What is the primary purpose of mobile devices?

To give people computer/internet access on the go

To provide services to other computers

What is the role of servers in a network?

To provide services to other computers connected to a network

What does a mail server provide?

Access to email services for all users on the network

Graphics processing for video games

What are entertainment systems used for?

Watching TV/Films, listening to music, and playing video games

Providing services to other computers

What is a distinctive feature of game consoles?

They have powerful graphics processors that allow users to play video games

They are primarily used for email services

They are used for portable computing

They provide services to other computers

What is the primary function of digital cameras as described in the text?

To capture images and videos digitally

To store images and videos on the internet

To print images and videos directly from the camera

To send images and videos via email

What is the purpose of a GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) receiver in navigation systems?

To locate the user's position on a digital map and provide directions

To monitor the vehicle's fuel consumption

What is the advantage of data capture and collection systems over direct data entry?

They collect and input data through automated systems

They require manual input of data

They are less accurate in data collection

They are more expensive to implement

Why are digital devices considered very important in our lives?

They make work more efficient and enhance social lives.

They only enhance social lives.

They always have the opposite effect on efficiency.

They are used exclusively for e-learning.

What can be a negative effect of digital devices?

They can make work less efficient.

They eliminate the need for EPOS systems.

They prevent access to learning materials.

They make e-learning less interactive.

How does e-learning benefit from digital devices?

It makes e-learning a fully interactive experience.

It allows for recording sales only.

It makes e-learning a less interactive experience.

What is the use of EPOS systems in retail business?

To record sales, update stock databases, and identify customer preferences.

To make e-learning interactive.

To submit work and communicate with tutors.

What is an example of personal use of technology?

Managing accounts and payroll systems.

Producing 3D graphics for games and movies.

Which activity falls under the category of social use of technology?

Classroom teaching - interactive whiteboards.

Which of the following is considered a creative use of technology?

Manufacturing and constructing.

What is a retail application of technology?

Producing and sharing businesses documents.

What is the primary function of a keyboard as an input device?

Inputting alphanumeric characters/symbols into a database or writing a report

Converting analogue signals into digital signals

Taking inputs from the physical environment

What is the purpose of a webcam as an input device?

To input video/still images directly into a computer

To control the computer by using a stylus

To produce a hard copy of a digital document

To amplify analogue signals from the sound card

What does a plotter do?

Draws to a very high quality on very large paper

Converts hard copy text/images into a digital format

Amplifies analogue signals sent from the sound card

Takes and inputs readings from the physical environment

How does a GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) receiver function in navigation systems?

It locates the user's position on a digital map and provides directions

It amplifies analogue signals for the user to hear

It inputs readings from the physical environment

It controls the computer by using a stylus

What is the purpose of a trackball as an accessibility device?

To offer an easier-to-use alternative to a mouse for people with disabilities.

To provide an alternative to a keyboard for people unable to use one.

To aid in screen reading for visually impaired individuals.

To output text as Braille cells for visually impaired individuals.

What is the function of biometric readers in automatic processes/devices?

To read fingerprints, hand prints or irises for personnel identification.

To read lines of different thickness and convert them into a string of values.

To automatically read a form and input the data.

To record electricity and gas usage and send readings to the energy supplier.

Which of the following is an example of a manual data processing task?

Keying client or product details into a database.

Using RFID devices in stocktaking and race timing systems.

Reading QR-style codes with 2D barcode readers.

Recording electricity and gas usage with Smart Meters.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of Solid State Drives (SSDs)?

Higher cost than HDDs on per byte basis

Very fast data read/write speeds

Extremely reliable with no moving parts

Compatible with most computer systems

What is a notable limitation of USB Memory Sticks?

Storage capacity low compared to SSDs/HDDs

Compatible with most computer systems

What is the primary function of an Operating System (OS)?

To coordinate all the operations of your computer

To provide a fast response to inputs

To run multiple applications simultaneously

To require specialist equipment for recording and reading data

Why is a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) necessary?

It provides a fast response and processes inputs instantaneously

It allows the user to run several applications at once

It is very cheap on a per byte basis

It is best used on devices with limited processing and memory

What is a characteristic of Single User Single Task Operating Systems?

One user can use the system at a time and one application can run at a time

Many applications can run simultaneously

Multiple users can use the system at the same time

Data is accessed serially which is very slow

Which type of Operating System is best used where users need to switch between applications quickly?

Single User Multitasking Operating Systems

Single User Single Task Operating Systems

What is the advantage of Multi-user Operating Systems?

They allow multiple users to use the system at the same time and run many applications simultaneously

They are very cheap on a per byte basis

They provide a very large storage capacity

They are best used on devices that have limited processing and memory

Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting operating system performance?

Processing and resources shared by multiple users

What is the role of a pagefile in an operating system?

It is a section of the hard disk reserved as an extension of RAM.

It is a section of the CPU used for quick data access.

It is a software that protects against viruses.

It is a part of the motherboard that manages hardware communication.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of real-time operating systems?

Multi-user

Single-user single task

Single-user multi-tasking

Networking

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a digital device?

A device that uses analogue data such as sound waves.

A device that uses digital data such as 1s and 0s.

A device that can only capture and collect data.

A device that is used for entertainment purposes only.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which of the following is NOT a function and use of digital devices?

Education and training

Creative

Retail

Manual data processing

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the purpose of utility software?

To provide networking capabilities

To enhance the choice and performance of an IT system

To serve as the main operating system

To manage automatic data processing

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a factor affecting the choice of digital technology?

Color schemes

Brand popularity

User experience

Screen size

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is an example of analogue data?

Binary numbers

Sound waves

Digital signals

Pixels

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What are multifunctional devices known for?

Performing a single function

Performing multiple functions like inputting and outputting data

Only outputting data

Only inputting data

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Alsager - BTEC IT - Unit 1 - Topic A - All

Which of the following is a characteristic of real-time operating systems?

What is a digital device?

Which of the following is NOT a function and use of digital devices?

What is the purpose of utility software?

Which of the following is a factor affecting the choice of digital technology?

What is an example of analogue data?

What are multifunctional devices known for?

Which of the following is a characteristic of personal computers?

What is the primary purpose of mobile devices?

What is the role of servers in a network?

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