WorksheetsChapter 5 and 6 Objectives
Total questions: 109
Worksheet time: 55mins
Which application is commonly used for computer modelling in personal finance to perform calculations for planning expenses and allocations?
AutoCAD
Microsoft Excel
Rhino 3D
Photoshop
In bridge and building design, what is the primary role of computer-aided design software according to the material?
Processing payroll data
Helping architects pinpoint potential problems with a build
Encrypting communications
Managing retail inventory
Which pair lists popular applications for two- and three-dimensional design used by architects to imagine structures within their environments?
Excel and Access
AutoCAD and Rhino 3D
Illustrator and InDesign
MATLAB and SPSS
Which statement best describes a website in the context of communication media?
A site that only hosts text documents
A multimedia platform that can present text, images, audio, and video
A tool used only for internal company messaging
A device for making phone calls
Which mobile communication method allows users to exchange short written messages between phones?
VOIP
SMS
Podcast
Video conferencing
What is VOIP primarily used for?
Sending short text messages
Making voice calls over the internet
Designing websites
Storing multimedia files
Which option is a direct mobile communication method that connects two people for real-time voice conversation?
Phone call
Blog post
Email newsletter
Webpage comment
Which advantage of websites supports their use as communication media?
They can only display static images
They require specialized hardware to view
They integrate multiple media types to convey information
They are limited to local networks
A company wants to provide customer support without traditional phone lines by using internet-based calling. Which technology should they adopt?
SMS
VOIP
Fax
Pager
What is the most appropriate method for sending quick appointment reminders to many mobile users?
Publishing a new webpage
SMS broadcast
VOIP group call
Uploading an audio file
Which statement correctly distinguishes SMS from VOIP?
SMS sends voice over the internet; VOIP sends text messages
SMS is text-based messaging between phones; VOIP enables voice calls via internet
Both are used only on desktop computers
Neither can be used on mobile devices
Which is an advantage of computer modelling described in the material?
It requires expensive physical prototypes for every test
It is much safer for simulating situations
It guarantees perfectly accurate results without human input
It cannot produce unexpected outcomes
What is a listed disadvantage of computer modelling?
It is a lot cheaper to run
It eliminates the need for any programming
Incorrect simulation rules can lead to inaccurate results
It always accounts for human reactions
Which statement about computer modelling is correct?
Models never reveal unexpected results
Models allow designers to test ‘what if’ scenarios
Modelling is always more expensive than real-world trials
Human programming is not involved
Why might computer models sometimes go against expectations?
They always follow perfect rules
They do not take into account human reactions to situations
They run too quickly to analyze outcomes
They only simulate one scenario
Which is an advantage of computer-controlled systems?
They require frequent breaks to avoid overheating
They can operate continuously for long periods without breaks
They cannot repeat actions identically
They are unsafe in hazardous environments
Which is a disadvantage of computer-controlled systems mentioned in the content?
They increase employment automatically
Initial programming by humans may include errors
They are unable to run continuously
They always cope with every situation
In computer-controlled systems, what problem can occur if the computer is not powerful enough?
Loss of internet connectivity
Inability to cope with situations leading to process problems
Automatic correction of all errors
Instant upgrade of hardware
Which outcome is listed as a disadvantage related to automation in computer-controlled systems?
Improved safety
Loss of jobs
Better repeatability
Longer operating times
Which statement best describes an advantage of using computers in hazardous locations?
Computers must be supervised constantly by humans
Computers can be used where humans may not be able to operate safely
Computers cannot function in extreme conditions
Computers require breaks when used in dangerous areas
Which administrative function is part of school managed systems?
Controlling traffic signals
Recording attendance and learner details
Weather forecasting
Bridge design
What can school administrative systems generate according to the material?
3D CAD models
Flood management maps
Timetables for pupils and teachers
Network firewall rules
Which type of data do school administrative systems store and process?
Sensor readings from bridges
Parent/carer names and medical information
Satellite weather data
Traffic camera feeds
Which school system focuses on tracking pupils’ performance?
Administrative Systems
Academic Systems
Traffic Management Systems
Weather Forecasting Models
What do Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) offer according to the material?
Physical attendance scanning only
Improved accessibility to resources and work and more accurate tracking of pupil progress
Automatic bridge stress testing
Real-time traffic signal timing
Which feature of computer modelling helps designers explore different outcomes?
Prevents ‘what if’ scenario testing
Produces unexpected results and supports ‘what if’ scenarios
Requires manual repetition of tests
Avoids simulations entirely
Which is a key advantage of computer modelling in simulations?
