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Section 6: ICT Applications
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IGCSE ICT Theory, ICT, Section 6, ICT Applications
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1
Why is an
Analogue to Digital Covertor
(ADC)
used in measurement applications?
After conversion, it can only be used once
It is a way for the computer to convert data in more data
The microprocessor and computer can understand digital data
Is required to make the computer run
2
Identify the disadvantage from this list concerning websites
Possible for customer to go to undesirable websites
Use of hotspots in images
Can't be defaced or thrown away
Sound, video and animation can be added
3
What would be the main system that is used to handle a club or society records of its members
Website
Word Processor
Database
Spreadsheet
4
What is contained in the chip as well as the magnetic strip of a credit card?
Favorite Food
Information such as PIN
Shopping Habits
Date of Birth
5
Does an Electronic funds transfer (EFT) actually transfer money?
False
True
6
What would be the main system that is used to handle school reports?
Word Processor
Website
Spreadsheet
Database
7
How long does it normally take to clear a cheque?
two days
three days
1 week or more
one day
8
A paper survey is used to handle a number of applications, what device is used?
OMR
Scanner
MICR
OCR
9
What is a disadvantage of using an on board computer using GPS?
It can suggest the fastest route to avoid interruptions
Loss of satellite signals can cause problems
The driver doesn't have to consult paper maps so it is safer
The system can warn the driver about speed cameras
10
Communication media refers 2 methods of delivering an receiving data/information using telecoms
True
False
11
Do you know how a booking system works? Identifty the first step on how to login to this system
the customer clicks on the performance they wish to see
the customer confirms the selection
a date and time is typed in
the required number of seats selected
12
What happens after conversion with a
digitial to analogue convertor
(DAC) control used in pumps
Data is sent to a microprocessor where it is processed
Microprocessor simply reviews the data from the sensors
Can ensure it runs smoothly
It controls others things like valves, heaters, etc
13
What does a Geographic information system (GIS) not allow computers systems to do?
create maps
query and analyse data
modelling
remove incidents
14
Does key-logging software monitor each key press on a users computer
No
Yes
15
What is the main disadvantage of using paper surveys to handle a high number of applications?
fewer results
easier to do a statistical analysis and less expensive
faster to get results
Papers have to distrubited by someone
16
What is an advantage of online shopping and banking?
Viruses and other malware
Lack of exercise
No longer a need to travel into town/mall
Possibility of isolation
17
Which is the odd sequence of instructions when withdrawing cash from an ATM?
The customer selects the cash option
Customer puts card into ARM
PIN is checked to see if it is correct
PIN entered using the keypad
18
What provides an advantage by offering world wide advertising capability with no need for paper
Leaflet
Poster
Website
Flyers
19
Which is not a type of call monitoring?
Call forwarding
Whisper
Monitor
Barge
20
An EPOS terminal incorporates a barcode reader which scans the barcode and retrieves the price
False
True
Maybe
21
Identify the advantage from this list concerning websites
It isn't portable as a paper based system
It is much easier to update a website than to reprint
Possible for customer to go to undesirable websites
Risk of potential pharming
22
Spot the odd one out for a GPS system used to determine the exact location of somebody in...
airplanes
house
cars
ships
23
What is an disadvantage of online shopping and banking?
Users now have access to a worldwide market
Disabled and elderly people can now access any shop or bank
No longer a need to travel into town/mall
Only possible to see a picture of the goods
24
What is NOT a reason for why a member of the public may need to be tracked
someone taking their work seriously
somebody taking part in a marathon
person may be an offender who is released from prison
an elderly person to ensure their safety
25
What are the reasons why managers listen in to employees telephone calls?
used to spot customer complaints
to improve the employees performance
can be used as a training tool
allows other customers to join the call
26
What is one of the advantages of online booking systems when booking a flight?
Customer gets immediate feedback on the availability of seat
Setting up and maintenance of online booking systems is dear
If server down for maintenance it becomes difficult to book
If website not designed well it can be difficult to navigate
27
Which is the odd one out on what goes on behind the scenes when withdrawing money from ATM
Customer puts card into ATM
Customer account is accessed to see if it has enough funds
PIN is checked if it is correct
Contact made with banks computer
28
Which way is not used to send and receive information using telecommunications
broadband
Wi-Fi
Copper wire
Fibre optics
29
What does VoIP stand for?
Voice over internet People
Voice over intermission Protocol
Voice over Internet Protocol
Voice activated internet presence
30
Which is the odd one out on how 3D printers are used in producing medical aids
Creating books
Development of prosthetics
Tissue engineering
Surgical and diagnostic aids
31
What do cookies do?
Used to keep track of snippets of information you like
Used to keep of your calender
Used to keep track of your bookmarks
Used to keep track of a persons buying habits online
32
Barcodes are not the only way of tracking books borrowed from a library. Some use
Magnetic strip
Monitors
RFID
EPOS
33
Which is the odd one out concerning banking applications?
chip and PIN technology
Observing cash flow
the use of automatic teller machines (ATMs)
clearing of cheques
34
What is the main advantage using VoIP?
Depends on the quality of the webcam
It requires special software and hardware
Works in real time using the internet
Video quality can not be very good
