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EDEXCEL GCSE ICT UNIT 1 Questions and
Verified Answers
Q: Backup
ANS: A copy of data that is made in case the original data is lost or damaged. The
backup can be used to restore the original data.
Q:
Bandwidth
ANS: The amount of data that can fit though an Internet connection. Measured in
bits per second (bps).Kbps = kilobits per second / Mbps = Mega bits per second.
Q:
Biometrics
ANS: An automated method of recognising a person based on physical
characteristics. Among the features measured are face, fingerprints, hand
geometry, iris and voice
Q:
Blog
ANS: Short for 'web log', a shared online journal where people can post diary
entries about their personal experiences and hobbies
Q:
Bluetooth
ANS: Allows the exchange of data over short distances from fixed and mobile
devices. In order for devices to communicate they must be able to understand
Bluetooth rules (protocols)
Q:
Blu-ray
ANS: A disk that enables the recording, rewriting and play back of high-definition
video and the storing of large amounts of data. It has more than 5 times the storage
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capacity of traditional DVDs and can hold up to 25GB on a single layer disk and 50
GB on a dual layer disk.
Q:
Boolean Operators
ANS: Used in advanced searching on the Internet. AND, OR or NOT. Use "speech
marks" to identify whole phrases
Q:
Broadband
ANS: A high speed connection to the Internet
Q:
Captcha Test
ANS: A challenge test used to prevent automated software from filling in the online
form
Q:
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
ANS: The CPU is the brains of the computer. Sometimes referred to simply as the
central processor, but more commonly called processor, the CPU is where most
calculations take place. In terms of computing power, the CPU is the most important
element of a computer system. Its performance is measured in gigahertz (GHz). The
faster the performance, the more power it uses. This is an important consideration
when buying a portable device.
Q:
Cloud computing
ANS: A system in which all computer programs and data is stored on a central
server owned by a company (e.g. Google) and accessed virtually
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Collaboratively
ANS: Working together to achieve common goals
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Compatible / Compatibility
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ANS: The ability of a device to communicate and share information with another
device
Q:
Content Network
ANS: Being part of a Content Network enables an advert to be displayed on a huge
number of sites other than just in a search engineYou can use this as a business to
advertise on other sites relevant to your business and attract new customers
Q:
Convergence
ANS: When one device is developed to carry out functions that were performed by
several different devices
Q:
Cookies
ANS: A small text file which stores information related to your Internet activity and
then reports this back to the website server. They are used legitimately by website
creators to enable websites to be customised for individual users e.g customise your
BBC homepage
Q:
Copyright
ANS: Gives the creator of an original work exclusive rights regarding that work for
a certain period of time, including its publication, distribution and adaptation
Q:
Covert
ANS: Covert Data Collection - Collecting information about people without their
knowledge (Spyware)
Q:
Credit card
ANS: A plastic card, issued by banks, building societies, retail stores and other
businesses, which enable a person to buy goods and services without the need for
cash. The holder agrees to pay back the money borrowed at a later date, sometimes
with interest.
Q:
EDEXCEL GCSE ICT UNIT 1 Questions and
Verified Answers
Q: Backup
ANS: A copy of data that is made in case the original data is lost or damaged. The
backup can be used to restore the original data.
Q:
Bandwidth
ANS: The amount of data that can fit though an Internet connection. Measured in
bits per second (bps).Kbps = kilobits per second / Mbps = Mega bits per second.
Q:
Biometrics
ANS: An automated method of recognising a person based on physical
characteristics. Among the features measured are face, fingerprints, hand
geometry, iris and voice
Q:
Blog
ANS: Short for 'web log', a shared online journal where people can post diary
entries about their personal experiences and hobbies
Q:
Bluetooth
ANS: Allows the exchange of data over short distances from fixed and mobile
devices. In order for devices to communicate they must be able to understand
Bluetooth rules (protocols)
Q:
Blu-ray
ANS: A disk that enables the recording, rewriting and play back of high-definition
video and the storing of large amounts of data. It has more than 5 times the storage
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capacity of traditional DVDs and can hold up to 25GB on a single layer disk and 50
GB on a dual layer disk.
Q:
Boolean Operators
ANS: Used in advanced searching on the Internet. AND, OR or NOT. Use "speech
marks" to identify whole phrases
Q:
Broadband
ANS: A high speed connection to the Internet
Q:
Captcha Test
ANS: A challenge test used to prevent automated software from filling in the online
form
Q:
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
ANS: The CPU is the brains of the computer. Sometimes referred to simply as the
central processor, but more commonly called processor, the CPU is where most
calculations take place. In terms of computing power, the CPU is the most important
element of a computer system. Its performance is measured in gigahertz (GHz). The
faster the performance, the more power it uses. This is an important consideration
when buying a portable device.
Q:
Cloud computing
ANS: A system in which all computer programs and data is stored on a central
server owned by a company (e.g. Google) and accessed virtually
Q:
Collaboratively
ANS: Working together to achieve common goals
Q:
Compatible / Compatibility
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ANS: The ability of a device to communicate and share information with another
device
Q:
Content Network
ANS: Being part of a Content Network enables an advert to be displayed on a huge
number of sites other than just in a search engineYou can use this as a business to
advertise on other sites relevant to your business and attract new customers
Q:
Convergence
ANS: When one device is developed to carry out functions that were performed by
several different devices
Q:
Cookies
ANS: A small text file which stores information related to your Internet activity and
then reports this back to the website server. They are used legitimately by website
creators to enable websites to be customised for individual users e.g customise your
BBC homepage
Q:
Copyright
ANS: Gives the creator of an original work exclusive rights regarding that work for
a certain period of time, including its publication, distribution and adaptation
Q:
Covert
ANS: Covert Data Collection - Collecting information about people without their
knowledge (Spyware)
Q:
Credit card
ANS: A plastic card, issued by banks, building societies, retail stores and other
businesses, which enable a person to buy goods and services without the need for
cash. The holder agrees to pay back the money borrowed at a later date, sometimes
with interest.
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