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A1 Modern Technologies

Total questions: 86

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is an Ad Hoc network?

a)

A wired network

b)

A flexible network

2.

Which of these is a not a benefit of an Ad Hoc Network?

a)

Scalable

b)

Flexible

c)

Reduced speed

d)

Limited set up

3.

What does a PAN stand for?

a)

Put Acorns Nearby

b)

Personal Area Network

c)

Public Alternating Networks

d)

Physical Access Neurons

4.

Connecting to the wireless hotspot on your phone can also be referred to as what?

a)

Tethering

b)

Hooking

c)

Forging

d)

Normalising

5.

True or False: Open Networks still require a username and password?

a)

True

b)

False

6.

True or False: living in the City will give you better internet connection than living in a Rural area.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

What is meant by the term Cloud Storage?

a)

Files saved on the internet

b)

Files saved in satellites

c)

Files stored in a Filing Cabinet

d)

FIles sent along with an email

8.

Which of the following is not a feature of Cloud Storage?

a)

Scalability

b)

Available 24/7

c)

Can be set to syncronise across multiple devices

d)

None of it is free you must pay for it all

9.

True or False: you must have a stable internet connection to access files in the cloud?

a)

True

b)

False

10.

What are Web Based Applications?

a)

Applications that are linked to other applications

b)

Applications that are stored and accessed through the cloud

c)

Applications that are saved on the device

d)

Applications that let you go on the web

11.

What word meaning to all work together at the same time is a benefit to Cloud Computing?

a)

Stop

b)

Collaborate

c)

And

d)

Listen

12.

Which of the following is not a benefit to Cloud Computing?

a)

No installation

b)

No need for updates

c)

Cost effective

d)

Can only access from certain locations

13.

What is the definition of Scalability?

a)

Allows all files to be the same scale

b)

Weighs files on scales to try and get them all the same size when saving

c)

Increase and decrease storage capacity as needed

d)

Puts scales over files to protect them from malware

14.

Short range wireless connection for multiple devices in a 10m radius- is the definition for what?

a)

Infrared

b)

Ethernet

c)

Bluetooth

d)

USB

15.

Connecting your phone to a bluetooth speaker is an example of an Ad-Hoc network?

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Can data about someone in the UK be saved in America?

a)

Yes

b)

No

17.

(2 marks) A Disaster Recovery policy...

a)

shows all roles and responsibilities of staff in the organisation

b)

makes it longer to get back to normal as the policy has to be read first

c)

shows how to come back from every possible possibility.

d)

reduces the time to return the system back to normal

18.

One physical security example could be:

a)

Lock the door to the room the computers are in

b)

Put a password on the computer

c)

Access rights

d)

Lasers

19.

When setting up an adhoc network with bluetooth, you might need a PIN, what does PIN stand for?

a)

Private Insurance Number

b)

Personal Identification Number

c)

Permanent Investigation Number

d)

Private Investigator Number

20.

A Traditional Network is usually...

a)

Wireless

b)

Wired

21.

Saving files onto the cloud at Maltby means the files are saved in Maltby.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Teachers can work on the same files in different locations because Cloud Computing allows for what?

a)

Concatenation

b)

Concentration

c)

Collaboration

d)

Accreditation

23.

Who is responsible for data saved in the cloud?

a)

Cloud Service Provider

b)

Customer who the data belongs to

c)

Technicians

d)

Mr French

24.

Fill in the blank:

Cloud services can be run on different platforms/devices, with different specifications. Usually the highest performing platform is the...

a)

Laptop

b)

Desktop Computer

c)

Smartphone

d)

Digital Watch

25.

When data is sent and used instantly, but only stored temporarily, this is called...

a)

Streaming

b)

Downloading

c)

RAM

d)

Tweeting

26.

When data is taken from the device and saved onto the cloud, what is this process called?

a)

Downloading

b)

Uploading

c)

Leftloading

d)

Rightloading

27.

"Information or data that has been converted to a type of code that cannot be understood without a translation key" is the definition of what key word?

a)

Streaming

b)

Downloading

c)

Encryption

d)

Uploading

28.

If data is able to be intercepted from being sent from your device to it's destination, what type of connection is this?

a)

Secure

b)

Safe

c)

Insecure

d)

Wired Connection

29.

