Q1

Which task is NOT normally considered a stage of manual information processing?

A: Collecting data B: Retrieving stored records C: Automatically executing machine code D: Presenting information

Q2

Which sequence correctly shows the historical development of the hardware technologies in the diagram?

A: Vacuum tubes, transistors, integrated circuits B: Integrated circuits, transistors, vacuum tubes C: Transistors, vacuum tubes, integrated circuits D: Vacuum tubes, integrated circuits, transistors

Q3

Which statements about standard ASCII are correct?

I. Standard ASCII is an 8-bit code containing 256 characters.

II. Standard ASCII represents 128 different codes.

III. ASCII can represent letters, digits, punctuation and control characters.

A: II and III only B: I and II only C: I and III only D: I, II and III

Q4

Which statements identify possible disadvantages of using websites as information sources?

I. The information may be outdated.

II. The author or source may not be reliable.

III. The information may be interpreted incorrectly.

A: I and II only B: I, II and III C: I and III only D: II and III only

Q5

A questionnaire contains only multiple-choice questions with fixed response categories. How are the responses best classified?

A: Subjective B: Unstructured C: Quantitative D: Narrative

Q6

What does the abbreviation ASCII represent?

A: American Scientific Code for Internet Information B: Automated Standard Code for Information Input C: American Standard Code for Information Interchange D: American System for Computer Information Integration

Q7

Consider the following stages in using recipe details to decide what product should be made. Which option correctly identifies I, II and III respectively?

I. The listed quantities of flour, sugar and eggs.

II. The organized description showing that the quantities are ingredients for making a cake.

III. The decision about which cake should be produced.

A: Information, data, knowledge B: Knowledge, information, data C: Information, knowledge, data D: Data, information, knowledge

Q8

What is the decimal equivalent of the binary number 11001?

A: 25 B: 19 C: 27 D: 31

Q9

Which characteristic is least likely to describe valuable information?

A: Accurate and verifiable B: Expensive and difficult to access C: Relevant and useful D: Available when required

Q10

A student is researching the long-term effects of a new medical technology. Which source is most likely to provide formally reviewed and reliable information?

A: Anonymous chatroom B: Personal social-media post C: Unmoderated wiki comment D: Peer-reviewed online journal

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