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Information and Communication Technology

Paper 1: Written paper

Time: 1 hour

You do not need any other materials. Total Marks

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 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 about an answer,
put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross .

1 Which one of these is an output device?

A Scanner
B Microphone
C Speaker
D Mouse

2 A document can be printed by clicking on a picture like the one shown.

The name given to a picture used in this way is:

A an image
B an icon
C a photograph
D a pointer

3 A company wants to calculate staff wages.

The most appropriate type of software to use is a:
A presentation package
B word processor
C control package
D spreadsheet

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4 A bank uses a variety of computer systems.
Customer accounts are stored on:
A a PC
B an embedded computer
C a mainframe computer
D a laptop

5 The most appropriate input device for freehand drawing is:

A a graphics tablet
B an OMR
C a joystick
D a graphics card

6 An input device needed to control the humidity in a greenhouse is a:

A sensor
B control device
C scanner
D touch screen

7 A DVD is an example of:

A flash memory
B magnetic storage
C an optical disk
D a hard disk

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8 Hannah uses passwords to access her online accounts.
To keep her passwords secure Hannah should:
A use the same password for all online accounts
B write her passwords down
C tell her best friend her passwords
D regularly change her passwords

9 Which one of these is the strongest password?

A btdrafcr
B B?18dr!4
C BT18dr45
D bt18dr45

10 Which one of these jobs was created as a direct result of the introduction of ICT?
A Librarian
B Call centre operator
C Teacher
D Checkout operator

11 Goods sold in a supermarket have a bar code.

Which piece of information is provided by the bar code?
A Item price
B Date of manufacture
C Item number
D Supermarket name

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12 A supermarket uses an Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) system.
One benefit to a supermarket of using an EPOS system is that:
A customers must pay by bank card
B scanning reduces the amount of theft
C goods cannot exceed ‘sell by’ dates
D stock levels are instantly updated

13 Personal data is often transmitted over the internet.

One method of securing the data before transmission is:
A using encryption
B filtering
C streaming
D using a firewall

14 When creating a backup protocol, three factors that must be considered are:
A data type, computer processor speed and media to use
B amount of data, computer processor speed and frequency of backup
C amount of data, frequency of backup and media to use
D data type, frequency of backup and amount of data

15 To link network systems you need a:

A WAN
B gateway
C booster
D broadband connection

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16 Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM) systems are widely used in car manufacture.
An advantage of using CAM systems is that:
A industrial pollution will be reduced
B CAM equipment is cheap to buy
C CAM equipment does not need monitoring

D goods are produced to a consistent standard

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17 The type of software used to write a letter is:
A presentation software

B database software

C spreadsheet software

D word processing software

18 A graphics tablet is a type of:

A input device

B processor

C software

D output device

19 An international airline stores customer information.

This information would be held on:
A an embedded computer

B a PC

C a laptop

D a mainframe computer

20 James receives an email. He sends this on to his friend.

This is known as:
A copying

B forwarding

C attaching

D formatting

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21 Most Internet Service Providers (ISPs) provide software that allows parents to prevent
children from accessing inappropriate websites.
This type of software is:
A anti-virus software

B a firewall

C filtering software

D an internet browser

22 A customer uses a bank card to pay for goods at a supermarket checkout.

Where on the card is the customer’s electronic data stored?
A Microchip

B Printed name

C Hologram

D Printed number

23 A user gains access to a secure area by placing their finger on a scanner.

This type of scanner is known as:
A biometric

B ergonomic

C digital

D magnetic

24 Which one of the following is an example of applications software?

A RAM

B Web authoring

C Operating system

D BIOS

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25 Bar code scanners are used in supermarkets.
One benefit of using a bar code scanner is that:
A fewer goods are stolen

B correct change is always given

C customers can be served more quickly

D higher prices can be charged

26 Flash memory devices are available in a range of sizes.

Which one of these provides the largest storage capacity?
A 500 Mb

B 1 Tb

C 500 Kb

D 1 Gb

27 A company has an intranet.

Which one of these statements is correct?
A Only customers have access to information on the intranet

