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OCR ICT AS Level - Characteristics of standard applications software and application areas (Chapter 3)
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1Which of the following could you create with word processing software?
- ALetters, memos, reports
- BTables, graphs, calculations
- CLetters, tables, emails
- DReports, graphs, notes
2Word processing software uses WYSIWYG. What does WYSIWYG stand for?
- AWhat you see is what you get
- BWhen you swap invitations with yellow giraffes
- CWill you study ict when you graduate
- DWhat you see is what you give
- EWhen you support ict with your graphics
3What is the main difference between a word processing package and a desktop publishing package?
- AA word processing package focuses on the creation of text based documents, a DTP package focuses on creating a composite publication.
- BA DTP package focuses on the creation of text based documents, a word processing package focuses on creating a composite publication.
- CA word processing package focuses on creating graphs and tables, a A DTP package focuses on creating letters and memos.
- DA DTP package is cheaper and easier to use than a word processing package.
4What are the main similarities between word processing packages and desktop publishing packages?
- AMany features found in a word processing package, such as macros and style sheets, can also be found in DTP packages too.
- BThe options presented look exactly the same in both packages and can be used in the same way.
- CBoth packages are free of charge and can be used by anyone of any technical ability.
- DYou can sync the data in a word processing package with data found in a DTP package with a different software provider.
5Spreadsheet packages enable the user to present mathematical models only.
- ATrue
- BFalse
6Which three of the following can you do in a spreadsheet package?
- ACreate graphs to present data
- BCreate 'what-if?' questions for goal seeking
- CData pattern analysis
- DCreate presentations with animations
- EProduce graphical models of objects
- FGive cells and ranges identical names
7Database packages enable the user to handle data, such as sorting and searching.
- ATrue
- BFalse
8What are two characteristics of database packages?
- AYou can create relationships between tables to allow the data to be joined together.
- BData can be sorted by different methods and different fields.
- CThey are easy to use and need little training to do so.
- DYou can create word documents which can then be sent via email.
- EThe software is cheap to purchase and easy to set up.
9What is the official name for application software used in the creation of web pages?
- AWeb producing software
- BWeb authoring software
- CWeb standardisation software
- DWeb editing software
10What are three features of software packages that are used to create web pages?
- AThe user interface is quite technical so training may be needed to use it.
- BHTML is the code used which represents the web pages.
- CTemplates and wizards are available in the packages.
- DYou are only allowed to add images that are found in the clip-art library of the software.
- EIndividual web pages and hyperlinks created within the package must all be linked to the same source.
- FAll webpages and websites created will have a web address that ends in '.com'.
11What does CGI stand for?
- ACommon Gateway Interface
- BComputer Graphics Interface
- CComputer Generating Interface
- DComposing Graphs Interface
12What are four advantages of using web authoring software rather than using other applications to create web pages?
- AThe exact effects required can be developed.
- BA site manager can be used - If the name of a page is changed, then all links to that page within the site are automatically updated.
- CThe software required is easy to use by anyone of any ability.
- DWhat you see is what you get (WYSIWYG)
- EWizards for specific tasks are built in and can help you to carry out particular tasks.
- FThe custom domain name used for your website is free of charge once uploaded to the internet.
13What are two disadvantages of using standard applications software rather than web authoring software?
- ALots of technical knowledge is required with standard applications software.
- BIt is very difficult to get a page to look exactly how it is wanted.
- CYou have to install standards applications software, whereas web authoring software is already installed on your computer so there will be no additional cost.
- DThe code created is messy and is not always compatible with all browsers.
- EThere are lots of tools available to use in standard applications software.
14What do personnel systems do?
- AStores details of products sold by an organisation.
- BProvide information about the personnel who work in an organisation.
- CPublish information about personnel who work in an organisation on the company's website.
- DRemove information about personnel who work in an organisation if that person has been working at the company for more than 6 months.
- ERemove information about the personnel who work in an organisation if they feel that the information is irrelevant.
15Stock control is a system that knows how much of each item is in stock.
