeware. Why would BV Digital Comms. choose to distribute the cut-down version of its VoIP software as Freeware?

To encourage users to purchase the full version.

Why might a sales team choose to use database software rather than spreadsheet software to analyse sales figures?

Spreadsheet software cannot store atomised data in related tables.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of utility software? Options: To allow multiple users to use a computer., To allow the user to maintain a computer., To allow the user to manage contacts., To allow the user to manage electricity and plumbing bills.

To allow the user to maintain a computer.

Which of the following is not a suitable use of a blog by a business? (a) To launch a new product. (b) To request feedback on a product. (c) To share new developments with staff. (d) To inform staff that they have been made redundant.

To inform staff that they have been made redundant.

Why could two staff members of an organisation have different expected standards of dress code at work? (a) The staff members job’share. (b) The staff members perform different job roles. (c) Staff members are at different stages of their career.

The staff members perform different job roles.

Which of the following is not an example of disaster planning? (a) Backing up the main server to the Cloud. (b) Having two mirrored folders on separate servers. (c) Keeping a back-up copy of an organisation’s website. (d) Using an external hard drive as the sole storage area.

Using an external hard drive as the sole storage area.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a peer to peer network? Resources can be shared without a dedicated server.

Resources can be shared without a dedicated server.

What is meant by the term ‘Metropolitan Area Network’ (MAN)?

A city–wide network of computers.

Which of the following is an example of storage virtualisation? Storing audio files on a mobile device., Storing server back–ups on a removable drive., Storing a word processed document on a laptop desktop., Storing a movie on a drive from multiple network storage devices.

Storing a movie on a drive from multiple network storage devices.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a processor component in a computer? Options: To control user access to the data on the computer., To manage the main functions and operations of the computer, To display calculations, To store data in the computer.

To manage the main functions and operations of the computer

How do quantum computer systems differ from traditional computer systems?

Quantum computers do not rely on binary logic.

Which of the following should be considered when setting up a microwave network? Options: All devices on the network must be in line of sight., Microwaves can only be transmitted using a digital format., Microwave nodes should not be set up in areas of dense population., Microwave signals are not effective beyond a range of 1800 metres

All devices on the network must be in line of sight.

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The physical, tangible parts of a computer system is the...

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Hardware

2.

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This is an image of what type of hardware? Options: USB Port, Portable Storage, Hardware, USB Cable

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Portable Storage

3.

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A universal serial bus that supports data transfer to and from other devices is called the...

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USB Port

4.

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A hand-operated device that allows control of the cursor on a computer screen.

Back

Mouse

5.

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Which is an example of an output device? Options: microphone, keyboard, mouse, none of the above

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none of the above

6.

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Which one is an input device? Options: printer, mouse, monitor, speakers

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mouse

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Which one is NOT an output device? (Options: printer, earphones, keyboard, speakers)

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keyboard

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