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IT Year 12 - CH1-3

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is not a quality of information?

a)

Relevance

b)

Age

c)

Encrypted

d)

Level of Detail

2.

The validation technique that ensures data has been input is a (a)   check.

3.

An electoral register is a type of ________ data source.

a)

Indirect

b)

Direct

c)

Both

d)

None of the above

4.

The system software that translates a program written in a high-level programming language in to machine code, line by line is known as (a)   .

5.

Which of the following is NOT a utility software.

a)

Back-up

b)

Formatting

c)

Data compression

d)

Linker

6.

(a)   is a process of testing and modifying a device to make sure it is taking accurate readings e.g. a sensor.

7.

which of the following is NOT a type of calibration method?

a)

One point

b)

Two point

c)

Three Point

d)

Multi Point

8.

A (a)   is a type of motor in a control system that moves and operates other mechanisms and devices.

9.

A (a)   sensor detects the level of acidity of a substance.

10.

A digital certificate usually does not include

a)

organization name

b)

user's email address

c)

user's public key

d)

user's IP address

11.

Which of the following is NOT an encryption protocol?

a)

TCP/IP

b)

IPSec

c)

TLS

d)

SSL

12.

____________ is a verification check which finds errors when transmitting data, it uses a byte of data where 7 bits represent the data and one bit represents the check.

a)

checksum

b)

parity

c)

hash total

d)

control total

13.

(a)   encryption uses both a public key and a private key to ensure the safety of data.

14.

Information is data that has a context and (a)  

15.

Which of the following is an advantage of encryption?

a)

Makes data transmission faster

b)

Data cannot be intercepted by a hacker

c)

Data is more secure during transmission

d)

Make data transmission slower

16.

Which characteristic of mainframe computers measures how quickly a mainframe can be repaired if it needs to be shut down.

a)

Reliability

b)

Availability

c)

Serviceability

d)

Longevity

17.

When a program is compiled, it undergoes a 3 stage compilation process. Which is the second stage?

a)

Syntax analysis

b)

Code generation

c)

Lexical Analysis

d)

No of the above

18.

Which user interface has the lowest demand on resources but needs specialist knowledge to operate?

(a)