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WorksheetsThe Online World -Exam Prep
Total questions: 116
Worksheet time: 58mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Restricted access to files, depending on your role & training
a)
Blog
b)
Access levels
c)
Adware
d)
Broadband
2.
Malware that displays unwanted ads, often as pop-ups
a)
Index
b)
Streaming
c)
Adware
d)
C-axial
3.
Method of reducing data to make size of file smaller (compress)
a)
Algorithm (file compression)
b)
Squashing
c)
WAN
d)
Backup
4.
Utility software that scans files & deletes or quarantines viruses
a)
Adware
b)
Field
c)
Anti-virus software
d)
LAN
5.
A copy of data kept in a different location so can be restored
a)
Adware
b)
Restore
c)
CAM
d)
Backup
6.
Speed of an Internet connection, measured in ‘bits per second’
a)
IoT (Internet of Things)
b)
Nap
c)
Bandwidth
d)
Network
7.
Send email to many people but hide addresses from each other
a)
BCC
b)
Backup
c)
Streaming
d)
Cookies
8.
An online journal or diary that’s meant to be updated regularly
a)
Malware
b)
Blog
c)
Backup
d)
CODEC
9.
Type of data in a database field that can be True or False, or Yes/No
a)
WAN
b)
PAN
c)
Nap
d)
Boolean (Data Type)
10.
A high speed Internet connection that’s ‘always on’
a)
Adware
b)
Blog
c)
CODEC
d)
Broadband
11.
Software application for viewing webpages e.g. Google Chrome
a)
PAN
b)
Restore
c)
Browser
d)
Backup
12.
Email terms for sending copies of messages
a)
CC
b)
Database
c)
IoT (Internet of Things)
d)
To
13.
Use digits in a code to check the data is right e.g. in a barcode
a)
WAN
b)
Adware
c)
Nap
d)
Check digit (validation)
14.
Means the computer you use to view webpages e.g. on a tablet
a)
Client
b)
Blog
c)
Restore
d)
Malware
15.
Means interactive parts of webpages made using code scripts
a)
Adware
b)
Backup
c)
Client-side processing
d)
CODEC
16.
Keeping your files on an online server, not your own computer
a)
Network Interface Card (NIC)
b)
Cloud Storage
c)
LAN
d)
Server-side-Processing
17.
Solid copper wire with thick shielding that connects TV & aerial
a)
Blog
b)
Cookies
c)
Backup
d)
Co-axial
18.
Computer program that speeds transmission of audio & video
a)
IoT (Internet of Things)
b)
Nap
c)
CODEC
d)
Backup
19.
People working together on same document stored on the Cloud
a)
Backup
b)
Blog
c)
Collaborative working
d)
Recovery
20.
Use of technology to track people’s messages e.g. by the Police
a)
Communication monitoring
b)
Streaming
c)
Half-Duplex
d)
Database
21.
Reducing the amount of data in a file for storage & sending
a)
Adware
b)
Database
c)
Compression (files)
d)
Netiquette
22.
Anti-hacking law that’s focused on ‘un-authorised’ access
a)
Index
b)
Blog
c)
WAN
d)
Computer Misuse Act
23.
Small file stored on computer used to track online behaviour
a)
WAN
b)
Cookie
c)
CODEC
d)
Network
24.
Anti-piracy law to protect rights of makers of music, movies etc.
a)
Record
b)
Index
c)
Copyright, Designs & Patents Act
d)
CAM
25.
Privacy law to force organisations to look after personal data
a)
Data Protection Act
b)
CODEC
c)
Half-Duplex
d)
Index
26.
A structured collection of information e.g. for products in a shop
a)
Database
b)
The Computer Misue Act
c)
IoT (Internet of Things)
d)
Microwave
27.
A type of data that can be stored in a database e.g. date of birth
a)
CODEC
b)
Validation
c)
Dial-Up
d)
Date/Time (Data Type)
28.
Software that allows you to create & use your own databases
a)
Streaming
b)
Malware
c)
DBMS
d)
Half-Duplex
29.
Old fashioned way to connect to Internet via modem & phone
a)
IoT (Internet of Things)
b)
Dial-Up
c)
Adware
d)
Primary Key
30.
