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IGCSE ICT MCQ – MOCK 2

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30 January 2019
Md. Rahimuddin Arif
Time: 45 Minutes
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Answer all questions.
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The total mark for this paper is 30.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
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1. ADSL is:
A. Asymmetric Digital Sensor Line
 B. Asymmetric Data Sensor Line
C. Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line

2. ATM stands for:

A. Application Teller Machine
B. Automatic Teller Money
C. Automatic Teller Machine
D. Application Teller Money

3. Select one disadvantage of using touchscreens

A. A variety of options are always available for the user
B. A lot of training is needed to use them
C. The screens can become dirty and difficult to use
D. Sound can interfere with the information input

4. A WAN is:

A. A World Applications Network
B. A Wide Area Netwrok
C. A Wide Applications Network
D. A World Area Network

5. A template is:

A. a standard layout for a document which can be reused
B. a document which has been merged with a database
C. a program which helps the user to complete a task
D. a program which protects the computer against viruses

6. Select the most appropriate device for inputting a photograph into a computer
A. Scanner
B. Digital Camera
C. Video Camera
D. Tracker Pad

7. The law designed to protect against software copying is:

A. The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act
B. The Computer, Data and Software Act
C. The Copyright, Designs and Software Act
D. The Copyright, Data and Patents Act

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8. Which statement is true about ROM?
A. ROM can be read from but not written to
B. ROM can be written to but not read from
C. ROM holds the programs currently in use
D. Programs stored in ROM can be updated

9. Select the statement which is true about a fax machine

A. It cannot transmit hand written documents and information received can be
edited electronically
B. It does not need to be switched on to receive faxes and can transmit hand written
documents
C. It must be switched on to receive faxes and can transmit hand written documents
D. It must be switched on to receive faxes and cannot transmit hand written
documents

10. Which statement is true about RAM?

A. RAM is volatile and the amount of RAM cannot affect the computers
performance
B. RAM is non-volatile and the amount of RAM cannot affect the computers
performance
C. RAM is volatile and the amount of RAM affects the computers performance
D. RAM is non-volatile and the amount of RAM can affect the computers
performance

11. Select the device which gives the lowest quality printouts

A. Impact Printer
B. Inkjet Printer
C. Laser Printer
D. Drum Plotter

12. RSI is:
A. Realtime Serious Injury
B. Repetitive Strain Injury
C. Realtime Strain Injury
D. Repetitive Serious Injury

13. Four main features of a GUI are:

A. Software, Icons, Applications, Menus

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 B. Windows, Icons, Pointers, Menus
C. Windows, Icons, Applications, Menus
D. Menus, Icons, Pointers, Software

14. Select the statement which is true about LAN

A. A LAN is a Local Area Network, allows data to be shared across the internet
and has a file server for storing software
B. A LAN is a Logical Area Network, allows data to be shared and has a file server
for storing software
C. A LAN is a Local Area Network, allows peripherals to be shared and allows
users to share data
D. A LAN is a Logical Area Network, allows peripherals to be shared and has a file
server for storing software

15. What is 3G?

A. Wireless communication allowing high speed wireless data transfer
B. Wired communication allowing high speed data transfer
C. Wireless communication giving a slow speed data transfer
D. Wired communication but giving slow speed data transfer

16. What law means an organisation has the legal duty to keep your personal data secure?
A. Private Data Act
B. Data Protection Act
C. Personal Data Act
D. Computer Misuse Act

17. Which software type can you use legally for free?

A. Bespoke software
B. Open source software
C. Specialised software
D. Generic software

18. What could you do to reduce the risk of RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury)?
A. All of the above
B. Exercise your fingers
C. Use ergonomic equipment
D. Take regular breaks/Don

19. What do you need to consider when buying a computer?

A. Whether it is wireless enabled
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 B. Number of USB Connections
C. All of the above
D. Hard Drive size

20. What is a Terabyte?
A. 1000 gigabytes
B. 100 megabytes
C. 1000 megabytes
D. 100 gigabytes

21. What does VoIP stand for?

A. Voice on Individual PowerPoint
B. Very open Individual People
C. Voice over Internet Protocol
D. Very ordinary Internet Publisher

22. What is VoIP used for?

A. To make telephone calls via the Internet
B. To create a leaflet/flyer about a business
C. To create a PowerPoint Presentation
D. To play games

23. What do you need to get a 3G signal on your laptop if you are on the move?
A. A router
B. A dongle
C. A modem
D. A telephone line

24. How can you pay online?

A. Gift card/voucher
B. All of the above
C. Third-party payment processors
D. Credit/Debit card
E. Online banking (directly from your account)

25. What is meant by the term 'Working collaboratively'?

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 A. Working from home but staying in touch with colleagues with the help of
technology
B. Working whilst on the move
C. Working in the same building as someone else
D. Working from home but not staying in contact with colleagues

26. What are Wikis?

A. A type of website that encourages collaboration by allowing users to add, edit
and remove content
B. A piece of hardware which can store information
C. A type of mini laptop
D. A website which is specially designed for gamers

27. What is bias?
A. A way to pay for online goods
B. Prejudice towards one viewpoint or against another
C. A website which allows you to comment on other users posts
D. The need to return a faulty item to a shop

28. What are the disadvantages of working collaboratively?

A. Distractions
B. All of the above
C. Less social contact
D. No boundaries (not easy to stop working)

29. What is an online forum?

A. An online organisation or group which is free to join
B. An online message board where people can share their ideas and views
C. A chat room which can only be accessed via your mobile phone
D. A social networking site

30. What does an online workspace allow you to do?

A. Share files with others
B. Save work and access it remotely
C. All of the above
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D. Work on many projects at the same time
EST OF LUCK!!!