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2012 HSC ITVET

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  • Q1
    Which list contains ONLY input peripheral devices?
    Microphones, track-ball mouse, scanner, touch screen
    Keyboard, projector, mouse, flash drive
    Laser printer, graphic tablet, barcode reader, hard disk
    Speakers, scanners, mouse, modem
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the study of the interaction of workers with their environment called?
    Environomics
    OHS
    RSI
    Ergonomics
    30s
  • Q3
    Which statement best describes cache memory?
    An area of memory that contains settings for operating the computer
    An area of the hard disk that is used when there is insufficient RAM
    High-speed memory that is included in devices to improve response time
    USB memory connected to a computer to increase its storage space
    30s
  • Q4
    Chris operates her own IT support business and has no other employees. She has agreedto carry out repairs for several organisations. Which of the following best describes her type of employment?
    Contract
    Workplace agreement
    Enterprise agreement
    Industrial award
    30s
  • Q5
    What formula would be found in cell E8?
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    =ADD(E1;E7)
    =SUM(E3:E7)
    =$(E3+E7)
    =TOTAL E3+E4+E5+E6+E7
    30s
  • Q6
    An application icon was accidentally deleted from the desktop of a stand-alone computer. How would this affect the application?
    The icon will automatically change to a “red X” after rebooting.
    The application will run normally when accessed from another path.
    The application would have been uninstalled.
    Data files relating to that application would have been deleted.
    30s
  • Q7
    A file called ‘install’ is located in the setup directory on a CD-ROM. The computer has a single partitioned hard drive, an optical disk drive and a USB flash memory device attached. What is the correct file path to locate the ‘install’ file?
    D:\\CD-ROM\install.exe
    D:\setup\install.exe
    C:install.exe
    C:CD-ROM\setup\install.exe
    30s
  • Q8
    What information is required by emergency services when responding to a workplace accident?
    Number of casualties, number of employees, nature of incident
    Location, nearest cross street, number of casualties
    Location, age of casualties, number of ambulances required
    Nearest cross street, workers compensation contact, first aid officer
    30s
  • Q9
    A utility was run on a computer and detected that 40% of the files were fragmented. What would be the correct response to this diagnosis?
    Defragment the hard disk in order to reduce file access time.
    Install a faster CPU to reduce fragmented files.
    Run a partition utility to improve processing performance.
    Take no action since fragmented files have no impact on computer performance.
    30s
  • Q10
    A courier business is an existing client of an IT company. It requires technical assistance from the IT company to set up a new web server. What type of client would the courier business be?
    Outsourced
    Online
    External
    Internal
    30s
  • Q11
    Alex performed an upgrade of the RAM on his new laptop. It was later discovered that the RAM was not compatible and the computer was damaged. Considering standard warranty conditions, which is the most likely scenario for the repair of Alex’s laptop?
    A complete repair would be carried out under warranty at no cost to Alex.
    Alex would have to pay for all repairs as the warranty would be void.
    The warranty would cover the cost of parts and Alex would have to pay for labour
    The warranty would cover the cost of labour and Alex would have to pay for new parts.
    30s
  • Q12
    While operating her computer, Maree noticed that she could no longer access the internet. After an investigation, she discovered that all other computers in the same room had also lost internet connection but could still print and retrieve files from the server. Which device failure was most likely to have caused the loss of connection to the internet?
    Router
    Hub
    LAN card
    Hard disk
    30s
  • Q13
    An employee has been downloading movies using company computers during work time. Which of the following does this breach?
    Mission statement
    Workplace agreement
    Code of conduct
    Award agreement
    30s
  • Q14
    Which of the following describes the performance of this computer?
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    Poor performance because of low RAM usage
    Poor performance because of high CPU usage
    High performance because of low RAM usage
    High performance because of high CPU usage
    30s
  • Q15
    What do these diagrams indicate?
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    RAM is using extra virtual memory.
    The hard disk is filling with files.
    The hard disk is beginning to fail.
    The CMOS battery is running low.
    30s

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