Information Technology Quiz

Which project management tool can be used to inform team members how and when information will be distributed?

• Scheduling of tasks

• Journal to record progress

• Diary to record dates of meetings

• Communication management plan

Why are parity bits used in data transmission?

• To check for errors

• To convert data into a series of 0s and 1s

• To count the number of 0s and 1s in a data packet

• To direct data packets from their source to their destination

Which communication tool is used to manage a live newsfeed for a website?

• Email

• RSS

• SMS

• Wiki

Consider this piece of html code: Study IPT! Which part of the code is an example of metadata?

• https://

• Study IPT!

• and

• studymore.org.au/ipt.htm

Which development approach involves a small team of multi-skilled developers modifying a solution efficiently in a short period of time?

• Agile method

• Customisation

• Prototyping

• Traditional method

Which of the following best describes smtp?

• A protocol for electronic mail transmission

• A set of rules to securely transfer files across a network

• A set of rules for securing communication between computers

• A protocol used for synchronising communication across networks

A project manager creates an online survey form to obtain feedback from users about an information system. The feedback is entered into a spreadsheet. Which combination of information processes is being carried out?

• Organising, receiving, storing

• Organising, processing, storing

• Collecting, analysing, displaying

• Collecting, organising, displaying

Chris wants to transfer a photo from his mobile device to Alex’s mobile device but has no credit to make phone calls or send messages. Which transmission medium should Chris use?

• Bluetooth

• Fibre optics

• Satellite

• Microwave

The purpose of handshaking in a communication system is to

Which topology is represented?

• Bus

• Hybrid

• Ring

• Star