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WorksheetsExercises from Chapter 6: ICT applications (Communication)
Total questions: 66
Worksheet time: 47mins
Exercise 6b: Based on the example event poster, which information categories are explicitly shown?
Date and time
Place
Admission fees
Other facilities information
List of main characters
Which statements describe advantages of offering customers e‑publications rather than paper‑based publications?
Pages can be expanded in size and can include media such as video, images and audio.
No printing costs are incurred, so e‑publications are usually cheaper than paper‑based publications.
Moving between pages is done by swiping a finger across the screen, which provides flexible navigation.
E‑publications always require specialist hardware and cannot be read on general devices.
Which statements describe disadvantages of offering customers e‑publications rather than paper‑based publications?
Customers must use a device connected to the internet to download the publication before reading.
Printing costs make e‑publications more expensive than paper‑based publications.
Pages cannot be resized or expanded in e‑publications.
It is not possible to include media content in e‑publications.
Exercise 6e: Match each simulation to the best reason why that simulation would be done. Choose the BEST REASON for PILOT TRAINING from the list: Cost of building the real thing is too expensive; Some situations are too dangerous to humans; Take too long to get results back from real thing; It is almost impossible to do the tasks for real; Easier/safer to make changes to a model.
Cost of building the real thing is too expensive
Some situations are too dangerous to humans
Take too long to get results back from real thing
It is almost impossible to do the tasks for real
Easier/safer to make changes to a model
Exercise 6e: Match each simulation to the best reason why that simulation would be done. Choose the BEST REASON for ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING from the list: Cost of building the real thing is too expensive; Some situations are too dangerous to humans; Take too long to get results back from real thing; It is almost impossible to do the tasks for real; Easier/safer to make changes to a model.
Cost of building the real thing is too expensive
Some situations are too dangerous to humans
Take too long to get results back from real thing
It is almost impossible to do the tasks for real
Easier/safer to make changes to a model
Exercise 6f: Identify which of the following is a typical production line control process described in the material. Choose the BEST example.
Filling bottles with a liquid, capping and applying a label
Hand-crafting one-off glassware for scientific work
Designing a one-of-a-kind sculpture
Tailoring bespoke suits in a boutique workshop
Exercise 6f: In the bottling plant process, which device detects the presence of a bottle before filling begins?
Sensor 1 (presence/light sensor or camera)
Sensor 2 (level sensor)
Actuator operating motor
Computer keyboard input by an operator
Exercise 6f: In the bottling plant process, what action occurs when the bottle is detected as full?
The computer sends a signal to an actuator to close the valve
Sensor 1 opens the valve automatically
The conveyor belt immediately stops permanently
An operator manually caps the bottle
Exercise 6f: Which component operates to move the conveyor belt so the next empty bottle can take its position?
An actuator that operates a motor
Sensor 2 (level sensor)
Manual pushing by a human operator
The computer’s internal fan
Exercise 6f: Which statements are advantages of using robots on a production line, according to the material? Select all that apply.
They can work in environments harmful to humans and operate non-stop
They guarantee lower initial costs for businesses
They provide greater consistency and built-in quality control
They eliminate the need for sensors since robots can improvise like humans
Exercise 6f: Which statements are disadvantages of using robots on a production line, according to the material? Select all that apply.
They find unusual one-off tasks difficult to perform
They may increase unemployment by replacing skilled labour
They require no initial set-up or maintenance
The initial set-up and maintenance can be expensive
In a school attendance system using magnetic ID cards with a stripe, what happens when a student swipes their card on entering the school premises, according to the worksheet description?
The system records the student’s identity along with the date and time on a database
A paper slip is printed and handed to the student for manual filing
An automatic SMS is sent to all teachers with the student’s timetable
The classroom door unlocks for that student only
According to the worksheet, which stated benefit does an ID card attendance system provide compared with a paper-based system in the event of a fire?
Teachers can estimate attendance based on homeroom lists
The school knows each student’s attendance at all times from database records
Students must register again before leaving the building
Parents receive a printed roll call the next day
Which statement is given as an advantage of biometrics compared to magnetic ID cards?
Cards are less affected by magnetic fields than fingerprints
Fingerprints are unique, making it very difficult to sign in as someone else
It is easier to copy fingerprints than ID cards
Fingerprints can be easily lent to friends for signing in
Which is listed as a disadvantage of using biometrics compared to magnetic ID cards?
Collecting fingerprints for every student would take a long time
Magnetic stripe readers are more expensive than fingerprint scanners
Fingerprints guarantee entry even if injured
Parents universally prefer fingerprint storage over cards
After processing performance data, which outputs are explicitly listed as produced by the system? Select all that apply.
