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CCEA A-Level Digital Technology A2 1 Information Systems overview quiz quiz

16questions. Pick an answer and you'll see why right away.

  1. Which type of network connects devices over a large geographic area, often using links the organisation does not own?

  2. In which topology does every device connect to a central switch or hub?

  3. What is the single point of failure in a bus topology?

  4. What is the role of TCP within the TCP/IP suite?

  5. A parity check on transmitted data can:

  6. What does a primary key do in a relational database?

  7. A table is in third normal form (3NF) when it is in 2NF and:

  8. Which SQL keyword removes records from a table?

  9. What is the main purpose of adding an index to a database field?

  10. Referential integrity ensures that:

  11. In a multi-user database, record locking is used to:

  12. Which component of an expert system applies the rules to the facts to reach a conclusion?

  13. Which is a benefit of cloud computing for an organisation?

  14. Data mining is best described as:

  15. Which 'V' of big data refers to the speed at which data arrives and must be processed?

  16. Gaining access to a computer system without permission is an offence under which legislation?