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Unit 2 Exam Questions

Total questions: 124

Worksheet time: 1hrs 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Identify one cable method of transferring data between devices

a)

coaxial

b)

wifi

c)

bluetooth

d)

infrared

2.

identify two productivity applications

a)

firewall

b)

web authoring

c)

anti virus

d)

multimedia

e)

defragmentor

3.

identify three devices that are used to capture data for automated systems

a)

barcode reader

b)

sensors

c)

microphone

d)

event driven programme

4.

identify two types of memory used in computers

a)

ram

b)

ran

c)

rom

d)

wan

e)

cad

5.

give the name of the printed circuit board that holds the main components of a computer (pick 2)

a)

mother board

b)

small board

c)

main board

d)

hardboard

6.

state the term used to perform frequent task in high level programming

a)

binary

b)

function

c)

run

7.

characteristics of high level programming language - select all that apply

a)

close to spoken language

b)

clear logical structure

c)

binary machine code

8.

data in a byte is stored in binary format

a)

true

b)

false

9.

a byte is 8 bits in length

a)

true

b)

false

10.

why is it important to synchronize data on a personal area network (select all that apply)

a)

good version control

b)

backed up automatically

c)

avoid file duplication

d)

file security

11.

identify 3 security measures used in technology systems

a)

networks

b)

password

c)

communication

d)

authentication

e)

levels of access

12.

what does SOC stand for?

a)

static on a card

b)

system on a chip

c)

salt on chips

d)

system on a card

e)

system on coaxial

13.

SOC is used for mobile devices

a)

true

b)

false

14.

the clock speed of the cpu affects its performance

a)

true

b)

false

15.

what can have a negative affect on a cpu's performance (select all that applies)

a)

clock speed

b)

bandwidth

c)

size of cache

d)

heat dispersal management

16.

one element of a graphical user interface (gui) is a menu, name other parts of GUI (select 4)

a)

window

b)

icon

c)

button

d)

cursor

e)

command line

17.

the use of ICT by companies can significantly affect the environment.....select the ways business can help the environment

a)

reduce printing

b)

print only with coloured ink

c)

print large amounts at the beginning of the year but nothing else later

18.

the use of ICT by companies can significantly affect the environment.....select the ways business can help the environment (select 2)

a)

reduce printing

b)

ensure old computers are recycled

c)

print large amounts at the beginning of the year but nothing else later

19.

the use of ICT by companies can significantly affect the environment.....select the ways business can help the environment select all that apply

a)

reduce printing

b)

ensure old computers are recycled

c)

set computers to hibernate when not in use (switch off)

20.

identify two features of a CAD system

a)

enable designs to be viewed in detail

b)

they require little processing power

c)

they allow drawings to be rotated in 3D

d)

they require minimal storage space

e)

they create designs automatically

21.

Name 2 parts of heat dispersal system

a)

fan

b)

cooling part

c)

washer

d)

cold sink

e)

heat sink

22.

identify two output devices

a)

keyboard

b)

mouse

c)

printer

d)

microphone

e)

projector

23.

state one process that takes place during disk defragmentation

a)

data is grouped together

b)

data is split apart

c)

data is deleted

24.

name one outcome of disk defragmentation

a)

computer performance is improved

b)

computer performance is made worse

c)

computer boots slower

25.

external blind systems use

a)

temperature sensor

b)

rfid

c)

SOC

26.

what task will the actuator perform for an external blind

a)

It will rotate/open/close the blinds according to instructions from the processor

b)

It will rotate/open/close the doors in the even of a fire.

c)

It will only react when the building is empty

27.

Identify the data item provided by a barcode on the product in a supermarket

a)

item price

b)

product id

c)

best before date

d)

supplier name

28.

Identify the task a retailer would perform using an RFID system

a)

scanning advertisements

b)

reading PINS

c)

monitoring checkouts

d)

checking stock

29.

identify the nextwork cable used to transfer data over long distances

a)

fibre optic

b)

copper

c)

steel

30.

identify three types of copper network cabling

a)

coaxial

b)

unshielded twisted pair (utp)

c)

shielded twisted pair (stp)

d)

optical fibre (of)

e)

fibre optics

31.