- ATrue
- BFalse
16Which five of the following must a stock control system have?
- AA list of all stock items and the suppliers
- BKnow the minimum and maximum stock levels
- CPredict stock requirements based on previous sales
- DWork out how much to order
- EStore previous sale figures
- FStore personal details of all of the suppliers
- GPredict how long it will take for the delivery companies to deliver stock
- HCheck current stock to see if any products need to be replaced
17Which of the following best describes an invoice?
- AA document issued by an organisation to a customer, showing the products, quantities and agreed prices for the products/services that have been provided.
- BA shared file which can be seen by the customer and organisation, which shows all of the customer's personal details.
- CA letter sent to a customer from an organisation, which shares details of the customer's recent purchases from that company.
- DA report shared between organisations, showing recent communications between the organisations such as deliveries and stock control.
18What are the three main ways of booking?
- ATelephone, the internet, person/post/fax
- BEmail, telephone, forms
- CSocial networking sites, person/post/fax, email
19Timetabling systems allow the user to see the final details of their travel times.
- ATrue
- BFalse
20It is possible to change the route of a journey with an in-car system whilst in the middle of it.
- ATrue
- BFalse
21Which of the following best describes training?
- ATeaching people how to do a particular task.
- BThe imparting of knowledge and skills to achieve a designated task.
- CGiving people time to fully understand how something is done before they do it themselves.
- DWatching somebody do a particular task, then copying what they have just done.
22Which one of the following systems are self paced?
- AStock control systems
- BInvoicing systems
- CRoute-finding systems
- DTraining systems
23A wizard facility assists the user to produce the final product.
- ATrue
- BFalse
24What are three advantages of using wizards?
- AThey save time for the inexperienced user
- BThey ensure that no important information is missing
- CThere is an element of user friendliness
- DThe end documents end up looking identical
- EThe end product will fully meet the needs of the user
25Style sheets are used to set out layouts.
- ATrue
- BFalse
26What are two disadvantages of using style sheets?
- ASomeone needs to develop the style before it can be set as a template
- BEvery page in the document will end up looking different from each other
- CThey can be restrictive and not fully meet the needs of the document being produced
- DOnly one person can work on one part of the document at a time
27Which of the following best describes a macro?
- AA slide used at the beginning of a presentation, which sets the layout of the rest of the slides.
- BA series of instructions that allow the user to carry out a certain task.
- CA set of stored commands that can be replayed by pressing a combination of keys or a button.
- DA specific task carried out by the computer.
28What are two disadvantages of using a macro?
- AUsers must know and remember the key combinations to run the macro.
- BYou have to pay a price for each macro that you use.
- CMacros can only be created for a small number of tasks per document.
- DErrors may occur if the conditions when the macro is run are different from those when it was recorded.
29What are three design considerations for tailored data-entry screens?
- AThe colour scheme should match all of the company's other products.
- BThe interface should be easy to learn and use.
- CThe text should be easily readable.
- DThe screens should be password protected.
- EA consistent layout should be used which should follow the house-style or corporate image.
- FTables and graphs should be easy to understand.
30Buttons can be used to assist in the entry of data.
- ATrue
- BFalse
31A master slide cannot be changed by the user.
- ATrue
- BFalse
32Which of the following can a master slide be used to do?
- AChange the saved name of the document.
- BChange the background theme.
- CCreate macros to run specific tasks.
33What are two reasons as to why a company should have a consistent house style?
- AThe company can be easily recognised by their logo.
- BIt is cheaper and saves time.
- CIt is less likely that important information will be missed of documents.
- DThe house style can be changed and still be recognised.
34What is the main problem with customising a user interface?
- AThere is a limited amount of things that can be changed by the user.
- BSoftware updates are incredibly slow and take up a lot of storage space.
- CA lot of technical knowledge is required to create and test the interface.
35Why are different file types needed for different files?
- AOperating systems recognise the file extensions and associate them with particular programs.
- BSome files need to be saved with a smaller file size so that they will fit on the computer system.
- CFiles can be understood more easily if they are know by the user.
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