Yr 11 Revision

The appropriate data types to represent a house number, street name, suburb and postcode are

• 1. string, string, string, string

• 1. integer, string, string, string

• 1. string, string, string, integer

• 1. integer, string, string, integer

Which one of the following sets of test data would provide the best test for the algorithm?

• 1. 0, 75, 80, 84, 100

• 1. 70, 75, 76, 80

• 1. 75, 76, 84, 85

• 1. 0, 74, 84, 85

A software developer is considering using a wired network to share large files with a client. The advantages of a wired network compared to a wireless network are that it is

• faster and more secure

• faster and more portable

• more secure and portable

• easier to set up and cheaper

Which type of security vulnerability manipulates users into providing confidential information through social engineering?

• phishing

• SQL injection

• cross-site scripting

• man-in-the-middle attack

In accordance with which Act is the privacy of a Victorian’s health information protected?

• Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014

• Health Records Act 2001

• Copyright Act 1968

• Privacy Act 1988

Which one of the following correctly identifies features of type checking?

• 1. checks if only letters are entered into a field and if the text is spelt correctly

• 1. checks if data entered already exists in the database and if the data is reasonable

• 1. checks if a number is entered into a numeric field and if the number is within a set range of values

• 1. checks if numbers are entered into a numeric field and if letters are entered into a text-only field

Some of the variables in a program are to be given new names. Which documentation must also be modified?

• functional requirements

• data dictionary definitions

• software requirements definitions

• milestones and dependencies

A local shopping centre is considering providing free wi-fi for its customers.
Which one of the following would be a non-functional requirement for its new system?

• 1. The system must have a failure rate of less than 3%

• 1. The system must be easy for customers to connect to

• 1. The system must be able to cope with 500 simultaneous users

• 1. The system must have a speed of at least 5 megabits per second

Clarence is researching the behaviour of primary students in Victorian schools. During his research, he finds data from a similar study conducted in England.

• He should use the data, but with care because it might be irrelevant.

• He should definitely use the data because it is on the same topic.

• He should not use the data because it is inaccurate.

• He should use the data, but not say where it came from.

Quantitative data is

• based on opinions

• always obtained by other people

• based on facts and measurement

• better than qualitative data