Information Technology in a Global Society

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Examination Preparation

 

Paper One and Two may require you to evaluate the social and ethical issues involved in the use of I.T. systems and networks, you should have an understanding of the following related technological terms and concepts:
 

RAM

ROM

MHz

dpi

bit

byte

KB

MB

GB

TB

ASCII

compatibility

OCR

OMR

bar code

baud

verification validation

encryption decryption

firewall

virus

platform

peripheral

LAN

WAN

client

server

Ethernet

access

access permissions

login

password

sysadmin

UPS

EDI

Task

Do you know the meaning of each of these terms?  If you don't then do some research - find out what they ALL mean.

When you think you know what they mean answer the questions below, using a pencil/pen and paper:

  1. Define byte. [2 marks]

  2. Distinguish between RAM and ROM. [4 marks]

  3. Explain why compatibility is a important issue for the information technology industry. [6 marks]

  4. Explain why OIS has a firewall on its web server. [6 marks]

  5. Describe a computer virus. [2 marks]

  6. Distinguish between verification and validation. [4 marks]

  7. Discuss the need for giving students and teachers limited access permissions on our school network. [10 marks]