WJEC Digital Technology Practice Test

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• What is the purpose of process control?
• Which statement is true about USB flash drives as backups?
• What is essential for cloud storage to function effectively?
• Which network device sends data only to the destination device?
• Which VR use is specifically for developing medical skills?
• Which of the following is explicitly included in the technical requirements for system design?
• Which statement defines EDI?
• Which statement describes what a multi-tasking operating system does for processes?
• Which of the following is a disadvantage of GIS?
• In the operating system, which statement best describes how it manages peripherals?
• What is sampling resolution?
• Which statement describes a potential parallel-method advantage?
• What is the primary role of a URL?
• Which process converts a digital signal to an analogue signal?
• Which of the following is a feature of an operating system?
• Which description best captures the role of MIS within an organization?
• Which of the following is an example of when someone's digital footprint may be investigated?
• A Data Flow Diagram is used to summarise what?
• Biometric systems are used for which of the following applications?
• Which of the following is an advantage of smart devices?
• What does C2C stand for?
• Which interaction method is described as more intuitive and quicker to use, but may require specialist hardware?
• What is James Gosling famous for?
• What is netiquette?
• What is a major advantage of biometrics as a means of interaction with digital devices?
• Which statement describes a potential drawback of cloud computing?
• What is a disadvantage of USB flash drives as backups?
• Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using robots in manufacturing?
• FTTP is faster and more expensive than FTTC, cable and broadband. Which statement is correct?
• Which statement describes a disadvantage of blogs?
• Which statement is NOT a function of task scheduling?
• What is an example of digital-to-analog (D/A) conversion?
• Which is a disadvantage of touch sensitive interfaces?
• Which principle ensures personal data is protected from breach?
• Which statement describes a disadvantage of analogue data?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of emailing?
• Under the Computer Misuse Act 1990, which action is illegal?
• What is a typical disadvantage of menu-driven interfaces?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as an example of a smart device?
• What is sampling rate?
• Which of the following is a digital device?
• Which statement describes a potential disadvantage of digital data?
• Which is an example of A/D conversion?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of marketing?
• Which resilience control could a company use to recover from a cyber attack?
• What is one function of a boundary firewall?
• Which statement describes streaming of moving image files?
• Which statement about external hard drives is accurate?
• How does antivirus software identify viruses?
• Which description accurately reflects cloud storage accessibility?
• Advantage of C2C?
• In a four-piece URL, which component is the path?
• What is an advantage of digital data?
• Which statement about cloud storage is true?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of apps in a business context?
• Form of deliberate malicious damage?
• Which of the following is a passive digital footprint?
• Which statement about memory management in an operating system is true?
• Which statement best describes Bluetooth?
• Which of the following is an example of data that makes up an active digital footprint?
• Which of the following is an optical storage medium?
• Which statement describes a benefit of Graphical User Interfaces?
• What is the function of an operating system?
• Which statement about ADSL is true?
• Which of the following is a conversion method used during system implementation?
• The infrastructure of the Internet is made up of which components?
• Which statement regarding 4G and 5G transmit data?
• What is the formula for compression ratio?
• Which device is commonly used for moving relatively small files from work to home?
• A data flow diagram (DFD) summarises what?
• What does patch management involve?
• Which statement best describes a memory management role of the operating system?
• Which function is associated with the Investigatory Powers Act 2016?
• What does staff training aim to achieve?
• What differentiates solid-state storage from traditional mechanical storage?
• What is the role of a router in a network?
• What does B2C stand for?
• During system investigation, which technique is used by the systems analyst?
• What is a defining feature of the big bang changeover?
• Which is an advantage of B2B EDI?
• Describe a differential backup.
• Disadvantage of e-commerce for the business?
• Which method is used during system investigation?
• Which statement best describes a B2B efficiency feature?
• What is an advantage of GIS?
• Which statement describes backing store management in an operating system?
• Which of the following is an economic impact of autonomous vehicles?
• Which broadband feature has a symmetrical data stream and is used by commercial organizations?
• In the GFS backup scheme, what do Grandfather, Father, and Son refer to?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential loss to plan for after a disaster?
• What is a primary function of the operating system when managing processes on a multi-tasking system?
• Which storage device is used for backing large commercial servers on multiple tapes?
• Which VR use is described as developing medical skills?
• In vector graphics, how is data stored compared to bitmaps?
• Which statement is an advantage of bespoke software?
• Which of the following is NOT an analogue device?
• What does resolution measure in a digital image?
• Which of the following is an example of a home streaming application for video?
• Which of the following is an example of application software?
• Satellite broadband is primarily used in rural areas with few options.
• Disadvantage of C2C?
• Which statement describes lossy compression?
• Which level of autonomous vehicles is described as no driver needed?
