Information Processing
A __________ error occurs when numbers or characters are entered in the wrong order
transposition
Provide an example of a PAN
a phone to smart watch connection
an iPad to macbook connection
What language is used to create webpages?
HTML
Name one advantage of information technology on work patterns.
The Internet and WANs have allowed employees to work from home (flexible hours, a more relaxed atmosphere and no commuting)
In which tab in Microsoft word can you find the "Mail Merge"
Mailings tab
In data validation, a ________ check ensures that data is actually entered
presence
1G, 2G, 3G, 4G are all examples of what type of network?
mobile networks
What is WWW ? Explain.
A system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the internet, allowing users to view and navigate web pages that may contain text, images, videos, and other multimedia.
Name on disadvantage of information technology in terms of employment
Practical skilled jobs on the decline
Possible redundancies if a more efficient IT-based system replaces workers
Explain the purpose of creating a fillable form on Microsoft Word.
It is a convenient way to collect data from surveys, feedback, or any other purpose where you need to collect information.
What are the three methods of data verification
proof reading
double entry
visual check
What is bandwidth?
the speed at which data is carried across a transmission medium.
I am the quickest but most expensive network layout. What am I?
star
How has ICT impacted education?
access to information
collaborative teaching and learning
plagiarism
online tutoring
When creating a fillable form in Microsoft Word, which form control is used to solicit a yes/no type of response
Check box
When evaluating the reliability of information obtained from online sources, assessing the authenticity determines whether the information is up to date. TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
What are the two types of network configurations?
point to point and broadcast
Explain the process of "downloading" and "uploading"
Download: The process of receiving data from a remote server to a local device
Upload: The process of sending data from a local device to a remote server
___________ is the scrambling of data during storage or transmission so it cannot be understood by someone who does not have the key or software to convert it back to the original form.
Data encryption
Explain the purpose of a mail merge
Mail Merge is a powerful feature in Microsoft Word that allows you to create personalized documents by merging a document template with a data source.
Explain what a turnaround document is
A turnaround document is a computer-generated form that is sent to a third party, who is supposed to fill in the document and return it to the issuer. The information on the form is then used as the basis for data entry back into the computer system
Explain the difference between intranet, extranet and intranet
The internet is public and can be accessed by anyone.
Intranet is a subset of the internet and is used by companies/organizations. It can be accessed by employees.
An extranet is an organization’s private network and its available only for selected users (third parties).
What does FTP stand for and how is it used
File transfer protocol is used to transfer files between a client and a server on a computer network. FTP is commonly used for uploading and downloading files from web servers.
Explain what happens during a Dos (Denial of Service) attack
A Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack is a malicious attempt to disrupt the normal functioning of a computer, network, or service by overwhelming it with a flood of illegitimate requests.