What does a device manager allow you to do?

It allows you to view/control the hardware on the computer.

Which of the below is a disadvantage of a wireless connection?

The connection is not as stable and can 'drop off'

What makes a switch different from a hub?

It sends the packets only to the computer that requires it.

Raw facts and figures which have no meaning

The main circuit board in a computer.

Connects devices with no understanding of what data is sent.

1 short beep in a POST means...

Everything is fine and the computer will launch the OS.

Software for a single purpose or function.

What does a compiler do?

Converts high level programming into machine code.

What is the Internet Protocol?

Connectivity guidelines that govern computer networks.

A network of remote servers hosted on the Internet.

What does HDMI stand for?

High Definition Multimedia Interface

What is the Internet of Things?

Inter-networking devices which collect and exchange data.

What is the organisations health and safety responsibility?

Do regular PAT tests of electrical devices.

A disadvantage of a bus network is...

If the main cable gets damaged, the whole network will fail

A laptop is defined as...

A portable device that is suitable for use while travelling.

What is utility software?

Software designed to configure optimise maintain a computer.

What is data processing?

Converting the data collected into information.

A little modem which provides 3G/4G.

Relational Database Management Systems

What is an operating system?

System software that manages computer hardware and software.

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1
What does a device manager allow you to do?
Allows you to monitor the applications currently running.
You can oversee the installation of updates to software.
It allows you to view/control the hardware on the computer.
2
Which of the below is a disadvantage of a wireless connection?
The connection is not as stable and can 'drop off'
Not tied down to a specific location
Less disruption to the building due to no wires.
Cheap set-up costs
3
What makes a switch different from a hub?
It sends the packets over the internet.
It sends the packets to all the computers in the network.
It sends the packets only to the computer that requires it.
It sends the data packets back to the sender.
4
What does data mean?
Raw facts and figures which have no meaning
Raw facts and figures which has meaning.
5
You need to know about three expansion cards; what are they?
Bitcoin, Sound & NIC
NIC, Sound & Vision
NOC, Graphics & Sound
NIC, Graphics & Sound
6
The image is an example of what network topology?
Mesh
Bus
Star
Ring
7
Which of the following is not an install or upgrade procedure?
Running the software
User acceptance testing
Recording and documenting activities.
Investigating a possible solution
8
A motherboard is...
Data that cannot be removed.
The main circuit board in a computer.
A form of computer data storage
The component which operations are controlled and executed.
9
Which of the following is not an example of storage?
Optical
Solid state
Cloud
Clock
10
What does this image show?
Task manager
Device manager
Microsoft Office Installer
Disk defragmenter
11
What is your health and safety responsibility?
Do nothing.
Report anything unsafe
Replace the unsafe equipment,
Continue to use the unsafe device.
12
The three main types of memory are...
RAM, ROM, Flash
ROM, REM, Cache
RAM, ROM, Cache
RIM, ROM, Flash
13
The component in the image is...
ROM
Motherboard
RAM
CPU
14
GPS devices receive info from satellites and pinpoints the location. An example of a GPS device
A computer
A dongle
Satellite Navigation
A mobile phone
15
What does a hub do?
Connects devices with no understanding of what data is sent.
Routes packets around a multiple networks.
16
1 short beep in a POST means...
There has been an electricity short.
There is a POST error and to review the screen.
There is no power to the computer.
Everything is fine and the computer will launch the OS.
17
What does WWW stand for?
Web World Wide
Wide World Web
Western World Web
World Wide Web
18
What does this image represent?
PAN
LAN
WAN
WLAN
19
What is an App?
Software for a single purpose or function.
Software designed to perform a variety of functions.
20
Which of the following is not a type of utility software?
Security
Formatting
System monitoring
Minecraft
21
What does a compiler do?
Converts low level programming into high level programming.
Converts high level programming into machine code.
22
What is the Internet Protocol?
Connectivity guidelines that govern computer networks.
A protocol Automatically provides an Internet Protocol host.
Used for the transfer of files between a client and server
How networked devices can format data for transmission
23
What are these devices called?
PC
Netbook
Laptop
Games consoles
24
What is the cloud?
A network of remote servers hosted on the Internet.
A world wide network of devices.
Servers hosted by another site.
25
What does HDMI stand for?
High Define Media Interface
Hidden Definition Multimedia Interface
Hidden Define Media Interface
High Definition Multimedia Interface
26
What do we use social media for?
Marketing
Espionage
27
What is the Internet of Things?
A form of AI.
The ability for devices to connect to the internet.
Inter-networking devices which collect and exchange data.
Devices which do not connect to the internet.
28
What is the organisations health and safety responsibility?
Pay for new equipment.
Ignore notifications from employees about unsafe equipment.
Check that the computer turns on.
Do regular PAT tests of electrical devices.
29
What does BIOS stand for?
Binary internal operating system
Basic internal operating system
Basic input/output system
Binary input/output system
30
The image is an example of...
Sound Card
Ethernet
Graphics Card
Network Interface Card
31
A disadvantage of a bus network is...
Easy to install
Cheap to install - it does not require much cabling
If the main cable gets damaged, the whole network will fail
32
What is this image an example of?
Embedded system
Computer
Internet of things
Mobile device
33
Is the WWW the same as the Internet?
True
False
34
Which of the following is not an example of application software?
Database
Windows 10
CAD/CAM software
Web browser
35
Which of the below is a feature of an OS?
Creates letters and reports.
Records financial data
Organises processing time
Allows you to communicate with colleagues.
36
This type of device is referred to as...
Wearable device
Static device
Fixed device
Mobile device
37
A laptop is defined as...
A mobile phone that works like a computer.
A machine that can store and work with vast amounts info.
A small laptop computer designed for accessing Internet.
A portable device that is suitable for use while travelling.
38
What is utility software?
Management of events on a computer.
Examines how programs run on computers and the affect it has
A system monitor program
Software designed to configure optimise maintain a computer.
39
What does FTP stand for?
File Transfer Protocol
File Type Protocol
Flow Transfer Protocol
Flow Type Protocol
40
Which of the following do we use the WWW for?
Processing data
POST tests
Shopping
41
Is this device an input or output device?
Input
Both
Neither
Output
42
What is data processing?
Converting the data into raw facts and figures.
Converting the data collected into information.
43
What does POST stand for?
Power On Self Test
Post Office
Power On Static Test
Power On Shelf Test
44
What is a dongle?
A USB stick.
A portable NIC.
A little modem which provides 3G/4G.
A RJ45 cable.
45
What does RDBMS?
Relational Database Management Systems
Relational Data Management Systems
Relational Database Management Software
Rational Database Management Systems
46
What is an operating system?
System software that manages computer hardware and software.
A program that detects and corrects errors.
A program designed to perform a group of functions.
A program that converts instructions into a machine-code.
47
Which of the following is a benefit of using the internet?
Vast range of information
Phishing
Identity theft
Virus
48
What is the benefit of using IT?
Less human error
Less likely to lose data.

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