IGCSE ICT quiz

Describe RAM

• RAM is volatile
• RAM never stores data
• RAM programs turn off if you close the computer
• RAM is the same as ROM

Jamal has some printed photographs.
Describe how he could get them into a format that can be attached to an email

• Dont do anthing
• Scan the photographs
• print the photographs
• Use a DVD

Name two storage devices for keeping backup copies of photographs

• memory stick and CD ROM
• DVD and flash drive
• floppy disk and Flash drive
• Hotspot and wifi

What does GB (in ICT) stand for?

• Gegatera
• GigaByte
• Gegabot
• Great Britan

Each item for sale in a supermarket has a bar code
Identify the item of data that must be stored in the bar code

• Item number
• Item pen
• Bar code
• Scanner

When an online order is received an automatic confirmation message is sent to the customer.
Name the method of communication used to send the confirmation.

• letter
• article
• email
• gmail

Describe the features of an intranet

• An external internet 
• LAN within the organisation
• An output storage device
• An input storage device

Laura has been advised to keep backup copies of her photograph files.
Give one reasons for the advice

• some may use the photo as copyright
• Someone may accidentally erase the data
• the data can be photoshoped
• hacking

 Some customers are concerned about using credit cards to pay online.
Identify a concern the customers may have. 

• Someone may delete it
• Someone may hack the personal details of the customer
• Someone can play with it
• The bank details may be given out

 Identify one hardware component that a workstation must have to allow access to the LAN.

• Bluetooth
• Network Interface card
• Hotspot
• Network wies