San Ġorġ Preca College Secondary School, Blata l-BajdaHalf-Yearly Examinations - February 2015

Subject: ICT Form: 3 Time: 1 hour

Name & Surname: Class: Index No:

Teacher:

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions.

Choose the most suitable answer and underline it. [30]

1. When compressing a file/folder:a. The contents are deleted.b. Some of the contents are deleted.c. The size is reduced.

2. Which one is listed from smallest to largest?

a. TB, GB, MB, KBb. KB, MB, GB, TBc. GB, KB, TB, MB

3. What does the term malware stands for?

a. Malicious Softwareb. Spamc. Malicious Hardware

4. Is not a type of malware:a. Trojanb. Applicationc. Spyware

5. Which one of these domains belong to an educational institution?

a. .comb. .govc. .edu

6. Which one of the following is an example of internet activity?

a. E-Commerceb. Typing a documentc. Printing an image

7. Which of the following should be avoided when buying online?

a. Disclose personal and financial information.

b. Purchase from secure reputable websites.

c. Log off from the website when transaction is completed.

8. A way to prevent malware from entering your computer is:

a. Install antivirus software.b. Download an email file.c. Enable cookies from the internet

browser.

9. A secure website can be identified from:

a. Lock symbolb. wwwc. .com

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10. Encryption means:a. Downloading a small piece of

data sent from a website and storing it in a user's web browser.

b. The translation of data into a secret code.

c. Scanning of data using antivirus software.

11. A digital certificate ensures that:a. A website is downloaded faster.b. A website contains no errors.c. A website is secured.

12. The homepage is:a. The first website that appears

when you open your browser.b. A saved website.c. A website with recent news.

13. URL stands for:a. Universal Remote Library.b. Uniform Resource Locator.c. Universal Roaming License.

14. Which one of the following statements is found in the Data Protection Act?

a. Personal data can be shared with any one requesting it.

b. Personal data is processed fairly and lawfully.

c. Personal data is processed according to the data controller needs.

15. Which one is an example of a web-based encyclopaedia?

a. Wikipediab. Googlec. Yahoo

16. An example of Web Browser:a. Microsoft Wordb. Windows 7c. Internet Explorer

17. An example of an Online Community is:

a. Social Networkingb. E-Commercec. E-Banking

18. You can publish and share content online via:

a. Online Gaming sitesb. PowerPoint Presentationsc. Blogs

19. In order to search an exact phrase you need to type the phrase between:

a. “ “b. [ ]c. { }

20. RAM stands for:a. Read Only Memoryb. Random Access Memoryc. Random Available Memory

21. The more RAM you have installed:a. The slower the computer.b. The more storage you have.c. The faster the computer.

22. CPU stands for:a. Central Program Unitb. Central Processing Unitc. Cache Processing Unit

23. A Computer cannot work without this:a. Internal Hard Diskb. USB Flash Drivec. CD-ROM

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24. Normally used to store photos in digital cameras:

a. USB Flash Drivesb. External Hard Diskc. Memory Cards

25. The storage capacity of a CD-ROM disk is around:

a. 7GBb. 11GBc. 700MB

26. Copyright means:a. You cannot copy the files

unless you have been given permission to do so.

b. You can resell files.c. You can copy files.

27. SMS stands for:a. Several Message Services.b. Short Message Services.c. Server Message Service.

28. MMS stands for :a. Multimedia Mobile Serviceb. Multi Message Service.c. Multimedia Message Service.

29. VOIP stands for:a. Voice Over Internet Protocol.b. Voice Over Intranet Program.c. Video Over Internet Protocol.

30. What is a hyperlink?a. A picture or text that when

click on it will take you to another webpage.

b. A quick link from one video to another.

c. A link connecting two computers on a network.

Section B1 (a) Which of the following is showing a USB connection (A,B or C)? _________ [1]

A B C

(b)

Which one is showing a connection to a modem (A,B or C)? ___________ [1]

(c) Which one is showing a connection to a High Definition monitor (A,B or C)? _______

[1]

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2 Look carefully at the picture

on the right and then answer

the questions.

(a)

How much free space is left on the disc? [1]

(b)

How much space is used on the disc? [1]

(c) What is the maximum capacity of the above storage device? [1]

(d)

What type of disc is the screenshot above showing? [1]

3 Mention three ways to prevent malware from entering your computer. [3]

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4 Identify the following types of storage media: [4]

1

2

3

4

5 (a) Fill in the blanks with the following:e-banking, e-learning, e-commerce, information searching,

communication, government services, publishing, entertainment.

[8]

i. Reading foreign news online.

ii. Buying gifts from an online website.

iii. Reading for a diploma from a foreign University online.

iv. Uploading photos on Flickr.

v. Paying bills online.

vi. Paying Exam fees online.

vii. Watching a YouTube video.

viii. Sending an email to your friend.

(b)

List four advantages of e-banking. [4]

i.

ii.

iii.

iv.

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(c) List four advantages of e-learning. [4]

i.

ii.

iii.

iv.

(b)

List three measures you need to take in order to protect yourself online. [3]

i.

ii.

iii.

6 Look and the following picture of an address bar. Identify two things that show that the following website is secured.

[2]

i.

ii.

7 There are several options for controlling internet use such as: [5]

supervision;

web browsing restrictions;

download restrictions.

Describe each of these and write why you think it is important for parents to

control internet use.

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8 Identify these types of domains. [6]

i. .org

ii. .mt

iii. .com

iv. .gov

v. .mil

vi. .net

9 Answer the questions about the following web based form.

(a) Give an example where you may fill a form like this. [1]

(b) On the above picture identify the Text Field, Check box, Menu, Label and Submit button by writing the titles in the corresponding labels.

[5]

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10 (a) Give three examples of what is considered as intellectual property. [3]

(b) Give four examples of online communities. [4]

(c) For each of the following, give an example of what method can be used to publish the listed content online.

[6]

Content What can be used to publish it online?

i. Keeping a personal diary online.

ii. Writing short everyday statements.

iii. Audio shows.

iv. Images.

v. Audio.

vi. Video Clips.

11 Put the following steps in order by writing the numbers from 1 to 5 to show how the Home Page of a web browser can be set.

[5]

Click the Tools button.

Navigate to the webpage you want to set as the home page.

Click OK.In the General tab, do one of the following:To set the current webpage as the home page, click Use current.Click Internet options. The Internet Options dialog box is displayed.

End of Examination Paper

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