GCSE ICT Revision

Question 1

What is a QR code used for?

Accepted Answer

To link to online services using a QR reader or app

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a wearable device?

Accepted Answer

Smartwatch, Fitness Monitor

Question 3

Why might you need a Tri or Quad band phone?

Accepted Answer

To use your phone in different countries

Question 4

Which of the following is NFC (Near Field Communication) used for?

Accepted Answer

Contactless Card Payments, Tapping devices together to share contact details

Question 5

What are disadvantages of using your phone to track your route and listen to music when running

Accepted Answer

Using more features of your phone reduces battery life, Sharing your location means people could be a security risk

Question 6

What is Latency?

Accepted Answer

The delay between packets of data being delivered

Question 7

Which is an advantage of using a Tablet over a Laptop?

Accepted Answer

Touch screen and easier interface, Simplified settings and app installation

Question 8

How might you alter a modular smartphone for an elderly user

Accepted Answer

More powerful speakers, Larger Screen

Question 9

What do you need to input the signal from 2 devices into 1 HDMI port?

Accepted Answer

Switch

Question 10

If your Digital Video Recorder (DVR - ie. Sky+) is full, how can you record more shows?

Accepted Answer

Delete old recordings to free up space, Add more storage

Question 11

Which of the following is an advantage of a single-board computer?

Accepted Answer

Very cheap

Question 12

Which of the following would speed up a data connection?

Accepted Answer

Increase the Bandwidth, Decrease the Latency

Question 13

Which of the following makes it illegal to access a computer system without permission?

Accepted Answer

Computer Misuse Act

Question 14

What does a Modem do?

Accepted Answer

Encodes and decodes data sent over the Internet

Question 15

What is Geo-tagging

Accepted Answer

Adding location data to files (ie. images)

Question 16

What is an advantage of a landline phone over a mobile phone?

Accepted Answer

Cheaper calls

Question 17

Which of the following is an effect of Convergence?

Accepted Answer

Digital devices having a wider range of in built functions

Question 18

Which of the following is an output peripheral?

Accepted Answer

Speakers, 3D Printer

Question 19

Which of the following is required to play a HD Game from a games console on your HD TV?

Accepted Answer

HDMI cable

Question 20

Which of the following is the largest storage device?

Accepted Answer

External Hard Drive

Question 21

What is the principle of Net Neutrality?

Accepted Answer

To prevent ISPs favoring data for their own services, All data on the Internet should be treated equally

Question 22

What is a disadvantage of bluetooth

Accepted Answer

Low range, Low bandwidth

Question 23

Which of the following is a measurement of screen quality?

Accepted Answer

Resolution

Question 24

Why did the EU introduce the cookie law?

Accepted Answer

To protect privacy by allowing people the choice about data

Question 25

Which of the following makes it illegal to copy files such as films, games, software or music?

Accepted Answer

Copyright and Patents Act

Question 26

How might a TV provide block access to their online services in other countries?

Accepted Answer

I.P. address filtering

Question 27

Which camcorder has the highest resolution?

Accepted Answer

D

Question 28

What is Bandwidth?

Accepted Answer

How much data is transferred per second

Question 29

What is HSPA?

Accepted Answer

High Speed Packet Access: A fast, wireless data connection

Question 30

Which makes camcorder A suitable for Rock Climing?

Accepted Answer

Waterproof and Shockproof

Question 31

What is an advantage of using a Desktop Computer over a Laptop Computer

Accepted Answer

Usually more powerful components

Question 32

What is an advantage of using wireless charging?

Accepted Answer

You don't need a charger for each compatible device

Question 33

What are the advantages of setting up a Wiki to provide information?

Accepted Answer

Anyone can contribute so content can be generated faster, Anyone can edit a Wiki so content can be collaborative

Question 34

What is a modular smartphone?

Accepted Answer

A phone with removable and replaceable components

Question 35

What might you expect an acceptable use policy to contain?

Accepted Answer

Rules about acceptable communication, Rules about installing software

Question 36

What is an advantage of using an ergonomic keyboard?

Accepted Answer

It is designed to be comfortable and reduce risks to health

Question 37

Which of the following is a definition of Cloud Computing?

Accepted Answer

Online data storage, Online hosted applications

Question 38

Which of the following protects your personal data from misuse?

Accepted Answer

Data Protection Act

Question 39

What is an advantage of the POP3 email protocol over the IMAP protocol?

Accepted Answer

Your messages are downloaded to your device for access later

Question 40

What is an advantage of the IMAP email protocol over the POP3 protocol?

Accepted Answer

You can always access all your mail from any device

Question 41

What do you need to take the connection from 1 console and display it on 2 TV screens?

Accepted Answer

Splitter

Question 42

Which is an example of transactional data?

Accepted Answer

Payment details, What was bought

Question 43

How might widespread use of modular smartphones affect the environment?

Accepted Answer

Upgrading your phone means less tech may be thrown away, Upgrading your phone means fewer phones are thrown away

Question 44

Which of the following forms of encryption is considered better?

Accepted Answer

WPA2

Question 45

Why do online shops use transactional data?

Accepted Answer

To personalize adverts that are displayed to you

Question 46

What is encryption?

Accepted Answer

A way of increasing the security of transmitted data, Scrambling data so it can't be easily understood

Question 47

Which of the following is an accelerometer used for?

Accepted Answer

To detect the orientation you are holding your phone

Question 48

Which of the following are examples of high speed data ports?

Accepted Answer

Thunderbolt, FireWire

Question 49

Which removable storage device is best for moving photos between a PC and phone?

Accepted Answer

SD Card

Question 50

What does a Router do?

Accepted Answer

Routes data to devices

Question 51

What is the goal of viral marketing?

Accepted Answer

To spread an advertising message quickly and cheaply

Question 52

Which camcorder has wireless connectivity?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 53

What is an advantage of using a modular smartphone?

Accepted Answer

You can upgrade it's modules to suit the way you use it, Being able to replace modules easily means repairs are cheap

Question 54

What is an advantage (to a shop) of having a website?

Accepted Answer

Lower running costs, Reach a wider audience

Question 55

Which of the following are wireless connections?

Accepted Answer

WiFi Direct, Bluetooth

Question 56

Why might a runner use a GPS tracking device?

Accepted Answer

To share her route on social media for others to use, To work out her speed through different sections of a run

Question 57

Which of the following is an input peripheral?

Accepted Answer

Scanner, Mouse

Question 58

What is RSS used for?

Accepted Answer

To subscribe to online content (ie. news)

Question 59

What is the difference between High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD)?

Accepted Answer

HD has more pixels per inch, HD gives a better quality image

Question 60

Which of the following is an example of a single-board computer?

Accepted Answer

Raspberry Pi

GCSE ICT Revision

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GCSE ICT Revision

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