Explain why ROM is used to store a computers basic input output system - select 3

a)

ROM is non-volatile so the hardware settings are kept when power is switched off

b)

ROM is volatile so unpredictable

c)

ROM chips can be set as the default boot address so the computer can find the start-up instructions/hardware settings when the power is switched on

d)

Makes it possible for a computer to boot itself (1) because it ensures that the BIOS will always be available/more stable/ROM will not be damaged by disc failures

32.

Give one example when digital to analogue is necessary....select all that apply

a)

When output is audio

b)

When output is music

c)

for VOIP

d)

for speakers

33.

Lightweight laptops use solid state because they are fast and light...choose other benefits of solid state disc

a)

More reliable because it’s less likely to be damaged by shock/movement/vibration

b)

Short life span

c)

Can be used for longer as they require limited power and cooling

d)

No defragmentation is required because access times from all parts of the disk are the same

e)

Quieter operation as the drive does not contain moving parts

34.

How can speech recognition provide accessibility for users

a)

The screen reader provides verbal feedback

b)

The screen reader is hard to use

c)

the screen reader is difficult to understand

35.

What does LAN stand for?

a)

Logical Analogue Network

b)

Laser Assisted Network

c)

Local Area Network

36.

To log onto a network, what do you usually need?

a)

A user ID and password

b)

A fast connection

c)

Specialist software

37.

Which of the following statements about a network is FALSE?

a)

Resources such as printers can be shared

b)

Viruses can spread to other computers throughout a computer network

c)

Files cannot be shared between users

38.

Which of these statements is TRUE about a LAN?

a)

A LAN connects computers in a small area such as an office

b)

A modem is needed to connect a computer to a LAN

c)

A LAN consists of only one computer

39.

What is a server in a computer network?

a)

Someone who manages the network

b)

The name for a large number of computer cables

c)

