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Cambridge Technical Level 3 IT- Unit 1/LO2

Total questions: 64

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the one correct answer. Which of the productivity software below would be the most suitable for storing large amounts of online shopping transaction data?

a)

Database

b)

Email

c)

Spreadsheet

d)

Word Processor

2.

Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the one correct answer. Which of the following allows a user to share images, text and video with a large number of recipients?

a)

Social Media

b)

Teleconference

c)

Video Conference

d)

VOIP

3.

Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the one correct answer. Installable troubleshooting tools may not help a software developer to detect:

a)

file corruption

b)

file deletion

c)

hardware issues

d)

user error

4.

Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the one correct answer. Which of the below features in the Application layer of the TCP/IP protocol stack?

a)

FTP

b)

ICMP

c)

TCP

d)

UDP

5.

Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the one correct answer. A game magazine provides a link to download a new game which is initially provided as free, but has a built-in expiration date. This is an example of what kind of software?

a)

Bespoke

b)

Freeware

c)

Off-the-shelf

d)

Shareware

6.

Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the one correct answer. Which of the following is an error reporting protocol?

a)

ICMP

b)

FTP

c)

HTTP

d)

SMTP

7.

Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the one correct answer. Which productivity software is the most appropriate for creating a mail merge letter template?

a)

Database

b)

Email

c)

Spreadsheet

d)

Word processor

8.

Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the one correct answer. Which business software is most suitable for creating a safety poster?

a)

CAD

b)

CAM

c)

MIS

d)

DTP

9.

Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the one correct answer. Which communication software enables several users to participate in a meeting over the phone?

a)

Messaging

b)

Personal assistants

c)

Teleconference

d)

Video conference

10.

Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the one correct answer. Which software troubleshooting tool tests computer performance against an established norm?

a)

Baseline

b)

Error logs

c)

Event logs

d)

Installable tools

11.

Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the one correct answer. Which of the following is an example of an engine management system in a car?

a)

Embedded

b)

Freeware

c)

Off the shelf

d)

Open source

12.

Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the one correct answer. Which of the following is part of an Integrated Design Environment (IDE) that converts instructions into machine code?

a)

Compiler

b)

Debugger

c)

Interpreter

d)

Text editor

13.

Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the one correct answer. Which of the following best describes a personal computer (PC) used at home?

a)

Multiuser multitasking

b)

Multiuser single application

c)

Single user multitasking

d)

Single user single application

14.

Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the one correct answer. Which communication method would be most appropriate for discussing a new plane design?

a)

Email

b)

Instant messaging

c)

Teleconference

d)

Video conference

15.

Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the one correct answer. Which of the following is not a feature of an Internet Protocol (IP)?

a)

Forwarding packets to individual computers.

b)

Putting packets back together in order.

c)

Sending packets to the Domain.

d)

Sending packets to the Gateway.

16.

Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the one correct answer. Which of the following is a reason why a publishing house may decide not to share the source code for the software it publishes?

a)

To allow users to use the software on multiple devices.

b)

To allow users to use the software on multiple platforms.

c)

To improve the quality of future software upgrades.

d)

To make the software more difficult to copy.

17.

RK Manufacturing uses CAD/CAM software as part of its manufacturing process. Which of the following is a reason why RK Manufacturing uses CAD/CAM software?

a)

CAM software includes templates that can help the design process.

b)

The completed products are more accurate than those produced by human control.

c)

The costs of manufacturing are shared amongst many different organisations.

d)

The range of physical tools available for the machines is wider.

18.

ATAT Printing has travelling engineers who carry out support visits at customer sites. Which of the following communication methods is best suited for use by an engineer wanting to communicate privately with the main office, in real time?

a)

Email

b)

Instant Messaging

c)

Social media

d)

Written letter

19.

Which of the following is a purpose of Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)?

a)

To collect information from network devices

b)

To manage data packet transfer across a network

c)

To manage the transfer of data across the World Wide Web

d)

To provide checksums for data integrity

20.

Which of the following is a feature of an off-the-shelf operating system?

a)

Advanced users may see the source code.

b)

It is made to the user requirements.

c)

It automatically provides regular security updates.

d)

Non-essential functionality is removed.

21.

Put a tick in the right hand column of the table to show the correct answer. Which of these items is an advantage of a teleconference?

a)

Can send documents electronically

b)

Requires physical presence

c)

Limited to local participants

d)

High travel costs

22.

Put a tick in the right hand column of the table to show the correct answer. Which of these items is not a function of an operating system?

a)

Displaying data on a screen

b)

Managing hardware resources

c)

Providing a user interface

d)

Executing and managing applications

23.

Put a tick in the right hand column of the table to show the correct answer. Which of these is not a characteristic of a token ring network?

a)

Token moves between devices in a random order

b)

Each device has equal access to the token

c)

Data is transmitted in one direction

d)

Token passing is used to prevent collisions

24.

Put a tick in the right hand column of the table to show the correct answer. Which protocol is used to transfer email from server to server?

a)

SMTP

b)

HTTP

c)

FTP

d)

IMAP

25.

BV Digital Comms. has developed its own VoIP software package. A cut-down version of the software is available as Freeware. Why would BV Digital Comms. choose to distribute the cut-down version of its VoIP software as Freeware?

a)

To avoid copyright issues.

b)

To discourage sales of the full programme.

c)

To encourage software engineers to further develop their programme.

d)

To encourage users to purchase the full version.

26.

A sales team has been asked to analyse the sales figures for one section of a business. The team can use database or spreadsheet software for this purpose. Which of the following describes why the team may choose to use database software rather than spreadsheet software to analyse the data?

a)

Spreadsheet software cannot store atomised data in related tables.

b)

Spreadsheet software cannot create graphs from data.

c)

Spreadsheet software cannot sort data alphabetically.

d)

Spreadsheet software cannot sort data into number order.

