WorksheetsPIT 3rd Part
Total questions: 96
Worksheet time: 48mins
Describe a disadvantage of a standalone computer?
Every standalone computer would need a printer to be able to print.
File servers can be expensive to buy.
Describe an advantage of a stand alone computer?
An advantage of a standalone computer is damage control. For example, if something goes wrong, only the standalone will be affected.
An advantage of a standalone computer is you can share files and resources
So they can share files and resources.
To have sole use of a machine and avoid bandwidth limitations.
Two or more computers connected close together (under a mile) in an office or building is called?
WAN
LAN
The Internet
Virtual Network
Two or more computers connected together over a large geographical area (over a mile) What type of network is this?
LAN
School Network
WAN
The Internet
Describe an advantage of a LAN
You can save money by sharing peripherals like printers.
It is limited to a small area.
Can cover near infinite geographical distance.
Expensive to setup.
Describe a disadvantage of a LAN
Site (software) licences are likely to be cheaper than buying several standalone licences.
Security is good - users cannot see other users' files unlike on stand-alone machines.
if the main cable fails or gets damaged the whole network will fail
Purchasing the network cabling and file servers can be expensive.
Describe an advantage of a WAN
Viruses can spread to other computers throughout a computer network.
Managing a large network is complicated, requires training and a network manager usually needs to be employed.
Can cover near infinite geographical distance
Easy to install and maintain.
Describe a disadvantage of a WAN
Due to it's typically massive size, WAN's are almost always slower then a LAN. The further the distance, the slower the network.
Limited to a small area.
Data is easy to backup as all the data is stored on the file server.
Site (software) licences are likely to be cheaper than buying several standalone licences.
Describe a difference between a LAN and a WAN
A LAN uses its own infrastructure, whereas a WAN uses the Internet.
A LAN is slower than a WAN as the nodes are further away from each other.
Describe a difference between a LAN and a WAN
A LAN uses the Internet to connect it, whereas a WAN uses its own infrastructre
A LAN is faster than a WAN due to signals having to transmit over longer distances.
Teleconferencing, videoconferencing and e-mail are types of electronic communication.
True
False
There are _ factors which should be considered when selecting a communication media.
5
6
7
8
Genre refers to the format of the material to be presented.
True
False
The _ is the world's largest network
(a)
ISP means
(a)
A _ is a document sent over a telephone line
internet
facsimile
web page
_ is a work arrangement in which employees enjoy flexibility in working location and hours.
Teleconferencing
videoconferencing
Electronic Communication
Telecommuting
Electronic mail, often abbreviated to e-mail or email, is a method of exchanging digital messages.
True
False
E-mail may not be used to transmit document fies electronically
True
False
List ONE type of document that may be sent as an e-mail attachment
A __ stores frequently used e-mail addresses and related details
auto-responder
failure notification
address books
message tracking
An __ is an automated response sent by the recipient's e-mail software on recieving an e-mail.
failure notification
address books
message tracking
auto-responders
Suggest two ways a business can use socil media to improve its business
A _ is the text communication service component of phone
fax
www
sms
net
Teleconferencing, videoconferencing and e-mail are types of electronic communication.
True
False
There are _ factors which should be considered when selecting a communication media.
5
6
7
8
Genre refers to the format of the material to be presented.
True
False
The _ is the world's largest network
(a)
ISP means
(a)
A _ is a document sent over a telephone line
internet
facsimile
web page
_ is a work arrangement in which employees enjoy flexibility in working location and hours.
Teleconferencing
videoconferencing
Electronic Communication
Telecommuting
Electronic mail, often abbreviated to e-mail or email, is a method of exchanging digital messages.
True
False
E-mail may not be used to transmit document fies electronically
True
False
List ONE type of document that may be sent as an e-mail attachment
A __ stores frequently used e-mail addresses and related details
auto-responder
failure notification
address books
message tracking
An __ is an automated response sent by the recipient's e-mail software on recieving an e-mail.
failure notification
address books
message tracking
auto-responders
Suggest two ways a business can use socil media to improve its business
A _ is the text communication service component of phone
fax
www
sms
net
Teleconferencing, videoconferencing and e-mail are types of electronic communication.
True
False
There are _ factors which should be considered when selecting a communication media.
5
6
7
8
Genre refers to the format of the material to be presented.
True
False
The _ is the world's largest network
(a)
ISP means
(a)
A _ is a document sent over a telephone line
internet
facsimile
web page
_ is a work arrangement in which employees enjoy flexibility in working location and hours.
Teleconferencing
videoconferencing
Electronic Communication
Telecommuting
Electronic mail, often abbreviated to e-mail or email, is a method of exchanging digital messages.
True
False
E-mail may not be used to transmit document fies electronically
True
False
List ONE type of document that may be sent as an e-mail attachment
A __ stores frequently used e-mail addresses and related details
auto-responder
failure notification
address books
message tracking
An __ is an automated response sent by the recipient's e-mail software on recieving an e-mail.
failure notification
address books
message tracking
auto-responders
Suggest two ways a business can use socil media to improve its business
A _ is the text communication service component of phone
fax
www
sms
net
Generally, when you receive an email, it will appear in your _________.
