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