IT_Concepts

1.

1 point

IT refers to

Information and communication technology

the devices used for creating storing using or exchanging information electronically

E-banking,E commerce,E learning,E Government

electronic world

2.

1 point

Which one of the following is a text-based communication between two or more people over the Internet?

Voice over Internet Protocol.

Podcasting.

Instant Messaging.

Really Simple Syndication.

3.

1 point

Which one of the following is a digital line used for both voice & data?

ISDN

HTTP

FTP

PSTN

4.

1 point

one of the following is not an example of Virtual communities

Chat rooms

blogs

internet forums

Youtube

5.

1 point

Which of these is always an advantage of buying goods online?

No restrictions on opening hours

Personal service

Greater choice

Cheaper prices

6.

1 point

Which one of the following is a term for an audio or video recording posted on a web site that can be downloaded and played later?

RSS

Voip

Blog

Podcast

7.

1 point

What does RSI mean?

Repetitive syndrome injury

Replicated strain injury

Repetitive strain injury

Repeated Syndrome injury

8.

1 point

The science concerned with designing safe and comfortable machines for use by people is called

Health and safety

Ergonomics

Design Technology

Economics

9.

1 point

Which one of the following statements about Purchasing – Online are true?

Online purchases are free of customs duties

It’s more difficult to return goods purchased online than goods bought in a shop

The supplier covers the cost of returning goods

Initial shipping of goods is normally free

10.

1 point

Which of these is a characteristic of electronic mail that doesn’t apply to Regular mail?

Can only send to some people

Message can be sent to more than one person

Attachment can be sent

Mail may get lost

11.

1 point

Which one of the following statements about the Internet is TRUE?

The Internet is a global network that links many computers together.

The Internet is a visual representation of linked documents.

The Internet is a private company network.

The Internet is a network operating system.

12.

1 point

Which one of the following is a method of publishing frequently updated content such as news headlines online?

Voip

IM

RSS

VPN

13.

1 point

Which one of the following is an advantage of tele-working?

Less emphasis on teamwork.

Long commuting times.

Flexible schedules.

Lack of human contact.

14.

1 point

Which one of the following is a common feature of e-learning?

Always requires physical class attendance.

Travel time and costs are very high.

Learning is self-paced.

Cannot download documents for later reading.

15.

1 point

Which of these is an example of an e-commerce activity?

Checking theatre availability

Viewing a travel timetable

Booking a flight

Downloading a screen saver