errors occur when data is being transferred so that it doesn't match the source data
two characters that are switched
7. Name a point from the Data protection act
Can be shared with anyone
Be kept for no longer than is necessary
Can be used for any needs
8. What does Verification mean?
Checking the data being entered into ICT system has been copied correctly from one medium to another
Checking that all the fields on a system are completely filled and no mistakes are made
Checking to see if a customer is fully registered
9. What is a benefit of computer networks?
Install software without moving to that machine
ability to share files
Requires less staff
Easier to import data and information
10. When was the The Computer Misuse Act
1993
1990
1980
1989
11. What does correctly targetered mean?
The question needs to be suitable for people who are not going to use it
The question should be targeted as the people who are going to use it
The correct question should be aimed for a certain age group
12. Name an error in data collection, data entry and data processions
imcomplete entry forms supplies
Interviewee lies or make mistakes, imcomplete information supplied, badly designed questions
Inaccurate results
13. What does the term 'crawler' mean?
A task-oriented activity in which the learner draws on material from different websites in order to achieve a specific goal
Software that guides the user step-by-step through a complex task, such as setting up software on a network or configuring a printer to output data in a special format, e.g. for printing labels from a database program.
program that searches the Web for new links, new content and changes in order to keep Search Engine results up to date. A crawler may also be called a bot (short for robot) or spider.
Used to describe documents or files that are not immediately needed but which should not be completely discarded.
14. Define the term FTP
Software that can be copied and used without payment to the author(s), although there may be some restrictions on distribution
A type of computer program used in Computer Assisted Language Learning
File transfer protocol- a standard internet protcol (way of doing things) providing a simple way of transferring files between computers using the internet
A term used to describe language that is rude, sarcastic or condescending, especially the language used in a Discussion List, Forum or Blog
15. Name one reason for keeping data up-tp-date (In a school)
If contact details are out of date then letters/phonecalls to parents might not get to them or they may not be contacted during an emergency
To allow the school to benefit from more money to buy wider range of resources for the students
16. Good quality information is:
Accurate, complete, up-to-date,
Easy to read, saves time inputting, reliable
Reliable, few errors and complete
17. Name a reason for encoding data
Less time is spent typing the data in, so data entry costs are lower
The data is not censored so safes staff time
18. Define the term distributed database
An older type of Modem that connects a computer to the Internet via a standard telephone line
A mode of 2+ data files located at different sites in a network
A mark such as an acute, grave or circumflex accent, a cedilla, or an umlaut, which is added to a letter to give it a special phonetic value
19. What is a CD-ROM?
A type of optical disc read by a laser beam which is capable of storing large amounts of data
An electronic device that accepts structured input, processes it according to prescribed rules and produces the result as output.
A situation whereby different pieces of equipment and/or software are capable of being used together without special modification or adaptation
20. Define the term Intranet:
A private network only to be used by employees of an organisation