Open Networks are often insecure because they are not encrypted. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Which of the following is not a performance issue with Ad Hoc Networks?

a)

Poor or Intermittent Signal

b)

Limited Range

c)

Incomplete or interrupted Data transfer

d)

Flexible to add another device

31.

What occurs where geographical features e.g. hills block wireless signals?

a)

Blackspot

b)

Whitespot

c)

Bluespot

d)

Yellowspot

32.

All telecommunication companies in the UK have the same level of coverage. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Services such as streaming put strain on the available infrastructure of an organisation. True or False

a)

True

b)

False

34.

Benefit or Drawback: Ad Hoc can be temporarily set up at any time in any location within range.

a)

Benefit

b)

Drawback

35.

What manages lots of processing request, delivering data between machines that are connected in a local network.

a)

Computer

b)

Server

c)

Data Manager

d)

Keyboard

36.

What is it called when you save a document or file to a device, so it can be used when no longer connected to the internet.

a)

Download

b)

Upload

c)

Stream

d)

Fold

37.

What is it called when files held on two devices are updated to make sure that both devices have the same content.

a)

Streaming

b)

Synchronising

c)

Scalability

d)

Download

38.

Which of the following is not a benefit of Cloud Storage?

a)

You can access your data from any device that has an internet connection and a web browser.

b)

It is scalable therefore more storage can be purchased without needing to install another storage server.

c)

Although some cloud storage is offered for free, purchasing additional space can be expensive.

d)

The data and security are managed by the cloud storage provider.

39.

Cloud Storage can be accessed by a Web Browser

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Users need to sign in with their username and password to access their cloud storage area.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Software and files can be accessed from anywhere and at any time. Benefit or Drawback to Online Applications?

a)

Benefit

b)

Drawback

42.

Online Applications do not require an internet connection to be accessed from anywhere. True or False

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Which of the following are examples of Collaboration Tools? Tick all that apply

a)

Adding Comments

b)

Track Changes

c)

No Internet required

d)

Share Button

44.

Which of these are benefits of an Ad Hoc Network?

a)

Scalable

b)

Flexible

c)

Reduced speed

d)

Limited set up

45.

Which of these is a not a drawback of an Ad Hoc Network?

a)

Scalable

b)

Less secure

c)

Reduced speed

d)

No single device has control of the network.

46.

Which of these are drawbacks of an Ad Hoc Network?

a)

Scalable

b)

Less secure

c)

Reduced speed

d)

No single device has control

47.

Which type of network connects multiple nearby devices to create a small network?

a)

Traditional Network

b)

WAN

c)

PAN

d)

Ad Hoc Network

48.

Which type of network usually uses Bluetooth or Wifi and has limited range?

a)

Traditional Network

b)

WAN

c)

PAN

d)

Ad Hoc Network

49.

True or False: Open Networks may allow people to connect to them in public places?

a)

True

b)

False

50.

True of False. Mobile networks may not be as advanced in developing countries due to investment and logistics.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

Which of the following are benefits of cloud storage?

a)

Can access your data from any device with an internet connection

b)

It is scalable

c)

Data and its security are managed by the cloud storage provider

d)

Cloud storage is always free

52.

Which of the following are benefits of cloud storage?

a)

Can access your data from any device with an internet connection

b)

You can't access your data without a steady internet connection.

c)

You can’t control where or how your data is stored.

d)

Cloud storage is free

53.

Which benefit of cloud computing can be described as...


Online applications work without needing to load content locally.

a)

No installation needed.

b)

Cost effectiveness

c)

No need for updates

d)

Accessible anywhere with an internet connection

e)

Direct access

54.

Which benefit of cloud computing can be described as...


Organisations need to buy licenses for the number of users that will use the software rather than buying a full individual license for everybody.

a)

No installation needed.

b)

Cost effectiveness

c)

No need for updates

d)

Accessible anywhere with an internet connection

e)

Direct access

55.

Which benefit of cloud computing can be described as...


If online applications are used, the provider maintains the software.

a)

No installation needed.

b)

Cost effectiveness

c)

No need for updates

d)

Accessible anywhere with an internet connection

e)

Direct access

56.

Which benefit of cloud computing can be described as...


The application can be accessed by anyone who needs to use it.

a)

No installation needed.

b)

Cost effectiveness

c)

No need for updates

d)

Accessible anywhere with an internet connection

e)

Direct access

57.