It guarantees real-world outcomes
It allows safe testing without real-world risk
It removes the need for data
It eliminates all programming errors
Which statement best describes a disadvantage of computer modelling?
Models can run without any assumptions
Predictions may be limited by the quality of the model and data
Simulations always match real-life perfectly
Models never require updates
Why is programming reliance considered a drawback in computer modelling?
Programming makes models faster
Programming can introduce bugs or errors that affect results
Programming ensures perfect accuracy
Programming removes the need for testing
In the context of simulation safety, what is the primary benefit of using computer models?
They guarantee zero cost
They avoid exposing people and equipment to dangerous scenarios
They always provide exact real-world timings
They remove the need for expert input
Which is an advantage of a computer-controlled booking system?
It makes double booking more common
It allows booking at any time of the day
It prevents email confirmations
It guarantees the system will never crash
What is a disadvantage of computer-controlled booking systems mentioned in the material?
They provide official proof of booking
They are inexpensive to install and maintain
They can lead to lost bookings if the system crashes
They eliminate the need for alternative booking methods
Why do customers receive immediate confirmation in computer-controlled booking systems?
Because telephone operators send manual messages
Due to email confirmations built into the system
Because bookings are reviewed weekly
Since overbooking is common
If a computer-controlled booking website requires complete user control, what is a likely implication?
Lower installation and maintenance costs
Higher installation and maintenance costs
No need for customer support
Guaranteed uptime
Which school administrative system feature helps track students’ academic progress over time?
Cafeteria inventory management
Academic performance tracking
Bus route scheduling
Library book cataloging
What is the primary purpose of a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) in schools?
To manage school finances
To provide an online platform for lessons, assignments, and communication
To control physical access to classrooms
To store only student identification numbers
Which of the following is MOST likely handled by an administrative ICT system in a school?
Setting national examination standards
Recording attendance and generating reports
Designing computer hardware
Teaching programming languages
In a school’s computerized learning system, which tool best supports remote submission of assignments and feedback?
Local file server without internet access
Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
Manual paper-based registers
Physical noticeboards
Which area best describes the use of ICT to reserve flights and hotels?
Travel booking systems
Entertainment booking systems
Medical information systems
Expert systems for diagnosis
What is a common advantage of ICT-based booking systems across travel, entertainment, and sports?
They always require paper forms
They allow quick search and reservation of available slots
They remove the need for customer data
They work only during office hours
Which example fits an entertainment booking system?
Purchasing concert tickets online
Scheduling a medical appointment
Diagnosing plant diseases
Configuring car engine fault systems
In travel booking systems, what is typically managed to help users plan trips?
Game strategies
Flight, hotel, and itinerary information
Pharmaceutical supply records
3D printer settings
Which is a likely disadvantage of ICT booking systems?
Overbooking due to system errors
Guaranteed seat selection for every user
Elimination of all transaction fees
Unlimited offline access
A sports booking system most directly helps with which task?
Storing patient allergies
Reserving court or match slots
Prospecting for minerals
Planning delivery routes
Which statement best distinguishes travel from entertainment booking systems?
Travel systems reserve medical procedures; entertainment systems reserve hotels
Travel systems handle transport and accommodation; entertainment systems handle event tickets
Both systems only work for chess games
Entertainment systems manage car engine faults while travel systems sell plants
Which is an advantage of booking systems for users?
Real-time availability and instant confirmation
Mandatory in-person queueing
No ability to compare options
Access restricted to a single device
Which ATM function allows customers to obtain cash directly from their bank account?
Balance inquiry
Cash withdrawal
Cheque deposit
PIN change
What is typically required to authorize a credit or debit card transaction at a POS terminal?
Account number
PIN
Email address
Passport number
Which technology enables contactless payment when customers scan their bank card?
Bluetooth
Near Field Communication (NFC)
Wi‑Fi
Infrared
During internet shopping, transactions are carried out using which type of merchant?
ATM operators
Online banking merchants
EFTPOS machine merchants
Cheque clearing houses
Which banking application updates stock levels each time a purchase is made?
ATM
POS terminal
Cheque processing system
Internet banking app
In money transfers, what information is most likely needed to send funds to another account?
Recipient’s PIN
Recipient’s account details
Retailer’s stock level
Card’s NFC chip type
Which statement best describes cheque processing in banking?
It uses NFC to authorize payments
It verifies and clears paper-based payment orders
It is only for online merchants
It updates retail stock automatically
What is the primary role of internet banking for customers?
Dispensing cash physically
Allowing online transactions such as transfers and payments
Printing paper cheques
Scanning items at retail checkout
Which term best describes software that stores and manages patient records in hospitals and clinics?
