The Really Final Revision Guide to IST

1. A set of step by step instructions that tells the computer what to do is:
a. software b. program
c. operating system d. commands

2. A computer system consists of people, procedures, hardware, software and:

a. files b. databases
c. data d. records

3. Which is the smallest system

a. microprocessor b. minicomputer
c. supercomputer d. mainframe computer

5. A backup copy of a file is :

a. unnecessary if all of the data in the transaction file is edited
b. unnecessary if all of the data recorded is used to update the master file as soon
as possible
c. a necessity since the original copy of the file may be lost, stolen or accidentally
destroyed.
d. a printout of information in a file

6. Computers are:
a. machines which often make mistakes
b. devices which process information
c. only useful for doing mathematical calculations
d. equipment just taking up space on a desk

10. To send information from one computer to another you need

a. modem b. satellite
c. a long cable d. radio

11. The correct placement of a VDU or monitor can

a. reduce neck and eye strain
b. cause neck and eye strain
c. change the position of the hands
d. cause the user to take rest breaks

12 . The three basic functions ( in order) of a computer system are

a. Input, processing, storage
b. Processing, storage, output
c. Input, processing, output
d. Input, programming, output

13. Application packages are:

a. collections of computer hardware necessary to carry out a task
b. collection of data awaiting processing
c. collections of replies to job advertisements
d. collections of programs designed to carry out particular tasks
16. Transmission permitting data to move both ways simultaneously is
a. simplex b. start/stop
c. half duplex d. full duplex

17. One of the following IS NOT a peripheral device

a. Printer b. CPU
c. Disk Drive d. Modem

18. Fully justified text means

a. right and left margin jagged
b. right margin straight
c. right margin jagged
d. right and left margin straight

19. The study of human factors related to computing is called

a. Computer Aided Design b. Desktop Publishing
c. Ergonomics d. Resource Planning

20. Software is:

a. the name given to computer equipment
b. the name given to protective clothes worn in the computer room
c. the name given to computer programs
d. the name given to computer programmers

21. Information and instructions about a system or procedure is called:

a. run sheets b. flowcharts
c. input d. documentation

22. The person who designs applications for computers and sets up procedures for operating
the system is :
a. programmer b. analyst
c. manager d. operator

23. A _____________ is a single, very small chip which contains the circuitry and
components for arithmetic/logic and control operations.
a. mainframe b. microcomputer
c. microprocessor d. minicomputer

24. Another name for memory is

a. disk storage b. secondary storage
c. primary storage d. tape storage

25. The operations of the microprocessor are coordinated by

a. the ALU b. the accumulator
c. the registers d. the control unit

26. The arithmetic logic unit of a CPU is found in

a. RAM b. ROM
c. The microprocessor d. The keyboard

27. This memory is usually lost when the computer is turned off
a. RAM b. ROM
c. RIM d. RUM
28. This memory is retained when the computer is turned off
a. RAM b. ROM
c. RIM d. RUM

29. Data inside the computer is represented by a two state on/off system called
a. a bit b. a byte
c. binary code d. microcode

30. The person who designs applications for computers and sets up procedures for
operating the system is :
a. programmer b. analyst
c. manager d. operator

31. Storage media is:

a. the collective name for storage backing onto the computer
b. the collective name for radio, television and newspapers
c. the collective name for materials used to hold data
d. the collective name for the cupboard to hold disks

32. An impact printer which uses a pattern of dots to form letters is called a(n)
a. daisy wheel b. dot matrix
c. laser d. ink jet

34. Printers, plotters and screens are examples of

a. Processing Devices b. Input Devices
c. Output Devices d. Control Devices

35. A section of memory set aside for storage is commonly called

a. Optical disk b. RAM disk
c. Magnetic disk d. Laser disk

36. Computer systems which use communication equipment to connect two or

more computers and peripherals are called
a. distributed processing systems
b. batch processing systems
c. networked systems
d. teleprocessing systems

37. Each computer in a Local Area Network is called

a. host b. server
c. bus d. node

38. A muItitasking computer can execute two or more programs

a. by using compilers b. by using two computers
c. at the same time d. concurrently

39. In preparing a computer program the first step is

a. document the program b. code the program
c. plan the program d. define the problem

40. Comments within the program are called

a. interpretation b. compilation
c. documentation d. translation
47. The individual in charge of the computer system is most likely to be
a. Programmer b. Operator
c. Analyst d. Manager

49. Individuals addicted to the criminal use of computers are sometimes called:
a. analysts b. programmers
c. operators d. hackers

50. The weakest link in any security system involving computers is

a. hardware b. software
c. passwords d. people

51. Authorisation to make multiple copies of software is called

a. pirating b. copyrighting
c. site licensing d. piggybacking

53. The introduction of computers into the workplace has led to

a. decrease in jobs available
b. increase in jobs available
c. change in the nature of jobs available
d. none of the above

54. The use of computers in the workplace

a. has changed the nature of work
b. has made people work more efficiently
c. has helped productivity
d. all of the above

58. Wordprocessing is useful for

a. calculating the area of a circle
b. measuring the distance to school
c. writing and editing text
d. drawing graphs

60. Functions that are built into computer hardware are placed in
a. the function keys b. ROM
c. RAM d. the disk
 Short answer

1. Video and animation are often confused. What is the difference between the two different
data types?

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2. There are two different types of animation, cel-based and path-based. In the space below
explain each:

- cel-based
- path-based

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3. When defining the problem what factors need to be considered when identifying issues
that may impact on the development of a solution?

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4. How can planning and designing save time in the production of the final solution?

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5. Why is it important to record the sources of all of the data that is collected and used?

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 6. Where can data be sourced from?

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7. What is copyright?

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8. A logbook/diary is an important component in maintaining effective communication and

developmental processes of a project. Why is this so?

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9. What role can computer viruses play in the security of computer data?

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10. Compression techniques that are used on images and video are called codecs. What
does codec stand for?

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11. How does a codec work?

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