Vitta It Unit 1 Exam 2012

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:
Unit 1: IT in Action

Written Examination

Sample Exam 2012
Reading time: 15 minutes
Writing time: 90 minutes

QUESTION AND ANSWER BOOK

Structure of book

Section Number of questions Number of questions
to be answered
Number of marks
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B
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70
Total 90

Students are permitted to bring into the examination room: pens, pencils, highlighters, erasers, sharpeners, rulers, an
approved graphics calculator (memory cleared) and/or one scientific calculator.
Students are NOT permitted to bring into the examination room: blank sheets of paper and/or white out liquid/tape.

Materials supplied
Question and answer booklet of 18 pages.
Answer sheet for multiple choice questions.

Instructions
Write your student number in the space provided above on this page.
Check that your name and student number as printed on your answer sheet for multiple choice questions are correct,
and sign your name in the space provided to verify this.
All written responses must be English.

Students are NOT permitted to bring mobile phones and/or any other electronic
communication devices into the examination room.
IT Unit 1 Sample Examination
VITTA (Victorian Information Technology Teachers Association) 2012
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SECTION A Multiple Choice Questions

Instructions for Section A

Answer all questions in pencil on the answer sheet provided for multiple choice questions.
Choose the response that is correct or that best answers the question.
A correct answer scores 1, an incorrect answer scores 0.
Marks will not be deducted for incorrect answers.
No marks will be given if more than one answer is completed for any question.

Question 1

The problem solving methodology exists to assist in solving information problems. How many key stages
does it have?

A. One
B. Four
C. Eleven
D. Sixteen

Question 2

Organisations and individuals often require information to support their problem solving needs. These needs
can be defined as a desire to

A. input, manipulate, output or store.
B. document, test, validate or design.
C. analyse, design, develop or evaluate.
D. inform, persuade, entertain or educate.

Question 3

A data type is a set of data

A. from the newspaper.
B. with predefined characteristics.
C. with encrypted digital information.
D. with the ability to influence a decision.

Question 4

Bias can make primary data sources

A. unreliable.
B. persuasive.
C. entertaining.
D. unimaginable.

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Question 5

Graphic representations are particularly useful for summarising a series of

A. pie charts.
B. scatter diagrams.
C. characters, rows and columns.
D. numbers and their interrelationships.

Question 6

Conditional formulas in a spreadsheet test whether

A. conditions are true or false.
B. conditions provide various functions.
C. conditions provide predefined formulas.
D. conditions will return a value from a look-up table.

Question 7

Every computer or device on a network is a

A. LAN
B. NOS
C. Node
D. WLAN

Question 8

An advantage of using networks in an organisation is

A. the ability to share hardware.
B. the ability to configure layouts.
C. the ability to store security threats.
D. the ability to disseminate IP addresses.

Question 9

A network topology describes

A. how a network is tested.
B. how a network is analysed.
C. how a network is evaluated.
D. how a network is configured.

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Question 10

A network interface card can be inserted into an expansion slot of a personal computer or could be found

A. built into a SATA motherboard.
B. built into the expanded memory or track pad.
C. built into the hard drive or USB memory stick.
D. built into the optical drive or flat screen monitor.

Question 11

A help-desk operator normally receives

A. requests for first aid.
B. requests for human resources.
C. requests for physical maintenance.
D. requests for assistance from network users.

Question 12

Deliberate threats to data and information include

A. the installation of anti-virus software.
B. correctly entering a username and password.
C. authorised access to computers and networks.
D. unauthorised access to computers and networks.

Question 13

A project has a number of characteristics including a clearly defined purpose, a starting time, an end point
and:

A. a number of Pert charts.
B. a number of Gantt charts.
C. a number of critical paths.
D. a number of interdependent tasks.

Question 14

Speech recognition software that controls computers in telephone answering systems is a type of

A. e-commerce.
B. cloud computing.
C. computer gaming.
D. Artificial Intelligence.

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Question 15

Primary data sources include the following examples:

A. government websites.
B. radio and TV broadcasts.
C. newspapers and the internet.
D. questionnaires and interviews.

Question 16

Various referencing standards are used worldwide. An example of this includes:

A. Monash Style.
B. Harvard Style.
C. Stanford Style.
D. Princeton Style.

Question 17

A layout diagram is a tool used to display the design features of each webpage. Layout diagrams show

A. hand written paragraphs of text.
B. computer generated screen designs.
C. computer drawn annotations of the illustration.
D. hand drawn screen design and the placement of graphics.

Question 18

The first step in designing a website solution is to

A. choose the test data.
B. identify the data required.
C. analyse all aspects of the problem.
D. determine if the solution has solved the original problem.

Question 19

To perform manual validation the developer

A. employs range-checks in the solution.
B. checks that the image matches the text on a webpage.
C. systematically tests the functionality of the solution.
D. uses software functions such as spell check and grammar check.

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Question 20

The home page of a website is often named

A. index.html or index.htm
B. primo.html or primo.htm
C. prime.html or prime.htm
D. firstpage.html or firstpage.htm

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SECTION B Short Answer Questions

Instructions for Section B

Answer all questions in the spaces provided.

Question 1

For the following websites, identify the particular age group the website is targeting and list 2 elements
designed to appeal to that age group.

a. Age group_____________________________

Element_______________________________

Element_______________________________

b. Age group_____________________________

Element_______________________________

Element_______________________________

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Question 2

In the box provided, use a layout diagram to sketch an effective graphic representation of the chart below
which represents the number of double faults by women in singles matches at the 2012 Australian Open.
(Source: http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/scores/extrastats/double_ws.html)

Draw the layout diagram below.