• Which of the following explains why online information may be inaccurate?
• Which option is NOT among the seven methods of interaction with digital devices?
• What happens when you increase the pixel count in a bitmap?
• Which of the following is an advantage of gesture input?
• Desktop publishing software is best described as which type of software?
• What is a definition of a pixel?
• What is the relationship between image quality and the number of pixels in a digital image?
• What does FTTC stand for?
• FTTP is more expensive than FTTC, cable and broadband. Which statement is correct?
• Which statement about the parallel change method is true?
• Which of the following is an advantage of the pilot method?
• Which step should occur before a disaster to reduce risk?
• What is the role of a gateway in a network?
• Which of the following is NOT a preventive measure listed in the material?
• Which statement best defines an Internet Service Provider (ISP)?
• D/A conversion is described as what?
• Which statement best describes how optical storage works?
• Which statement describes sampling?
• What is a disadvantage of biometrics as a means of interaction with digital devices?
• Which of the following is a requirement for GIS to be effective?
• Which statement best describes how a digital camera works?
• Which level of autonomous vehicles is described as no automation?
• What is the role of a switch in a network?
• Which statement best describes vector graphics?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of video conferencing for businesses?
• Which phase involves installing hardware and software and training staff?
• Advantage of B2C?
• What is cloud storage?
• Which statement is a disadvantage of voice driven interfaces?
• Deliberate malicious damage example?
• Which of the following is a principle of the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR?
• Which statement defines a passive digital footprint?
• In the Grandfather/Father/Son backup scheme, which statement best describes the rotation and frequency?
• Which interface is most suitable for beginners due to its visual nature?
• Which option describes satellite broadband?
• In cloud storage, where is data stored?
• Which phase involves determining whether the new system meets the initial requirements?
• Which level represents full automation?
• What happens to the buffer when the network connection is interrupted during streaming?
• Which feature is part of the operating system user interface?
• What is the World Wide Web?
• What is the pilot method?
• Which of the following is NOT a type of modification that can occur to a system during maintenance?
• Which statement describes a disadvantage of B2B EDI?
• Which statement describes a Command Line Interface?
• A/D conversion is described as what?
• In stock control, what happens when an item is scanned at the point of sale?
• Which statement best describes how stock control data is updated at the point of sale?
• Which statement best describes cloud computing?
• Data mining involves what?
• Which statement explains a limitation of video conferencing?
• Which statement defines B2B?
• What is a common disadvantage of cloud computing?
• Which statement best defines a management information system (MIS)?
• What is a key milestone of Lady Ada Lovelace?
• Why are stock control systems important for supermarkets?
• Under the Data Protection Act 2018, personal data must be obtained for what purposes?
• Which of the following is an advantage of touch input?
• Which of the following is a listed use of Augmented Reality?
• What is part of post-disaster recovery?
• Which device is typically used for backing up a home computer system?
• Which statement about mobile communication is true?
• How many colors can be represented with one byte per pixel?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the six parts of the Systems Development Life Cycle?
• Which statement describes biased information?
• Which sequence best describes how a search engine operates?
• Which statement best describes what MIS does with data?
• Which of the following is a listed use of Augmented Reality?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of teleworking?
• What should organisations do during a disaster?
• Which term correctly describes digital data?
• Which term describes gradually implementing a change in steps?
• Which level requires the driver to intervene while the vehicle takes full control?
• Which item is NOT listed as a communication method for internet-enabled devices?
• Which is a Data Protection Act principle about retention?
• What is the parallel method?
• FTTP is more expensive than FTTC, cable and broadband. Which statement is correct?
• NOT an advantage of e-commerce for the customer?
• Which statement is an economic impact of autonomous vehicles?
• Which statement describes the purpose of antivirus software?
• What happens when packets arrive at the user's network interface card (NIC)?
• Which resilience activity could a company use to recover from a cyber attack?
• Which type of maintenance modification is used to improve performance?
• Which statement is a disadvantage of voice driven interfaces?
• Which of the following is an advantage of Wi-Fi (802.11)?
• Which of the following is an audio streaming application?
• Menu-driven interfaces are particularly popular in which devices?
• Describe an incremental backup.
• Which statement best describes lossless compression?
• Which of the following best defines an active digital footprint?
• Which of the following statements about home streaming is true?
• Disadvantage of e-commerce for the customer?
• Which network device copies all packets to all devices on the network?
• Which solid-state storage device is commonly used for storing photos from digital cameras?
• Which option best describes a typical function of a server in a network?
• What is the role of a bridge in a network?
• What is the role of a hub in a network?
• Why is backing up important?
• Which statement best distinguishes incremental backups from differential backups?
• Which of the following is a cloud storage provider used for sharing files between computers?
• Which statement about cloud storage is accurate?
• Which term describes analogue data?
• Which statement describes a cost-related advantage of the big bang method?
• Which of the following is an example of accidental damage to data?
• Which are common optical storage devices used for multimedia files?
• Which of the following describes a function of an ISP?
• Which broadband type has faster download than upload and is commonly used by homes?
• What is a backup?
• What does packet switching involve in data transmission?
• A/D conversion is a true/false concept: it converts continuous signals into discrete digital numbers.
• Which statement identifies satellite broadband as a major disadvantage?
• Which of the following is a disadvantage of Wi-Fi (802.11)?
• Which statement best describes blogs?
• Which security measure alerts technical staff if there is interference with the system?
• Which statement describes a disadvantage of social networking websites and apps?
• Which interaction method is known for its immersive experience but can cause motion sickness in some users?
• Which statement best describes broadband in general?
• Which of the following is one of the six parts of the SDLC?
• Which of the following is an advantage of augmented reality (AR) as a means of interaction with digital devices?
• Which security-related capability is provided by many operating systems?
• Which statement is an advantage of B2B in general?
• Biometric security typically relies on identifying individuals through what?
• Grace Hopper is famous for what contribution?
• Which measure best controls access for high-level data?
• Which component represents the protocol in the four-piece URL example?
• Which of the following is an advantage of virtual reality (VR) as an interaction method?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a use of autonomous robots?
• What does FTTP stand for?
• Which definition best identifies the big bang method?
• Which factors affect the quality of sampling?
• What is bespoke software?
• Which documents are provided to users during system maintenance?
• Which statement best describes the role of a server in a network?
• Which sequence correctly describes how a web server delivers a web page to a user's computer?
• Which of the following is a disadvantage of autonomous robots?
• In a five-piece URL, which component is the second-level domain?
• Which statement about Bluetooth is true?
• FTTP connects directly to the premises. Which statement about FTTP is true?
• Which measure restricts access so only a limited number of staff can access, edit, add or delete data?
• Which is a real benefit of cloud computing for teams?
• Which statement about application software is true?
• Which resilience activity involves exploring hypothetical scenarios to plan responses?
• Which statement best distinguishes analogue data from digital data?
• What is a common use of cloud storage providers?
• Which statement best describes a full backup?
• Which of the following is NOT predicted as a societal impact of autonomous vehicles?
• Describe the role of spooling in an operating system.
• Which of the following is predicted as a societal impact of autonomous vehicles?
• Which statement best describes how black and white bitmap graphics work?
• Which statement about solid-state media is true?
• How will a boundary firewall help prevent a cyber attack?
• What is a key purpose of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016?
• Which of the following is NOT an example of application software?
• Which of the following is not a feature of an operating system?
• Which of the following is a disadvantage of the pilot method?
• Which of the following is an advantage of speech as a means of interaction with digital devices?
• What does GIS allow you to do?
• Which milestone is associated with Grace Hopper?
• Which statement is NOT an advantage of video conferencing in a business setting?
• Which is an advantage of using a Command Line Interface?
• Which statement describes a disadvantage of Graphical User Interfaces?
• Differential backups save which data?
• Which of the following is NOT an advantage of autonomous vehicles?
• During system investigation, what document outlines the scope and the existing hardware and software?
• Which statement describes an advantage of remote working?
• Biased information is defined as which of the following?
• Which statement about solid-state media is true?
• What is the term used for the unique identifier that antivirus software uses to recognize viruses?
• Which storage device is typically used for backing up a home computer system?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of promotion in business communication?
• Reading mechanism on optical discs.
• System evaluation/modification focuses on which of the following?
• Which of the following is an advantage of traditional mouse and keyboard?
• Which of the following is a consequence of a cyber attack?
• Which is a common use of voice driven interfaces?
• How does cloud storage operate?
• Which of the following devices is digital?
• What is a defining feature of solid-state storage?
• Phased change involves which of the following?
• Why are disaster recovery plans important in organizations?
• Which statement best defines the Internet?
• In C2C, what is a typical advantage?
• Which of the following is an example of malware protection?
• What is the role of HTML in web pages?
• What is the purpose of buffering in streaming?
• What is a key advantage of cloud computing?
• Disadvantage of B2C?
• What is the primary function of the DNS in relation to URLs?
• Advantage of e-commerce for the business?
• Which statement describes an advantage of analogue data?
• Incremental backups save which type of data?
• What are the two main types of data compression?
• What is Lady Ada Lovelace best known for?
• Which of the following is a disadvantage of augmented reality (AR) as a means of interaction with digital devices?
• Which statement defines application software?
• Which statement describes the relationship between clients and servers in a network?
• Which component writes data to a magnetic storage medium?