A powerful computer that provides a service, such as centralized file storage

40.
Which of these is NOT an advantage of networks?
a)
Sharing peripheral devices such as printers and scanners
b)
Possible to communicate globally
c)
Can protect against viruses
d)
PCs can be backed up and updated by one central PC
41.
What is a server?
a)
Powerful Computers that provide services to other computers
b)
Computers that ask for the services a server provides
c)
Physical connection between devices
d)
A circuitboard with the components to send/receive data
42.
What is a user?
a)
Any peripheral device
b)
A person that uses a client
c)
Rules for networks and communications
d)
A circuitboard with the components to send/receive data
43.
A group of interconnected computers, linked for the purpose of sharing files, programs and peripherals
a)
Network
b)
Infrared
c)
GPS
d)
Bluetooth
44.
What kind of cable is described as a central conductor wire, surrounded by insulating materials, placed inside a braided metal shield? 
a)
Unshielded twisted pair
b)
coaxial
c)
shielded twisted pair
d)
fiber-optic
45.
Which of these is not a connectivity method?
a)
Fibre Optic
b)
Wireless
c)
Copper Cable
d)
Bespoke
46.
Which connectivity method is the oldest?
a)
Copper Cabling
b)
Fibre Optic
c)
Wireless
47.
Bluetooth has a range of over 100m for sending data
a)
True
b)
False
48.
Which wireless method relies on line of sight?
a)
Infrared
b)
Bluetooth
c)
Wi-Fi
49.
Fibre Optic cables send data in the form of light
a)
True
b)
False
50.
Copper cables send data in the form of light
a)
True
b)
False
51.
The main disadvantage of using fibre optic is the
a)
Speed
b)
Cost
c)
Availability
52.
The main advantage of using fibre optic is the
a)
Speed
b)
Cost
c)
Availability
53.
The main disadvantage of using wireless is the
a)
Speed
b)
Cost
c)
Signal
54.
The main advantage of using wireless is the
a)
Availability
b)
Cost
c)
Signal
55.
Which of these is not a type of copper cabling?
a)
STP
b)
UTP
c)
Coaxial
d)
TCP
56.
Why is data transfer between computers possible?
a)
Computers now have fast processors
b)
Computers have a large amount of storage
c)
Standard file types have been developed
d)
Due to the use of electricity
57.
Which of the following file extensions is likely to be a music file?
a)
.rar
b)
.pip
c)
.mp3
d)
.jpg
58.
Which file format takes existing files and compresses them into a single file of a smaller size?
a)
.gif
b)
.zap
c)
.doc
d)
.zip
59.
Which of the following file extensions is likely to be a spreadsheet file?
a)
.xml
b)
.xls
c)
.xlf
d)
.xsl
60.
What is the correct name for a file that is included in an email?
a)
Application
b)
Allotment
c)
Document
d)
Attachment
61.
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
62.
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
63.
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
64.
What does CPU stand for?
a)
Central Processing Unit
b)
Computer Padded Utility
c)
Central Production Unit
d)
Computer Protective Uniform
65.
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
66.
What is meant by 'High Resolution'?
a)
Better colour
b)
More pixels per inch
c)
More storage capacity
d)
More power consumption
67.
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
68.
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
69.
Which has the largest storage capacity?  
a)
1KB
b)
1MB
c)
1TB
d)
1GB
70.
What is a 'firewall'?
a)
A wall on fire
b)
Network security controlling incoming/outgoing traffic
c)
Virus software
d)
Malware
71.
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
72.
Which of these is an image file?
a)
JPG
b)
MP4
c)
MP3
d)
WAV
73.
This allows the exchange of data over short distances only
a)
4G
b)
Bluetooth
c)
3G
d)
Wifi
74.
Is this an Input or Output Device?
Braille Printer
a)
Input
b)
Output
75.
Is this device Input or Output?
Keyboard
a)
Input
b)
Output
76.
Which of the following is internal hardware?
a)
Sound Card
b)
Scanner
c)
Web Cam
d)
USB Flash Drive
77.
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
78.
A podcast is usually associated with:
a)
Text
b)
Images
c)
Audio
d)
Video
79.
A program that accesses and displays files and other data available on the Internet and other networks 
a)
Browser 
b)
Internet 
c)
WWW
80.
The programs and other operating information used by a computer 
a)
Software 
b)
Hardware 
c)
Mailware 
81.
The machines, wiring, and other physical components of a computer or other electronic system. 
a)
Hardware 
b)
Software 
c)
Shareware 
d)
Malware 
82.
Combining words and phrases using the words AND, OR, NOT and NEAR
a)
Browser
b)
CPU 
c)
Boolean Search Logic 
83.
A standardized system for tagging text files to achieve font, color, graphic, and hyperlink effects 
a)
Email 
b)
Hyperlink 
c)
HTML 
d)
URL 
84.
Large-capacity, high-performance computers that can process large amounts of data very rapidly are known as: 
a)
Cold frames 
b)
Supercomputers
c)
 Large frames
d)
Mainframes 
85.
Primary and secondary storage technologies help to store data.  An example of primary storage is:
a)
Using a Router
b)
Using a Power Pack
c)
Using Server
d)
Using Cache Memory
86.
Input devices gather data and convert it into electronic form. Examples of these are:
a)
Keyboard and Processor
b)
Processor and Mouse
c)
 Touch screen and Power Supply
d)
 Mouse and Keyboard
87.
Output devices display data after processing by using:
a)
Monitor and Keyboard
b)
Printer and Monitor
c)
Audio Input
d)
Monitor and keyboard
88.
The card attached to the motherboard allows pictures and text to appear.  It controls the output to a display screen.
a)
Graphics Card
b)
Sound Card
c)
Network Card
d)
Ethernet Cord
89.
The _________________ contains the computer's basic circuitry and components.  Every part is attached to it.  It is considered the "HEART" of the computer.
a)
Central Processing Unit
b)
Application Software
c)
Motherboard
d)
Input Devices
90.
The software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals is called...
a)
BIOS
b)
Operating System
c)
Application Software
d)
Motherboard
91.
The brain of the computer is the _____________.  It does all the calculations and logic.
a)
Motherboard
b)
Central Processing Unit
c)
Floppy Disk
d)
Hard Disk
92.