Average grades for all students in a class
Class and year group reports showing academic and behavioural performance
Detailed lesson plans for teachers
Real-time video monitoring of classrooms
According to the worksheet description of computer-aided learning (CAL), which best captures its role in education?
CAL is designed to replace traditional classroom teaching entirely
CAL assists academic teaching and is intended to enhance, not replace, teacher-based learning
CAL provides entertainment only and has no assessment features
CAL removes the need for students to seek additional help
Which are listed disadvantages of using CAL to enhance the learning process? Select all that apply.
CAL cannot give students practical lab experience because experiments shown are virtual
Integrating CAL properly can be expensive and time consuming
Students may be distracted online or become isolated by spending too much time on their own
CAL is a self-contained learning system that can always answer unusual questions
What common problem do online booking systems help prevent by updating files immediately?
Price inflation
Double-booking
Lost luggage
Overstaffing
In which areas are online booking systems stated to be used? Select all that apply.
The travel industry
Concerts (theatre and music events)
Cinema tickets
Booking sporting events
Inventory management in grocery stores
Which are listed advantages of using online booking systems? Select all that apply.
Immediate feedback on availability and booking success
Bookings can be made at any time of the day
Browsing seating plans helps customers choose the best seats at the price
The system automatically posts printed tickets to all customers by mail
What benefit of using a QR code in online booking is described in the worksheet?
It hides the booking information from the customer
It stores booking information on a smartphone or tablet for scanning at the venue
It prevents the need for any internet connection
It replaces the need to present identification when traveling
Which are listed disadvantages of online booking systems? Select all that apply.
Setup and maintenance are expensive
Access requires a computer or mobile phone and reliable internet
It may be harder to cancel a booking and get money back online
Poorly designed sites can make choosing exactly the booking you want difficult, and fixing errors can cost extra
Based on the online flight booking form example, which interface element lets users specify whether their flight is one way or return?
A text box labelled Route
Radio buttons labelled Return and One way
A checkbox labelled Direct flights only
A dropdown for Traveller(s)
Using an online booking system, which step specifically prevents double-booking of seats during the transaction?
The database marks selected seats as no longer available while the customer completes the booking
The customer is asked to refresh the page after selecting seats
The website delays payment until seats are checked at the venue
The system sends a confirmation email before seats are chosen
In typical online booking workflows, how are the customer’s tickets produced for use at the venue?
An email containing a QR code acts as the e-ticket
Tickets are posted to the customer by mail only
Tickets can be collected at the venue without prior confirmation
The customer must print a screenshot of the seating plan
Why are smartphone app–based e-tickets generally better than printing a confirmation email to act as the e-ticket?
They can be scanned as QR codes and updated digitally, reducing the need to print
They require an internet connection at the venue to be valid
They are slower to verify at entry but cheaper to issue
They work only for flights and not for concerts or cinemas
According to the list of banking applications, which technology allows money transfer instructions to be sent directly to a bank’s computer system without moving physical cash?
Automatic teller machines
Electronic funds transfer
Cheque clearing
Internet banking
Automatic teller machines allow a customer to perform several services. Which action is explicitly listed as available at an ATM?
Open a new account
Withdraw cash
Apply for a loan
Cancel a credit card
During a typical ATM cash withdrawal, the PIN is first entered using the keypad. What check happens behind the scenes immediately after this step?
The customer’s account balance is printed
The bank verifies whether the PIN is correct
The machine counts the cash
The card is returned
In the ATM withdrawal process, which condition causes the card to be retained and the transaction closed?
If the customer selects to print a mini statement
If the daily cash limit is exceeded
If the number of PIN attempts exceeds three or the card is stolen
If the customer declines a receipt
From the ATM options screen, which pair of services relate to viewing account information rather than moving money?
Account balance on screen
Deposit cash
Get a mini statement
Make a money transfer
Which statement is listed as an advantage of using ATMs?
They only operate during bank working hours
They provide services without needing to go into a bank, which helps people manage money more easily
They always offer higher withdrawal limits than banks
They eliminate all fees for customers
Which statement is listed as a disadvantage of using ATMs?
There is never any theft risk
Shoulder-surfing and card-cloning scams are potential risks
Cards never get retained
All transactions are free of charge
Electronic funds transfer is described as relying on electronic transfer of money between accounts. Which common use case is specifically mentioned?
Paying utility bills at a branch
Transferring salaries from a company to employees
Buying foreign currency in cash
Depositing a cheque at the counter
Which statement is listed as an advantage of EFT?
