Communication Methods Quiz

Which type of communication allows for questioning in real time and getting to know each other but is not recorded and not shared?

• E-mail

• Group discussion

• TV

• Internet

What is a limitation of written communication forms such as reports, memos, and forms?

• Can be used anywhere

• Interactive

• Can't ask questions in real time

• Easy to search

Which benefit is common to both email and video conference types of electronic communication?

• Easy to use

• Can be used anywhere

• Refer back any time

• Interactive

What is a common limitation of radio and TV as types of electronic communication?

• Time consuming

• Not interactive

• Can't see body language

• IT problems

What is the typical cost of a Keyboard as listed in the Hardware Devices section?

• £5

• £15

• £80

• £200

What is the function of a Monitor according to the Hardware Devices section?

• To allow you to enter letters and numbers into your computer program

• Displays the software and processes of your computer

• Allows you to move the cursor around the screen to select software items

• The processor is contained in the tower this is the brain of the computer

Which Computer Type is described as "A small thin touch screen computer"?

• Tablet

• Laptop

• Desktop

• Server

What is the benefit of a Stand alone computer connection as mentioned in the Computer Connections section?

• Protects from virus attacks by being separate

• Allows you to group information from connected computers

• Can easily be joined and left suitable for laptops and tablets

• Open to virus attacks from outside sources

What is a drawback of a Wireless network according to the Computer Connections section?

• Limited to the information stored on the one machine

• You have to be within cable distance to connect

• Protects from virus attacks by being separate

• Open to virus attacks from outside sources

Which operating system is described as open source, allowing anyone to access and create software for this system?

• Windows

• Apple

• Unix

• None of the above