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EXAMINATION
20 marks
• Attempt Questions 1–20
General Instructions • Allow about 20 minutes for this section
• Reading time – 5 minutes Section II Pages 9–13
• Working time – 2 hours
30 marks
• Write using black pen
• Attempt Questions 21–26
• Board-approved calculators may
• Allow about 50 minutes for this section
be used
• Write your Centre Number and Section III Page 15
Student Number at the top of
pages 9, 11 and 13 15 marks
• Attempt Question 27
• Allow about 25 minutes for this section
Section IV Page 16
15 marks
• Attempt Question 28
• Allow about 25 minutes for this section
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Section I
20 marks
Attempt Questions 1–20
Allow about 20 minutes for this section
(A) Casual
(B) Contract
(C) Permanent
(D) Seasonal
(A) defragged.
(B) formatted.
(C) partitioned.
(D) scanned.
3 Which type of malicious software transfers itself to other computers without any user
action?
(A) Worm
(B) Trojan
(C) Key logging
(D) Boot sector virus
Which of the following is the most effective strategy for the company to use?
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5 Which type of work health and safety document provides guidelines that are legally
enforceable?
(A) Regulation
(B) Code of practice
(C) Industry standard
(D) Australian standard
6 What is the main purpose of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and its software?
7 An employee has tripped over a computer cable and injured his wrist.
After first aid has been provided, who should next be notified of this incident?
(A) Union
(B) Manager
(C) WorkCover
(D) Workplace Assessor
8 A user in an office has reported that a networked computer is no longer able to access the
internet. All other computers in the office can access the internet.
Which of the following would be the most effective strategy to troubleshoot this problem?
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9 A computer company redesigned all of its workstations to reduce the chance of injury to
workers.
(A) Administrative
(B) Engineering
(C) Isolation
(D) Substitution
Which row of the table correctly identifies the administrative tool and system status?
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11 Which of the following network protocols would provide the best security for online
shopping?
(A) DHCP
(B) HTTPS
(C) POP3
(D) SMTP
12 Which of the following should be used to connect wide area networks (WANs)?
(A) Hub
(B) Switch
(C) Router
(D) Wireless access point
(A) LC
(B) RJ-11
(C) RJ-45
(D) ST
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14 Which of the following wireless security measures potentially offers the highest level of
security?
(A) WEP
(B) SMTP
(C) WPA2
(D) 802.11n
15 Which type of user account should be disabled for best practice in network security?
(A) Guest
(B) Power user
(C) Standard user
(D) Administrator
17 Which command line tool would be used to display network information for a local PC?
(A) ipconfig
(B) netstat
(C) ping
(D) tracert
18 Which of the following transmission media requires the use of a service set identifier
(SSID)?
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19 A technician notices a computer is unusually noisy while operating and is shutting down
after a short period of use.
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2016 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION
Information and Digital Technology
Networking and hardware Centre Number
Section II
Student Number
30 marks
Attempt Questions 21–26
Allow about 50 minutes for this section
Answer the questions in the spaces provided. These spaces provide guidance for the expected
length of response.
Question 21 (8 marks)
(a) What precautions should be taken when moving a 30 kg printer from a storeroom 2
to an office?
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(b) An organisation has purchased new laptops to replace its existing desktop 2
computers.
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(c) Describe how old computer equipment can be disposed of in a safe and 4
environmentally responsible manner.
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Question 22 (3 marks)
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Question 23 (4 marks)
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Section II (continued)
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Question 24 (8 marks)
(a) Identify TWO methods, other than fibre, of connecting a SOHO network to the 2
internet.
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(b) Provide an advantage and a disadvantage of using fibre cable for data 2
transmission.
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(c) Write a procedure for installing a network interface card into a workstation. 4
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Question 25 (3 marks)
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Question 26 (4 marks)
Using examples, explain when a wired network would be more suitable than a 4
wireless network for a business.
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2016 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION
Information and Digital Technology
Networking and hardware
Section III
15 marks
Attempt Question 27
Allow about 25 minutes for this section
Answer the question in a writing booklet. Extra writing booklets are available.
(a) The firm is considering replacing its existing hub with an ethernet switch. 3
Explain the advantage of using a switch over using a hub.
(c) Explain what advice and support an ICT consultant should give to this 8
accounting firm, after the selection of hardware, to ensure a successful upgrade.
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Section IV
15 marks
Attempt Question 28
Allow about 25 minutes for this section
Answer the question in a SEPARATE writing booklet. Extra writing booklets are available.
■ communicate ideas and information using relevant workplace examples and industry
terminology
■ present a logical and cohesive response
A web design company has 20 identical networked desktop computers. It wishes to install
a new version of the operating system on these computers. The business operates between
8.30 am and 5.00 pm Monday to Friday.
You have been asked by the management to recommend an installation plan that would allow
the installation to be completed with minimal disruption to the company.
In your recommendation, compare the different installation options available and outline an
installation plan based on the most suitable option.
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