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WorksheetsUnit 2 TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS
Total questions: 57
Worksheet time: 30mins
Healthcare Sector:
Which technology system is commonly used in healthcare to securely store and access patient medical records?
CRM system
EHR system
Inventory management system
Social media platform
Which one of these sectors might use Cad/CAM
Health
Finance
Manufacturing
Retail
What type of technology system is used in retail stores to manage inventory levels and track sales?
A) Supply chain management system
B) Electronic health record system
C) Content management system
D) Point of sale (POS) system
Transportation Sector: Which technology system is used in transportation to track vehicle locations, routes, and manage logistics?
Inventory management system
Geographic ideal system (GIS)
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
Geographic information system (GIS)
Which one of these terms means 'Using resources to meet the current needs without taking away resources for the future.
Sustainability
Carbon Footprint
Greenhouse effect
Renewable energy
Issues in techlogy systms
Which of the following is a common issue associated with technology systems?
A) Increased efficiency
B) Data security breaches
C) Improved collaboration
D) Enhanced customer service
Which of the following is a type of malicious software (malware) designed to block access to computer systems until a ransom is paid?
A) Spyware
B) Adware
C) Ransomware
D) Trojan horse
Which of the following is a type of malware that secretly monitors and collects information about a user's activities on a computer system, often without the user's knowledge?
A) Trojan horse
B) Worm
C) Adware
D) Spyware
How can the production of smartphones be damaging to the environment?
A) Decreased electronic waste
B) Reduced energy consumption
C) Pollution from mining of rare earth metals
D) Improved air quality
Which of the following best describes copyright law?
A) A law that protects computer systems from cyberattacks
B) A law that grants exclusive rights to creators for their original works
C) A law that regulates internet service providers
D) A law that governs international trade agreements
What are some potential effects on the environment of online shopping?
A) Increased carbon emissions from delivery trucks
B) Reduced packaging waste
C) Preservation of natural resources
Which hardware device is used to input data into a computer system?
Monitor
Printer
Keyboard
External Hardrive
Which portable device is most suitable for web browsing, watching movies, and using a calendar?
Tablet
Server
Game console
What hardware component is responsible for temporarily storing data and instructions that are currently being processed by the CPU?
A) Hard Drive
B) RAM (Random Access Memory)
C) CPU Cache
D) SSD (Solid State Drive)
Which hardware device is used to provide permanent storage for operating systems, applications, and user data in a computer system?
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
Solid State Drive (SSD)
Scanner
What hardware component is used to connect a computer to a network, allowing communication with other devices?
Router
Speaker
Microphone
Projector
An automated vacuum cleaner can move around a house, cleaning carpets, and avoiding walls and furniture. How do input devices and software enable it to navigate and clean effectively?e
A) The vacuum cleaner uses GPS (Global Positioning System) to map the house layout.
B) Sensors such as infrared or laser scanners detect obstacles and walls.
C) Microphones detect sounds to avoid collisions with furniture.
D) The vacuum cleaner relies on voice commands from users to navigate.
Which of the following is an example of an automated system used in manufacturing for assembling products?
Self-driving car
Automated guided vehicle (AGV) C)
Smart thermostat
Robotic assembly line
Which device is used to read information encoded on the magnetic stripe of cards such as credit cards and ID cards?
OCR Reader (Optical Character Reader)
OMR Device (Optical Mark Reader )
RFID Reader
Magnetic Strip Reader
Which device is used to capture data by scanning printed text and converting it into digital format?
OMR Device
RFID Reader
OCR Reader
Barcode Reader
Which device is designed to capture data by detecting marks made on paper forms, such as checkboxes or filled-in bubbles?
Barcode Reader
OCR Reader
OMR Device
RFID Reader
Which device is used to read data encoded in barcodes, consisting of vertical lines of varying widths?
RFID Reader
OMR Device
OCR Reader
Barcode Reader
What are some input devices on a self serve checkout - choose three
Scales to weigh the goods before and after scanning
Scanner to read the barcode
Payment inputs
Payment Reciept printer and device to give money as change.
Identify an output device for a self serve checkout
Screen and speakers
scanner to read the barcode
Scales
Match the data capture method with its corresponding reason for use:
Data Capture Method: OCR Reader
Efficiently capture product information at retail checkout.
Convert printed text into editable digital format. this file can be backed up to keep safe
Detect and interpret marks on paper forms (e.g., surveys, tests).
Wirelessly capture data from tags attached to objects or products.
Match the data capture method with its corresponding reason for use:
Data Capture Method: OMR Device
Efficiently capture product information at retail checkout.
Convert printed text into editable digital format.
Detect and interpret marks on paper , can reduce errors
Wirelessly capture data from tags attached to objects or products.
Which type of network is typically used to connect devices within a home, office, or campus?
