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1 Yr.11 ICT REVISION WORKSHEET SECTION A Answer ALL questions: For each question, choose an answer A, B, C or D and put a cross in the box. Mark only one answer for each question. If you change your mind, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross. 1. software enables the computer to know who is talking but not what has been said. A Voice Recognition B Speech Recognition C Microphone D Natural Language Processing 2. Which of these printers would you use to print a wage slip using carbonised paper? A Laser Printer B Inkjet Printer C Dot Matrix Printer D Thermal Printer 3.Central Processing Unit is combination of A Control and storage B Control and output unit C Arithmetic logic and input unit D Arithmetic logic and control unit Page 1 of 13

2 4. The two kinds of main memory are: A Primary and secondary B Random and sequential C ROM and RAM D All of the above 5. Automatic backup is a type of: A Security Software B Application Software C Communication Software D Operating System Utility 6. The Operating system keeps the information of files in a table called A File Folder Table B File Index Table C File Allocation Table D Directory Index Table 7. When a program assigns 8 bits to a pixel, that pixel can display one of up to different shades of gray. A 8 B 64 C 256 D 1024 Page 2 of 13

3 8. A domain name: A Is the name of a country in a web address B Must be registered by all companies C Is equivalent to the web address of a company D Is the name of an Internet Service Provider 9. Iqbal has decided to set up an account on the ABC website. He is prompted to set up a user name and password. Which one of these would provide the strongest password? A Iqbal1987s B 19SeN#8tM C 19IqBal#87 D IqBal Streaming audio A Stops playing when the user disconnects from the Internet B Automatically stored on the local computer C Must be recorded and played using a synthesizer. D Must be stored on a MIDI instrument 11. Which of the following is a true statement about Intranets and Internets? A They use the same protocols B They use similar protocols C Encryption is necessary. D Speed is slow Page 3 of 13

4 12. The ability to perform 'what if?' analysis is a key feature of which type of software? A Program B Spreadsheet C Desktop Publishing Program D Word Processor 13. A protocol is A a language used to write webpages B the speed at which data is transferred on the internet C the rules that allow the transfer of data between computers in an network D abbreviations used in messages 14. Which of the following is NOT needed to send an ? A Software B Word Processing Software C Internet Connection D Web Browser 15. Mrs Craig uses a local store to buy her groceries for the week. She pays by debit card rather than using cash. The system that is used to transfer money from the customer s account to the store s account is A OMR B EPOS C EFTPOS D MICR Page 4 of 13

5 16. The Computer Misuse Act 1990 does not involve which one of the following? A Hacking B Deliberately planting computer viruses C Copying computer programs illegally D Privacy SECTION B Answer all Questions Q1. Name the methods used to represent information on A, B, C, D and E. (the first one is given) A: Magnetic Stripe B:... C:... D:... E:... Q2. A burglar alarm system is used to detect when a burglar has entered a house. Name two sensors which could be used to detect the burglar s presence. For each one say how it is used Page 5 of 13

6 2.... Q3. A software company is producing a new car racing game (a) A keyboard is used for entering text. State two other input devices which would be particularly suitable for playing the game. Device 1.. Device 2... (b)the company decides to sell the game on a CD ROM instead of many floppy discs. State three reasons why the company should do this. Reason 1:... Reason 2: Reason 3:.... Q4. Jonas has been advised to have a PC with a fast processor and a large RAM in order to complete his tasks. (a) Name the units used to measure the speed of a computer processor. (b) Explain why Jonas has been advised to buy a computer with a large amount of RAM. Page 6 of 13

7 (c) Explain the major difference between RAM and ROM. (d) Give one way a computer uses ROM. Q5.When Peter gets his computer he would like to personalise the settings to suit his needs. (a) Identify three settings he will be able to change. (b) i) Identify the interface which allows Peter to change the settings in an user friendly manner. ii) List any two advantages of the above mentioned interface. Q6:Atzform is a retailer with stores across the UK. Goods can be purchased in the stores or online via the company website. (a) Karon visits her local store to buy toys for her son. (i) State two reasons why Karon may prefer to buy in the store rather than online. Page 7 of 13

8 (ii) Karon uses a bank card to pay for the toys. She inserts her card into a card reader. What information must she enter to process the payment?... (b) Iqbal uses the Atzform website to buy toys for his son. State two reasons why Iqbal may prefer to buy online rather than visiting his local store. (c) Iqbal knows the Atzform website is secure. (i) State three ways in which his web browser indicates that the website is secure. (ii)state the method used to secure data transmitted to and from a website. (d) Iqbal has decided to set up an account on the Atzform website. (i) A strong password will help prevent others from accessing his Atzform account. State two ways he could keep his password secure. (e) The information Iqbal enters is stored by the company. (i) Atzform must ensure that the data is kept secure. State three other legal requirements that a company must follow when storing the personal data of customers. Page 8 of 13

9 Q7. Pat and John have created a network to connect their devices. (a) The diagram shows the network. Network map of Wired Network Connection B A C F E i) Identify the devices labelled A, B, C, D, E and F A:... B:... C:... D:... E:... F:... (ii) All devices connected to the network are identified by name. State one other way a device on the network can be identified. (b) Give three benefits to Pat and John of using their home network. D Page 9 of 13

10 (c) Home networks can use both wired and wireless connection. (i) Identify two advantages of using a wired rather than a wireless connection. (ii) Identify one disadvantage of using a wired rather than a wireless connection. (d) Computers connected to the internet are at risk from malicious actions. Identify two malicious actions that could result in data corruption. For each malicious action, state how the risk can be reduced. Malicious action 1:... How to reduce the risk:... Malicious action 2:... How to reduce the risk:..... Q8. (a)name two devices used for direct data capture. Give one application for each device named. Device 1:.. Application:.. Device 2 :. Application:... Page 10 of 13

11 (b)customer data stored by the company must be accurate and up-to-date. Give three methods that the company can use to ensure the stored data is accurate and up-to-date. Q9. A driving school offers courses for existing drivers. These courses include motorway skills, off-road and defensive driving. The logo of the driving school is stored as a Vector Graphics. (a) Describe why the logo is stored as Vector and not Bitmapped Graphics. (b) A presentation is to be created to advertise the courses. Explain why the logo should be included on the presentation. Q10. The network manager is concerned about her health and safety as she is working with computers for long periods of time. (a) Describe the potential health problems related to the prolonged use of ICT equipment, and some simple strategies for preventing these problems. Health Problems Strategies for preventing problems Page 11 of 13

12 (b) Describe a range of safety issues related to using computers and measures for preventing accidents. Safety Issues Measures for preventing accidents Q11. Discuss the effects on society due to the increase of businesses using e-commerce. Page 12 of 13

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