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1 Name Date Click here to enter text. Click here to enter text. Pearson BTEC Level 1 / Level 2 First Information and Creative Technology Unit 1: The Online World Practice Examination 3 This practice examination is 1 hour in duration and contains 50 marks. Please write your name at the top of this page and answer all questions on the following pages using the spaces provided. There are 16 questions in total. Question Max Marks Total 50 BTEC Level 1 / Level 2 ICT Unit 1 Page 1 of 5 ZigZag Education, 2014

2 Question 1 of 16 Music can be downloaded from a variety of sites either for free or on a pay-touse basis. Most sites allow users to listen to a short sample of the music, play a track (listen first before deciding to buy) or buy the track of their choice. Which of the following is an example of streaming? [1] Tick one box The ability to listen to music or watch a video/movie in real time without it being downloaded onto the computer Copying a file from the Internet to a computer so that it can be viewed at a later date Saving a music file in.wav format Sharing films and videos online with many people Question 2 of 16 A website is made up of many components; some provide content in the form of information and multimedia, while some enable navigation and ease of use. Select the two components that can be seen in the website below. [2] Tick two boxes URL Navigation Bar Podcast Web Browser RSS BTEC Level 1 / Level 2 ICT Unit 1 Page 2 of 5 ZigZag Education, 2014

3 Question 3 of 16 An ISP (Internet Service Provider) provides connectivity services and gives you access to the Internet in the form of dial-up or broadband connection; for either of these options there are wired or wireless connections available. (a) Give two advantages of using broadband over dial-up connections. [2] (b) Give one disadvantage of using a wireless connection. [1] (c) Give one advantage of using a wired connection. [1] BTEC Level 1 / Level 2 ICT Unit 1 Page 3 of 5 ZigZag Education, 2014

4 Question 4 of 16 can improve communication in large organisations, enabling staff to keep in touch with colleagues and with up-to-date information. Files, such as minutes of meetings, agendas, audio files and pictures, etc. can be attached to s and distributed. Give two issues connected with sending and receiving attachments. [2] Question 5 of 16 should be used responsibly and safely. Match the correct type of security threat to the descriptions below. [2] Virus Hyperlink.exe BCC If you don't recognise or trust a sender's address, never click one of these to open a web page Attached files with the following file extensions shouldn t be opened unless you trust the sender BTEC Level 1 / Level 2 ICT Unit 1 Page 4 of 5 ZigZag Education, 2014

Question 6 of 16 There are many websites providing information on a variety of subjects.

[1] Tick one box Weblogs Wi-Fi Wiki WAP (b) Typically situated in an educational establishment, such as a school or college, this

[1] Tick one box USB VLE RSS Vlog Question 7 of 16 A network is a group of connected digital devices, such as a home computer

[4] WAN PAN P2P LAN Enables devices to communicate without an access point A network used to connect computers across different

5 Question 6 of 16 There are many websites providing information on a variety of subjects. (a) Give the name for a website that provides information which can be edited directly from a user's browser. [1] Tick one box Weblogs Wi-Fi Wiki WAP (b) Typically situated in an educational establishment, such as a school or college, this technology supports learning and teaching via interactive online resources and guidance. [1] Tick one box USB VLE RSS Vlog Question 7 of 16 A network is a group of connected digital devices, such as a home computer network, the Internet, a mobile phone network or a landline phone network. Match the labels to the correct description below. [4] WAN PAN P2P LAN Enables devices to communicate without an access point A network used to connect computers across different sites and locations Enables connectivity over a short distance (short-range radio frequency) to mobile devices A network used to connect computers within an office or building BTEC Level 1 / Level 2 ICT Unit 1 Page 5 of 5 ZigZag Education, 2014

6 Question 8 of 16 Computer systems require a standard method of communicating with each other when performing certain tasks. This is made possible by the use of protocols. Match the correct protocols to the descriptions below. [2] IP FTP TCP HTTP This protocol enables the transfer of files over the Internet This protocol is required in a website address (URL) Question 9 of 16 The Internet can be accessed via a PC, netbook, smartbook, smartphone, PDA, games console or Internet-ready TV. Give the name for the software that enables a user to access and interact with the World Wide Web. [1] Question 10 of 16 When a file is deleted it is not removed from the hard drive, unless overwritten by another file. Match the correct terms to the descriptions below. [3] Recovery Backup Recycle Bin This process must be carried out regularly to ensure that data is not lost in the event of hard disk failure This type of software attempts to restore deleted or corrupted files When items are deleted from a computer hard drive they are sent here BTEC Level 1 / Level 2 ICT Unit 1 Page 6 of 5 ZigZag Education, 2014

7 Question 11 of 16 Social networking websites provide chat rooms, forums, and instant messenger which allow you to post information about yourself and communicate with other users. When using these sites, users should be cautious about what personal information is disclosed as they may be viewed by complete strangers. (a) Explain what is meant by phishing. [2] (b) Explain what is meant by an Acceptable Use Policy. [2] It is important to consider whether confidentiality is needed when sending an to multiple recipients. (c) To ensure confidentiality of the recipient, in which of the following fields should the recipient s address be entered? [1] Tick one box To: Subject: Cc: Bcc: BTEC Level 1 / Level 2 ICT Unit 1 Page 7 of 5 ZigZag Education, 2014

Question 12 of 16 When opening an online account, you will be asked to complete a secure form with your details. Match the correct labels to the images below.

8 Question 12 of 16 When opening an online account, you will be asked to complete a secure form with your details. Match the correct labels to the images below. [4] Required Field Verification Security Question Challenge Response REGISTRATION Username*: Password*: Confirm Password*: What is your pet s name? Answer*: Question 13 of 16 Technology is changing all the time and to stay safe individuals must keep up to date with new legislation. Match the correct type of legislation to the descriptions below [2] Digital Economy Act Data Protection Act Computer Misuse Act Acceptable Use Policy Protects personal data stored on a computer Protects against malicious damage or unauthorised use of a computer system BTEC Level 1 / Level 2 ICT Unit 1 Page 8 of 10 ZigZag Education, 2014

9 Question 14 of 16 Real-time communication means communicating with one or multiple users simultaneously in 'real time' (instant, as it happens). (a) Name one disadvantage of using instant messaging (IM). [1] Tick one box Users need an address or IM account to take part Pictures, photos and files can be exchanged Allows users to communicate for free over the Internet Can distract a user from studying or working (b) Explain web conferencing, giving one advantage and one disadvantage. [4] Question 15 of 16 Explain, using examples, what is meant by client-side processing. [3] BTEC Level 1 / Level 2 ICT Unit 1 Page 9 of 10 ZigZag Education, 2014

10 Question 16 of 16 The Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 is a law that prevents direct marketing, via telephone, SMS or , without consent. Jasmine is receiving a large amount of unwanted s. Discuss the measures Jasmine could take to prevent or reduce the amount of unwanted and unsolicited mail she is receiving. [8] BTEC Level 1 / Level 2 ICT Unit 1 Page 10 of 10 ZigZag Education, 2014

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