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Set 3 - random IT questions
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1Katherine uses specialist software to create flowcharts.
Give two reasons for using specialist software.- AEasy to edit
- BEasy to resize
- CContains specialist flow chart symbols
- DCan save it
2Michael is a long-distance runner. He is preparing for a marathon.
On the day of the marathon, Michael wears a GPS device so his team can monitor his location during the marathon.
State two pieces of information that could be calculated using GPS data.- AIf he is breaking the speed limit
- BDistance between runners
- CHow to get home
- DDistance travelled
3Some social networking services also use GPS data.
Explain how the irresponsible use of GPS data could place social network users at risk.- ALocation is published / accessible
- BThe information could be misused
- CThe information is useless
- DThe information is inappropriate
4John wants to reduce the file size of one of the photographs.
Give two ways he can do this.- ACompress the image
- BResize the image
- CCrop the image
- DRecolour the image
5Give one disadvantage of reducing the file size of the photograph.
- AImage may get clearer and sharper
- BImage may get too small to see
- CImage may become blurry and pixellated
6Amy owns AMYSCLOTHES.com. It sells a range of clothes and accessories from different suppliers.
Zain has been employed to design and develop the company's digital products.
Zain will create some digital products. Some will be interactive and others will not.
Which one of these products is NOT interactive?- ACustomer database
- BTV advert
- CE-Learning pakcage
- DDigital catalogue
7Identify one interactive feature that could be added to a web banner
- AA rollover button
- BAn image
- CAn animated gif
8Harry is a Year 7 student. He is doing a project on volcanoes.
Harry uses a search engine to find out about volcanoes.
Describe the purpose of a 'search engine'.- ATo watch videos of volcanoes
- BTo find information on the internet/www based on key words/phrases
- CTo display web pages
9Harry enters the phrase volcanic eruptions into a search engine, but finds too many results.
How could Harry ensure that only web pages with the exact phrase he is looking for are found?- AUse a different search engine
- BUse quotes around the phrase
- CCheck his spelling
- DUse a different phrase
10Harry has a video of a volcano on his smartphone.
State two methods Harry can use to transfer the video from his phone to the school network- AInfrared
- BBluetooth
- CFirewire
- DUSB cable
11Any High is a secondary school with over 1000 students age 11–19. It makes extensive use of ICT for teaching and learning, as well as administration.
The school wants to buy laptops for Year 7 students.
The students will sometimes use their laptops for video conferencing in lessons.
Give one reason why a built-in webcam may be more convenient than an external one.- AProvides better sound
- BProvides better clarity/excludes outside noise
- CCheaper
12The students will use headsets when video conferencing.
State two advantages of using a headset.- ALess distracting to people around you
- BLooks more professional
- CExcludes external noise so easier to hear
- DThey come with built in microphones
13Sometimes after plugging in a headset the sound cannot be heard.
Give the two most likely reasons.- AThe headset has been plugged into the wrong jack
- BThe computer is broken
- CThe headset is broken
- DThe sound is turned off
14When using a headset is it important to ensure that the volume is set to an appropriate level.
Give two reasons for this.- ATo be respectful
- BHigh volume can distract others
- CHigh volume can damage hearing
- DTo show you can use the volume control on the computer
15The school wants to buy laptops for Year 7 students.
Year 7 students will take their laptops with them to to all lessons.
Describe one feature of a laptop that makes it suitable for this purpose.- AThey look cool
- BLightweight and easy to carry
- CLightweight and visually appealing
16Ryan and Michael arrive in the country where an international athletics event is being held.
Ryan sees that he has a mobile phone signal from a local network.
Which one of these allows him to use the local network?- AWi-fi
- BRoaming
- CBroadband
- DBluetooth
17Ryan receives a welcome message from the network on his phone.
Which one of these would be used to send the message?- ASMS
- BWAP
- CPOP3
- DRSS
18Jon wants to 'surf the web' on his phone.
State one feature the phone could have to make this possible.- AUSB cable
- BFacebook
- CGoogle
- DWi-fi
19on wants to use his phone in the car.
He needs to use a hands-free connection.
State one method of hands-free connection.- AWAP
- BUSB cable
- CBluetooth
- DHDMI cable
20State TWO uses of GPS on a mobile phone
- AGet directions to a specific location using current position
- BUse a location-based app to find local restaurants
- CTo let your mum know where you are
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- GCSE GCSE ICT Test sobre Set 3 - random IT questions, creado por Eden Goddard el 06/03/2014.
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