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Effects and Applications of ICT - IGCSE ICT

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Choose THREE examples of jobs created by technology in the retail industry.
a)
Web developer
b)
Application developer
c)
Reporter
d)
UX designer
2.

What is EFTPOS?

a)

Electric Funds Transfer Point of Sale

b)

Electronic Funds Transfer Point of Sale

c)

Online payment channel

d)

Electronic Fee Transponder Point of Sales

3.

These are the advantages of internet shopping to a customer EXCEPT:

a)

customization options

b)

Time saving

c)

security concerns

d)

convenience

4.
Choose TWO disadvantages of internet shopping
a)
Delivery delays and fees
b)
Time saving
c)
Global shopping experience
d)
Limited physical interaction
5.
What is the EFTPOS system used for?
a)
To share marketing information between businesses
b)
To update stock level of goods wherever they are sold and to automatically reorder goods that have low stock levels
c)
To allow online payment using QR code
d)
To update the database remotely
6.
Choose two jobs that have been made obsolete due to the technology in the retail industry.
a)
factory workers
b)
Cashiers
c)
Accountants
d)
Managers
7.
How is a VR system different from AR?
a)
AR uses sensors while VR is not
b)
AR is more expensive than VR
c)
VR is the newer version of AR
d)
AR uses a real-world setting while VR is completely virtual.
8.

What does AR stand for?

a)

Artificial robustness

b)

Anomaly reality

c)

Augmented reality

d)

Anonymous repository

9.
VR stands for…
a)
Virtual reality
b)
Vivid reality
c)
Virtual RPG
d)
Very rusty
10.
What could be TWO negative impacts of AR and VR in the medical field?
a)

Losing the real world experience

b)
risk of technical failure
c)
Worldwide medical advice
d)
Sharing patients' data
11.
Examples of components used in an AR device are… (choose ONE answer)
a)
Heat & light sensor
b)
Gyroscopes and cameras
c)
WiFi and LAN
d)
realtime feedback and delayed feedback
12.
What does GIS stand for?
a)
Geographical Information System
b)
Geology Input Sensor
c)
Geometrical Information Software
d)
Geospatial Information System
13.
How does GPS work?
a)
by passing data packets received from the router to the modem
b)
Each satellite transmits a unique signal that allows GPS devices to calculate a user's exact location using triangulation.
c)
When satellites exchange data from the receiver and transmitter using a specific match calculation
d)
Breaking down the data received from the ground station into different layers to represent the land, mountain and water
14.

GPS helps provide the location data that GIS requires, enabling GIS software to analyze, visualize and interpret information.

a)

True

b)

False

15.
How does GPS help in the Agriculture industry?
a)
used to predict wind speed and water supplies
b)
it helps in finding fertilizer for soils
c)
used for farm planning and mapping
d)
to locate farmers and workers
16.

What are the advantages of an Artificial Intelligence system?

a)

Emotional support

b)

Repetitive Work

c)

Unemployment

d)

No improvement

17.
How do AI systems learn? (Choose TWO answers)
a)
project based learning
b)
Unsupervised learning
c)
conventional learning
d)
Supervised learning
18.

What is supervised Learning in AI?

a)

Using labels to predict outcomes

b)

Trial and error learning

c)

Unlabeled data to discover patterns

d)

Being supervised by a person

19.
What is Artificial intelligence?
a)
Intelligence programmed by human kind
b)
A computer simulation environment over a real life environment
c)
Math equations to build simulations for tough situations
d)
A simulation of human intelligence processed by machines in carrying out tasks or making decisions.
20.
What is a biometric recognition system?
a)
A system that uses physical traits to gain access to a secured computer application.
b)
A system that uses physical traits to enter data to a system for storage
c)
Unlocking iPhones using face recognition
d)
None of the above
21.
What are the differences between RFID and NFC?
a)
NFC: has a Chip that stores the info RFID: Doesn't use a chip but information is accessed from the devices
b)
NFC is used to track stocks in retail management system. RFID is to replace bar codes at price tags
c)
RFID: has a Chip that stores the info NFC: Doesn't use a chip but information is accessed from the devices
22.
What are the examples of Biometric Authentication?
a)
eye
b)
voice
c)
hair
d)
skin
23.
OMR stands for…
a)
Oh My Rod
b)
Optical Mark Recognition system
c)

Optical Marking Registration system

d)
Osmosis Molecule Reverse
24.

OCR stands for…

a)

Optical Character Recognition system

b)

Optical Charset Responsive System

c)

On Call Roadshow

d)

Osmosis Charging Repository

25.
OMR is a technology that enables software to recognize marks made on paper documents.
a)
Yes, it is correct.
b)
No, that's OCR.
26.
OCR is commonly used to recognize text in scanned documents and images.
a)
No, that's OMR
b)
Yes, that's right!
27.
OCR is used for processing multiple-choice exams, surveys, questionnaires, and forms that require respondents to mark predefined options.
a)
No, that's OMR
b)
Yup, true that!
28.
What is near field communication (NFC)?
a)
It is a proximity-based wireless communication standard, but the interaction is limited to an extremely short range.
b)
It uses microprocessors, sensors and communication devices to collect information simultaneously.
c)
A way of communication between devices that has the same ability as WiFi
d)
Something like bluetooth
29.

ANPR is…

a)

Automatic Number Plate Recognition

b)

Automatic Near Parking Recognition

c)

Automated Network Process Router

30.
What is ANPR used for?
a)
To model a real system in order to study the behavior of the system.
b)
To update stock level of goods wherever they are sold and to automatically reorder goods that have low stock levels
c)
A technology that uses optical character recognition (OCR) on images to read vehicle registration plates to create vehicle location data.
d)
It is a proximity-based wireless communication standard, but the interaction is limited to an extremely short range.
31.
What is IoT?
a)
Ice or Tea?
b)
Independent Technology
c)
Internet of Things
d)
Intranet on Transparency
32.
What are TWO disadvantages of IOT devices known for?
a)
Risks of hacking
b)
ease of access
c)
target users age
d)
cost of repair
33.
How do IoT devices work?
a)
by passing data packets received from the router to the modem
b)
It uses microprocessors, sensors and communication devices to collect information simultaneously.
c)
it mimics human brain in decision making
d)
A system that uses physical traits to enter data to a system for storage
34.

The reasons why computer modeling is chosen in certain situations are as below EXCEPT: Problem Statement

a)

Cost of building the real thing is too expensive

b)

It slows down global warming by using renewable energy in simulators

c)

It is almost impossible to do the tasks for real

d)

Some situations are too dangerous to humans

35.

What is computer modeling?

a)

graphic animation and 3D modelling

b)

Using computer simulation to model a real system in order to study the behavior of the system

c)

3D printing of elements using computer aided design

d)

a process that mimics human brain in decision making

36.
What is a disadvantage of computer modeling?
a)
The difference between the real world and simulation could lead to issues.
b)
virus attacks
c)
language options for users in different countries
d)
unstable oil price which leads to economic downturn