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WorksheetsGCSE ICT Revision Session
Total questions: 87
Worksheet time: 46mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which acronym means data is transferred securely across the world wide web?
a)
POP
b)
IMAP
c)
HTTPS
d)
HTTP
2.
What is this image the icon for?
a)
Microsoft PowerPoint
b)
Microsoft Word
c)
Microsoft Publisher
d)
Microsoft Excel
3.
What is this image the icon for?
a)
Microsoft PowerPoint
b)
Microsoft Word
c)
Microsoft Publisher
d)
Microsoft Excel
4.
What is this image the icon for?
a)
Microsoft PowerPoint
b)
Microsoft Word
c)
Microsoft Publisher
d)
Microsoft Excel
5.
What browser is this the icon of?
a)
Internet Explorer
b)
Google Chrome
c)
Mozilla Firefox
d)
Safari
6.
What browser is this the icon of?
a)
Internet Explorer
b)
Google Chrome
c)
Mozilla Firefox
d)
Safari
7.
Which two acronyms are used in the receiving of e-mail?
a)
HTTP or HTTPS
b)
POP or IMAP
c)
VOIP or SMTP
d)
Ethernet or Wireless
8.
Which acronym is used in the SENDING of e-mail?
a)
IMAP
b)
POP3
c)
SMTP
d)
VLAN
9.
1.2 How easily a device can be transported is called:
a)
Performance
b)
Portability
c)
Expansion Capability
d)
Security Features
10.
Latency means
a)
Age
b)
The delay between sending and receiving data
c)
Fast internet
d)
Slow internet
11.
Bandwidth is:
a)
The maximum number of bits that can travel across a connection in a timeframe
b)
The connection between the internet and the modem on your PC
c)
The complete connection between the CPU and RAM
d)
Information sent by the government to identify your PC
12.
Scam email that tricks users into clicking a link to a fake website and entering their details are called:
a)
Hoax Emails
b)
Web Emails
c)
Phishing Emails
d)
Malware Downlads
13.
Which Act protects creators from people using and making money from their work?
a)
Data Protection Act
b)
Computer Misuse Act
c)
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act
d)
Distance Selling Regulations
14.
Which of these is the fastest connection between two computers?
a)
USB2
b)
Bluetooth
c)
Wired Ethernet
d)
Satellite
15.
Which email protocol downloads the emails from the server so that they can be accessed offline? The e-mail is also removed from the server.
a)
IMAP
b)
TLS
c)
POP3
d)
NMAP
16.
Which of these is a discussion site where users can ask for advice and share information about a common topic?
a)
Forum
b)
Blog
c)
Bookmark
d)
Pin List
17.
A written web diary that can be followed and commented on by users is also called a:
a)
Blog
b)
Channel
c)
Syndication
d)
Monitor
18.
Which of these is the protocol used in most contactless payment?
(It's also available on the newest smart phones)
(It's also available on the newest smart phones)
a)
Bluetooth
b)
NFC
c)
Cardshark
d)
HTML
19.
What is transactional data?
a)
User data stored by a website about browsing and purchasing
b)
Data moving across a network
c)
Database
d)
SMTP
20.
Encryption means:
a)
Scramble data, only someone with the key can decrypt it
b)
Ensure data is accurate and fair
c)
Reliable data is included in a database
21.
Why is it important to secure your home wireless network with a password?
a)
Prevents others from using the connection or stealing data
b)
To allow everyone to see the network
c)
To stop illegal e-mail
d)
To stop authorised users going on the internet
22.
Which of these are types of online bank security checks?
a)
Card reader
b)
Ask for specific passcode characters
c)
IP check
d)
All of the three other answers are online bank security checks
23.
A live feed that gives updates on News, new content etc is called a __________ feed
a)
RSS
b)
SMTP
c)
HTTPS
d)
Torrent
24.
Which of these is NOT a cause of the digital divide?
a)
Lack of infrastructure within country or not within range
b)
Lack of skills
c)
Technology unaffordable
d)
Buying a computer at PCWorld
25.
Software that is written by a group of people, often free and can get access to source code
a)
Proprietary Code
b)
Sold on Disk
c)
Hosted
d)
Open Source
26.
Software for a generic purpose and bought off the shelf
a)
Proprietary Code
b)
Sold on Disk
c)
Hosted
d)
Open Source
27.
What does CPU stand for?
a)
Central Processing Unit
b)
Computer Padded Utility
c)
Central Production Unit
d)
Computer Protective Uniform
28.
What does a computer processor do?
a)
It manages input & output devices
b)
It manages the flow of information
c)
It performs calculations
d)
It allows users to play 3D games
29.