B Internet access is needed to access the intranet

C Only authorised users have access to the intranet

D Web based emails can be sent via the intranet

28 JRS Bank offers an online banking facility to customers.

Which one of these will customers be able to do online?
A Pay cash into their account

B Transfer funds between accounts

C Withdraw foreign currency

D Pay cheques into their account

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29 Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems are widely used in manufacturing.
One reason for using CAD systems is that:
A designers do not need training

B 3D designs can be produced

C they use few system resources

D manufacturing time is reduced

30 Online banking has led to an increase in phishing. Phishing is a method of misleading

people into providing personal information.
Identify one measure that should be taken to prevent phishing.
A Install a virus checker

B Do not open email attachments

C Install a firewall

D Do not reply to suspicious emails

31 A computer connects to the internet using an ISP.

The information that the ISP requires to identify the computer is:
A an email address

B an IP address

C a WEP code

D a telephone number

32 A company keeps a record of every modification made to their database files.

The name given to this record is a:
A data log

B transcription log

C transaction log

D backup log

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33 Which one of these devices can be used for both data input and output?

A Tracker ball

B Touch screen

C Mouse

D Speaker

34 The software needed to send an email is:

A presentation software

B web authoring software

C communication software

D graphics software

35 Which one of these can be used to produce a hard copy of a drawing?

A Monitor

B Data projector

C Scanner

D Plotter

36 The type of software that controls the hardware and prepares it to run other software
is the:
A operating system

B applications software

C processing software

D control system

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37 Which one of these statements is accurate?
A One kilobyte (Kb) is 1024 bytes

B One kilobyte (Kb) is 1024 megabytes

C One terabyte (Tb) is 1024 megabytes

D One gigabyte (Gb) is 1024 bytes

38 Documents can be saved on a PC's hard disk.

A hard disk is a type of:

A secondary storage

B primary storage

C processor

D output device

39 A student plays computer games.

He has a high resolution monitor.
Which one of these would enhance the quality of the screen images?

A A high quality printer

B A high capacity hard disk

C A high speed graphics card

D A high quality speaker

40 Which one of these best describes an intranet?

A network of computers accessible by:

A people living in a small geographical area

B customers of a single organisation

C people living in a wide geographical area

D employees of a single organisation

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41 A supermarket uses a computer model to predict the number of checkouts to open
at various times.
The software used for this is:
A spreadsheet software

B database software

C CAD software

D presentation software

42 A network manager prevents users accessing certain websites.

She does this by setting up:

A a firewall

B an internet filter

C an email filter

D access rights

43 A multinational bank keeps details of customer accounts on a computer.

Bank staff and customers can access the accounts.
The type of computer the bank uses is a:

A tablet

B standalone

C PC

D mainframe

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44 A PC has both ROM and RAM.
Identify the row in the table which has the correct information.

ROM RAM
Loses stored data when the computer
A Can be read from but not written to
is turned off
Loses stored data when the computer
B Can be written to and read from
is turned off

C Can be written to and read from Can be written to and read from

Loses stored data when the computer

D Can be read from but not written to
is turned off

45 Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) is widely used in industry.

One benefit of CAM is that:

A items produced are of a consistent standard

B items produced are always cheaper

C the machinery requires no monitoring

D the machinery is inexpensive

46 An organisation uses a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to link two offices.

The security of data sent through the VPN link is maintained by:

A encoding

B encryption

C password protection

D protocol

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47 A teacher stores test results in a database.
The teacher wants a list of boys and girls who scored at least 50 on a test.
Which one of these search criteria would create the list?
A GENDER = ‘boys’ AND GENDER = ‘girls’ AND SCORE >= 50

