SKS1362 Information and Communication Technology Past Paper PDF 2017/2018

# SULIT SKS1362/A171/A ## USIM FINAL EXAMINATION ### SEMESTER I, ACADEMIC SESSION 2017/2018 **DATE**: JANUARY 2018 **DURATION**: 2 HOURS ## SKS1362 **INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY** (TEKNOLOGI MAKLUMAT DAN KOMUNIKASI) ## INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES: 1. This paper contains one (1) sectio...

# SULIT SKS1362/A171/A ## USIM FINAL EXAMINATION ### SEMESTER I, ACADEMIC SESSION 2017/2018 **DATE**: JANUARY 2018 **DURATION**: 2 HOURS ## SKS1362 **INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY** (TEKNOLOGI MAKLUMAT DAN KOMUNIKASI) ## INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES: 1. This paper contains one (1) section only. 2. Answer all questions in the OMR (USIM-BA-101) FORM provided. 3. Candidates are not allowed to take the question papers out of the examination hall. 4. Please complete your particulars in Borang H. ## DO NOT OPEN THIS QUESTION PAPER UNTIL YOU ARE INSTRUCTED TO DO SO This question paper has fourteen (14) printed pages excluding this cover page [100 MARKS] ## ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS USING THE OMR (USIM-BA-101) FORM PROVIDED. EACH QUESTION CARRIES TWO (2) MARKS. 1. Name the FIVE (5) phases of the system development life cycle (SDLC). * **A.** Planning, Analysis, Design, Procedures and Maintenance. * **B.** Planning, Analysis, Design, Implementation and Maintenance. * **C.** Planning, Software, Design, Implementation and Maintenance. * **D.** Hardware, Analysis, Design, Implementation and Maintenance. 2. __ is using a computer as a labor saving device to execute repetitive tasks quickly and efficiently. * **A.** Analysis * **B.** Repetition * **C.** Abstraction * **D.** Automation 3. Each of the following is a popular type of mobile device EXCEPT * **A.** mainframes. * **B.** smart phones. * **C.** handheld computers. * **D.** personal digital assistants (PDAs). 4. The actual physical network made up of wires, cables, and satellites that connects computers and resources throughout the world is the * **A.** web. * **B.** spiders. * **C.** internet. * **D.** e-commerce. 5. Choose the computational thinking tool that best match the following daily life activity or problem: Cooking a gourmet meal. * **A.** Hashing. * **B.** Parallel processing. * **C.** Travelling salesman. * **D.** Pre-fetching and caching. 6. The use of microfilm and microfiche provides all of the following advantages EXCEPT * **A.** they are inexpensive. * **B.** they have the longest life of any storage media. * **C.** they can be read without a microfilm or microfiche reader. * **D.** they greatly reduce the amount of paper firms must handle. 7. This type of software works with end users, application software, and computer hardware to handle the majority of technical details. * **A.** Utility software. * **B.** System software. * **C.** Application software. * **D.** Communication software. 8. Connectivity is a concept related to * **A.** the interconnections within a computer. * **B.** being in an active session with your computer. * **C.** using computer networks to link people and resources. * **D.** transmitting information, either by computer or by phone. 9. Choose the computational thinking tool that best match the following daily life activity or problem: School and grocery trip. * **A.** Hashing. * **B.** Parallel processing. * **C.** Travelling salesman. * **D.** Pre-fetching and caching. 10. Graphic programs widely used in the graphic arts profession include * **A.** artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and illustration programs. * **B.** virtual reality, desktop publishing programs, and illustration programs. * **C.** desktop publishing programs, image editors and illustration programs. * **D.** mega media programs, image editors, and desktop publishing programs. 11. A(n) __ device is any hardware component that conveys information to one or more people. * **A.** input * **B.** output * **C.** terminal * **D.** communications 12. __ is a collection of electronic drawings, photos, and other images that can be inserted into documents. * **A.** Clip art * **B.** Glossaries * **C.** Image repositories * **D.** Graphics checkers 13. Which one of the following is NOT what modern antivirus software can protect computers from? * **A.** Malware * **B.** Spyware * **C.** Firmware * **D.** Trojan horses 14. Choose the computational thinking tool that best match the following daily life activity or problem: Storing the LEGO pieces. * **A.** Hashing. * **B.** Parallel processing. * **C.** Travelling salesman. * **D.** Pre-fetching and caching. 15. A __ is a private combination of characters associated with a username that allows access to certain computer resources. * **A.** folder * **B.** cipher * **C.** password * **D.** username 16. Which one of the following is a characteristic of volatile memory? * **A.** The files are stored permanently. * **B.** The processing of data is very slow. * **C.** The contents are lost when power is off. * **D.** The processor heats up during the operation. 17. A __ is a collection of links, content, and services presented on a webpage and designed to guide users to information they likely are to find interesting for their particular job function. * **A.** portal * **B.** data warehouse * **C.** data storage unit * **D.** personalized page 18. A __ is a wireless network that provides Internet connections to mobile computers and other devices. * **A.** hot link * **B.** wi-spot * **C.** hot spot * **D.** quick spot 19. __ is any data or instructions sent to the computer. * **A.** Input * **B.** Digital * **C.** Output * **D.** Information 20. __ is a mass available for use at no cost but usually with one or more restricted usage rights. * **A.** Freeware * **B.** Shareware * **C.** Open source * **D.