Calendar
Message pane
Compose pane
Inbox
Identify the correctly written email address below:
jane at gmail dot com
jane@gmail.com
jane.gmail@com
jane@gmail
True or False:
Services such as Gmail and Outlook offer free email accounts.
True
False
The ________ is a brief description of what the email is about.
Subject
forward
attachment
recipient
Which of the following features or fields can an email have? Select all that apply.
Cc
Bcc
Recipients
Subject
Attachments
After sending an email, when is it usually delivered?
Within a few minutes
The first Tuesday of the month
In 2-3 business days
In 4-6 weeks
If you want to share an email you've received, you can ________ it.
forward
archive
reply
The term "phishing" refers to ________.
the process of creating a new email address
accidentally sending an email to the wrong recipient
recovering a deleted email from the trash can
an email that tries to steal personal information
________ is another term for junk email.
Attachment
Malware
Bcc
Spam
If you create an email signature, it's best to include ________.
your preferred contact info
at least four phone numbers
random thoughts
a list of your favorite movies
Generally, when you receive an email, it will appear in your _________.
Calendar
Message pane
Compose pane
Inbox
Identify the correctly written email address below:
jane at gmail dot com
jane@gmail.com
jane.gmail@com
jane@gmail
True or False:
Services such as Gmail and Outlook offer free email accounts.
True
False
The ________ is a brief description of what the email is about.
Subject
forward
attachment
recipient
Which of the following features or fields can an email have? Select all that apply.
Cc
Bcc
Recipients
Subject
Attachments
After sending an email, when is it usually delivered?
Within a few minutes
The first Tuesday of the month
In 2-3 business days
In 4-6 weeks
If you want to share an email you've received, you can ________ it.
forward
archive
reply
The term "phishing" refers to ________.
the process of creating a new email address
accidentally sending an email to the wrong recipient
recovering a deleted email from the trash can
an email that tries to steal personal information
________ is another term for junk email.
Attachment
Malware
Bcc
Spam
If you create an email signature, it's best to include ________.
your preferred contact info
at least four phone numbers
random thoughts
a list of your favorite movies
Which is a reason to make sure you leave a positive digital footprint?
Potential employers may not hire you
identity thieves can find your personal info
schools/universities may suspend or expel you
all of the above
This occurs when a user makes a post on social media, sends an email, or writes on a blog.
Passive footprint
active footprint
virus
firewall
What can you do to protect your digital footprint?
Do a Google search of yourself often
send emails
post pictures on social media
use a firewall
This is created without the user knowing such as when they search or browse the internet.
Active Digital Footprint
Netiquette
Credit Report
Passive Digital Footprint
When is a time you should use netiquette?
downloading music
posting a blog or tweet
Researching and writing a paper
All answers are correct
Firewalls protect your computer by preventing your computer from responding to calls from
spyware
online predators
viruses
hackers
Which of the following is a good password?
iloveyou22
1B2a3S4e5B6a7L8l!
freibergl
Abc123
What should you include in a secure password? (check all that apply)
Capital Letters
Numbers
Symbols
Lowercase Letters
at least 8 characters
How can you ensure your password stays safe?
Never change your password
Never tell anyone your password
Use the same password for all accounts.
Use common words and phrases in your password
The norms of appropriate, responsible technology use
Netiquette
Digital Citizenship
Identity Theft
Piracy
Courtesy, honesty, and polite behavior practiced on the Internet.
Netiquette
Digital Citizenship
Identity Theft
Piracy
Illegally copying copyrighted software, music, or movies
Firewall
Spyware
Identity Theft
Piracy
A computer program that can destroy files or make your computer "crash
Virus
Identity Theft
Firewall
Antivirus Software
This is a system that creates a special "wall" to keep out unwanted information, like spam and viruses, and unwanted people, like hackers.
Spyware
Firewall
Antivirus Software
Piracy
Software that “piggybacks” on programs you download, gathers information about your online habits, and transmits personal information without your knowledge
Virus
Spyware
Hackers
Identity Theft
Which of the following personal information could an identity thief steal? (check all that apply)
Name
Address
Credit Card Numbers
Social Security Number
Medical Insurance Account Numbers
You are responsible for what an identity thief does while using your personal information.
true
false
When throwing away papers that have your personal or medical information on them you should do what to them first?
read
copy
shred
share
What can a thief do with your personal information? (check all that apply)
get medical care
buy things with your credit card
open a utility account
steal your tax refund
get a driver's license
Which of the following is a way to protect yourself from identity theft, malware, spyware, and hackers when using a computer?
Always use public computers and unsecured wifi
Use websites that start with HTTPS
Use easy to guess passwords
Respond to all emails that ask for you personal information
Never use anti-virus software and always turn off your firewall
