Monash University Foundation Year

MUF0051: ICT Unit 1

Study Area 3 – Digital Systems

REVISION QUESTIONS
MUF0051: ICT Unit 1 REVISION QUESTIONS SA3 – Digital Systems

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1
A computer needs a motherboard because..
a. It contains the operating system
b. It connects the processor to memory
c. It contains drive bays to hold the hard disk and disk drives
d. It cools the whole computer system

Question 2
The network component used to connect a LAN to a WAN is a
a. Modem
b. Switch
c. NIC (Network Interface Card)
d. Router

Question 3
____ is defined as raw facts and figures which have yet to be processed into meaningful form for
decision making.
a. Data
b. Process
c. Information
d. Storage

Question 4
A bar code scanner is an example of a(n)
a. Input and Output device
b. Input device
c. Output device
d. Storage device

Question 5
Which of the following is the equivalent value of 30000 bits?
a. 30 bytes
b. 30 kilobytes
c. 30 kilobits
d. 37.5 bytes

Question 6
Which of the following is a quality measurement of a monitor?
a. PPM
b. Inches
c. Resolution
d. Pixel

Question 7
Random Access Memory (RAM) is volatile because
a. Data can be accessed quickly
b. It is read only
c. Data is lost when power is turned off
d. Instructions are retrieved from main memory

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Question 8
Input only devices are used to:
a. Store data for processing
b. Accept data into a computer
c. Process calculation on data that has been transferred into a computer
d. Present data that is transferred from a computer

Question 9
Which of the following is not an example of an operating system?
a. Unix
b. Linux
c. Microsoft Windows
d. Airline System

Question 10
The memory type that is used to store frequently accessed data is known as
a. Cloud storage
b. Cache
c. ROM
d. Secondary storage

Question 11
802.11 is a network protocol which
a. Defines how data packets are assembled and disassembled on a network
b. Regulates how the addresses of messages communicated over the Internet are formatted
c. Regulates how messages communicated between web browsers and web servers on the Internet
are formatted
d. Sets out the frequency bands wireless networks use

Question 12
A sound card _______
a. connects other computers and peripherals
b. converts computer output into a signal that travels through a cable to the monitor, which displays
an image on the screen.
c. connects computers through telephone or cable television lines
d. enhances the audio-generating capabilities of a personal computer

Question 13
A type of network device which converts digital signals into analog signals to be sent to the receiver
and is an important component in a network.
a. Router
b. Firewall
c. MODEM
d. Web server

Question 14
Given a situation where, a user sends an amount of data which takes 5.5578 minutes to transfer. If
the transfer rate for the MODEM is 56.6 kilobits per second calculate the total size of data sent.
a. 2.25 MB
b. 2.15 MB
c. 1.99 MB
d. 1.85 MB

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Question 15
A type of message communication system which causes immediate reaction whereby the recipient
needs to be present to communicate
a. Electronic mail system
b. On-line chat
c. Web hosting system
d. Web browsers

Question 16
____ is defined as raw facts and figures which has been processed into meaningful form for decision
making
a. Data
b. Process
c. Information
d. Storage

Question 17
The following are examples of computer memory except.
a. Cache
b. RAM
c. Hard Disk Drive
d. ROM

Question 18
A touch screen is an example of a
a. Input and Output device
b. Input device
c. Output device
d. Storage device

Question 19
The creation of graphics images using graphics packages requires large amounts of memory and can
be slow on some computers. When purchasing a computer for graphics work it is important to get one
with.
a. A large amount of ROM, a big monitor and a scanner
b. A large amount of RAM, a large hard drive and a fast processor
c. A large hard drive, CD rewriter and a mouse
d. A large amount of RAM, a fast processor and a large keyboard

Question 20
Which of the following is the equivalent value of 30,720 bytes?
a. 30 bits
b. 30 kilobytes
c. 30.72 kilobytes
d. 30 kilobits

Question 21
Output only devices are used to:
a. Store data for processing
b. Accept data into a computer
c. Process calculation on data that has been transferred into a computer
d. Present data that is transferred from a computer

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Question 22
A type of message communication system which causes delayed reaction whereby the recipient
need not be present to communicate
a. Electronic mail system
b. On-line chat system
c. Web browsers
d. Search Engines

Question 23
Which of the following is the equivalent value of 32 bits
a. 16 bytes
b. 8 bytes
c. 4 bytes
d. 1 MB

Question 24
A graphics card _______
a. connects other computers and peripherals
b. converts computer output into a signal that travels through a cable to the monitor, which
displays an image on the screen.
c. connects computers through telephone or cable television lines
d. enhances the audio-generating capabilities of a personal computer by allowing sound to be
input through a microphone and output through external speakers or headphones.