** Packaged software 21. When a company uses the __ approach, many programs and users share the data in a database. * **A.** front-end * **B.** database * **C.** concatenated * **D.** memory-based 22. Although a query language can be used for other purposes, most users only __ data with a query language. * **A.** add * **B.** delete * **C.** change * **D.** retrieve 23. Secondary storage is __, which means it keeps its data after the power is turned off. * **A.** direct * **B.** volatile * **C.** sequential * **D.** non-volatile 24. A magnetic tape streamer commonly used with microcomputers is * **A.** a replacement for cassette tape. * **B.** a specialized secondary storage. * **C.** a long strip of tape coiled in a metal box. * **D.** old technology being replaced by tape disks. 25. Facts or observations about people, places, things, or events are stored as * **A.** data. * **B.** numbers. * **C.** statistics. * **D.** information. 26. These types of ports send data one bit at a time and are very good for sending information over a long distance. Which port is referred to? * **A.** USB * **B.** Serial * **C.** Parallel * **D.** FireWire 27. Open source software contains the following characteristics EXCEPT * **A.** free to be used. * **B.** can be sold for profit. * **C.** can be redistributed for free. * **D.** source codes are made available. 28. __ is a real-time Internet communications service that allows wireless mobile devices to exchange messages with one or more mobile devices or online users. * **A.** MMS * **B.** Voice mail * **C.** A chat room * **D.** Wireless instant messaging 29. In the world of computing, the essential element that controls how people use computers are * **A.** ethics. * **B.** legal laws. * **C.** business demands. * **D.** security requirements. 30. Which language is used to write the MOST open source packages? * **A.** C++ * **B.** PHP * **C.** Java * **D.** Python 31. Operating system (OS) is an example of a system software that * **A.** manages user authentication. * **B.** manages computer security and data protection. * **C.** manages computer hardware and software resources * **D.** manages Internet connection and other networking services. 32. In some database programs, a data file is referred to as a(n) * **A.** unit. * **B.** table. * **C.** sheet. * **D.** record. 33. Open source software is generally more __ for its users. * **A.** cheaper * **B.** luxurious * **C.** exclusive * **D.** expensive 34. __ high-speed Internet connections use an antenna on a house or business to communicate with a tower location via radio signals. * **A.** DSL * **B.** FTTP * **C.** Satellite * **D.** Fixed wireless 35. Name the THREE (3) pillars of computational thinking. * **A.** Input, Process and Output. * **B.** Abstraction, Sequencing and Input. * **C.** Sequencing, Automation and Analysis. * **D.** Abstraction, Automation and Analysis. 36. A(n) __ can be used to block access to specific sites. * **A.** censor * **B.** rubicon * **C.** web filter * **D.** hardware block 37. A __ license is a legal agreement that allows multiple users to access software on a server simultaneously. * **A.** client * **B.** cellular * **C.** network * **D.** groupware 38. The Internet service that provides a multimedia interface to available resources is called * **A.** Telnet. * **B.** Gopher. * **C.** World Wide Web. * **D.** File Transfer Protocol (FTP). 39. An effective disaster recovery plan would include which of the following? * **A.** A listing of what hardware, software, and facilities will be used. * **B.** A listing of which applications will be processed, and in what priority. * **C.** Arrangements with other companies for use of alternative facilities as a disaster recovery site. * **D.** All of the above. 40. Computer users can help in protecting the environment by * **A.** conserving, recycling, and education. * **B.** sharing systems and buying systems jointly. * **C.** buying, using, and throwing away old systems. * **D.** buying, conserving, and keeping machines on when not in use. 41. The rules that people follow when using information systems are referred to as * **A.** people. * **B.** internet. * **C.** software. * **D.** procedures. 42. You will use the social networking site to share photographs with friends. How can you control the people that access your photographs? * **A.** By not telling anyone. * **B.** By setting access rights. * **C.** Change password regularly. * **D.** Change username regularly. 43. A(n) __ certificate is a notice that guarantees a user or website is legitimate. * **A.** digital * **B.** secure * **C.** assigned * **D.** protected 44. An 'end user' is a * **A.** person. * **B.** website. * **C.** contract. * **D.** processor. 45. A(n) __ system is a collection of hardware, software, data, people and procedures that work together to produce quality information. * **A.** data * **B.** feature * **C.** support * **D.** information 46. System development should follow all of these general guidelines EXCEPT * **A.** define standards. * **B.** involve the users. * **C.** group tasks into phases. * **D.** repeat tasks intermittently. 47. Employees who create information are called * **A.** IT staff. * **B.** managers. * **C.** data workers. * **D.** knowledge workers. 48. __ information is available when the decision maker needs it. * **A.** Timely * **B.** Verifiable * **C.** Organized * **D.** Accessible 49. A(n) __ is any tangible item such as a chart, diagram, report, or program file. * **A.** entity * **B.** object * **C.** source * **D.** deliverable 50. Switching from the use of a present system to the operation of a new or improved system is a(n) __ activity. * **A.** acquisition * **B.** conversion * **C.** documentation * **D.** software development ***END OF QUESTIONS*** Dicetak oleh: Unit Peperiksaan dan Pengijazahan Bahagian Pengurusan Akademik Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia