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WorksheetsApplications of ICT
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 19mins
EFT stands for:
electronic funds transfer
email funds transfer
electronic files transfer
ATM stands for:
Automatic teller model
Automatic transfer machine
Automatic teller machine
All of these are advantages of internet banking:
People can spend more time doing other things.
Requires you to have a computer and Internet access to use it.
Can be done at anytime.
All of these are disadvantages of internet banking:
access to a world wide market.
Security issues like phishing and pharming.
easier to make errors.
In telephone banking we can speak with a bank representative.
True
False
One of these information will not be found on a cheque:
Signature
PIN
Cheque number
We need these devices to read information written on a cheque:
MICR
OMR
OCR
Barcodes are used in these applications:
Library book system
automatic stock control system
cheques
ATM’s keyboards are used to enter text.
True
False
Internet banking can only be done during normal bank working hours.
True
False
10. You can use computers to check your account balance, transfer money, or pay off credit cards.
This is an ICT applications for:
a.Marketing
b.Banking and Finance
c.Healthcare
d.Business
Measurement systems can use sensors. The computer cannot read the data directly from the sensor. Explain how a device can be used to enable the computer to read the data from the sensor.
Describe the advantages of using computer modelling to replicate (simulate) the functions of a real system?
Excel is an example of a modelling application
true
false
Banks use this direct input device to read the information written on cheques
MICR
OMR
OCR
Bar code reader
this sensor detects how far away objects are
proximity sensors
sound sensors
light sensors
infra red sensors
Give two advantages of email
Better for the environment – no waste of paper
Expectations – people may not read their email regularly
Permanent copy – there is a copy which can be used for reference compared to a telephone call
Needs a good broadband connection
A system which mimics the expertise of a professional is known as
Information System
Computer System
Expert System
Super System
Parts of expert system
Knowledge Base or Rule base
Inference Engine
Database
User interface
Website
The ability for an expert system to make decisions is based on which of the following?
Inference engine
Decision machine
What does a sensor use to translate analog information
analog dual converter
analog digital converter
analog decimal catalyst
analog digital catalys
Check which devices are used in microprocessor controlled devices
microprocessor
monitor
sensor
ADC
actuator
Which type of processing involves large volumes of collected data all at once like processing bank cheques
batch processing
online
real time
Which type of processing involves instant processing like reserving a flight
batch processing
online processing
real time processing
Sensor can measure
temperature
Ph levels
Pressure
light
all of the above
An example of a microprocessor controlled device is
VOIP
Website
an oven
tools
Modelling applications can do the following
save cost and time by testing a system
train people in a safe and controlled environment
make predictions
investigate the capabilities of a system
all of the above
Excel is an example of a modelling application
true
false
it depends
Customers can only book 8AM to 6PM using online booking
True
False
Which of these is NOT an advantage of online booking?
Make savings
Arrange your own travel and accommodation
Book from the comfort of your home 24/7
Your credit card details you entered may not be kept safe
Which of the following is an example of an expert system?
Diagnostic tool for fixing vehicles
Library system to check in/out books
Online banking
School records system e.g. SIMS
Choose the benefits of using email.
Message is instant
Files can be transferred
Virus can be sent
1 mail can be sent to many people
Expensive Marketing
Name the 5 hardware devices connected to a computer, that are needed to have a video conference.
What does the term ICT stand for?
Information and Cultural Technology
Information and Communication Technology
Identification of Current Transfers
Information for Compliance Technology
What type of computer is this?
Tablet
Laptop
Desktop
Smartphone
Requirements for using Google Map
GPS
Video file
Internet Connection
