AS ICT revison quiz

Question 1

Which of these are characteristics of Computer Assisted Learning (CAL)?

Accepted Answer

Revision exercises, Animations, Simulations

Question 2

Which of these are examples of ICT sources of information?

Accepted Answer

CD-Roms, Internet, Intranet

Question 3

Which word describes a set of raw facts and figures that on their own have no meaning?

Accepted Answer

Data

Question 4

Which of the following is a suitable definition for information?

Accepted Answer

It has a useful and meaningful form.

Question 5

Name two types of verification.

Accepted Answer

Double entry, Proof reading

Question 6

Validation of checking that data has been copied accurately from one medium to another.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

Which of these are advantages of Just in time stock control?

Accepted Answer

Store can respond to changing demand., Less risk of stock being out of date.

Question 8

Which of these are advantages of storing photographs digitally?

Accepted Answer

Print only what you need, Instant processing, Can add special effects

Question 9

Which of the following are costs of producing good quality information?

Accepted Answer

Data processing, Data collection, Data Maintenance, Data entry

Question 10

Which validation check am I describing - data must be in a correct pre-defined layout?

Accepted Answer

Format check

Question 11

Which of the following describe value judgements?

Accepted Answer

It is subjective., It is opinion based.

Question 12

Which of the following are characteristics of good information.

Accepted Answer

Accurate, Up to date, Complete

Question 13

Which feature of CAD am I describing? - "See design without any finishes or solid form".

Accepted Answer

Wireframe

Question 14

Which of these are examples of types of registration in schools?

Accepted Answer

OMR, Iris scanning, Smart cards

Question 15

Good quality information can be used to...

Accepted Answer

Help make good management decisions., Develop new products., Maximise sales., Cut costs.

Question 16

Which of these is a definition of complete information?

Accepted Answer

Include everything that is required to make a decision.

Question 17

Which of the following are advantages of encoding data?

Accepted Answer

Faster to enter data., Easier to validate., Less memory needed.

Question 18

Which advantage of computer use is this? "Computers are able to find information very quickly".

Accepted Answer

Speed of searching

Question 19

Which of the following are benefits of using an online encyclopedia?

Accepted Answer

Wider choice., Key word searches., Easier and quicker to search for information., Editable information.

Question 20

Which of these are limitations of using computers?

Accepted Answer

Changes in business circumstances, Hardware, GIGO

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