Off the shelf software is

a)

cheaper

b)

more expensive

c)

fully tested

d)

made for a specific purpose

93.

Bespoke software (select all that apply)

a)

is made for a specific purpose

b)

is cheap

c)

is more expensive

d)

can improve productivity

e)

may require training before being used

94.

An operating system

a)

performs many tasks

b)

performs one task only

95.

An operating system (select all that applies)

a)

Sorts out where to store data on disk drives

b)

Deals with security

c)

organises files and folders

d)

Deals with saving, deleting, opening, closing files

e)

Manages data transfer from the CPU to the peripherals e.g. printer, monitor

96.

select the utility programs

a)

Disk defragmenters

b)

Software Firewalls

c)

Anti-virus software

d)

microsoft word

97.

Productivity applications are software programs written to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of everyday tasks - select the productivity application

a)

word

b)

excel

c)

disk defrag

d)

virus checker

98.

process symbol in a flowchart

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
99.

data input output symbol in a flowchart

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
100.

terminator symbol in a flowchart

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
101.

connector symbol in a flowchart

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
102.

decision symbol in a flowchart

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
103.

Machine code is

a)

visual basic

b)

binary

c)

c++

104.

visual basic code is converted into machine code so the cpu can understand it

a)

true

b)

false

105.

visual basic is low level programming code

a)

true

b)

false

106.

visual basic is high level programming code

a)

true

b)

false

107.

what is the whole number - 0011

a)

8

b)

3

c)

7

d)

6

108.

binary code is machine code

a)

false

b)

true

109.

visual basic is an object orientated programme

a)

false

b)

true

110.

visual basic is an event driven program

a)

true

b)

false

111.
What is the difference between analogue and digital data?
a)
Analogue is continuous data, whereas digital signals have two values, 0 and 1.
b)
Analogue has two values 0 and 1, whereas digital is continuous data.
112.
A continuous sound signal
a)
Analogue
b)
Digital
113.
What piece of hardware would you use to input sound into a computer? (1-3)
a)
Speaker
b)
Analogue to digital converter
c)
Microphone
d)
Digital to analogue converter
114.

This is used to make visual images that can be displayed on a monitor

a)

heat dispersal

b)

storage device

c)

optical drive

d)

sound

e)

graphics card or video card

115.

Hardware used to drive speakers is usually built into the motherboard- what am I talking about?

a)

graphics card or video card

b)

sound

c)

heat dispersal

d)

storage device

e)

optical drive

116.

the fan and heat sink are needed by the CPU and other hot parts of the computer so they don't burn out, what do we call this system

a)

graphics card or video card

b)

sound

c)

heat dispersal

d)

storage device

e)

optical drive

117.

This uses laser light to read data from CDs and DVDs

a)

sound

b)

heat dispersal

c)

storage device

d)

optical drive

118.

how quickly a component works (the faster the better)

a)

clock speed

b)

cache memory

c)

PSU

119.

Which of these is an example of Cloud Computing?

a)

USB stick

b)

Drop Box

c)

SD Card

d)

Hard Disk storage

120.
Screen that shows you what you are doing on a computer
a)
Keyboard
b)
Montor
c)
Computer
d)
LED
121.
Which one of these is an output device
a)
A monitor
b)
A keyboard
c)
A mouse
d)
A microphone
122.
Which one of these output devices is more suitable for a blind person to use
a)
Speakers
b)
A projector
c)
Lights�
d)
A monitor
123.
This is an image of what type of hardware?
a)
USB Port
b)
USB Cable
c)
Portable Storage
d)
CD/DVD Drive
124.
Mouse
a)
input devices
b)
output devices
c)
storage devices
d)
processor

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