ICT 2019

Question 1

State 2 advantages of using a wired connection

Answer 1

• It is more stable as it isn’t likely to get disrupted by other interferences
• It is more secure

Question 2

State 2 advantages of using a wireless connection

Answer 2

• It is more convenient as you can stay connected on the go
• wireless connections can accommodate more devices without any additional physicalities

Question 3

What are the 3 functions of a CPU

Answer 3

– It is essential for a device to work by processing information,running programs and coordinating activities

Question 4

What is the purpose of the application software

Answer 4

It is a software desgined to help users perform specific tasks easily and effectively such as Word and Netlifx

Question 5

State a benefit of using solid state storage

Answer 5

it uses flash memory to store data which is very fast and efficient

Question 6

State the function of a router

Answer 6

it connects different networks to the internet and directs data between them

Question 7

State of benefit of hosted applications

Answer 7

you can access data from anywhere as it is stored on servers managed by a service provider and not locally such as google docs

Question 8

Explain a benefit of locally installed applications

Answer 8

they work more faster as they dont rely on an internet connection to access the data

Question 9

Why do we use bluetooth rather than infrared?

Answer 9

bluetooth has a longer range and doesnt require a direct line of sight like infrared

Question 10

Describe how MAC addresses can be used to prevent unauthorized access to a network

Answer 10

it assignes unique identifiers to each device in the network and the network can be set to only allow specific MAC addresses to connect to the network, preventing unauthorized access

Question 11

Name 2 devices that are designed specifically for accessibility

Answer 11

• screen reader
• alternative keyboard

Question 12

state 2 benefits of a LAN

Answer 12

• respurces can be shared between devices
• software and applications can be downloaded on a central server that all connected devices can access

Question 13

explain the purpose of an acceptable use policy

Answer 13

• it is a set of rules that explains how people can use an organization ‘s technology and internet resources used to promote safety

Question 14

name 2 types of backups

Answer 14

• full backups
• incremental backups

Question 15

what is the purpose of communication software?

Answer 15

• its prupose it to help people connect and share information easily from anywhere at anytime