Practice Test

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1. PSTN is an example of
Communications Technology
Intranet technology
Extranet technology
Fast Internet Connection Technology
 
2. GUI is BEST described by which of the following?
It is only used to move files and folders around a disk
It is only used to draw images in graphics applications
It is used to manipulate operating system functions graphically
It is only used to browse the Internet
 
3. Which one of the following software is commonly used to manage system memory resources
Operating System Software
Control Panel
RAM saving software
Task Manager
 
4. Complete the following sentence: Using internet technologies to create a private company network is called a
Extranet
Internet
Intranet
VPN
 
5. WWW describes which of the following?
An international network of internet routers using HTTP protocols
The internet explorer linked across a network
A collection of WANS
A collection of HTML documents kept on HTTP servers worldwide
 
6. Which task should be assigned to a person rather than a computer?
Doing tasks that are repetitive
Doing tasks that are different every time
Doing tasks that require constant precision
Doing high speed tasks
 
7. Which one of the following is the correct data transfer rate for a modem
52Mhz
52Kb
52Bps
52Khz
 
8. Which one of the following is an incorrect assumption about the copyright of a software package when released on CD
The software retains only the copyright on the application and not the use of the name
The software retains all of the copyright and the software name copyright
The software cannot be distributed to anyone who has not bought the software
The name of the software cannot be used by any other software
 
9. Which one of the following computer types is most commonly used by traveling business people?
Mainframe
Desktop
Dumb Terminal
Notebook
 
10. Which one of the following statements best defines a dumb terminal?
A computer connected to a network
A computer that is dependant on a server to process information
A computer that relies on a server to log into the network
A computer that has no hard drive
 
11. Which one of the following statements best defines Immediate Access Memory?
Memory that is contained in the CPU that helps with logic control
Memory that is contained in the RAM that helps the CPU with logic control
L1 and L4 memory held in the CPU itself
A type of RAM that is kept inside the ROM chips of the computer
 
12. Which one of the following statements about the Internet is incorrect?
The internet is a collection of connected computers through different protocols
The internet is one way of communicating between many computers
The internet is an example of a global network operating system
The internet is used a lot for online commerce transactions
 
13. Which one of the following statements is incorrect?
Mhz can be used to teach people about CBT
CBT can be used to teach people how to use ADSL
ADSL can be used to teach people about ISDN
RAM can be used to teach people about WWW
 
14. Which one of the following practices is not a safe online commercial activity?
Using a secure website to send credit card details
Buying items through a secure website
Asking your friend to buy items for you through a secure website
Using email to send your credit card details
 
15. Which of the following is not a disadvantage about buying items on the Internet?
You cannot return things if they are not what you want, if you have bought from another country
You can closely examine the items before buying
You have a good selection of choice to purchase the items
You can barter to purchase the item at a cheaper price
 
16. Which one of the following is not as a result of RSI
Respiratory problems from working in a badly ventilated computer room
Painful fingers from typing for long periods of time
Back problems from working for long periods of time with no break
Aching wrists from not taking a break while working on a computer
 
17. Which one of the following is an unsafe practice of working with secure information on a network
Information is available to authorized people on request
Information is stored in password protected areas on the network
Information is available to anyone on request
Information is available only to those with the correct security cards
 
18. The EULA does not grant the user the following to the person purchasing the software
The right to make copies for personal use of the software
The right to sell copies of the software to the licensed users
The right to backup the software for personal storage
The right to sell the software as it was bought to another individual
 
19. Which one of the following can slow down the performance of a computer?
Opening many websites at the same time
Changing monitors
Adding RAM to a computer
Changing from an internet browser to a graphics application using alt ? tab
 
20. Which of the following statements about RAM is not true?
RAM is also called a type a volatile memory storage
RAM is used to hold information while the CPU processes information
RAM is used to store information until the next time the computer is switched on
RAM is managed as a system resource by the operating system
 
21. In the world of telecommunications analogue is best described as
A in between state that qualifies as not on or off
A signal carried by a cable that varies in strength
Information shown as ones and zeroes, also known as binary code
A larger storage medium for hard disks
 
22. Which one of the following statement best describes teleworking?
It allows for more flexible working times
It allows for easier commuting for staff
It needs more office equipment
It encourages teamwork
 
23. Which one of the following is the least important reason for backing up information
To ensure that information is not lost when the computer fails
So that you can safely store sensitive information
So that important information can be carried over to a new system in an upgrade
So that you can take your information home
 
24. Which one of the following is the safest way to download files from the Internet?
Make sure that you have updated your anti-virus and anti-spyware software before the download
Make sure that you only download files from known sources such as friends and family
Make sure that you only download files from secure websites
Make sure that you upgrade your anti-virus and anti-spyware software after downloading the files
 
25. Which one of the following is not an advantage of using a GUI?
Most software applications follow the same operational methods
Application programs work in the same way as the underlying operating system.
GUI speeds up the access to the information from CPU to hard disk
The GUI also allows programmers to easily write consistent looking programs with similar features
 
26. Which one of the following statements does not accurately describe an extranet?
It is a collection of websites held on HTTP servers
It is a private network outside of a company
It is a network that allows clients and staff secure access to a company
It allows staff easy and safe access to company resources via an external network
 
27. Which of the following does not accurately describe the function of a modem?
Converts analogue information to digital information
Converts digital information to analogue information
Converts digital information to ADSL digital information
Converts PSTN analogue to digital information
 
28. Which one of the following is not an advantage of using email?
You can securely transmit sensitive information using email
You can contact people remotely in a short period of time
You can send applications to people
You can send images to people
 
29. Which one of the following statements does not accurately describe a search engine?
Search engines allows you to download virus free files
Search engines allows you to find virus free files
Search engines allows you to find anti ? virus software
Search engines allows you to find information on viruses
 
30. Which one of the following applications takes up a lot more computing power in an administrative school environment than the others listed?
Processing sport stock control
Processing printing ink stock
Processing old scholar membership
Processing learner registration.
 
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