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