GCSE ICT Short Course

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GCSE ICT Short Course

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Which data type would be most suitable for
Telephone number (e.g. 01952 345678)
a) Number b) Text
c) Currency d) Boolean
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Which data type would be most suitable for
Account has been paid e.g. Yes
a) Number b) Text
c) Currency d) Boolean
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What is another name for a column in a database
a) Record b) Row
c) Field d) Primary key
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Complete the instructions
a) Repeat 3 b) Repeat 4
c) Forward 20 d) Right 45
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CAD stands for
a) Computer aided development b) Computer aided design
c) Create animation design d) Computer animation design
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To avoid losing work you should always
a) Use encryption b) Put your name on it
c) Back it up d) Use email
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In a network a node is also known as
a) A cable b) A workstation
c) A mouse d) A keyboard
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Which graphics tool has been used below?
a) Fill b) Crop
c) Layer d) Rotate
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Complete the diagram

Process
Output
Backup
a) Input b) Control
c) Program d) Hardware
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Which ROW contains information about monitors?
a) A b) B
c) 3 d) 2
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When sending an e-mail what does cc stand for?
a) Cost control b) Copy carbon
c) Communicate control d) Carbon copy
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Which field would be most suitable for the key
field?
a) Price b) Sold
c) Car stock code d) Type of car
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Which sensor would be used for
Detecting somebody climbing the stairs
a) Pressure b) Light
c) Heat d) Thermistor
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State whether the following is true or false
A modem is used to communicate using the
telephone system
a) True b) False
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State whether the following is true or false
Using a password will stop viruses infecting
your computer
a) True b) False
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State whether the following is true or false
A field in a school database stores all of the
Information about a pupil
a) True b) False
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Which cell shows how much has been spent on
drinks?
Item
Cost
Quantity
Total
a) D3 b) B3
c) C3 d) E3
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Which topology is shown below?
a) Star b) Bus
c) Ring d) Mesh
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What does RSI stand for?
a) Right side indent b) Repetitive standing injury
c) Repetitive strain injury d) Read sources index
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When suggesting solutions to health problems what
should you NEVER suggest (in the exam)
a) Rest b) Arm rest
c) Medication d) Ergonomic chair
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What does WAN stand for?
a) Welcome added network b) West area network
c) Wide area network d) Widely accessible network
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What is another name for a search in a database?
a) sort b) field
c) record d) query
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A range check is an example of
a) Validation b) Verification
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When sending an email bcc stands for
a) Bank carbon copy b) Blind conditional copy
c) Blind carbon copy d) Best created client