The name of a site & the main part of the address e.g. Nike.com
a)
CC
b)
Domain name (URL)
c)
Cookies
d)
Backup
31.
Transmission where data goes in both directions at same time
a)
Co-axial
b)
Half-Duplex
c)
Duplex
d)
IoT (Internet of Things)
32.
Scrambling data before sending online so hackers can’t decode
a)
Restore
b)
Field
c)
Restore
d)
Encryption
33.
Dedicated email application or program , such as MS Outlook.
a)
Email Client Software
b)
CC
c)
Backup
d)
Blog
34.
Cable made from strands of glass that carry data as light
a)
Half-Duplex
b)
Netiquette
c)
Fibre optic
d)
Cookies
35.
One item of data in a database, such as a Surname field
a)
Co-axial
b)
The Computer Misue Act
c)
Half-Duplex
d)
Field (Database)
36.
Control what you can do to a file: Read, Read/Write, Full Control
a)
CODEC
b)
Validation
c)
Netiquette
d)
File permissions
37.
Software that monitors data coming in and out of a network
a)
Co-axial
b)
Firewall
c)
Network
d)
Half-Duplex
38.
Special field that links two tables in a relational database
a)
The Computer Misue Act
b)
Half-Duplex
c)
Foreign Key (Relational Db)
d)
CODEC
39.
Check that input data is in required format e.g. date is DD/MM/YY
a)
Malware
b)
Format check (Data Validation)
c)
Primary Key
d)
Netiquette
40.
Law gives the right to see data stored about you by public sector
a)
Freedom of Information Act
b)
Network
c)
Adware
d)
Blog
41.
Old set of rules to handle uploads & downloads from a server
a)
Validation
b)
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
c)
CC
d)
Microwave
42.
Lets you delete a file, as well as read (view) & write (edit)
a)
Field
b)
Half-Duplex
c)
Co-axial
d)
Full control (file permission)
43.
Data transmits in both directions but not simultaneous
a)
Password
b)
CC
c)
Blog
d)
Half-Duplex
44.
Coding language used to create webpages using tags
a)
HTML
b)
Streaming
c)
Half-Duplex
d)
Index
45.
Set of rules that controls loading webpages
a)
Dial-Up
b)
The Computer Misue Act
c)
HTTP (URL)
d)
Password
46.
Rules for secure webpages where data is scrambled for privacy
a)
NAP
b)
CODEC
c)
HTTPS (secure webpages)
d)
Validation
47.
Set of rules that handles webmail for access ‘anytime, anywhere’
a)
Half-Duplex
b)
IMAP (webmail)
c)
Network
d)
Half-Duplex
48.
Stores details of all the cut words so a document can be remade
a)
CC
b)
Half-Duplex
c)
Co-axial
d)
Index (File compression)
49.
Special database that stores details of billions of webpages
a)
Adware
b)
Index (Search engine)
c)
Half-Duplex
d)
Microwave
50.
Transmitting data using very high frequency light e.g. TV remote
a)
Restore
b)
Primary Key
c)
Infrared
d)
Cookies
51.
Real-time communication between people online at same time
a)
Instant Messaging
b)
NAP
c)
Backup
d)
Half-Duplex
52.
‘Smart’ products with processors built-in & connected online
a)
Index
b)
Password
c)
Dial-Up
d)
Internet of Things
53.
The part of TCP/IP that handles the routing of data packets
a)
Blog
b)
Field
c)
Internet Protocol - IP
d)
Ransomware
54.
Company that charges you a fee for your Internet connection
a)
Dial-Up
b)
Internet Service Provider (ISP)
c)
Co-axial
d)
IoT (Internet of Things)
55.
Local Area Networks are restricted to a single site e.g. a school
a)
LAN
b)
Backup
c)
Index
d)
Malware
56.
The delay between sending & receiving data over a network
a)
Latency
b)
Standalone Software
c)
NAP
d)
Restore
57.
Malicious software designed to damage or corrupt files & data
a)
Field
b)
SAAS
c)
Blog
d)
Malware
58.
