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WorksheetsBTEC IT - Unit 1: Learning Aim A
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 34mins
What is a multifunctional device?
A device that can perform multiple functions such as inputting and outputting data
A device that inputs data to the computer
A device that returns to the user the results of data processing
A device used to track your location
What is a server?
A device used to access the internet while on the go
A powerful computer that provides services to other computers
A small and inexpensive computer for use by individual users
A device for watching TV/films
Which of these is an example of a data capture device?
Barcode scanner
Digital camera
Mobile phone
GPS
What does EPOS stand for?
Electronic Point of Sale
Electric Power on System
Elevated Point of Sale
Electronic Power of Sale
Which of these is NOT an input device?
Printer
Microphone
Keyboard
Scanner
Which of these is NOT an output device?
Projector
Plotter
Speaker
Webcam
Features of a Hard disk drive (click all that apply)
Large storage capacity
Slower than SSD's at loading data
Very reliable
Portable
What is a real-time operating system?
A system that provides an immediate response
A system that provides the user with a time slice
Where only one user can use the system at a time
Many applications run simultaneously
Which of these is an example of a multi-user operating system?
A supermarket checkout
A desktop PC
A mobile phone
A PDA
Which of these are roles of the operating system?
(Select all that apply)
Memory Management
Providing a user interface
Providing word processing documents
Spreadsheet tools
Utility software is used to...
maintain and optimise our computer system
Used to complete specific tasks
manage the main memory
provide the user with way to interact with the computer
Which of these are utility software?
(Select all that apply)
Back-up facilities
Anti-virus and firewall
Word processing software
Disk defragmenter
Two utility tools that would help improve a systems performance..
(Select all that apply)
Disk defragmenter
Anti-virus
Number of cores
More RAM
Which of these devices is an accessibility device?
(Select all that apply)
Trackball
Eye motion sensor
Biometric reader
Optical mark reader
Storage Devices:
SD Cards are small flash memory that are commonly used to store files in....
Televisions
Radios
Digital Cameras
Storage Devices:
USB memory sticks are small flash memory devices that connect via USB ports. The Disadvantages of using these are:
(Select all that apply)
Because they are small they can be lost easily
Extremely portable
Only have a number of writes before they break
Compatible with most computer systems
Storage Devices:
Optical Disks such as ...................................... are used for software, music and movies. They are portable but are fragile and easy to damage.
(Select all that apply)
CD's
DVD's
USB's
Blu-Ray Disks
Storage Devices:
Which device would be used for a large data backup?
Magnetic Tape
USB
Solid State Drive
SD Card
Choosing an IT System:
There are many factors to consider when choosing the best system for a user. Some factors could be:
(Select all that apply)
User Experience
Security of data on the system
User Needs
The Cost - Budget
The Gender of the User
Which type of user interface is shown in the following image?
Command Line Interface
Graphical User Interface
Menu Interface
Speech and Sound Interface
A ______________ is a routine program used to operate peripheral devices such a monitors and keyboards. Choose the word that correctly fills the gap.
Platform
Driver
Interface
GuI's
Which term is used to describe the fact that software should be able to be used by ALL types of users?
Accessibility
Useability
Optimisation
Sound file types (Pick 2)?
mp3
.mp4
.wav
.snd
Which is an example of manual data processing?
Keying data in to a database
Smart meter
Bit coin mining
Utility software is used to...
maintain and optimise our computer system
Used to complete specific tasks
manage the main memory
provide the user with way to interact with the computer
What advantage does GPS provide for freight lorries?
Finds the longest route to destination.
Finds the least efficient route to destination.
Finds the best place to stop for food.
Finds the most efficient route to destination.
What are the 2 main types of software?
System and Application
Informational and Entertainment
Dynamic and Static
Professional and Home-based
The following are examples of application software except
Allows the user to compress the size of large files for easier storage sending data.
Compression Software
Antivirus Software
Computer games
presentation apllications
Which one of these is best describes application software?
Software used to carry out
tasks e.g. web browser.
Software to help keep your
computer healthy e.g. anti-virus.
Software that allows you to use your computer and install other software.
Which one of these best describes utility software?
Software used to carry out
tasks e.g. web browser.
Software to help keep your
computer healthy e.g. anti-virus.
Software that allows you to use your computer and install other software.
Identify which of the following are examples of Operating systems. (Choose all that apply)
iOS
Android
Apple Safari
Amazon Fire OS
What is a single user single task operating system?
An operating system which processes data in real time.
An operating system that allows several users to access the system at the same time.
An operating system that can only run one user application at any one time.
An operating system where you can do tasks simultaneously such as listening to music on the system while typing a letter.
Which user interface is shown in the following image?
Command Line Interface
Graphical User Interface
Menu Interface
Speech and Sound Interface
What interface is this?
Menu
GUI
Forms
Speech
An operating system manages which of the following? (Choose all that apply).
Networking
Memory
Multi tasking
Security
Identify which of the following are operating systems?
(Select all that apply)
Microsoft Windows
Linux
Microsoft Edge
Mozilla Firefox
Which type of Operating System is most appropriate for use in the flight control system of an airliner?
A real time operating system
A multi-user operating system
A single-user single task operating system
A single-user multi-tasking operating system
Which type of Operating System is most appropriate for novice user who wants to carry out admin tasks?
A real time operating system
A multi-user operating system
A single-user single task operating system
A single-user multi-tasking operating system
