ICT GCSE Revision

Question 1

Which of these is a benefit of using mobile broadband over Wi-Fi?

Accepted Answer

More secure than Wi-Fi, Greater Coverage than Wi-Fi

Question 2

What feature of a cable network would improving a gaming experience than using a Wi-Fi Network?

Accepted Answer

Higher bandwidth than using Wi-Fi, Less chance of interference

Question 3

State 1 reason why DVDs are more suitable to use than CD's for video files

Accepted Answer

They have a larger storage capacity

Question 4

To watch YouTube videos without much trouble, you need?

Accepted Answer

High Bandwidth

Question 5

Describe on advantage of streaming videos?

Accepted Answer

Saves Time - you don't have to wait for it to download., Takes up less space on your computer

Question 6

Which of these helps control the ways in which schools store information?

Accepted Answer

Data Protection Act

Question 7

Which of these are positive effects of using ICT?

Accepted Answer

Friendships can be made online using social networking, Access to services such as banking, Can aid with health and fitness, Ability to perform tasks more efficiently

Question 8

How might properitary software companies respond to competition from open source software?

Accepted Answer

Offer bundle packages of software, Improve the features of the software.

Question 9

Which of these is a cause of unequal access to ICT?

Accepted Answer

Living in a remote area, Censorship, Affordability, Lack of skills & knowledge

Question 10

A captcha test is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

Challenge Response

Question 11

What is meant by 'streaming'?

Accepted Answer

file is sent compressed over the net +displayed in real time

Question 12

Name a current health and safety risk in this classroom?

Accepted Answer

Slouching over the desk causing back ache, Spilling drinks, causing an electric shock, Not taking enough breaks and suffering RSI, Staring at the monitor for too long and causing eye strain

Question 13

To get quick results from google you need?

Accepted Answer

Low Latency

Question 14

Give one feature of collaboratively working?

Accepted Answer

Use wiki spaces to build up knowledge., Sharing files and folders, Commenting on each others work

Question 15

Using your phone abroad is called?

Accepted Answer

Roaming

Question 16

What is IMAP?

Accepted Answer

Email read and mail server and not deleted from it, email can be accessed from any computer with a connection

Question 17

Which of these is a way of protecting your data on a mobile phone?

Accepted Answer

Set a PIN

Question 18

Why is GPS tagging useful?

Accepted Answer

You can see where the video/photo was taken on a map

Question 19

Which one of these is a disadvantage of using Sat Navs in your car?

Accepted Answer

May distract you and cause and accident, Could be inaccurate and lead you to the wrong place

Question 20

I have purchased a new computer, what is 1 way I can dispose of my old computer?

Accepted Answer

Donate it to charity, Recycle the Parts

Question 21

Mr Seager buys a new games Console, which one of these is any input device I could use with it?

Accepted Answer

Joystick, Balance Board, Steering Wheel, Wired Controller

Question 22

Describe a disadvantage of streaming videos/songs on the web?

Accepted Answer

Limited availability for some streamed videos, User experience may depend on the connection quality, Cannot view the video/song offline

Question 23

What is Wi-Fi Direct

Accepted Answer

Allows devices to connect to each other without a point

Question 24

What is 1 health of using a desktop PC for long periods of time?

Accepted Answer

Eye Strain, Neck and Back Problems, Pain in Knees and Legs, RSI

Question 25

Give a reason for using an SD Card with a Sat Nav

Accepted Answer

You can update the maps easily using the SD card., You might run out of space to store maps

Question 26

What is the benefit to companies/us of recycling older parts of computers?

Accepted Answer

Reduces the impact on the environment., Can gain a good reputation with the public

Question 27

What is a POP?

Accepted Answer

Emails stored on the device, Emails can be read offline, Emails opened and then deleted from server

Question 28

Which of these is the highest resolution?

Accepted Answer

2500 x 674

Question 29

What is a disadvantage of a cookie?

Accepted Answer

Stores your browsing habits, Takes up storage space on the computer

Question 30

What is Convergence?

Accepted Answer

When devices take on functions found in other devices

Question 31

Which of these has the strongest signal range?

Accepted Answer

Wi-Fi

Question 32

I take a photo my phone, which file type is it likely to be?

Accepted Answer

JPEF

Question 33

Which of these is an output device

Accepted Answer

Headset

Question 34

Identify 1 Local Storage Device that could be used for backing up files

Accepted Answer

USB Memory Stick

Question 35

What is 1 function of a SMART TV?

Accepted Answer

Browse the Web, Watch TV, Watch On Demand TV, Play Games

Question 36

Some people find it difficult to use mobile phones, which of these might make it easier?

Accepted Answer

Larger Keys

Question 37

Which of these protocols would be used to upload a podcast to a blog?

Accepted Answer

HTTP

Question 38

What is an advantage of using Wi-Fi over mobile broadband?

Accepted Answer

Higher Bandwidth

Question 39

What does GPS tagging do?

Accepted Answer

Helps to work with Sat Navs so you know the route to go

ICT GCSE Revision

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ICT GCSE Revision

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