Explain one benefit and one drawback of using mobile devices in a business context.

Benefit: Increased mobility and flexibility. Drawback: Security risks and potential for distraction.

Benefit: Reduced communication. Drawback: Enhanced security.

Benefit: Decreased productivity. Drawback: Improved collaboration.

Benefit: Limited access to information. Drawback: Lower efficiency.

What is the main purpose of a redundant array of independent disks (RAID)?

To improve data storage reliability and performance by combining multiple disk drives.

To reduce the physical size of disk drives.

To increase the cost of data storage systems.

To make data storage slower and less efficient.

Name one benefit and one drawback of network attached storage (NAS).

Benefit: Centralized storage accessible over a network. Drawback: Can be a single point of failure if not properly managed.

Benefit: Increased internet speed. Drawback: Requires wireless connectivity.

Benefit: Unlimited storage capacity. Drawback: Cannot be accessed remotely.

Benefit: No need for backups. Drawback: Only works with cloud services.

Explain one benefit and one drawback of connecting devices to form networks.

Benefit: Resource sharing. Drawback: Security risks.

Benefit: Increased cost. Drawback: Faster communication.

Benefit: Limited access. Drawback: Easier maintenance.

Benefit: Reduced collaboration. Drawback: Improved security.

List one feature and one drawback of wireless connection methods.

Feature: Mobility. Drawback: Susceptible to interference.

Feature: High security. Drawback: Always reliable.

Feature: Requires cables. Drawback: Limited range.

Feature: No mobility. Drawback: Immune to interference.

List one feature and one benefit of wired connection methods.

Feature: Physical cables. Benefit: More stable connection.

Feature: Wireless signals. Benefit: More interference.

Feature: No cables. Benefit: Less secure connection.

Feature: Battery powered. Benefit: Limited range.

What is the effect of bandwidth and latency on the performance of networks and connected systems?

Higher bandwidth and lower latency improve network performance.

Lower bandwidth and higher latency improve network performance.

Higher bandwidth and higher latency improve network performance.

Lower bandwidth and lower latency degrade network performance.

Name one characteristic of a mesh network topology.

Each node is connected to multiple other nodes, providing redundancy.

All nodes are connected in a single line.

Data can only travel in one direction.

There is a central hub that controls all communication.

What is the difference between logical and physical network topologies?

Logical topology refers to the way data flows in a network, while physical topology refers to the actual layout of cables and devices.

Logical topology is about the physical arrangement of cables, while physical topology is about data flow.

Logical topology and physical topology are two names for the same concept.

Physical topology refers to network protocols, while logical topology refers to hardware devices.

List any four key features of virtual environments.

Increased security, managed execution, sharing, aggregation, emulation, isolation, portability.

Limited scalability, manual configuration, lack of isolation, hardware dependency.

No security, single-user access, no portability, no sharing.

Direct hardware access, no emulation, no isolation, no portability.

Which of the following best describes the benefits and drawbacks of the use of virtual environments for organisations in a range of contexts?

They offer flexibility and cost savings but may present security and collaboration challenges.

They eliminate all security risks and increase costs.

They reduce flexibility and increase physical space requirements.

They have no impact on organisational operations.

Name any three components involved in cloud computing deployment.

Applications, data, runtime, middleware, operating system, virtualisation, servers, storage, networking.

Keyboard, mouse, monitor, printer, scanner, speakers, webcam, joystick.

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Python, Ruby, Perl, Swift.

Pen, paper, eraser, ruler, sharpener, compass, protractor, calculator.

In the IaaS model, which responsibilities are handled by the service provider?

Virtualisation, servers, storage, networking.

Operating system, applications, data.

Applications, data, user access management.

User devices, application code, business logic.

In the SaaS model, what is the only responsibility of the subscriber?

Maintaining network infrastructure.

Which of the following best describes how DaaS (Data as a Service) is used by organisations, along with one benefit and one drawback it provides for organisations and their stakeholders?

DaaS allows organisations to access and manage data via cloud services, offering scalability as a benefit but raising data security concerns as a drawback.

DaaS is a hardware-based solution for data storage, providing cost savings but limiting data accessibility.

DaaS is used for internal data processing only, with no impact on stakeholders outside the organisation.

DaaS eliminates the need for data management, ensuring complete data privacy for all stakeholders.

Cloud sourcing and cloud portability have implications for which of the following groups?

Both service providers and organisations (subscribers)

Only organisations (subscribers)

Neither service providers nor organisations (subscribers)

Ensuring digital environments are resilient is important because:

It protects organisations and stakeholders from disruptions and potential losses.

It increases the cost of operations significantly.

It reduces the need for cybersecurity measures.

It eliminates the need for stakeholder engagement.

Which of the following are methods used to improve the resilience of digital environments?

Data back-up and recovery procedures

Which of the following is a benefit and a drawback of methods used to improve the resilience of digital environments?

Increased security and higher costs

Decreased security and lower costs

Faster performance and less reliability

Reduced security and increased vulnerability

What is one advantage of using wireless network connections over wired connections?

Greater mobility for connected devices

What is one advantage of using cloud storage over local storage for organisations?

Cloud storage allows remote access to data from anywhere with internet connectivity.

Cloud storage cannot be scaled to meet organisational needs.

Cloud storage requires no internet connection.

Local storage is always more secure than cloud storage.

Which of the following best describes a function of network interface cards (NICs) in computer systems?

They enable computers to connect and communicate over a network.

They store user data permanently.

They provide backup power during outages.

They display images on a monitor.

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What are the different types of physical computer systems? List any two.

Personal computers, mobile devices, servers, smart/internet-enabled devices.

Only software applications and cloud services.

Web browsers and search engines.

Programming languages and compilers.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a type of physical computer system?

Personal computer

Mobile device

Spreadsheet

Server

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Name two types of input devices used in physical computer systems.

Keyboard, mouse (other valid answers: scanner, microphone, etc.)

Monitor, printer

Speaker, projector

RAM, hard disk

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a secondary storage device?

Processor

Hard drive

Output device

Sensor

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

List any two functions of utility software in a computer system.

Disk cleanup, antivirus protection (other valid answers: file management, backup, etc.)

Playing music and videos, editing photos

Designing websites, compiling code

Sending emails, browsing social media

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30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of operating system allows multiple users to access the system at the same time?

Batch operating system

Multitasking/time-sharing operating system

Real-time operating system

Mobile operating system

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of code development tools such as IDEs and debuggers?

To assist in writing, testing, and debugging code during software development.

To design computer hardware components.

To manage network security protocols.

To create digital marketing strategies.

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Content area 7: Digital environments

What are the different types of physical computer systems? List any two.

Which of the following is NOT a type of physical computer system?

Name two types of input devices used in physical computer systems.

Which of the following is a secondary storage device?

List any two functions of utility software in a computer system.

Which type of operating system allows multiple users to access the system at the same time?

What is the main purpose of code development tools such as IDEs and debuggers?

Explain one benefit and one drawback of using mobile devices in a business context.

What is the main purpose of a redundant array of independent disks (RAID)?

Which of the following offers no data redundancy?

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