Data Processing questions and answers

Data Processing Questions and Answers

Data Processing questions to test candidates’ acquisition of basic skills of data processing and knowledge in the application of ICT in facilitating business transactions and education.

71.

One disadvantage of using computer for information processing is

A.

Reduced running cost in the long term

B.

Low productivity

C.

The need for staff retraining

D.

The increase in processing speed

Correct answer is C

There is always a need to retrain staff on new technologies or update.

72.

Which of the following malware does not replicate itself?

A.

Trojan horse

B.

Memory resident virus

C.

Boot sector virus

D.

Worm

Correct answer is A

A Trojan Horse Virus is a type of malware that downloads onto a computer disguised as a legitimate program, and does not replicate itself.

73.

One of the major differences between WAN and MAN is that

A.

WAN used routers while MAN uses switches

B.

WAN connects countries while MAN connects continents

C.

WAN has no limited coverage while MAN has limited coverage

D.

WAN incorporate servers while MAN does not incorporate servers

Correct answer is C

WAN has no limited coverage while MAN has limited coverage
The transmission speed of MAN is faster than WAN.

74.

To access a website, the URL of the website is typed into the part labelled

A.

III

B.

II

C.

I

D.

V

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.