Question 25
Web browsers are examples of
a. Utility programs
b. System software
c. Application software
d. Multimedia software

Question 26
Why are fiber optic cables used these days?
a. Fiber optic cables have a low bandwidth capacity than metal cables
b. Fiber optic cables are less susceptible than metal cables to interference
c. Metal wires are much thinner and lighter than fiber optic cables.
d. Data can be transmitted in analogue waves rather than digital signals

Question 27
A kind of network structure which connects devices within a large geographical area like a city or a
country.
a. LAN
b. Internet
c. WAN
d. WWW

Question 28
A type of computer that provides a service to clients that can be accessed through the Internet is a _
a. Switch
b. Firewall
c. Router
d. Server

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Question 29
Given a situation where, a user sends an amount of data which takes 16.15 seconds to transfer. If
the transfer rate for the MODEM is 2 megabits per second, calculate the total size of data sent.
a. 3.15 MB
b. 3.25 MB
c. 3.85 MB
d. 3.99 MB

Question 30
Which of the following protocols is used on the Internet?
a. TCP/IP
b. Ethernet
c. 802.11
d. Bluetooth

Question 31
The following are common Internet threats to users EXCEPT …
a. viruses
b. spywares
c. Trojans
d. computer theft

Question 32
Which of the following devices is used in a desktop PC to connect it to a LAN?
a. Network card
b. Modem
c. Router
d. Firewall

Question 33
The ____ system is a number system that has just two unique digits, 0 and 1.
a. singular
b. binary
c. Unicode
d. ASCII

Question 34
While working on a computer, a user encounters four basic categories of output, they are :
i. Text
ii. Audio
iii. Video
iv. Graphic
v. Web page
a. ii, iv, v
b. i, ii, iii, iv
c. i, v
d. All of the above

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Question 35
Examples of non-volatile storage/memory include all of the following except ____.
a. RAM
b. HDD
c. ROM
d. Flash disks

Question 36
Users subscribe to a cloud computing storage service to ______________.
a. save time for storing the large files instantaneously
b. allow others to access files
c. store offsite backup data
d. all of the above

Question 37
A motherboard…
a. stores system and application software.
b. connects the internal components of a computer.
c. does all processing of instructions.
d. cools the whole computer system.

Question 38
______ is defined as data and instructions that are yet to be processed into information.
a. Input
b. Process
c. Output
d. Storage

Question 39
Which of the following is the equivalent value of 54000 bits?
a. 6750 bytes
b. 432000 kilobytes
c. 6.75 kilobits
d. 5400 bytes

Question 40
The part of the processor (CPU) that directs and coordinates all data and instruction flow:
a. Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)
b. Register
c. Control Unit (CU)
d. Cache

Question 41
In a laptop system specification, a CPU clock speed of 5.0 GHz (gigahertz) means:
a. 5,000,000,000 cycles per second
b. 5,000,000,000 bytes per second
c. 5,000,000,000,000 cycles per second
d. 5,000,000,000,000 bits per second

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Question 42
Which of the following best describes a Graphical User Interface (GUI)?
a. A way for users to interact with the computer through elements such as windows, icons, menus
and pointers
b. A way for users to interact with the computer only through text commands
c. A type of computer programme or software
d. A type of computer hardware

Question 43
A network of computers and peripherals connected via cable in a small area such as a house or a lab
is called a …
a. LAN (Local Area Network)
b. SAN (Storage Area Network)
c. WAN (Wide Area Network
d. WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network)

Question 44
The process of a sending a file to a server on the Internet is called
a. downloading
b. streaming
c. browsing
d. uploading

Question 45
A port is..
a. an interface on a computer to which you can connect a device.
b. an interface on a device to connect to a computer.
c. an important part of the central processing unit that coordinates all processes in a computer.
d. the mode of communication on the mainboard between the CPU and memory.

