Unit 12.1 Information and Communication Systems
Grade 12 Information & Communication Technology
Vanimo Secondary School
Technical Department
Topic: Information systems & Networking; / Test # 1 Wk_4 Term1
Name: ________________________________Class: ______ Date: ____
Marks: __/24
Instructions:
 The test is of three (3) Parts 15 questions worth 25 Marks.
 Read the questions carefully before answering the questions.
 This Test will take duration of 40 Minutes only.
Part A: Encircle the letter of your correct choice. (7 Marks)
1. In computer networking, what are the three basic components needed to create a network?
A.
hardware, software, users
B.
cabling, software, users
C.
hardware, software, cabling
D.
hardware, cabling, users
2. The right to use a piece of software is termed:
A.
Copyright
B.
Patent
C.
License
D.
Installation
3. Which of the following data protection mechanisms prevents unwanted data from entering or exiting a network?
A. Backups B. Antivirus C. Firewalls D. Trojan horses
4. The body that regulates the Information Technology industry in Papua New Guinea is called:
A. Global Technologies.
B. Telikom PNG.
C. National Information Communication Technology Authority (NICTA).
D. Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST)
5. A search engine assists a user to search information on the internet. Which of the following is the most commonly
used search engine?
A. Web crawler B. Google C. My site D. You tube
6. In PNG today, many people have access to the internet through wireless means such as mobile phones, laptops or
notebooks with wireless modems etc. These developments were made possible in PNG as a result of:
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ICT products and accessories sold in every towns and cities.
Government introducing laws in Parliament to allow all citizens to use the internet.
ICT being taught as a subject in schools.
Digicel coming into PNG mobile phone market and competing with existing companies by offering new and
innovative produces and services.
7. Which of the following procedures ensure that valuable data is made available when systems and devices storing
the data are destroyed or fail to function?
A. Anti-viruses B. Firewalls C. Back up D. Viruses
Part B. Short Answer. Read carefully the questions and write the answer on the space provided.( 12 Marks)
8. Computers form a network when they are linked or connected and share information. List the three hardware
devices that link or connect computers in a Local Area Network (LAN). (3 marks)
I.
II.
III.
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9. Wireless medium of communication is now popular in PNG as more people use smart phones and laptops. List two
connection methods for wireless devices. (2 marks)
I.
II.
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10. A computer based information system consists of different components. List two components of a computer based
information systems. (2 Marks)
I.
II.
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11. In designing a local are network (LAN), different topologies are used to represent the physical layout of the
LAN. List two topologies commonly used. (2 Marks)
I.
II.
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12. List two types of cables used in connecting devices in a network. (2 Marks)
I.
II.
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13. A client software that enables users to access the internet is called a_________. (1 Mark)
I.
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Part C: Labeling diagram. Questions 14 & 15 Refers to the figures indicated. (5 Marks)
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Prepare by: Mr Jorenjin#sm.12.ICT.22
Sighted&Approved by: SSM / HOD Technical Department._______Date: