IT & Computer Systems Curriculum

2-Week Daily Assessment & Review Repository

Comprehensive Evaluation Bank: Days 1–10

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Program Overview
Curriculum Matrix Notice: Days 1-4 and Days 6-9 contain rigorous multiple-choice conceptual
markers checking infrastructural knowledge, cyber security vectors, data validation routines, and
physical computing nodes. Days 5 and 10 function as analytical written checks targeting
comprehensive system life cycle processing and operational case studies.

Timeline Assessment Format Core Curricular Focus

Week 1 (Days 1–4) Multiple Choice (5 Qs/Day) Hardware, System Lifecycle

Foundations, Validation, and E-
Safety

Week 1 (Day 5) Open-Ended Response Written Analysis: Test Data, System

Implementations, Ergonomic Safety

Week 2 (Days 6–9) Multiple Choice (5 Qs/Day) Network Topologies, Internal

Architecture, Protocols, Expert
Systems

Week 2 (Day 10) Open-Ended Response Technical Sequence Flows,

Compression Vectors, Modeling
Simulations

Week 1: Foundations, Hardware & Lifecycle Processes

Day 1: Physical Infrastructure & Implementation

Question 1: Which of the following is considered a physical safety hazard when working in a
computer room?
A) Phishing emails
 B) Trailing cables on the floor
C) Downloading viruses
D) Copyright theft
Question 2: What is the specific role of a digital-to-analogue converter (DAC)?
A) To convert analogue sound waves into digital bits
B) To convert a digital signal back into an analogue voltage or current for speakers
C) To store data permanently when the power is off
D) To process instructions inside the CPU
Question 3: When testing a new system, what type of test data tests the absolute upper and lower
limits of what is acceptable?
A) Normal data
B) Abnormal data
C) Extreme (boundary) data
D) Live data
Question 4: Which network device handles messages intelligently by inspecting the MAC address to
send data only to the intended device?
A) Hub
B) Switch
C) Fibre-optic cable
D) Monitor
Question 5: Which systems implementation method involves introducing the new system gradually,
replacing the old system one department or section at a time?
A) Direct changeover
B) Parallel running
C) Phased implementation
D) Pilot running

Day 2: Interfaces, Storage & Lifecycle Stage Deliverables

Question 1: Which type of operating system interface relies on Windows, Icons, Menus, and Pointers
(WIMP)?
A) Command Line Interface (CLI)
B) Dialogue-based interface
C) Graphical User Interface (GUI)
D) Gesture-based interface
Question 2: What type of storage media uses light from lasers to read and write data by reflecting
off "pits and lands"?
A) Magnetic storage
B) Solid-state storage
 C) Optical storage
D) Flash memory
Question 3: During which stage of the systems life cycle are Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs) typically
produced to identify inputs, outputs, and processing?
A) Analysis
B) Design
C) Testing
D) Evaluation
Question 4: What technology allows users to make voice calls over the internet by breaking audio
data into network packets?
A) Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
B) Video on Internet Protocol
C) HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
D) Extranet
Question 5: Which of the following is a major advantage of a Solid-State Drive (SSD) compared to a
traditional Hard Disk Drive?
A) It uses a read/write head and spinning disks
B) It has a very slow data access speed
C) It has absolutely no moving mechanical parts
D) It uses a laser to read data

Day 3: Legal Frameworks, Data Entry & Validation

Question 1: What legal framework gives the creators of unique works the right to control how their
work is used and prevents illegal copying or piracy?
A) eSafety legislation
B) Copyright legislation
C) Pharming
D) Asymmetric encryption
Question 2: Which direct data entry method scans a printed document and converts the shapes into
editable digital text using special software?
A) Optical Mark Recognition (OMR)
B) Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
C) Magnetic stripe reader
D) RFID scanner
Question 3: What validation routine automatically checks that an entered password contains at least
8 characters?
A) Range check
B) Length check
 C) Format check
D) Presence check
Question 4: Which of the following is a disadvantage for a business relying entirely on Cloud
Computing?
A) Software updates must be done manually by the business
B) The business requires a constant, stable internet connection to access its files
C) The business must purchase expensive physical storage servers
D) Employees cannot collaborate on the same documents
Question 5: Which emerging technology immerses a user in a completely computer-generated 3D
environment, often using headsets or goggles?
A) Virtual reality (VR)
B) Augmented reality (AR)
C) Command Line Interface
D) Analogue-to-digital conversion

Day 4: Network Environments, Research & Optimization

Question 1: Which of the following is strictly an input device?
A) Multimedia projector
B) Laser printer
C) Temperature sensor
D) Speaker
Question 2: What is an extranet?
A) A global public network accessible to everyone
B) A private network that only internal company employees can access
C) An intranet that allows restricted access to external users, like suppliers or community
doctors
D) A piece of hardware used to route data packets
Question 3: Which method of researching an existing system allows a systems analyst to obtain
simple, quantitative information quickly from a large group of employees?
A) Face-to-face interviews
B) Questionnaires
C) Direct observation
D) Looking at existing paperwork
Question 4: What is the primary purpose of anti-malware software?
A) To symmetrically encrypt financial data
B) To detect, quarantine, and safely remove malicious software like viruses and spyware
C) To speed up internet download speeds
D) To design and publish websites
Question 5: Which data compression technique permanently removes unnoticeable data to reduce
file size, meaning the exact original file cannot be restored?
A) Lossless compression
B) Lossy compression
C) ZIP compression
D) Serial access

Day 5: Written Analysis & Theoretical Evaluation

Task 1: Describe the difference between normal test data and abnormal test data. Give an example
of each for a system that expects a month to be entered as a number from 1 to 12.
[Provide your detailed written assessment response here]

Task 2: Explain how asymmetric encryption secures data transmitted over a network using public
and private keys.
[Provide your detailed written assessment response here]

Task 3: Compare the safety advantages of using parallel running versus direct changeover when
implementing a new critical computer system.
[Provide your detailed written assessment response here]

Task 4: Discuss two specific physical safety risks of working with computers and describe strategies
an employer should use to prevent them.
[Provide your detailed written assessment response here]

Task 5: When preparing a digital presentation, explain why it is crucial to understand the
characteristics of your target audience. Give two examples of audience demographics you must
consider.
[Provide your detailed written assessment response here]
Week 2: Software Applications, Security Vectors &
Architecture

Day 6: System Interfaces, Architecture & Threat Paradigms

Question 1: Which application software allows users to access the internet, translates HTML code,
and displays web pages?
A) Word processor
B) Web browser
C) Search engine
D) Spreadsheet
Question 2: What is a key advantage of a Command Line Interface (CLI) for technicians?
A) It is intuitive and uses easily recognizable icons
B) Users do not need to learn any technical commands
C) It requires very little processing memory and runs quickly
D) It prevents typing errors
Question 3: Which biometric method is commonly used to securely authenticate a user's identity?
A) A strong 8-character password
B) A fingerprint or iris scan
C) A digital certificate
D) A physical security token
Question 4: Which component of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) performs mathematical
calculations and logical comparisons?
A) Control Unit
B) Internal Memory
C) Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)
D) Read-Only Memory (ROM)
Question 5: What is the cyber-security threat known as 'pharming'?
A) Sending fake emails to trick users into revealing passwords
B) Installing malicious code that redirects a user to a fake website, even if they type the
correct URL
C) Using software to guess a password repeatedly
D) Copying digital music without permission
Day 7: Documentation, Networks & System Interrogations
Question 1: Which document is created during the Systems Life Cycle to help an end-user operate
the new software and includes FAQs and troubleshooting guides?
A) Technical documentation
B) User documentation
C) Data flow diagram
D) Test plan
Question 2: What is the main function of a router in a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
A) To broadcast data blindly to all connected devices in an office
B) To inspect packet destination IP addresses and direct them along the most efficient path
C) To scan physical documents into digital formats
D) To store automatic backups in the cloud
Question 3: Which type of internal memory is volatile, meaning it loses all its data when the
computer's power is turned off?
A) ROM (Read-Only Memory)
B) Hard Disk Drive
C) RAM (Random Access Memory)
D) Solid-State Drive
Question 4: What does the acronym 'HTML' stand for in web development?
A) HyperText Markup Language
B) HighTech Machine Language
C) Hyper Transfer Markup Link
D) HomeText Makeup Language
Question 5: In data validation, what is the purpose of a check digit?
A) To ensure a field is not accidentally left blank
B) To mathematically recalculate an extra digit at the end of a code to detect transcription
errors
C) To verify that the data entered is a numeric value
D) To ensure the data falls within a specific upper and lower range

Day 8: Industrial Nodes, Wireless Channels & Storage Optimization

Question 1: Which output device produces highly accurate physical hard copies of large architectural
drawings using mechanical pens?
A) Laser printer
B) Plotter
C) 3D printer
D) Multimedia projector
Question 2: What is a major disadvantage of replacing human workers with robots in a
manufacturing plant?
A) They cannot work continuously and need breaks
B) They produce lower quality goods
C) The initial setup and hardware costs are very high
D) They require a constant supply of human supervision to function
Question 3: Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a smartphone?
A) It cannot connect to wireless Wi-Fi networks
B) It combines functions like a camera, web browser, and GPS into a pocket-sized device
C) It requires a physical external keyboard to operate
D) It uses a Command Line Interface by default
Question 4: Which of the following network protocols ensures that data transmitted between a web
browser and a server is encrypted and secure?
A) HTTP
B) FTP
C) SMTP
D) HTTPS
Question 5: Which storage method provides the absolute fastest direct access to data?
A) Magnetic tape
B) Optical CD-ROM
C) Solid-State Drive (SSD)
D) DVD-RW

Day 9: Expert Systems, Scale Topologies & Formats

Question 1: What is the purpose of the 'knowledge base' in an expert system?
A) To act as the graphical user interface
B) To provide the reasoning behind the final medical diagnosis
C) To store all the data, facts, and rules about a specific subject gathered from human experts
D) To capture biometric data
Question 2: Which type of network connects computers over a small geographical area, such as a
single classroom or office building?
A) Wide Area Network (WAN)
B) Local Area Network (LAN)
C) The Internet
D) Extranet
Question 3: What physical health issue is caused by continuous, repeating movements like clicking a
mouse or typing on a keyboard for long periods?
A) Computer Vision Syndrome
 B) Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
C) Electrical overload
D) Hearing loss
Question 4: During the systems life cycle, what stage immediately follows the 'Testing' stage?
A) Analysis
B) Design
C) System Implementation
D) Evaluation
Question 5: Which generic file format is commonly used to save tables of database or spreadsheet
data as simple text, with items separated by commas?
A) .pdf
B) .csv
C) .rtf
D) .css

Day 10: Technical System Configurations & Architectural Sequences

Task 1: Describe the specific technological sequence of how an RFID reader extracts data from a
passive RFID tag.
[Provide your detailed written assessment response here]

Task 2: Explain the technical difference between lossy and lossless file compression, and provide one
scenario where lossless compression must be used instead of lossy.
[Provide your detailed written assessment response here]

Task 3: Discuss two advantages and two disadvantages for a school using cloud storage rather than
saving files on their own local physical hard drives.
[Provide your detailed written assessment response here]

Task 4: A city uses a computer model to simulate traffic flow for a new highway. Explain two
advantages of using computer modelling rather than building physical prototypes or testing in real
life.
[Provide your detailed written assessment response here]

Task 5: Explain the difference between technical documentation and user documentation, giving two
examples of the types of information that would be included in each.
[Provide your detailed written assessment response here]