Special tag used to give details of a web page
a)
Validation
b)
Meta-tag
c)
Standalone Software
d)
Validation
59.
Use of radio waves with short wavelengths to transmit data
a)
Co-axial
b)
Nap
c)
Microwave
d)
Malware
60.
Provides a wireless hotspot for people to use e.g. in a library
a)
Password
b)
Co-axial
c)
Network Access Point (NAP)
d)
CODEC
61.
Code for behaviour online, such as not using UPPER CASE
a)
Streaming
b)
Half-Duplex
c)
Cookies
d)
Netiquette
62.
Hardware for receiving wireless that’s built into today’s computers
a)
Network Interface Card (NIC)
b)
Network
c)
Blog
d)
Ransomware
63.
A basic type of data that can be entered into a database field
a)
Netiquette
b)
Number (Data Type)
c)
CC
d)
Netiquette
64.
Local means on your computer; online means used on websites
a)
SAAS
b)
Primary Key
c)
Table
d)
Online & local database
65.
Group of people with shared interest e.g. in a virtual world
a)
Online Community
b)
Ransomware
c)
Adware
d)
Cookies
66.
Version of an application that is hosted & used on the Cloud
a)
Adware
b)
Online Software
c)
Index
d)
Microwave
67.
Vital part of an Internet package that contains the package ID
a)
Dial-Up
b)
Validation
c)
Blog
d)
Packet Header
68.
All Internet data is broken into ‘packets’ before being transmitted
a)
Primary Key
b)
Backup
c)
Validation
d)
Packet switching
69.
End part of a web address that points to a specific webpage
a)
Path (URL)
b)
Standalone Software
c)
Half-Duplex
d)
Standalone Software
70.
Where bits of data are transferred simultaneously together
a)
Streaming
b)
CC
c)
Parallel Transmission
d)
Ransomware
71.
Websites only get paid for adverts if users click on them
a)
IoT (Internet of Things)
b)
Blog
c)
Pay per click
d)
Malware
72.
Using fake emails or sites to trick people to give personal data
a)
CODEC
b)
Netiquette
c)
Cookies
d)
Phishing
73.
Audio or video file designed for download in regular instalments
a)
Podcast
b)
IoT (Internet of Things)
c)
Field
d)
Ransomware
74.
Is an access point to the Internet
a)
Malware
b)
Point of Presence (POP)
c)
Password
d)
Microwave
75.
Old protocol that ‘pulls’ emails from server when requested
a)
Backup
b)
Adware
c)
POP3 (email)
d)
Netiquette
76.
Check that required data has been entered and not left blank
a)
CC
b)
Ransomware
c)
Presence check (data validation)
d)
Cookies
77.
Special field that acts as a unique identifier, such as a StudentID
a)
Streaming
b)
Primary Key (database)
c)
Dial-Up
d)
Password
78.
Technical term for sets of rules for handling & sending data
a)
Protocol
b)
Half-Duplex
c)
SAAS
d)
Ransomware
79.
How suspicious files are stored to stop them infecting computer
a)
Password
b)
Standalone Software
c)
Field
d)
Quarantine (anti-virus software)
80.
Is the technical term for doing a search in a database
a)
Microwave
b)
CC
c)
Query (database)
d)
Cookies
81.
Check that input data is within set of values e.g. between 1 & 100
a)
Range check (data validation)
b)
CODEC
c)
Password
d)
Ransomware
82.
Read means you can view a file; Write means you can also edit.
a)
Half-Duplex
b)
Read-Only & Read/Write access
c)
Streaming
d)
Table
83.
One row in a database table that stores data about a single item
a)
SAAS
b)
Record (database)
c)
Cookies
d)
Primary Key
84.
Stores data in more than one table to make it more efficient
a)
Dial-Up
b)
Co-axial
c)
Backup
d)
Relational Database
85.
What you do with a backup of a file to make it usable again
a)
Restore
b)
Validation
c)
Password
86.
RFID chips are a way to embed processors into everyday objects
a)
Microwave
b)
Field
c)
Malware
d)
RFID
87.
Anything that happens in ‘real time’ basically means ‘live’
a)
Validation
b)
Real-time information
c)
Blog
d)
Cookies
88.