Medical information system
Computer-aided design
Operating system
Search engine
What is a common use of 3D printers in the healthcare sector?
Creating video games
Producing customized medical items
Encrypting patient databases
Managing hospital finances
Why are patient records stored in databases?
To make them harder to access by staff
To organize and retrieve patient information efficiently
To replace doctors with automation
To allow public viewing of medical histories
Which statement correctly links technology to its medical application?
Medical information systems are used to print prosthetics
3D printers are used to fabricate personalized medical devices
Patient records databases are primarily for social media updates
Search engines store confidential hospital data
Which component of an expert system applies logical rules to the knowledge base to arrive at conclusions?
User interface
Inference engine
Explanation system
Scanner
In an expert system, which part stores facts and relationships about a domain?
Knowledge base
Rules base
Inference engine
Explanation system
What is the primary role of the user interface in an expert system?
To store domain knowledge
To explain how conclusions were reached
To allow users to input queries and view results
To execute rules automatically
Which feature of an expert system provides reasoning or justification for its conclusions?
Inference engine
Explanation system
Rules base
Knowledge base
The rules base in an expert system typically contains:
User profiles
IF–THEN statements that guide decision-making
Raw sensor data
Graphical interfaces
Which of the following is a common application area for expert systems?
Word processing
Medical diagnosis
Web browsing
Image compression
What best describes how an expert system reaches a decision?
Random selection from stored facts
Matching user input with rules and knowledge, then inferring a conclusion
Direct computation using numeric formulas only
Displaying predefined answers without processing
Which pair correctly matches component to function in an expert system?
User interface — stores rules
Knowledge base — communicates with user
Inference engine — applies rules to facts
Explanation system — captures domain knowledge
Which technology uses radio waves to track items and can store more data than barcodes?
Near Field Communication (NFC)
Magnetic stripe
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
QR codes
In retail, what is a common use of RFID tags and readers?
Calculating sales tax
Determining stock levels
Encrypting customer data
Printing receipts
Which statement describes a disadvantage of RFID readers?
They hold more data than barcodes.
Radio waves used can suffer interference during data transmission.
They can be placed in documents like passports.
They help track microchipped pets.
Which is an advantage of RFID compared to barcodes?
Readers are cheaper than barcode scanners.
Tags require a PIN to access data.
Tags can be manufactured in various sizes and embedded in passports.
Radio waves cannot transmit over a range.
Near Field Communication (NFC) primarily enables which type of transaction in retail?
Contact-based payments requiring swiping
Contactless transmissions including payments via bank card or smartphone
Cash-only payments
Long-range wireless payments
Which is an advantage of NFC technology for shoppers?
It requires a personal identification number (PIN) for every purchase.
It is fast and works with most payment devices.
It prevents all hacking attempts.
It is free for retailers to implement.
Which is a disadvantage of NFC technology for retailers or users?
Applications and hardware can be expensive.
It is generally secure when users are careful.
It is slow compared to other methods.
It only works with bank cards, not smartphones.
Which statement about NFC security is supported by the material?
NFC is always completely secure.
NFC is generally quite secure when a user is careful.
NFC requires a PIN to be secure.
NFC cannot be hacked.
Which technology reads shaded bubbles on forms such as multiple-choice answer sheets?
Optical Mark Recognition (OMR)
Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
Biometric facial recognition
Global Positioning System (GPS)
What is the primary purpose of Optical Character Recognition (OCR)?
To detect marked areas on paper
To convert scanned text images into editable text
To verify fingerprints for authentication
To track locations via satellites
Which is an advantage of OMR?
It can interpret handwritten notes accurately
It allows fast processing of standardized tests
It identifies a person’s iris patterns
It requires no special forms
Which is a disadvantage of OMR systems?
They can only read printed text
They require pre-printed forms and precise shading
They are too slow for batch processing
They need internet connectivity
Which task is best suited for OCR rather than OMR?
Counting selected options on a survey
Recognizing typed and printed characters from a scanned page
Detecting the presence of checkboxes
Recording attendance via bubble sheets
Which is a typical advantage of OCR?
High accuracy on free-form handwriting
Enables editable and searchable digital documents
Does not require scanning
Works only with special optical mark sheets
Which is a common limitation of OCR systems?
They cannot process images
Accuracy drops with poor print quality or complex fonts
They cannot read barcodes
They require special bubble sheets
Which statement correctly distinguishes OMR from OCR?
OMR reads text characters; OCR detects marks
OMR detects marks; OCR recognizes text characters
Both OMR and OCR read only handwritten content
Both OMR and OCR require biometric data
Which technology uses radio waves to automatically identify and track tags attached to objects?
