ICT Applications Quiz

Which application is commonly used to produce newsletters?

• Word processor

• Presentation software

• Database management system

• Spreadsheet software

Which statement is true about using websites for advertising?

• They are less interactive

• They require printed materials

• They are less expensive

• They can reach a global audience

What is a disadvantage of using websites for advertising?

• They are less expensive

• They are more portable

• They can be hacked

• They can be updated easily

What technology do mobile phones use to communicate?

• Cellular networks

• Satellite systems

• Optical fibers

• Wired connections

What is one advantage of using VoIP?

• It doesn't require internet

• It requires a landline

• It is free for international calls

• It doesn't require hardware

What is computer modeling?

• Creating physical models

• Simulating real systems

• Drawing diagrams

• Writing reports

What is one advantage of using computer models?

• They are always accurate

• They are less expensive than real systems

• They require no data

• Simulating different options are limited

What is one application of computer modeling?

• Streaming videos

• Creating presentations

• Sending emails

• Weather forecasting

What is the purpose of traffic management modeling?

• To create advertisements

• To predict weather patterns

• To design buildings

• To optimize traffic flow

The junction has four roads and uses traffic lights to control the flow through the junction. Explain how computer model operates. [4]

Answer explanation

-          Data is entered into the model

-          The computer model is run

-          Vary the timings of the traffic lights

-          Increase the number of vehicles at the junction

-          Increase the number of vehicles that stop to turn right / left

-          Consider emergency vehicles

-          Consider different times of day

-          Consider an increase in the number of pedestrians at the crossing to see how it affects the traffic flow

-          Results are produced which are analysed to create the real junction

-          Change the values to test for dangerous situations / scenarios