Question 46
A processor is commonly measured in terms of its ________, whereas memory is commonly
measured in terms of its ________.
a. speed (Hz); size (Bytes)
b. size (Bytes); speed (Hz)
c. size (Hz); size (Bytes)
d. speed (nanoseconds); speed (Hz)

Question 47
A ________ is used to connect a PC to an Internet Service Provider (ISP) though a telephone line.
a. network card
b. modem
c. router
d. wireless access point

Question 48
Input devices are used to..
a. convert data so that the system unit could process it into information
b. present data that has been processed by the system unit into information
c. perform calculations on data that has been transferred into a computer
d. ensure data and information are stored according to a user’s needs

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Question 49
Which of the following is not a system software?
a. Disk defragmenter
b. Word processor
c. Anti-virus program
d. Operating system

Question 50
In a computer system, ROM is..
a. volatile and stores start-up instructions called BIOS
b. non-volatile and stores start-up instructions called BIOS
c. volatile and stores currently loaded programs and data
d. non-volatile and stores currently loaded programs and data

Question 51
Which of the following physical transmission mediums offers the fastest transfer rates?
a. Twisted pair cable
b. Fibre optic cable
c. Bluetooth
d. Cellular radio

Question 52
A ________ is used in a PC to connect it to a LAN.
a. switch
b. network card
c. router
d. bridge

Question 53
The network component used to connect a LAN to a WAN is a
a. switch
b. modem
c. router
d. network card

Question 54
Random Access Memory is called volatile because
a. Instructions are retrieved from main memory
b. Data is lost when the power is turned off
c. It is read only
d. Data can be accessed quickly

Question 55
Why is protocol important when transferring data over the Internet?
a. It controls how data is broken down, sent and reassembled
b. It governs how and when computers talk to one another
c. It provides an internal naming system for files on a webserver
d. a and b

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Question 56
The main purpose of network operating system is to
a. Process data input by the user and provide tools to carry out specific tasks using a computer
b. Manage the speed a search engine takes to find information
c. Control and coordinate the activities between computers on a network
d. Allocate file formats for data downloaded to a computer

Question 57
The ____ unit is a case that contains electronic components of the computer used to process data
a. master
b. control
c. system
d. base

Question 58
Which part of the CPU holds data or instructions while processing?
a. ALU
b. Register
c. CU
d. RAM

Question 59
_____ software consists of the programs that control or maintain the operations of a computer and
its devices
a. System
b. Application
c. Management
d. Program

Question 60
Which of the networks below allows two or more computers to pool their resources together to share
collective resources that are accessible from every computer in the network?
a. Client-Server network
b. Peer-to-Peer network
c. Local Area Network
d. Wide Area Network

Question 61
What is the Web in the context of information technology?
a. A network (collection of computers and cables)
b. A space of information (collection of documents)
c. A synonym of the Internet
d. None of the above

Question 62
The relationship between hardware and software is:
a. Hardware is the machinery, software is the data that machinery stores and never executes
b. Software is the independent of hardware
c. Hardware is the physical equipment whereas software is the programs
d. All of the above

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Question 63
Amanda purchased a new laptop. A key feature of the laptop is that it contains a touchscreen display.
A touchscreen display is used to:
a. input data only
b. output information only
c. store data and information
d. input data and output information

Question 64
The arithmetic logic unit (ALU) is part of which computing component?
a. Power supply
b. Hard disk drive (HDD)
c. Central processing unit (CPU)
d. Random access memory (RAM)

Question 65
Alan has built the following network at his home.

The network created by Adam can be best described as a:

a. stand-alone device
b. client-server network
c. local area network (LAN)
d. wide area network (WAN)

Question 66
Lin purchased a new laptop which has an in-built webcam (camera).
A webcam (camera) is used to:
a. input data only.
b. output information only.
c. store data and information.
d. input data and output information.

