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WorksheetsIT Systems and Networking Quiz
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 22mins
What is the main objective when putting a new system into practice?
To redesign user interfaces
To eliminate IT staff
To deploy and test the system
To rewrite the feasibility study
Which type of network is confined to a small geographic area, such as a residence or workplace?
WAN
MAN
LAN
PAN
What is the fundamental role of a communication satellite in global connectivity?
Encrypting data
Filtering spam
Relaying long-distance signals
Improving browser speed
In which network arrangement do all devices connect to a central point?
Ring
Mesh
Star
Bus
What is a defining feature of a ring network?
Devices communicate via radio waves
Data travels in a closed loop
Uses fiber optic exclusively
All devices broadcast at once
Which of the following best describes a Peer-to-Peer (P2P) network?
Controlled by a central server
Used only in mobile devices
Every computer can act as both client and server
Requires internet access
Which of the following is not considered an advantage of the Internet of Things (IoT)?
Improved automation
Increased data insight
Power efficiency
More manual processing
What is the primary reason organizations implement information systems?
Reduce salary costs
Increase social media usage
Enhance efficiency and decision-making
Eliminate human resources
A company moving its data storage to the cloud benefits most from:
Increased electricity usage
Faster desktop boot time
Scalability and cost-efficiency
Manual backups
Which option best suits a startup needing budget-friendly IT solutions?
Internal server
Local backup drive
Cloud computing
Optical fiber
Which scenario shows the effect of digital transformation?
Using chalkboards in classrooms
Transitioning from retail stores to online shops
Mailing hand-written letters
Attending in-person-only banking
Which of the following is not a phase of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?
Planning
Implementation
Encryption
Testing
Data analysis gives businesses a competitive edge by:
Reducing employee salaries
Replacing human decision-making
Uncovering insights for better decisions
Blocking user access
Which of the following is an ethical issue in information systems?
Sending newsletters
User logins
Selling customer data without consent
Cloud-based hosting
A key benefit of switching from hierarchical to relational databases is:
Slower queries
Fixed data paths
Flexible data relationships
Use of tapes
Which statement explains the relationship between data, information, and knowledge?
Knowledge is raw facts
Data is understanding
Processed data becomes information, interpreted info becomes knowledge
Data and knowledge are identical
What is most important during the design of a customer order database system?
Network speed
Visual appeal
Data accuracy and structure
Screen brightness
What situation shows the importance of data accuracy?
Sending a welcome message
Inputting the wrong shipping address
Changing a font style
Logging into social media
The primary function of a firewall is to:
Heat the server
Display ads
Prevent unauthorized access
Generate passwords
What does the acronym ERP stand for?
Enhanced Resource Processing
Electronic Records Program
Enterprise Resource Planning
Evaluated Results Protocol
The concluding stage of putting a new system into practice is called the (a) phase.
The process of writing and deploying program instructions is known as (a) .
A system conversion strategy that runs both old and new systems at once is called (a) conversion.
(a) is a key term used to describe massive datasets that are too complex for traditional data processing tools.
In databases, the acronym ACID stands for Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, and (a) .
The core advantage of cloud computing is the ability to access resources on-demand through the (a) .
Multimedia commonly includes five elements: text, graphics, audio, animation, and (a) .
Augmented Reality (AR) is best described as the overlay of digital content onto the (a) world.
A router's role in networking is to direct (a) between devices or networks.
The (a) is the component in a computer system responsible for relaying signals between networks.
The purpose of system implementation is to turn plans into a fully (a) system.
In cloud computing, the ability to scale up or down according to demand is called (a) .
Which type of malware is designed to display unwanted advertisements, often bundled with free software?
Spyware
Worm
Adware
Trojan
What does ransomware do once it infects a system?
Deletes random files
Encrypts data and demands payment
Scans for viruses
Slows down system speed
Which type of malicious software secretly collects information about the user without their knowledge?
Ransomware
Adware
Spyware
Antivirus
What is the main characteristic of a computer virus?
Self-replicates over a network
Requires attachment to a host file
Displays popup ads
Encrypts entire hard drives
A (a) is a type of malware that spreads across systems by replicating itself without attaching to other files.
(a) is malicious software that locks or encrypts files and demands money to restore access.
(a) collects user data, such as passwords and browsing activity, without the user's consent.
A (a) attaches itself to a program or file and spreads when the file is shared or executed.
What is a common consequence of a data breach?
Loss of sensitive information
Increased customer trust
Improved system performance
Enhanced user experience
Which technology is primarily used for secure online transactions?
Blockchain
Virtual Reality
3D Printing
Augmented Reality
What is the primary purpose of a database management system (DBMS)?
To create graphics
To manage and organize data
To enhance internet speed
To design user interfaces