Cloud computing allows employees can use the same version of software.

a)

True

b)

False

58.

Which of the following collaboration tools does the description below relate to...


To add a public message to suggest changes to another person​.

a)

Add comments

b)

Track changes

c)

Live editing

d)

Chat facilities

59.

Which of the following collaboration tools does the description below relate to...


To log who made the change, what they did and when.​

a)

Add comments

b)

Track changes

c)

Live editing

d)

Chat facilities

60.

Which of the following collaboration tools does the description below relate to...


Multiple users can work on the same document at once.​

a)

Add comments

b)

Track changes

c)

Live editing

d)

Chat facilities

61.

Which of the following collaboration tools does the description below relate to...


To discuss proposed changes before they are made in the file.​

a)

Add comments

b)

Track changes

c)

Live editing

d)

Chat facilities

62.

Which of the following are common platforms that cloud technologies are used on?

a)

Laptops

b)

Smart Phones

c)

Tablets

d)

RAM

63.

Which of the following are will effect the cloud technologies available for use?

a)

Laptop

b)

Screen size

c)

Processor speed

d)

Storage capacity.

64.

Applications used on cloud technologies should be designed to try and perform the same function irrespective of platform.

a)

True

b)

False

65.

Ensuring that the same data is present on all cloud technologies irrespective of device is known as...

a)

Syncronisation

b)

Back Up

c)

Cloud Storage

d)

Accessibility

66.

If a user did not have access to an internet connection they would be...

a)

Working offline

b)

Working online

c)

Tethering

d)

Using a personal hotspot

67.

Is the following statement a benefit or drawback of Disaster Recovery Policies...


They reduce the amount of time it takes to recover from a disaster

a)

Benefit

b)

Drawback

68.

Is the following statement a benefit or drawback of Disaster Recovery Policies...


They set out the roles and responsibilities of everyone so they know what to do following attack.

a)

Benefit

b)

Drawback

69.

Is the following statement a benefit or drawback of Disaster Recovery Policies...


It is not possible to consider every possible risk that could occur

a)

Benefit

b)

Drawback

70.

Is the following statement a benefit or drawback of Disaster Recovery Policies...


The policy needs to be continually updated to ensure new threats have been considered.

a)

Benefit

b)

Drawback

71.

Any security breach that results in a loss of data could affect the company reputation.

a)

True

b)

False

72.

Any security breach that results in a loss of data will not lead to the loss of customers.

a)

True

b)

False

73.

Any security breach that results in a loss of data could lead to legal action being taken against the organisation.

a)

True

b)

False

74.

Maintenance of cloud technologies should allow software updates to happen automatically.

a)

True

b)

False

75.

Maintenance of cloud technologies should allow for maximum software downtime

a)

True

b)

False

76.

Maintenance of cloud technologies should include staff being continually trained.

a)

True

b)

False

77.

When setting up a server, which of the following should be considered.

a)

Hardware purchase

b)

Operating system configuration

c)

Add security software

d)

Select a cloud computing provider

e)

Test network connectivity

78.

When setting up a cloud computing solution, which of the following should be considered.

a)

Select the type of software required

b)

Create an account and submit payment information

c)

Configure the system and applications.

d)

Select a cloud computing provider

e)

Application installation

79.

Is the following statement a benefit or drawback of a cloud technology.


Technologies are kept up to date automatically.

a)

Benefit

b)

Drawback

80.

Is the following statement a benefit or drawback of a cloud technology.


Automatic back ups can be created.

a)

Benefit

b)

Drawback

81.

Is the following statement a benefit or drawback of a cloud technology.


Solutions can be re-customised quickly and easily

a)

Benefit

b)

Drawback

82.

Is the following statement a benefit or drawback of a cloud technology.


Technologies may require less monitoring.

a)

Benefit

b)

Drawback

83.

Is the following statement a benefit or drawback of a cloud technology.


Technologies may be rarely disrupted.

a)

Benefit

b)

Drawback

84.

Is the following statement a benefit or drawback of a cloud technology.


A good internet connection is needed.

a)

Benefit

b)

Drawback

85.

Is the following statement a benefit or drawback of a cloud technology.


Pricing plans may be more expensive than anticipated.

a)

Benefit

b)

Drawback

86.

Is the following statement a benefit or drawback of a cloud technology.


Incompatible products may cause issues with data transfer

a)

Benefit

b)

Drawback