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Question 67
Which of the following computing components is used to store data permanently?
a. Power supply.
b. Hard disk drive (HDD).
c. Central processing unit (CPU).
d. Random access memory (RAM).

Question 68
Paul has built the following network:

The network created by Paul can be best described as a:

a. stand-alone device.
b. client-server network.
c. peer to peer network.
d. wide area network (WAN).

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Structured Questions
Question 1
What is a Central Processing Unit (CPU) and why is it important?

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Question 2
Explain the purpose of the following types of memory and identify if it is volatile or non-volatile
a. Read Only Memory (ROM)

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b. Random Access Memory (RAM)

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Question 3
Explain the difference between hard disk and cloud storage.

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Question 4
Mary is working on a major Assignment and she saves it on her USB Flash Disk which is vulnerable.
Suggest an alternative storage and what Mary should do to minimize the loss of data while working
on her assignment. Justify your suggestion.

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Question 5
a. Explain why a computer requires an operating system.

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b. List and briefly describe two operating system functions

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c. List two examples of an operating system.

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Question 6
If Jane has a 1TB hard disk, how much space in percentage (%) is left if she has stored 1024 files of
200MB each in her hard disk? (Assume all files are the exact same size and the hard disk space capacity
is exactly 1TB.

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Question 7
Give a significant reason of not having a LAN connected to a WAN system.

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Question 8
Virus, worms are examples of external threats to the security of a computer. Briefly explain how it
can harm a computer network.

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Question 9
Give 2 significant reasons of having a network system.

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Question 10
What is the difference between the Web and the Internet?

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Question 11
What is the difference between LANs and WANs?

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Question 12
What is the benefit of sharing resources over a computer network?

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Question 13
Identify one advantage of using a graphical user interface (GUI) for an online registration form.

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Question 14
List and briefly describe 2 protocols in computer networks.

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Question 15
List and describe 3 types of servers in computer networks

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Question 16
What is a firewall and how does it work?

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Question 17
What is an IP address? Why is it needed?

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Question 18
The time taken to download a file from a server is 2.73 minutes on a computer that is connected to
the network with a bandwidth of 512kbps. What is file size in kilobytes that is downloaded?

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Question 19
What does it mean if a software application states a system requirement of 4GB RAM?

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Question 20
Explain the difference between each of the following. Illustrate you answer with an example.

a. Memory and storage

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b. Input and output

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c. Port and pointing device (eg. mouse and joystick)

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d. System software and application software

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Question 21
What does it mean if a software application states a system requirement of 3GB hard disk (HDD)
space?

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Question 22
Define a computer network.

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Question 23
What does the abbreviation TCP/IP stand for and describe its main purpose.

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Question 24
An office administrator backs up customers’ records to a removable hard disk on a weekly basis. List
two advantages of using this storage medium for this purpose.

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Question 25
Explain the role of a router in computer networks.

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Question 26
Briefly describe the following in relation to computer networks
a. Modem

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b. Web browser

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Question 27
Other than web server, list 2 other types of servers.

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Question 28
Carmen is working on her data analysis report that is saved on her personal computer hard disk which
could be vulnerable and susceptible to damage and/or data corruption. Suggest a method that Carmen
can use to minimize the loss of data. Since cost is her major concern suggest an alternative secondary
storage device Carmen can use to secure her report. You will need to justify your suggestions.

Suggested method:

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Justification:

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Appropriate Secondary Storage device

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a. Justification:

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Question 29
Suggest the most appropriate type of application software for each of the scenarios in the table below.
Each of the application software can only be allocated once.
i. Prezi
ii. Microsoft Excel
iii. Microsoft Access
iv. Project Management Software
Scenario Application
Software
A business man who needs to keep track of his client’s data.
A manager who needs to keep track and analyze schedule, event, resources and
cost of his project.
A couple who needs to organize and keep track of their monthly expenses.
A student who needs to present a presentation with visual aids
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Question 30
Describe what a Local Area Network (LAN) is. Outline one advantage and one disadvantage of having
a LAN connected to the Internet.

