1

1. Write down the most appropriate input device which matches the following descriptions:
(a) This is provided with a laptop to imitate the functions of a mouse.

........................................................................................................................................... [1]

(b) This is not a mouse but is used to manoeuvre objects around the screen in computer video

games.

........................................................................................................................................... [1]

(c) This is used to type in text.

........................................................................................................................................... [1]

(d) This is used for direct input of hard copy images.

............................................................................................................................................. [1]

2. Tick whether the following statements are true or false.

[4]
3. Maria is the principal of the International Municipal school. She has employed Paulo, a systems
analyst, to create a new database system to store records of her final year IGCSE students.
Examples of the details of the students which will be stored are:

Velia Grimaldi, A3058, Female, 161, Leaving

Giuseppe Campo, A3072 , Male, 177, Staying on to 6th form
Nicola Donati, B3085, Female, 173, Staying on to 6th form
Giovanni Agnelli, C3102, Male, 172, Leaving

(a) Complete the following table by entering the field names and most appropriate data type for
each field.
For any numeric field, specify the type of number.
 2

[7]
(b) Paulo wishes to save storage space. He does not change the Name field, but decides that two
other fields could have their data shortened.
Apart from the Name field, identify the two other fields and describe how the contents will be
shortened.

Field 1................................................................................................................................

Shortened form 1...............................................................................................................

Field 2................................................................................................................................

Shortened form 2...............................................................................................................

[4]
(c) There is no key field set. Maria’s secretary typed in the data to the database in this order:

Giuseppe Campo, A3072, Male, 177, Staying on to 6th form

Giovanni Agnelli, C3102, Male, 172, Leaving
Nicola Donati, B3085, Female, 173, Staying on to 6th form
Velia Grimaldi, A3058, Female, 161, Leaving

Maria can get the database back in to the original order by sorting the data using one field.
Write down the name of this field and the order in which it will need to be sorted.

Field...................................................................................................................................

Order...........................................................................................................................................[2]

4. Scientists want to find the level of pollution in a river running past a chemical factory. They will
use sensors connected to a computer to do this.
(a) Name three sensors that the scientists would place in the river.

1. ................................................................................................................................................

2. ................................................................................................................................................

3. ................................................................................................................................................
 3

[3]
(b) Explain why it is so important to carefully consider the position of sensors placed in the river.

...................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

[2]
(c) Describe how the computer would monitor the level of pollution in the river.
...................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

...................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................
[5]
5. There are a number of methods of direct data entry.
Complete the sentences using words from the list below.
(a) The method of inputting bank codes from the bottom of a cheque is called

...........................................................[1]

(b) The device used for inputting details from a label on a product is called

............................................................[1]

(c) The device used for inputting data directly from a bank card is called

............................................................[1]

a bar code reader a PIN pad OMR MICR keyboard

a graphics tablet a mouse a chip reader
 4

6. A microprocessor controlled washing machine is fitted with a number of sensors.

(a) Tick three sensors which would be used in such a system.

[3]
(b) Describe the actions taken by a microprocessor during a wash cycle, based on the readings
from those sensors identified in part (a).

...................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

...................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

[5]
7. A bank has introduced a system whereby its customers will use contactless smart cards to make
purchases. This method of payment involves customers holding their card close to a
reader at shopping outlets and restaurants.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this method of payment compared to using
chip and PIN cards.
...................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................
 5

..................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

...................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

[6]
8. Tick three benefits of using computers to store patient records in hospitals.

[3]
9. A supermarket uses a computerised stock control system.
This is part of the supermarket’s stock file.

It has EFTPOS terminals at each of its checkouts.

Write down the input devices used to read:
(i) The product numbers of the goods bought by customers

...................................................................................................................................... [1]
 6

(ii) The customer’s credit card details

...................................................................................................................................... [1]

10. This diagram shows a laptop computer.

(a) Name two input devices shown in the diagram above.

1 ................................................................................................................................................

2 ................................................................................................................................................

[2]
(b) Name two output devices shown in the diagram above.

1 ................................................................................................................................................

2 ................................................................................................................................................

[2]
11. Tick two appropriate uses of dot matrix printers.

[2]
 7

12. A large multi-national company uses video conferencing instead of face to face meetings between
branches in different countries.
(a) Apart from a keyboard, mouse and display devices, identify two other devices which must be
present in such a system for a video conference to take place.

1 ................................................................................................................................................

2 ................................................................................................................................................

[2]
13. Differentiate RAM and ROM.

..................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

...................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

[4]
14. Match the given term with its appropriate option(s).

Linkers
System Software
Motherboard

Application Utilities
Software
Spreadsheet

Video Card
Internal Computer
Hardware
Database

[6]
 8

15. List four functions of an Operating System.

..................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................

[4]