LAN (Local Area Network)
WAN (Wide Area Network)
PAN Personal Area Network
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
Which type of network covers a large geographic area and connects multiple LANs across different locations?
LAN (Local Area Network)
WAN (Wide Area Network)
PAN (Personal Area Network)
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
What type of network connects devices within an individual's personal workspace, such as Bluetooth devices?
Lan
WAN
PAN (personal Area Network)
A smarphone is sychronised to a PC, what type of network is this ?
LAN
WAN
PAN
Give one benefit of synchronising data between devices in a network:
Data is up to date
Increased network speed and bandwidth
What are the benefits of networking computers within an organisation (choose 2 )
Can reduce the need to travel, saving time, and reducing pollution
Enhanced collaboration and communication among users. Employees can access file from work or home
Increased reliance on standalone systems for data storage
Simplified management of software licenses
A network allows users to share resources. Select two devices that can be shared
Printer
Speakers
Keyboard
Scanner
Which of the following methods of transferring data uses fiber optic cables for high-speed and long-distance communication?
UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair)
STP (Shielded Twisted Pair
Fiber optic
Coaxial cable
What type of network is the internet
LAN
WAN
PAN
MAN
Which ONE of these is not a strenghth of networking
Communication
Security
Sharing resources
Entertainment.
Methods of Transferring data
What material is used in fibre optic cables to transfer light as data.
Copper Wire
Glass
Aluminium
Rubber.
Which of the following is a common use of UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cables in networking?
Long-distance high-speed data transmission
Outdoor installations exposed to harsh weather conditions
Ethernet connections within office buildings and homes
High-interference industrial environments
Coaxial is a solid copper wire with thick shielding. It is reliable, good for short distances, however this is slow.
Question
Which of the following is a common application of coaxial cabling in networking and telecommunications?
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Indoor Ethernet connections within office buildings
Outdoor fiber optic backbone links between data centers
Satellite television and cable TV distribution
Residential Wi-Fi networking
Main Hardware components
Which one of these components uses a fan to keep them cool?
Hard Drive
RAM (Randome Access memory)
PSU (Power Supply Unit)
Motherboard
Which of these TWO components need to be cooled when running
RAM
HDD
CPU
PSU
What is the primary role of a CPU (Central Processing Unit) in a computer system?
Storing and managing data for long-term storage
Rendering high-quality graphics for gaming and video editing
Performing calculations and executing instructions for processing tasks
Transmitting data wirelessly to external devices
What does GPU stand for in the context of computer hardware?
General Processing Unit
Graphical Processing Unit
Gaming Processing Unit
Global Processing Unit
Components inside the CPU
Which component of the CPU is responsible for performing arithmetic and logical operations?
Registers
Control Unit
ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)
Cache Memory
Which component of the CPU is used to temporarily store data and instructions that are actively being processed?
Registers
Control Unit
ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)
Cache Memory
Processing digital data.
Information
Clock Speed. the clock speed determines the speed of the processor
One clock cycle will process one word of data. The clock speed is measured in Mhz or GHz.
Question
How does the clock speed of a CPU affect performance?
Faster clock speed = more instruction procecced per second = faster processing.
Clock speed affects the amount of RAM available for processing
Processors often have multiple cores. Each core can process simulatneously.
How does this affect performance?
More cores = more instructions processed simultaneously per second= faster processing
Increased clock speed
Which ONE of these statements about ROM is true
Temporary and a type of memory
Temporary and a type of storage
Permanent and a type of memory
Permanant and a type of storage.
Which of the following statements accurately describes a key difference between DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) and SRAM (Static Random Access Memory)?
DRAM is faster and more expensive than SRAM.
DRAM Holds data while the processor is working , it requires constant refreshing to maintain data, while SRAM does not.
SRAM is used for main memory in most computers, while DRAM is used for cache memory.
DRAM is volatile memory, while SRAM is non-volatile memory.
Whic one of these is processed by the CPU
Denary
Hexadecimal
Instructions
RAM
Processing Data.
How much data can be processed in one clock cycle?
One bit
one Byte
One word
One character
Analogue and Digital Data
Analogue data is converted into digital data so it can be transferred accross the internet
Question
Complete the following Spoken words are a ----------
analogue form of data
digital form of data
Programming data types
Which one of these will store 1.75?
Integer
Boolean
Character
Real
Which component of a computer system converts AC (alternating current) power from a wall outlet into DC (direct current) power?
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)
PSU (Power Supply Unit)
RAM (Random Access Memory)
Which technology is used to identify and track objects using radio waves?
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
NFC (Near Field Communication)
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)
Which storage device uses magnetic disks to store data and is commonly used for long-term storage?
SSD (Solid State Drive)
Optical Drive (e.g., DVD-RW)
HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
Flash Drive (USB)
Which type of RAM is commonly used in smartphones for main memory?
DDR2
DDR3
LPDDR3
DDR4
