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Misrak Goh Secondary School 2016 E.C IT mid Exam for Grade 10
Regular Students (20%) Time Allowed 25’

I. Write whether the following statements are true or false.

1. It is possible to change the file format when saving a file.
2. A file deleted using the shift key cannot be restored.
3. Zipped files take up more storage space than uncompressed files.
4. A backup is a physical copy of your most important information.
5. Coaxial cable is used in fast Ethernet networks.
6. Twisted-pair cable consists of two insulated copper wires twisted together.
7. Thick coaxial cable is used for transmitting digital data.
8. UTP cables have a physical shield to block interference.
9. Guided medium provides a physical conduit from one device to another.

II. Choose the correct answer among the alternatives provided.

10. Which process involves creating and storing copies of data to protect against data loss?
A. Restoration C. Compression
B. Deletion D. Backup
11. What is the process of moving backup data from secondary storage to its original or a new location
called?
A. Deletion C. Restoration
B. Backup D. Compression
12. Where are deleted files or folders temporarily stored in Windows operating systems?
A. Compression C. Recovery
B. Recycle Bin D. Deletion
13. When you open a file in Windows, it will usually open in the __________ for that type of file.
A. Default application C. Encrypted application
B. Compressed application D. Temporary application

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14. Which process involves the creation of smaller versions of files for easier and faster transmission
over a network or the Internet?
A. File compression C. Deletion
B. Recovery D. Restoration
15. Which type of cable is used to connect computers to hubs or switches?
A. Crossover cable C. UTP cable
B. Ethernet straight-through cable D. STP cable
16. Which type of coaxial cable is used for transmitting analog data like video channels?
A. Thin coaxial cable C. Thick coaxial cable
B. UTP cable D. STP cable
17. Which of the following is an example of a guided medium?
A. Twisted-pair cable C. Coaxial cable
B. Fiber-optic cable D. All of the above
18. What is the most commonly used type of connector for connecting coaxial cables to devices?
A. BNC connector C. BNC T connector
B. BNC terminator D. UTP connector
19. In which environments would shielded twisted-pairs (STP) cables be preferred?
A. Environments with twisted-pair cables
B. Environments with multiple sources of interference
C. Environments with UTP cables
D. Environments with thin coaxial cables

III. Fill in the blank space

20. The four fundamental components of a network are_____, ______, _______, and_________

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