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Question 31
What do the term volatile and non-volatile mean in computer memory? Give ONE example of volatile
memory and ONE example of non-volatile memory.

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Question 32
Computers require system software and application software to function and assist users.
a. The operating system (OS) is a very important system software. List two (2) functions of an OS.

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b. What is the difference between system software and application software? Give ONE example
of an application software.

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Question 33
Describe ONE advantage and ONE disadvantage of using computer networks.

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Question 34
How is a CLIENT-SERVER network architecture different from a PEER-TO-PEER network architecture?

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Question 35
System requirements for software application include 3GB of hard disk space and 1GB of RAM.
Describe the purpose of these requirements.

HDD space:

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RAM:

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Question 36
Name an input device and describe how a user could enter inaccurate input on that device and hence
produce inaccurate output on a monitor. Explain a scenario where inaccurate input could happen.

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Question 37
Jane’s desktop computer is running on a 2GHz CPU, 2GB RAM and a 500GB HDD.

a. Jane decided to add another 2 GB of RAM to her system. What is the effect of adding RAM to a
computer system?

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b. Jane was advised to run the disk defragmenter utility program to defragment her hard disk
periodically. What does this program do to a hard disk?

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Question 38
State 1 (ONE) advantage and 1 (ONE) disadvantage of using free WIFI connections in the city.

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Question 39
Web users are susceptible to online privacy invasion. List 2 (TWO) measures Web users can do to
safeguard themselves from this threat.

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Question 40
What is an IP address? Why is it needed?

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Question 41
Jack’s desktop computer is running on a 1.7GHz CPU with 2MB cache, 2GB RAM and a 500GB HDD.

a. Jack decided to upgrade his processor to 3GHz with 8MB cache. What is the effect of this
upgrade?

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b. Jack was advised to run the disk cleanup program on his hard disk periodically. What is the
purpose of this utility program?

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Question 42
Joy Build is a small manufacturing company. It has a Local Area Network (LAN).
a. Identify ONE hardware component that a workstation must have to allow access to the LAN

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[1 mark]

b. One benefit of using a LAN is that steps can be taken to ensure data security Identify THREE other
benefits

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[1 + 1 + 1 = 3 marks]

c. Identify TWO ways in which data on the network can be made more secure.

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[1 + 1 = 2 marks]

Monash University Foundation Year 24

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Question 43
Blackwood Centre has 50 networked computers with access to the internet.
The computers are used by local people for a variety of different reasons.
Jemal uses a computer at the centre to send emails with photographs to his brother who lives in
another country.
a. Jemal has been advised to keep backup copies of his photograph files. Give TWO reasons for the
advice

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[1 + 1 = 2 marks]

b. Name ONE appropriate storage device for keeping backup copies of the photographs

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[1 mark]

c. Give ONE physical method Jemal could use to keep his backup copies safe.

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[1 mark]

Question 44
Hannah is an accountant of a furniture company in Sydney. She wishes to make hardcopies of shipping
invoices which she creates using an accounting software on a Personal Computer.
What is the meaning of hardcopies?

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[1 mark]

Question 45
Computing devices use both hardware and software.
Explain the role of hardware and software in a computing device. Give examples to support your
answer.

Hardware:
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Software:
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[2 + 2 = 4 marks]

Monash University Foundation Year 25

MUF0051: ICT Unit 1 REVISION QUESTIONS SA3 – Digital Systems

Question 46
Adam and Eve have created a network connection using the following devices.

a. State if the network shown above is an example of a local area network (LAN) or a wide area
network (WAN). Give a reason for your answer.

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b. Describe the function of a switch.

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c. Explain why they have used a switch in their network.

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(2 + 1 + 1 = 4 marks)

Monash University Foundation Year 26

MUF0051: ICT Unit 1 REVISION QUESTIONS SA3 – Digital Systems

Question 47
Justin and John have created a network connection using the following devices.

a. State if the network shown above is an example of a local area network (LAN) or a wide area
network (WAN). Give a reason for your answer.

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b. Describe the function of a modem.

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c. Explain why a modem is needed when sending data over a network.

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(2 + 1 + 1 = 4 marks)

Monash University Foundation Year 27