The Online World Test

Which one of these is not a method of online communication? (1)

• Blog updates

• Fibre optic

• Social networking

• Email messages

When Olivia sends files over the internet she sometimes needs to compress them.

Identify two reasons why Olivia would compress files (2)

• Transfer time for compressed files is reduced

• Compressing files ensures version control

• Multiple files can be sent in a single compressed folder

• Compressing files checks the data for errors

• Higher security levels apply to compressed files

Lamwood School stores students' personal data on its network database.

Give one way in which data stored on a network can be protected from external threats. (1)

A school controls how much of the students' personal data its receptionist can view.

This is done by using passwords on files.

Give one other way in which the school can control how much the students' personal data the receptionist can view. (1)

Which online service would make use of video conferencing? (1)

• Download services

• Real-time information

• E-voting

• Business

Video conferencing can help with collaborative working as group meetings can be held online.

Identify one benefit of collaborative working. (1)

• Group size is limited

• Files are automatically backed up

• Documents can be shared

• Files are virus free

HTML code uses tags to create tables on web pages.

Tags are shown with <>.

Identify two HTML tags used to create a table. (2)

• <tp>

• <td>

• <tu>

• <tr>

• <tt>

George uses instand messaging to communicate with friends.

Identify two benefits to George of using instant messaging. (2)

• Messages are secure

• Status settings are fixed

• Messages are sent in real time

• Attachments are virus free

• Group messages can be sent

Linda uses a payment card to purchase goods online.

State two reasons why it is important that Linda's payment details are kept secure. (2)

Linda uses a payment card to purchase goods online.

Give two ways Linda knows that the site is secure when she enters her payment details. (2)