It is slower and more expensive than cheques
It is a very secure and quick payment method
The recipient must wait 60 days before funds are available
Banks can reverse transfers after completion without dispute
Which statement is listed as a disadvantage of EFT?
The customer does not need to have funds available immediately
It cannot guarantee the recipient; someone with a fake ID could collect the money
It is more expensive than all other methods
It can be reversed instantly without investigation
In a chip and PIN credit/debit card transaction at a restaurant, which step authorises the transaction to proceed?
The PIN on the chip matches the PIN just keyed in
The card’s magnetic stripe is read
The customer signs a receipt
The restaurant prints a bill
According to the advantages and disadvantages table, which are advantages of credit cards compared with cheques? Select all that apply.
Internationally accepted method of payment
Interest-free loan if money paid back within agreed time
Less customer protection if goods do not arrive
Can buy items online
According to the same table, which statements are listed as disadvantages of debit cards? Select all that apply.
No credit allowed; customers must have funds available
Less customer protection than credit card if goods do not arrive or company goes out of business
Annual fees always apply
Security risks when using debit card online
Which statement is listed as an advantage of using cheques?
Cheques are legal tender and cannot be refused
Cheques are more convenient and safer than cash; payments can be stopped if necessary
Cheques are the fastest and cheapest method
Cheques cannot be traced if lost
Which statement is listed as a disadvantage of using cheques?
Cheques can be post-dated
It is a slow and relatively expensive method and can be refused because cheques are not legal tender
Cheques can be traced if lost
Cheques are safer than carrying cash
In the centralised clearing of cheques, what is the name of the first step when the bank presented with the cheque takes an image and OCR software turns it into electronic data?
Validation
Clearing
Settlement
Reconciliation
During centralised clearing, Smith Bank creates a digital record and adds it to a file of other cheque images paid that day. What information is encoded with each cheque image for the ‘request to pay’ message?
Only the signature and payee name
Sort code, account number and payment amount
Only the cheque number and bank branch
Only the date and memo line
According to the process description, which event triggers Hodder Bank to carry out transactions on the cheques it receives?
An endorsed paper copy is mailed to Hodder Bank
A stream of ‘request to pay’ images is received from the central facility
A phone call from Smith Bank
A nightly manual reconciliation
How does GPS work?
It uses cell towers to locate devices
It connects directly to the internet
It transmits signals from satellites to receivers for position calculation
It captures spatial data
What is the primary purpose of the Global Positioning System (GPS)?
Weather forecasting
Location and time information
Internet connectivity
Radio broadcasting
What is the purpose of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)?
To send text messages
To capture, store, and analyze geographic data
To track airplanes
To transmit live sports events
How does GIS work?
By analyzing ocean currents
By sending signals to GPS receivers
By combining satellite imagery with data to create maps and models
By routing cell phone signals
Which of the following is a key advantage of GIS?
Supports complex analyses and improves decision-making
Simple setup
Entertainment broadcasting
Global phone service
What is media communication via satellites used for?
Measuring air quality
Sending faxes
Predicting weather
Transmitting television, radio, and internet signals
How do satellites support media communication?
By connecting only to mobile towers
By relaying signals from one point on Earth to another
By bouncing signals through clouds
By connecting underground cables
RFID are
keys
microchips that carry information of all kinds
medical equipment that help humans identify good and bad eating behaviors
weapons used against foreign nations during time of war
What does RFID stand for?
Receiver Frequency Indicator
Radio Frequency Identification
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What 3 Parts does a RFID system contain?
Ram, Power supply and Monitor
Wheels, Engine, Battery
Processor, Printer and Scanner
Tag, Reader and Antenna
Which of these is an advantage of RFID?
Less expensive than Bar code
Doesn't need line of sight to scan
Less Durable
More interesting than Bar Code
What is a disadvantage of RFID?
More expensive than other options
Less Durable
It is evil
Has a smaller range than other methods of AIDC
True or False: RFID brings up some security concerns.
True
False
RFID uses ________ to read information.
Radio waves
Special ink
Visible red light
Pin
Used to convert books (hardcopy) into digital versions (e-books).
OCR
OMR
MICR
RFID
QR code is an abbreviation of _________________ code.
Quick Response
Quick Reply
Quiet Reindeer
Quaint Restroom
What can QR codes link to?
an image
a website
a music file
all of the options
Expert systems have been developed to mimic the __________of an expert in a particular field.
expertise and knowledge
computer
One of the most innovative uses is in the field of medicine_____________
3-D printers
Printers
CT stands for ____________
computer topography
Computer tomography
computed tomography
MRI stands for _____________
magnetic resonance imaging
magnetic resonance input
