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Essentials of IT June 2019

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OCR Information Technology Quiz on Essentials of IT June 2019, created by Peter Cunningham on 08/10/2020.
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Question 1

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What software application is shown in the diagram?
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  • Database
  • Email
  • Graphics
  • Spreadsheet

Question 2

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What is the MAIN reason you might choose to store data on a flash drive rather than on an optical disk?
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  • Flash drives are harder to lose than optical disks
  • Flash drives can have a larger storage capacity than optical disks
  • Data is less likely to be corrupted on a flash drive.
  • Flash drives are less portable than optical disks

Question 3

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Read the statement below and select if it is TRUE or FALSE. An employer should provide an anti-static wrist band for an IT technician to wear when replacing a hard drive.
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  • True
  • False

Question 4

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Which of the following are BENEFITS of using the internet when researching a school project? (Select THREE)
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  • Chatting with friends
  • Finding sources of information
  • Using online dictionaries
  • Watching videos related to the topic

Question 5

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Which of the following uses of the internet is represented in the diagram?
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  • Communication
  • Gaming
  • Music streaming
  • Personal finance

Question 6

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Read the statement below and select if it is TRUE or FALSE. Video conferencing allows employees to easily share ideas with others who are in remote locations.
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  • True
  • False

Question 7

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Employees can use screen sharing to collaborate in their work. Which of the following is a BENEFIT of collaborating by screen sharing?
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  • Can delete a virus while they are working
  • Can help a colleague with a problem
  • Can help to speed up work rates
  • Can keep an eye on employees without them knowing

Question 8

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Which of the following are uses of artificial intelligence in scientific exploration? (Select THREE)
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  • Analysing data from radio telescopes
  • Navigating a spacecraft to distant planets
  • Printing a replacement part in an orbiting space station
  • Sharpening blurry edges

Question 9

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Embedded systems are used to control central heating systems. Which of the following is a feature of an embedded system used in a central heating system?
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  • Are able to carry out many different tasks
  • Can work in a wide range of temperatures
  • Has access to a very large amount of computer memory
  • Requires a full-sized keyboard to input settings

Question 10

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Read the statement below and select if it is TRUE or FALSE. Speakers are an example of an input device.
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  • True
  • False

Question 11

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Which one of the following software applications is used to view pages of information when using the internet?
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  • Desktop publisher
  • Text editor
  • Web browser
  • Word processor

Question 12

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What would be the MIAN reason for updating a piece of software?
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  • To remove a scratch on a CD
  • To remove a security weakness in the current version
  • To remove health and safety risks
  • You do not know how to use the current version

Question 13

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Which of the following personal safety equipment would an IT technician need to wear when unpacking monitors in the warehouse?
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  • Anti-static wrist band
  • Face mask
  • Safety glasses
  • Safety shoes

Question 14

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Which of the following are ORGANISATIONAL health and safety responsibilities? (select THREE)
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  • Carrying out risk assessments
  • Charging for medical screening
  • Providing appropriate personal safety equipment
  • Providing a suitable working environment

Question 15

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Who has overall responsibility for ensuring an IT technician knows how to correctly use personal safety equipment provided by a company.
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  • The employer
  • The Health & Safety Representative
  • The IT manager
  • The IT technician

Question 16

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The internet can be used for communicating with others. Which of the following are ways that the internet can be used to communicate with others? (Select THREE)
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  • Making video calls
  • Sending emails
  • Sending hardcopy photos
  • Sending messages

Question 17

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Which list correctly links the device to the task?
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  • Mouse - choosing an item from a dropdown menu Keyboard - inputting text into a document Microphone - recording a sound on a smartphone
  • Mouse - inputting text into a document Keyboard - recording a sound on a smartphone Microphone - choosing an item from a dropdown menu
  • Mouse - recording a sound on a smartphone Keyboard - choosing an item from a dropdown menu Microphone - inputting text into a document

Question 18

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Which of the following describes the MAIN purpose of the sound card in a computer used for playing games?
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  • To allow players to block out unwanted sounds from the games
  • To allow players to block out unwanted images from the games
  • To output high definition video to enhance the gamer's experience
  • To outout multi-channel sound to enhance the gamer's expereince

Question 19

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When developing cross-platform software, which is the MOST appropriate operating system to use?
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  • Google Chrome
  • Linux
  • MAC OS
  • Windows

Question 20

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Which of the following is a FUNCTION of an operating system?
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  • Emptying junk mail folders
  • Managing hardware components
  • Removing viruses
  • Sending emails