B GENDER = ‘boys’ OR GENDER = ‘girls’ AND SCORE > 50

C GENDER = ‘boys’ OR GENDER = ‘girls’ AND SCORE >= 50

D GENDER = ‘boys’ OR GENDER = ‘girls’ OR SCORE > 50

48 Many companies provide employees with portable digital devices, such as Personal
Digital Assistants (PDAs).
A PDA will help:
A employees to keep personal data more secure

B to reduce the need to store large amounts of data

C employees to keep company data more secure

D to improve communications between employees and the company

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65 Which one of these can be used to input and output data?
A Plotter
B Webcam
C Scanner
D Touch screen

66 The most appropriate software to use for calculations is:

A spreadsheet software
B desktop publishing software
C word processing software
D database software

67 Computer files are stored in a:

A table
B window
C web log
D folder

68 A washing machine is controlled by microprocessors.

The name given to this type of microprocessor is:

A a mainframe computer
B an output device
C an embedded computer
D a console

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69 Which two devices are needed to create and listen to a podcast?
A Microphone and monitor
B Webcam and speaker
C Microphone and speaker
D Microphone and webcam

70 Customers using a cashpoint machine to withdraw cash must enter:

A a password
B an account number
C a date of birth
D a personal identity number

71 Copies of files can be stored on an external hard disk.

An external hard disk is a type of:

A primary storage
B secondary storage
C random storage
D read-only storage

72 The entrance to a building can be controlled by fingertip scanners.

These devices are:

A biometric scanners
B digital scanners
C encrypted scanners
D analogue scanners

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73 The software that must be installed on a computer to access web pages is:
A a web crawler
B an ISP
C a search engine
D a web browser

74 Modern technology systems allow many people to work from home.

Which of these people would be most able to take advantage of modern technology
systems to work from home?
A A car mechanic
B A journalist
C A plumber
D A shop assistant

75 Some chairs are designed to help reduce back problems for computer users.
This type of furniture design is:

A encrypted
B simulated
C ergonomic
D accessible

76 Computer Aided Learning (CAL) systems often use on-screen assessment at the end
of a unit of work.
One benefit for students of using on-screen assessment is that they:
A do not have to prepare beforehand
B must take the assessment at a fixed time
C do not need supervision
D can receive immediate feedback

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77 Which one of these statements is correct?
A When a computer is purchased any pre-installed commercial software can
be freely copied onto other computers
B When a software licence is purchased it allows the user to copy the software
on to an unlimited number of computers
C When a software licence is purchased it gives the user the right to use the
software within stated terms and conditions
D When a software licence is purchased the software becomes the property of
the purchaser.

78 Any personal data stored electronically by an organisation can be:

A passed on to other organisations
B viewed by any member of the organisation
C used by the organisation only for the purpose specified
D used by any organisation with the same data protection rules

79 When using a search engine, which one of these search criteria would produce the
smallest number of results?
A “dogs and cats”
B “dogs” and “cats”
C *dogs and cats
D “dogs” or “cats”

80 Factors affecting the performance of a computer used for video games are:

A the size of the hard drive, the clock rate and the amount of ROM
B the type of processor, the clock rate and the amount of ROM
C the type of processor, the clock rate and the amount of RAM
D the size of hard drive, the amount of RAM and the type of processor

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81 A device used to produce a hard copy of a line drawing is a:
A speaker
B processor
C monitor
D plotter

82 Which one of these is a portable device?

A Mainframe computer
B Desktop PC
C Laptop
D Super computer

83 Spreadsheets and databases are types of:

A applications software
B operating systems
C system software tools
D storage devices

84 The device used to measure the temperature in an oven is a:

A transmitter
B sensor
C modem
D scanner

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85 Which one of these symbols must be included in an email address?
A /
B *
C @
D $

86 All devices used to input data to, or output data from, a computer are:
A access devices
B peripheral devices
C communication devices
D wireless devices