RFID
NFC
Biometrics
Bluetooth
Near Field Communication (NFC) best describes which characteristic?
Long-range communication over several meters
Short-range wireless communication typically within a few centimeters
Biometric fingerprint scanning
Satellite-based tracking
Which is an example of a biometric recognition method?
Barcode scanning
Face recognition
Wi‑Fi pairing
QR code reading
A key advantage of RFID in inventory management is that it can:
Require line-of-sight to read tags
Read multiple tags simultaneously
Only work when physically touching the item
Replace all barcodes with manual entry
Which statement correctly identifies a limitation of NFC?
It needs line-of-sight to function
It is vulnerable because it only supports wired connections
Its effective range is very short
It cannot be used for payments
Biometric systems commonly improve security by:
Using shared passwords for teams
Verifying unique physiological traits
Transmitting data over long distances
Eliminating all user authentication
Which scenario best matches an NFC application?
Tracking pallets in a warehouse from several meters away
Tapping a phone to a terminal to make a contactless payment
Scanning a face to unlock a device
Reading tags embedded in toll passes from a car
Which of the following is a disadvantage of biometric recognition?
Low accuracy compared to passwords
Privacy concerns and potential data misuse
Requires long-range antennas
Needs physical tags on objects
RFID readers can identify items without line-of-sight primarily because:
They use infrared signals
They rely on radio waves that can pass through materials
They depend on optical cameras
They require physical contact
Which technology is most suitable for fast checkout by scanning many items at once?
NFC
Biometrics
RFID
Bluetooth
A typical advantage of NFC for consumer devices is:
Works through walls at long range
Simple tap‑to‑connect pairing between devices
Requires complex calibration
Uses user fingerprints for authentication
Which best describes the trade‑off when choosing biometric authentication?
High convenience with no security risks
Improved identity assurance but raises privacy and data protection concerns
Poor accuracy and slow processing
Requires tags and readers for operation
Which satellite system provides location and navigation services by using signals from orbiting satellites?
Satellite communication
Global Position System (GPS)
Geographical Information System (GIS)
Fiber-optic networks
What is the primary purpose of satellite communication in satellite systems?
Mapping land features
Providing voice, data, and broadcast transmission over long distances
Calculating user position
Storing geographic layers
Which system integrates hardware, software, and data to capture, manage, analyze, and display geographically referenced information?
GPS
Satellite communication
GIS
Radio telemetry
Which of the following is a disadvantage commonly associated with satellite technology?
Global coverage
High latency and signal delay
Real-time navigation
Remote sensing capabilities
Which ICT application category is directly associated with stores selling goods to consumers?
Recognition
Retail
Satellite
Expert
In an ICT applications map, which category would most likely involve technologies like GPS and remote sensing?
Satellite
Booking
Medicine
Retail
Which category best fits face, fingerprint, or voice identification systems?
Recognition
Modelling
Communication
Booking
On the ICT applications diagram, which category is most closely related to hospital information systems and diagnostic tools?
Medicine
Retail
Computer Control
Expert
Which ICT category is most appropriate for systems that reserve flights, hotels, or event tickets?
Booking
Expert
Modelling
Satellite
Which statement best describes the primary use of smart speakers in everyday home devices?
They display notifications from mobile phones.
They are used to play digital radio stations and music from subscription-based streaming services.
They track fitness metrics like heart rate and steps.
They manage point-of-sale transactions in retail stores.
What is a key function of smart watches when connected to mobile phones?
Printing medical prosthetics using 3D models.
Accepting calls, screening messages, and using certain apps without looking at the phone.
Streaming digital radio directly to home speakers without Wi‑Fi.
Processing payments as a standalone point-of-sale terminal.
Which pair correctly matches device to typical use in the home?
Smart speaker — accept phone calls without a handset
Smart watch — play subscription-based music
Smart speaker — play digital radio stations
Smart watch — manage retail inventory at a checkout
Which health issue is commonly associated with prolonged use of IT equipment and overuse of the hands and wrists?
Eye problems
Repetitive Strain Injury
Back problems
Headaches
Prolonged computer use can lead to several potential health problems. Which option lists only issues shown in the material?
Asthma, dehydration, stomach ulcers
Repetitive Strain Injury, back problems, eye problems, headaches
Skin rashes, broken bones, food poisoning
Hearing loss, tooth decay, sprains
In the illustration of a person using a computer, which labeled problem is most directly related to poor screen viewing habits?
Back problems
Headaches
Eye problems
Repetitive Strain Injury
