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- Q1The access to data in a database management system (DBMS) is primarily related to which of these information processes?Storing and retrievingReceiving and analysingCollecting and displayingTransmitting and organising30s
- Q2What is the primary purpose of HTML?To control access to files when downloading data via a web pageTo provide secure access to a web page via the world wide webTo specify how text, graphics and sound are displayed on a web pageTo transfer a web page from a remote server and display it on a screen30s
- Q3A local council stores information relating to property ownership in a database. Under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act (now Government Information (Public Access) Act) who owns the data?The personnel who manage the databaseThe participants who collected the dataThe person to whom the data referThe local council30s
- Q4Under what conditions would it be appropriate to outsource the development of a new solution?When the materials required for the system cannot be delivered to scheduleWhen the cost of the new system is not economically feasibleWhen the design team does not have the skills to deliver a part of the systemWhen the new system does not meet the basic requirements of the client30s
- Q5What type of connection does Bluetooth wireless technology use between two devices enabled to receive data?Short-range low-bandwidthLong-range low-bandwidthShort-range high-bandwidthLong-range high-bandwidth30s
- Q6What term is used to describe the type of computing shown in the diagram?MultiprocessorPeer to PeerVirtualClient-Server30s
- Q7A local entertainment venue is implementing a website to promote its business. Currently the website has information about upcoming events. Shortly customers will be able to purchase memberships through the website. Within six months the venue hopes to be selling merchandise online. Which of the following methods of conversion is being used?PhasedPilotDirectParallel30s
- Q8What is the advantage of creating a system using an iterative system development approach?Users are only involved at the beginning of the project, so time, cost and unnecessary use of additional staff are reduced.Users are only involved at the end of the project, so problems are identified, solved and reduced.Users are involved at each step of the project, so problems are identified, solved and reduced at each stage of development.Users are not needed at any stage of the project, so time and cost are reduced.30s
- Q9In the above SQL, what does line 2 do?It determines the sequence for the displayed results.It identifies the fields displayed in the results.It identifies the tables to be used for data retrieval.It specifies the criteria used for data retrieval.30s
- Q10Which of the following is an element of the logical organisation of hypermedia?Field nameHard diskTextNode30s
- Q11Which network administration task is common to many networks?Giving users file access rightsDesigning the cabling layout for a networkWriting the code for an applicationPersonalising users’ desktops30s
- Q12Which of the following correctly identifies components 2, 3 and 5 in the communication system framework?ACDB30s
- Q13Which of the following is part of the communication control and addressing level?Controlling the size of data packets and speed of transferPhysically transferring each messageReorganising the data into a form suitable for transmissionEnsuring the correct transmission of each packet of data30s
- Q14A system development team has tested a new information system to sell books online. When the system went live customers had difficulty using the system successfully. What strategy could have been used to ensure a more successful implementation?Use a traditional development method to control the project schedule and scopeUse participant development to allow customers to develop a system that best meets their needsUndertake a phased implementation so that the system would not be available to all customers at the one timeTest the system with a group of customers and provide online documentation to support customers shopping at home30s
- Q15Which row in the table shows data flow symbols that represent a process, an external entity and data flow?ACDB30s