(6 marks)
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Question 3

a. Create a formula that will show the minimum value for the Fewer than 15 minutes Average scale
scores column.

(1 mark)

b. Create a formula that will show the maximum value for the Fewer than 15 minutes Average scale
scores column.

(1 mark)

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c. Create a formula to find the average value for the 31-60 Minutes Average scale scores column.

(1 mark)

d. The result from Question 3c needs to have no decimal places. What needs to be done to ensure that there
are no decimal places?

(1 mark)

e. In your own words, what does this formula mean: Countif(d9:d44, > 507)?

(1 mark)

f. Which country gets the best scores for its 15-30 minutes of study?

(1 mark)

g. If the average value needs to be found for each of the columns, explain the technique that you would use
to repeat the formula without having to enter the formula each time.

(1 mark)

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h. There are two forms of validation manual and electronic. Provide one example of each form of
validation that can be used when developing a spreadsheet solution.

Manual Validation

Electronic Validation

(2 marks)

i. Sketch a layout diagram for the spreadsheet solution that will provide the following information:

i. The Jurisdictions and Fewer than 15 minutes and 15-30 minutes
ii. The minimum value of Fewer than 15 minutes Average scale scores column.
iii. The maximum value of 15-30 minute column.
iv. A short but descriptive heading to describe the data collected.

Draw the layout diagram below.

(4 marks)
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j. Sketch a layout diagram of an appropriate graphic representation to show the top 5 countries that assign
mathematics homework for between 31-60 minutes.

(2 marks)
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Question 4

Laska, a personal fitness trainer, has started up her own business Dynamic Boxing Fitness. Laska has
operated her training base from the local community hall and oval, however now she wants her own
permanent studio. The back-end of the business, which requires as much time as she spends training, is
conducted from home with limited resources and an unreliable 6 year old computer. Laska is very competent
at the training side of the business, but is not very savvy with the back-end of the business.

Clients have told her that she needs to be making more use of technology in her business, but Laska is unsure
that she needs to invest in technology as her core business is personal training.

a. How could Laska utilise technology for her business? Provide 3 examples.

Example 1

Example 2

Example 3

(3 marks)

Laska needs to update her 6 year old computer. She is willing to spend up to $1500 for a computer. She is
unsure whether she wants to leave her computer permanently in the studio or to take it home after each
session. Occasionally, Laska also needs to give presentations to new clients in their workplace. Laskas
clients want her to have a strong online presence such as Facebook or Twitter, however she will need to have
access to her computer at home.

b. What advice would you provide Laska?

Desktop or Notebook?

Justification

(2 marks)

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Laska has also been considering introducing a barista service to clients so they could have a drink after their
training session and perhaps have a place to socialise with other clients. She broached this concept with her
clients who suggested that this would give her an edge over other trainers, but that she should also consider
providing free internet access to her clients if they brought their own mobile device.

c. Laska was told that she needs to set up a network. Describe three significant advantages of a networked
solution over the current stand-alone system used by Laska.

Advantage 1

Advantage 2

Advantage 3

(6 marks)

d. Given that Laska does not yet have an internet connection at the studio, why is it important to investigate
a download limit with an ISP?

(2 marks)

e. What network device is needed to connect to broadband?

(1 mark)

f. Describe what Laska needs to investigate before signing up to an ISP.

(1 mark)
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Recently, Laska heard the term the cloud used by her clients, and was told it might be of benefit to her
business, however she is not sure what the term means.

g. Describe the term cloud computing and provide an example.

(2 marks)

h. Could cloud computing be beneficial for Laskas business? Describe 1 advantage and 1 disadvantage of
using cloud computing for her business.

Advantage 1

Disadvantage 1

(2 marks)

Laska knows her limitations, and she is aware that setting-up and maintaining technology is not her strength.
She is prepared to hire technology support to assist her.

i. Describe the roles of two types of IT professionals she should engage.

IT Professional 1

IT Professional 2

(2 marks)

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Question 5

For the following scenarios answer the questions in the spaces provided.

Scenario 1

WikiLeaks is an international organisation that publishes a website containing secret, classified information
from anonymous news sources and volunteers. The idea behind WikiLeaks is that rather than individuals
leaking important, secret information directly to the media, they do it through WikiLeaks so that they cannot
be identified. Some of the information already released relates to the Afghanistan and Iraq wars and secret
files relating to prisoners in Guantanamo Bay Detention Centre.

a. Identify the key stakeholder who would prefer not to have material published.

(1 mark)

b. Provide two problems with publishing secret, classified information.

Problem 1

Problem 2

(2 marks)

c. Name 3 ethical issues associated with WikiLeaks.

Issue 1

Issue 2

Issue 3

(6 marks)
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Scenario 2

Sergio lives in a retirement village and has been getting many emails sent from addresses he does not
recognise. In some instances, the emails have been to sell medications, to gamble online, information for
parcels, or to claim inheritance from a long lost relative. In some cases, the emails require Sergio to provide
his bank details to the sender.

d. What is the name given to the type of email where Sergios bank details were requested?

(1 mark)

e. What are three problems that spam causes?

Problem 1

Problem 2

Problem 3

(3 marks)

f. If Sergio provided his bank details, should he be concerned? Explain your answer.

(2 marks)

g. What is the best way for Sergio to deal with these types of emails?

(1 mark)

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h. Sergio wants to set up a website to raise awareness of spam and what to do for other residents in the
retirement village. The management of the retirement village have endorsed Sergios request. List five
formats and conventions that will be applied to this website.

1

2

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5

(5 marks)

i. What is the filename for this page?

(1 mark)

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