In Computing, what does USB stand for?
a)
Universal Serial Bus
b)
United States Bank
c)
Universal Secrecy Bulletin
d)
Unit of Serial Bonus
30.
What is meant by the term syncronisation?
a)
Keeping copies of the same file, up to date on all devices
b)
A method for transfering data across a wireless network
c)
Where devices work in sync
d)
Where a device can update itself automatically
31.
What does GPS stand for?
a)
Global Positioning System
b)
Graphic Point Software
c)
Global Point Sytem
d)
Google Point Score
32.
What type of connectivity could a SIM card provide?
a)
Infrared
b)
Bluetooth
c)
3G
d)
DLNA
33.
What is meant by 'High Resolution'?
a)
Better colour
b)
More pixels per inch
c)
More storage capacity
d)
More power consumption
34.
The science of designing user-friendly equipment is called?
a)
Intelligent Design
b)
Aesthetics
c)
Ergonmics
d)
Functional Design
35.
What is a peripheral?
a)
Used to get information in or out of a computer
b)
Used to get information into a computer
c)
Used to get information out of a computer
d)
Used to play high definition audio
36.
What does 'streaming' mean?
a)
Its is a type of computer virus
b)
Faster that the speed of sound
c)
Media is transfered and processed as a continuous stream
d)
Tweeting in a public forum
37.
What is a 'router'?
a)
Hardware for connecting computers together in a network
b)
An internet connection
c)
Part of a search engine
d)
A satellite route planning software
38.
Which has the largest storage capacity?
a)
1KB
b)
1MB
c)
1TB
d)
1GB
39.
Which is the fastest?
a)
1Khz
b)
10Mhz
c)
50Mhz
d)
2Ghz
40.
What does HTTP stand for?
a)
Hyper Text Traffic Procedure
b)
Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
c)
Hyper Text Transfer Point
d)
Hyper Tension Thyroid Pain
41.
What is a 'firewall'?
a)
A wall on fire
b)
Network security controlling incoming/outgoing traffic
c)
Virus software
d)
Malware
42.
Rini orders Pizza using her home PC but notices the layout is different on her mobile. This is because:
a)
She has the wrong Pizza shop link
b)
Mobile versions are formatted for smaller screens
c)
Her mobile is old
d)
The resolution is 320 by 1000
43.
A QR Code is:
a)
Quick Resolution
b)
Quantifiable Route
c)
A machine-readable code
d)
A free voucher
44.
A phone offering advanced features e.g. the ability to surf the web is known as a:
a)
Clever Phone
b)
Smart Phone
c)
Competent Phone
d)
Intelligent Phone
45.
Which of these is an image file?
a)
JPG
b)
MP4
c)
MP3
d)
WAV
46.
This allows the exchange of data over short distances only
a)
4G
b)
Bluetooth
c)
3G
d)
Wifi
47.
The way a user interacts with a device is called the:
a)
User Experience
b)
User Communication
c)
User Interface
d)
User Correspondence
48.
Which of thee would be a good feature in a smartphone for a grandmother?
a)
Small Buttons
b)
Loudspeaker
c)
Small Screen
d)
WiFi Direct
49.
Materials available to anybody are available where?
a)
In the public domain
b)
In the shared area
c)
In a public capacity
d)
In a public unity
50.
Is this an Input or Output Device?
Braille Printer
Braille Printer
a)
Input
b)
Output
51.
Is this an Input or Output Device?
Braille Keyboard
Braille Keyboard
a)
Input
b)
Output
52.
Is this an Input or Output Device?
Screen Reader
Screen Reader
a)
Input
b)
Output
53.
Is this device Input or Output?
Printer
Printer
a)
Input
b)
Output
54.
Is this device Input or Output?
Keyboard
Keyboard
a)
Input
b)
Output
55.
Which of the following is external hardware?
a)
Video Card
b)
Keyboard
c)
Sound Card
d)
ROM
56.
Which of the following is internal hardware?
a)
Sound Card
b)
Scanner
c)
Web Cam
d)
USB Flash Drive
57.
What are the two main categories of software?
a)
Apps & Games
b)
Applications & Systems
c)
Office & Adobe
d)
OS & Games
58.
What is the name for the circuit board which all the main components of the computer are connected to?
a)
Video Card
b)
Central Processing Unit
c)
Motherboard
d)
Network Interface
59.
Which of the following is applications software?
a)
Anti-Virus
b)
Device Driver
c)
Operating System
d)
Database
60.
