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What is the term used to describe the collection of internet-based communication tools and computer assisted channels that allow users to interact, communicate, and share information in a virtual community and network?
What is the term used to describe the collection of internet-based communication tools and computer assisted channels that allow users to interact, communicate, and share information in a virtual community and network?
What is the purpose of a search engine?
What is the purpose of a search engine?
What type of unwanted email is commonly referred to as 'Junk Mail'?
What type of unwanted email is commonly referred to as 'Junk Mail'?
What is the primary goal of internet safety?
What is the primary goal of internet safety?
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What is the term used to describe the process of altering the sender address in an email to make it appear as though it came from a different source?
What is the term used to describe the process of altering the sender address in an email to make it appear as though it came from a different source?
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What is the difference between a search engine and a social media platform?
What is the difference between a search engine and a social media platform?
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What is the term used to describe a collection of enterprise communications solutions that can be leased from a single vendor or provider?
What is the term used to describe a collection of enterprise communications solutions that can be leased from a single vendor or provider?
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What is the purpose of a system used to manage advertising campaigns?
What is the purpose of a system used to manage advertising campaigns?
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What is described as a deceitful attempt to obtain sensitive information by masquerading as a trustworthy entity?
What is described as a deceitful attempt to obtain sensitive information by masquerading as a trustworthy entity?
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Which type of malware replicates itself and can disrupt network functions or delete files?
Which type of malware replicates itself and can disrupt network functions or delete files?
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What is a key characteristic of a Trojan Horse in the context of malware?
What is a key characteristic of a Trojan Horse in the context of malware?
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Which role does a hacker typically assume when they unlawfully control another person's computer?
Which role does a hacker typically assume when they unlawfully control another person's computer?
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In the context of Excel, what does data validation help ensure?
In the context of Excel, what does data validation help ensure?
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What is the purpose of the IF function in Excel?
What is the purpose of the IF function in Excel?
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Which setting in a document allows the image to be placed while text wraps around it?
Which setting in a document allows the image to be placed while text wraps around it?
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What feature allows you to print labels in various formats and styles in MS Word?
What feature allows you to print labels in various formats and styles in MS Word?
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What printing technique helps adjust the appearance of printed content without changing the actual data?
What printing technique helps adjust the appearance of printed content without changing the actual data?
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What does the design principle of balance refer to?
What does the design principle of balance refer to?
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Study Notes
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- ICT encompasses the acquisition, analysis, manipulation, storage, and distribution of information, alongside the design and provision of associated equipment and software.
- It facilitates easier user interaction and data collection/use.
- Includes rapidly evolving computers, networks, and internet-based communication tools/channels which allow users to interact, communicate, and share information in virtual communities/networks.
- Popular social networking sites include, but are not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat.
Search Engines
- Search engines are software systems designed for searching information on the World Wide Web.
- Results are presented as a Search Engine Results Page (SERP), potentially including web pages, images, and other file types.
Financial Transactions
- This involves systems for financial transactions via monetary value transfer, including institutions, instruments, individuals, rules, procedures, standards, and technologies.
Enterprise Communications
- Outsourced enterprise communications solutions can be leased from a single vendor or provider.
- Also known as telecommunications, internet, or cable solutions.
- Can include generating reports and managing advertising campaigns.
Internet Safety
- Internet safety is maximizing personal safety against security risks to information and property, concerning online activities.
- Includes self-protection from computer crime.
- It involves taking steps to secure internet-connected networks and computers.
Email Threats
- Junk mail (or spam) consists of unsolicited commercial emails from unknown sources, sent in bulk.
- Phishing involves deceitful emails disguising themselves as trustworthy sources to obtain confidential information (passwords, usernames, credit card details).
- Spoofing is changing the sender address to make a spam message seem to originate from a known person or entity.
Malware
- Malware includes malicious computer programs:
- Viruses replicate themselves through a network; some delete files, others disrupt network functions.
- Worms replicate via networks and can delete files or disrupt functions.
- Trojan horses appear as beneficial software but cause damage once installed or executed.
- Spyware secretly collects information or controls a computer without user consent.
Cybercrime
- Hacking is unauthorized access and control of other people's computers.
- Activities like website vandalism, personal information theft, intellectual property theft, and credit card fraud are common.
Mail Merging
- Personalized letters and envelopes during distribution are achieved through database automation.
- This process often lacks personalisation to recipients and requires continuous maintenance.
- MS Word facilitates label printing for single, duplicate, and variable items.
- A form document represents the core message template.
- A data file/list contains individual information merged into the form document.
Image Placement in Documents
- Image placement settings determine how text interacts with images within a document.
- These settings allow text to flow around the image in various ways.
- Square – text forms a square frame around the image.
- Hug – text conforms to the image's shape.
- Tight – text conforms precisely to the image's contours.
- Top/bottom – text is pushed above/below the image.
- In front of text – image is placed on top of the text.
Excel
- Excel workbooks can come from scratch or be based on templates.
- Formatting cells changes appearance without altering the actual value.
- Data validation ensures correct input into cells.
- Keyboard shortcuts increase task speed.
- Worksheets can be printed with customizable settings.
- Files can be protected with passwords.
- Functions such as the IF function and AND function assist in managing and analysing data based on specified conditions.
Design Principles
- Visual weight distribution (symmetrical/asymmetrical) creates visual stability.
- Proper alignment enhances design quality.
- Emphasis prioritizes important design elements.
- Grouping related elements creates visual connections.
- Blank spaces contribute to design's mood.
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Test your knowledge on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and its components, including search engines and financial transactions. This quiz covers the fundamental principles of ICT, the functioning of search engines, and the systems involved in financial transactions. Challenge yourself and learn more about the role of technology in our lives.
