True / False

Question 1

Orphan is the last line of a paragraph that appears by itself at the top of a word processing page.

Answer 1

False, Widow

Question 2

Checking for objectivity is a method used by researchers to recognise bias or prejudice.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Absolute cell referencing is when the cell references in a spreadsheet formula change every time the formula is copied to another cell.

Answer 3

False, Relative [cell referencing]

Question 4

Phishing occurs when a user is redirected to a fake website even though the correct URL for a legitimate website is entered.

Answer 4

False, Pharming

Question 5

The NOW function returns both the current date and time in a spreadsheet

Answer 5

True

Question 6

An ATM is an example of a dedicated device

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Green computing refers to old computing devices that people throw away and that end up in landfill sites

Answer 7

False, E-waste / Electronic waste

Question 8

A monitor converts electronic data into a hard copy

Answer 8

False, Printer

Question 9

The function of a router is to transmit data between computer networks

Answer 9

True

Question 10

<br> is used in HTML to create a horizontal line

Answer 10

False, <hr> [ignore the forward or backslash]

Question 11

HDMI cables transfer only video signals

Answer 11

False, VGA / DVI

Question 12

NFC requires the devices to be very close together for data transfer

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Data transfer speed in a Wi-Fi network could be improved if physical obstructions are removed

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Grid computing enables computers to perform intellectual tasks, such as decision-making and problem-solving

Answer 14

False, Artificial Intelligence / AI

Question 15

Cryptocurrencies are very large data sets that are analysed to reveal trends

Answer 15

False, Big Data

Question 16

An internet-based protocol for sending and receiving web pages is www

Answer 16

False, HTTP / HTTPS

Question 17

Social networks create a platform to connect groups of people with similar interests

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Throttling causes certain internet services to be given priority over others

Answer 18

False, Shaping

Question 19

When you restore a document, the program icon will appear on the task bar and the document will no longer be displayed on the desktop

Answer 19

False, Minimise

Question 20

File properties can be used to view the date on which a file was accessed

Answer 20

True