When you plan to buy something to still be in date in a years time is known as:
a)
Future thinking
b)
Future planning
c)
Further guessing
d)
Future proofing
61.
An advantage of VOIP is:
a)
Slow internet
b)
Calls cannot be made if ISP is down
c)
Inappropriate use dialing 999
d)
Can be used anywhere with internet connection
62.
Moodle and Blackboard are examples of what type of web software?
a)
Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
b)
Blog
c)
E-mail system
d)
Chat room
63.
A podcast is usually associated with:
a)
Text
b)
Images
c)
Audio
d)
Video
64.
A program designed to cause other programs to malfunction or stop is a:
a)
Computer law
b)
Cookie
c)
Fraud
d)
Virus
65.
Which of these is NOT a benefit to a family of setting up a home network?
a)
can share a printer
b)
can share internet connection
c)
can share files
d)
can have poor bandwidth
66.
Which of these is a disadvantage of using a wireless connection in the home?
a)
do not have to install powerline plugs
b)
can move around the house within range
c)
No cables running around the house
d)
the transfer speed is slower than wired connections
67.
Which of these is NOT a cause of signal loss on Wi-Fi?
a)
Being too far away from the router
b)
Interference from other electrical devices
c)
An obstruction such as a wall
d)
The colour of the router used
68.
Which of these is a wired connection type?
a)
3G
b)
Ethernet
c)
4G
d)
Bluetooth
69.
What should be done to prevent discovering the name of a network?
a)
Make the name public
b)
Disable SSID
c)
Allow neighbours to see what you have called it
d)
Change the name of your home network to your own name
70.
What is a MAC address?
a)
The number of keys on a keyboard
b)
The address of a website
c)
Unique identifier assiged to a network interface
d)
Same as an IP address
71.
What is WPA a form of?
a)
Identify Theft
b)
Spam
c)
Encryption
d)
Virus
72.
Why might sharing a connection affect bandwidth?
a)
because the device might lock
b)
more devices used reduces bandwidth
c)
because the device might be jailbroken
d)
more devices used increases bandwidth
73.
How does low latency affect online gaming experience?
a)
data can be sent quicker to the server and other players
b)
game playing becomes slow
c)
players move 5 seconds after the user clicks a button
d)
data is sent to the server slowly
74.
What does 30MB mean when advertised by a broaband supplier?
a)
30 megabytes per second
b)
30 megabytes per bandwidth
c)
30 megabits per second
d)
30 binary digits per minute
75.
A speed test might show a bandwidth of 10.21Mbps even though an ISP advertises 30Mbps, why?
a)
The speed checker is wrong
b)
The ISP is lying
c)
Bandwidth may be shared with others in the house
d)
It has been misread
76.
To ensure a HTTPS website is secure, website creators need to get what?
a)
Financial Backing
b)
A digitally signed security certificate
c)
A safety GIF on the site
d)
Permission from Google or Microsoft
77.
Which of these reasons would anti-virus software not prevent an infection?
a)
It was up to date
b)
Updates would have been downloaded
c)
The definitions are out of date
d)
It doesn't have anti-maware protection included
78.
Websites often store cookies. What are they?
a)
Text files storing information
b)
Text files containing encyption details
c)
A promotional voucher
d)
Phone based links
79.
Name the disadvantage of shopping online compared to on the high street
a)
You can shop all day, every day
b)
You do not have to leave the house
c)
You can read others users' reviews of a product
d)
You need to submit personal information through a website
80.
State one benefit of a seller selling on an online auction website.
a)
No need to develop a website of their own
b)
Smaller target audience
c)
Need to rent a physical shop for people to visit
d)
Have to build their own website
81.
Finish the sentence... A high bandwidth and low latency internet connection:
a)
delays the performance of streaming content
b)
produces lag when gaming
c)
improves the performance of streaming content
d)
improves the performance of your graphics cards
82.
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a)
Yes
b)
No
83.
When you pay online which of the following details do you NOT have to supply?
a)
Card number
b)
PIN
c)
Cardholder's name
d)
CCV
84.
Complete the sentence. Hosted software:
a)
works without an internet connection
b)
doesn't take up any file space on your computer
c)
is more secure than local software
d)
is not affected by network speed
85.
Microsoft Access is a
a)
Spreadsheet application
b)
Word Processing
c)
Database Management tool
d)
Website creation tool
86.
A secure website's URL begins with
a)
httpsec
b)
shttp
c)
https
d)
htps
87.
In a library database, which of these is the most important field (likely to be the primary key)
a)
ISBN
b)
Author
c)
Price
d)
Biography of writer
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