Devices that route (direct) data traffic through a network
a)
Half-Duplex
b)
Microwave
c)
Router
d)
Ransomware
89.
Use of space satellites to relay data to points on earth e.g. GPS
a)
Co-axial
b)
Blog
c)
Satellite transmission
d)
Microwave
90.
Code written in special scripting languages for use on webpages
a)
Table
b)
Backup
c)
CODEC
d)
Script
91.
Use of symbols for smarter web searches e.g. minus symbol.
a)
Standalone Software
b)
Search operator
c)
IoT (Internet of Things)
d)
Co-axial
92.
Where bits of data are transferred one at a time over a wire
a)
Microwave
b)
Streaming
c)
Serial Transmission
d)
Primary Key
93.
Processing data on the web server e.g. put info in a database
a)
Dial-Up
b)
IoT (Internet of Things)
c)
Server-side processing
d)
Microwave
94.
Data can only transmit in one direction at a time e.g. TV remote
a)
Simplex
b)
Ransomware
c)
Restore
d)
Table
95.
Handles sending email by pushing outgoing email to a server
a)
Co-axial
b)
SMTP (email protocol)
c)
Dial-Up
d)
Restore
96.
Use of Cloud-based applications to give ‘software on demand’
a)
Streaming
b)
Field
c)
Streaming
d)
Software As A Service (SAAS)
97.
Unwanted junk emails that most people put in Spam folder
a)
Restore
b)
Co-axial
c)
Spam
d)
Microwave
98.
When companies pay for links to appear first on search results
a)
Sponsored link
b)
CC
c)
Malware
d)
Ransomware
99.
Type of malware that tracks your activity on a computer
a)
Spyware
b)
Validation
c)
Table
d)
Primary Key
100.
Language used to actually create & search a database
a)
Streaming
b)
SQL (Structured Query Language)
c)
SAAS
d)
IoT (Internet of Things)
101.
Has been installed on your PC (as opposed to online software)
a)
Dial-Up
b)
Microwave
c)
Half-Duplex
d)
Standalone Software
102.
Emails are stored on servers & forwarded to the receiver
a)
CODEC
b)
‘Store & forward’ model
c)
Microwave
d)
Dial-Up
103.
Types of networking cable that contain pairs of copper wire
a)
Table
b)
Malware
c)
UTP/STP
d)
Primary Key
104.
Way of delivering multimedia to computer connected online
a)
CC
b)
Backup
c)
Streaming
d)
Microwave
105.
Min. 8 characters with mixed case letters, numbers & symbols
a)
Cookies
b)
Strong Password
c)
Ransomware
d)
Restore
106.
Is where information is stored in a database
a)
SAAS
b)
Cookies
c)
CODEC
d)
Table
107.
Special words that tell the browser how to display a webpage
a)
Primary Key
b)
Half-Duplex
c)
Tag (HTML)
d)
Cookies
108.
Part of TCP/IP that breaks data into packets & reassembles
a)
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
b)
Validation
c)
Malware
d)
Primary Key
109.
A basic type of data that can be entered into a database field
a)
Text (Data Type)
b)
CC
c)
Dial-Up
d)
Table
110.
Everyday objects with processors built-in & connected online
a)
Primary Key
b)
Blog
c)
IoT (Internet of Things)
d)
Cookies
111.
Technical name for web address – Uniform Resource Locator
a)
Backup
b)
Field
c)
URL (web address)
d)
CODEC
112.
Checking data on input to see if it meets certain rules
a)
Field
b)
Restore
c)
Primary Key
d)
Validation (database)
113.
Managing which is the latest version of a shared document
a)
Table
b)
Version control (documents)
c)
Blog
d)
Restore
114.
Online meeting that uses video, usually in a business
a)
SAAS
b)
Video conferencing
c)
Streaming
d)
Half-Duplex
115.
Programs designed to replicate & corrupt or damage files
a)
Validation
b)
CC
c)
Virus
d)
SAAS
116.
Virtual Learning Environment used in schools & Universities
a)
VLE (eg Moodle)
b)
Table
c)
Field
d)
Blog
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