87 A symbol used to replace missing words in a query is:

A a wildcard
B an operator
C a keyword
D an application

88 The device used to strengthen a wireless signal is:

A an adaptor
B an actuator
C a tracker
D a booster

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89 Which one of these will not retain data when the computer power is turned off?
A Hard drive
B RAM
C Flash drive
D ROM

90 Which one of these is the largest storage capacity?

A 2 TB
B 200 MB
C 500 KB
D 5 GB

91 Which one of these terms gives the speed of a computer processor?

A 64-bit
B 2.1 GHz
C 3 MB cache
D 5400 rpm

92 John wants to save an image of the Eiffel Tower.

The file name must be valid and allow easy retrieval.
Which one of these file names would be most appropriate?
A Image69624.jpg
B Eiffel.Tower.jpg
C Eiffel_Tower.jpg
D Image/Eiffel_Tower.jpg

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93 Supermarkets use computer systems to help them predict sales.
The use of a computer system to predict sales is:
A systems analysis
B stock control
C logistics
D simulation

94 Which one of these is part of system software?

A Device driver
B Optical mark reader
C Touch screen
D Control software

95 A school keeps a log of all modifications made to data in its database

management system.
This type of log is:
A a transcription log
B a backup log
C a transaction log
D an access log

96 Which one of these is an algorithm used to protect data sent over a wireless
network?
A WAP
B VPN
C WEP
D PDF

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 97 A tracker ball is a type of:
A input device

B processing device

C output device

D storage device

98 The most appropriate type of software to use for calculations is:

A word processing
B spreadsheet

C presentation

D audio editing

99 Which one of these is a data input device?

A ROM

B WAN

C OMR

D VPN

100 Which one of these is needed for internet access?

A OCR

B PIN

C JPG

D ISP

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101 Which one of these uses an optical method of data storage?

A Hard disk

B CD

C Magnetic tape

D USB stick

102 A control system is used to maintain the temperature in a fridge.

The device used to measure the temperature is a type of:

A sensor

B monitor

C scanner

D plotter

103 Many colleges restrict the websites that students may access.
The type of software used to do this is:

A filter software

B editing software
C communication software

D web authoring software

104 One factor that should be considered before installing a software update is:

A mouse settings

B validation rules

C compatibility

D portability

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105 The ICT system used to plan, implement and control the movement and delivery of
goods is:
A stock control

B simulation

C communication

D logistics

106 An internal hard disk is a type of:

A processor

B primary storage

C secondary storage

D operating system

107 Products sold in supermarkets have barcodes.

The information contained in the barcode is the:

A product number

B product price
C supermarket name

D date of manufacture

108 Which one of these is used to link two networks?

A Modem

B Booster

C Browser

D Gateway

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109 Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) systems are widely used in industry.
One benefit of CAM is that:

A the machinery does not require maintenance

B all production costs are reduced

C the quality of items produced is more consistent

D there will be less industrial pollution

110 A company needs to back up the data on its network.

Factors that should be considered when creating a backup system are:

A amount of RAM, amount of data and time of backup

B media to use, amount of data and frequency of backup

C media to use, type of data and time of backup

D amount of RAM, type of data and frequency of backup

111 Many companies have intranets.

Which one of these best describes an intranet?

A A private network, which uses internet protocols, accessible by all visitors to

an organisation’s website
B A public network, which uses internet protocols, accessible by all visitors to
an organisation’s website
C A private network, which uses internet protocols, accessible by employees
of an organisation
D A private network, which does not use internet protocols, accessible by
employees of an organisation

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112 A company uses a database to store staff details.
The manager wants a list of accountants and engineers who earn at least £40,000.
Which one of these would produce the required list?

A JOB = “accountant” AND JOB = “engineer” AND SALARY >= £40,000

B JOB = “accountant” OR JOB = “engineer” AND SALARY > £40,000

C JOB = “accountant” AND JOB = “engineer” AND SALARY < £40,000

D JOB = “accountant” OR JOB = “engineer” AND SALARY >= £40,000

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