27.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of utility software?

a)

To allow multiple users to use a computer.

b)

To allow the user to maintain a computer.

c)

To allow the user to manage contacts.

d)

To allow the user to manage electricity and plumbing bills.

28.

Businesses can use Short Message Service (SMS) for a range of different purposes. Which of the following would not be an appropriate use of SMS by a business?

a)

To confirm a booking.

b)

To distribute a new social media policy amongst staff.

c)

To inform clients of a forthcoming invite-only sales event.

29.

Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the one correct answer. Which of the following is a protocol used by a web server to deliver a webpage?

a)

Hypertext Mark-up Language (HTML)

b)

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

c)

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

d)

Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)

30.

Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the one correct answer. Which of the following may be a disadvantage to a business of using Open Source software?

a)

Competitors may be using the same software.

b)

It may include lots of features.

c)

There may be an increased security risk as the source code can be edited by others.

d)

The business is not tied into one vendor's system.

31.

Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the one correct answer. Which of the following is an advantage of a multiprocessor operating system?

a)

Every task is performed by the same processor.

b)

Multiprocessor systems are easier to design.

c)

Failure in one processor will result in complete system failure.

d)

The throughput of data is usually greater than a single processor system.

32.

Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the one correct answer. Which of the following is not a feature of a Personal Assistant system?

a)

Plays music.

b)

Personalised to different voices.

c)

Provides news and sports updates.

33.

Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the one correct answer. Which of the following is the most likely cause of a slow running application on a computer?

a)

Insufficient Active Directory capacity.

b)

Insufficient ports on the motherboard.

c)

Insufficient ROM capacity.

d)

Insufficient RAM capacity.

34.

Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the one correct answer. Which of the following services is not provided by the User Data Protocol (UDP)?

a)

Checksum capability to check on package delivery.

b)

Packet transmission.

c)

Packet retransmission.

d)

Providing port numbers.

35.

This was related to the most suitable productivity software for storing large amounts of online shopping transaction data.

a)

Database

b)

Spreadsheet

36.

Choose a suitable way of sharing images, text, and video content with a larger number of recipients.

a)

Social Media

b)

Email

37.

Identify a type of error that might not be detected by installable troubleshooting tools.

a)

User error

b)

File corruption

c)

Hardware issues

38.

Select which protocol was in the Application layer of the TCP/IP stack.

a)

FTP

b)

TCP

39.

Identify the type of software that is available for use at no cost.

a)

Freeware

b)

Shareware

40.

Candidates were asked to select which software was initially provided free but had an expiry date.

a)

Bespoke

b)

Freeware

c)

Shareware

d)

Shareware

41.

Candidates were asked to identify an error reporting protocol.

a)

ICMP

b)

HTTP

c)

FTP

42.

Candidates needed to identify productivity software most appropriate for creating a mail merge letter template.

a)

Email

b)

Word processor

43.

Candidates were asked to select which business software was most suitable for creating a safety poster.

a)

CAD (Computer Aided Design)

b)

DTP (Desk Top Publishing)

44.

This was related to software for a meeting over the phone. Identify the correct answer.

a)

Teleconference

b)

Video Conference

45.

The question described a software troubleshooting tool. Identify it from the description.

(a)  

46.

Identify the type of system described.

(a)  

47.

Identify the software tool from the description.

(a)  

48.

Identify the type of operating system described.

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49.

Identify the type of meeting described.

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50.

Identify the network process described.

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51.

Identify the purpose of the software feature described.

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52.

The completed products are more accurate than those produced by human control.

a)

The completed products are less accurate than those produced by human control.

b)

The completed products are more accurate than those produced by human control.

c)

The completed products are equally accurate as those produced by human control.

53.

Which of the following is an example of Instant Messaging?

a)

Email

b)

Instant Messaging

c)

Video Conferencing

54.

To collect information from network devices, which of the following is used?

a)

To collect information from network devices

b)

To send information to network devices

c)

To delete information from network devices

55.

What is a benefit of a system that automatically provides regular security updates?

a)

It requires manual updates.

b)

It provides updates only on request.

c)

It automatically provides regular security updates.

56.

Freeware could be distributed to encourage users to purchase the full version.

a)

To provide free access to all features

b)

To limit access to certain features

c)

To encourage users to purchase the full version

d)

To discourage users from purchasing the full version

57.

Spreadsheet software cannot store atomised data in related tables.

a)

Spreadsheet software cannot store atomised data in related tables

b)

Spreadsheet software can store atomised data in related tables

c)

Spreadsheet software can store data in unrelated tables

58.

Utility software is used to allow the user to maintain a computer.

a)

To allow the user to delete the computer

b)

To allow the user to maintain the computer

c)

To allow the user to upgrade the computer

59.

Which of the following is NOT appropriate for distributing a new social media policy amongst staff?

a)

Email

b)

SMS

c)

Intranet

d)

Printed document

60.

Which protocol is used by a web server to deliver a webpage?

a)

FTP

b)

HTTP

c)

SMTP

d)

SNMP

61.

What is a disadvantage of using Open Source software?

a)

It is expensive

b)

It is not customizable

c)

There may be an increased security risk as the source code can be edited by others

d)

It is not widely used

62.

What is an advantage of a multiprocessor operating system?

a)

It is cheaper than a single processor system

b)

It uses less power

c)

It is easier to program

d)

The throughput of data is usually greater than a single processor system

63.

What is the most likely cause of a slow running application on a computer?

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64.

Which of the following is not provided by the UDP protocol?

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