Question 21

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What is the function of Event viewer software
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  • To perform diagnostic test at start-up
  • To schedule appointments
  • To set alarms
  • To show a log of system and application messages

Question 22

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Which of the following is a type of system maintenance?
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  • Compressing files
  • Deleting unwanted files
  • Deleting spam emails
  • Error reporting

Question 23

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A network manager has been asked to produce a test plan before carrying out a software upgrade. What is the correct order that the test plan should follow.
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  • A, B, C, D
  • A, C. B, D
  • D, C, B, A
  • D, B, C, A

Question 24

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Which of the following statements defines user acceptance testing?
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  • Alpha testing
  • Checking the system works as expected
  • Paying the final invoice
  • White box testing

Question 25

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Which of the following is an ADVANTAGE of buying concert tickets online rather than in person from the venue?
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  • The tickets will be cheaper
  • Seats can be chosen by the purchaser
  • Credit cards can be used for payment
  • Tickets can be printed at home so there is no need to queue to get the tickets at the venue

Question 26

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Using the internet can involve risks to files, data and computer systems. Which of the following is a risk of downloading a file from the internet?
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  • The computer might overhear while downloading
  • The file could be infected with a virus
  • The file size could be too large to download
  • The wrong file version could be downloaded

Question 27

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Which list correctly links the use of social media sites with an example?
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  • Advertising - Uploading a copy of your project plan Communication - Posting a comment about a friend's photo File Sharing - Showing your product to potential customers
  • Advertising - Showing your product to potential customers Communication - Posting a comment about a friend's photo File Sharing - Uploading a copy of your project plan
  • Advertising - Posting a comment about a friend's photo Communication - Showing your product to potential customers File Sharing - Uploading a copy of your project plan

Question 28

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What is the MIAN disadvantage of using IT in support of business activities?
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  • Different software applications may not always create files that are compatible
  • Capturing live data can take many people a long time
  • It is difficult to calculate profits
  • Sharing work files is slow

Question 29

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Which of the following is a network protocol
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  • BIOS
  • CPU
  • HTML
  • TCP

Question 30

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Complete the following sentence: Maintaining a hard drive by removing separated file segments back together is called
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  • clean-up.
  • defragmenting.
  • deleting.
  • file removal.

Question 31

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For which of the following tasks could cloud storage be used for? (select THREE)
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  • Sending multiple emails at once
  • File sharing
  • Music and film streaming
  • Remoe accessing of files

Question 32

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What use of IT is being described in the statement below? 'The use of dedicated websites and applications to interact with other users.'
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  • Online sellers engaging with their customers to raise awareness of products
  • Capturing data about sales
  • Social networking
  • Software development

Question 33

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Which of the following is a function of utility software?
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  • Managing resources
  • Publishing photos
  • Recording sounds
  • System monitoring

Question 34

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Which list correctly links the activity with the personal safety equipment?
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  • Building a computer system - safety glasses Upgrading computer components - anti-static mat Using compressed air - anti-static wrist band
  • Building a computer system - anti-static mat Upgrading computer components - anti-static wrist band Using compressed air - safety glasses
  • Building a computer system - anti-static wrist band Upgrading computer components - safety glasses Using compressed air - anti-static mat

Question 35

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Read the statement below and select if it is TRUE or FALSE. A hub connects multiple computers or other network devices together.
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  • True
  • False

Question 36

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Which of the following statements about apps is true?
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  • They are always free to use
  • They are designed for single platforms
  • They can be used on mobile devices
  • They work on all operating systems

Question 37

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Which of the following devices is LEAST likely to contain a GPS receiver?
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  • Integrated car navigation system
  • Laptop computer
  • Portable satellite navigation unit
  • Smartphone

Question 38

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What type of application software can be used to combine text, video and animations into a presentation?
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  • Compiler
  • CRM
  • Debugger
  • Multimedia

Question 39

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An organisation keeps its customer records. What type of operational activity is this?
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  • Data collection
  • Data manipulation
  • Data processing
  • Data storage

Question 40

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Which list correctly links the storage method with the use?
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  • External hard drive - Storing many large video and image files 1 GB USB memory stick - Moving a few small files from one laptop to another Cloud storage - Quickly sharing files with other in different locations
  • External hard drive - Quickly sharing files with other in different locations 1 GB USB memory stick - Storing many large video and image files Cloud storage - Moving a few small files from one laptop to another
  • External hard drive - Moving a few small files from one laptop to another 1 GB USB memory stick - Quickly sharing files with other in different locations Cloud storage - Storing many large video and image files
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