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Computer systems use both RAM and backing storage. RAM is used to store data currently being worked on and is volatile, while backing storage such as hard disks are used to store data non-volatilely including backups, files, and operating system files. Graphical user interfaces provide advantages over command line interfaces such as being more intuitive and user-friendly. Optical discs such as Blu-ray discs are preferred over magnetic tapes for storing high definition movies due to having higher storage capacity and being more durable.

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Chapter1 2

Computer systems use both RAM and backing storage. RAM is used to store data currently being worked on and is volatile, while backing storage such as hard disks are used to store data non-volatilely including backups, files, and operating system files. Graphical user interfaces provide advantages over command line interfaces such as being more intuitive and user-friendly. Optical discs such as Blu-ray discs are preferred over magnetic tapes for storing high definition movies due to having higher storage capacity and being more durable.

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1. Name the input devices A, B, C and D using the words from the list.

A B C D

digital camera microphone number pad remote control


scanner touch pad tracker ball web cam
A. B.
C. D.
2. Name the items A, B, C and D using the words from the list.
B
A

C D

digital camera flash memory card joystick magnetic


disc magnetic stripe scanner touch pad web cam
A. B.
C. D.
3. Ring two items which are output devices.

CRT monitor DVD ROM magnetic tape


number pad plotter trackerball

4. Ring two items which are used for storing data.

buzzer DVD R joystick


magnetic tape plotter touch pad

5. Ring two items which are input devices.

buzzer DVD R joystick


magnetic tape plotter touch pad

6. Tick True or False next to each of these statements.

True False
A scanner is used to enter a PIN
Word processing software is used to write letters
Database software is used to create newspapers
A command line interface uses icons to represent applications
Sensors are used to monitor physical variables

7. Tick True or False next to each of these statements.

True False
Measuring software is used to monitor physical variables.
Presentation software is used to create models.
Laptops can be used even when not plugged into an electricity socket.
Control software is used to create slide shows.
A graph plotter is used to print newsletters.
8. Tick True or False next to each of these statements.

True False

Control software is used to create slide shows.

Palmtop computers do not have internal DVD drives.

Presentation software can be used to produce databases.

An internet browser uses an inference engine.

Motors are output devices.

9. Use the most appropriate phrase from the list below to complete the sentences.

retouch photographs. print out


photographs.
input candidate examination answers. input data
from a magnetic stripe. store high definition
copies of movies. open windows in a greenhouse.
input data from a chip.
input temperature in a microprocessor-controlled greenhouse.

(i) A blu-ray disc is used to

(ii) A graphics tablet is used to

(iii) An inkjet printer is used to

(iv) A motor is used to

(v) An Optical Mark Reader is used to

10. Explain why computer systems have both backing storage and RAM. [3]
11. Complete each sentence below using one item from the list.
A bar code reader A dot matrix printer A graphics tablet

A laser printer A microphone A multimedia


projector
A presence check A speaker A temperature sensor

A magnetic tape

a) produces hard copy in harsh conditions.


b) inputs sounds.
c) Is used to show slideshows.
d) is used to create backups from a server’s hard disc.
e) is a validation rule.

12. Draw four lines on the diagram to match the use to its most appropriate input device.

Use Input device


to select options from a list keyboard
to type data into a database optical mark
reader to input candidate examination answers chip reader
to input data directly from a bank card mouse

13. Draw four lines on the diagram to match the use to its most appropriate storage medium.

Use Storage medium


To store a high definition movie Fixed hard disc
To store school work to take home Blu-ray disc
To store server backups Pen drive
To store an online database Magnetic tape

14. Complete each sentence below using one item from the list.
A bar code reader A buzzer A dot matrix printer

A graph plotter A monitor A light pen

A light sensor An optical character A trackerball


reader
A web camera
a) is used to input data in a computer controlled greenhouse.
b) is used to input text to a computer ready for processing.
c) is used to input numbers from products at a POS terminal.
d) is used to input moving pictures from a fixed position into a
computer.
e) is used for drawing applications where a graphics tablet might be too
big.
15. Describe four features of a graphical user interface (GUI).[4]

16. Describe three drawbacks of using a command line interface (CLI) operating system.[3]

17. Optical discs and magnetic tapes are both used to store computer data.

Give two uses of optical discs and for each use give a reason why they are preferred to
magnetic tapes.

Use 1

Reason 1

Use 2

Reason 2

18. Tick True or False next to each of these statements.

True False
A numeric keypad is used to type a letter.
Word processing software is used to monitor physical variables.
A laser printer works best in an industrial environment.
A palmtop computer is easier to carry than a laptop computer.
Sensors are used to input data to a microprocessor.

19. Use the most appropriate phrase from the list below to complete each sentence.
store data in real time applications
store high definition films
store backups of file servers store music for sale
store photographs in a digital camera
(i) A CD ROM is used to
(ii) A blu-ray disc is used to

(iii) A magnetic tape is used to


(iv) A flash memory card is used to

20. Describe four features of ROM. [4]

21. Give three advantages of using a graphical user interface (GUI) rather than a command
line interface (CLI). [3]

22. Tick True or False next to each of these statements.

True False

Database software is the best software to use to write letters.

DTP software is used to create models.

Palmtop computers are bigger than PCs.

Graph plotters are used to output car designs.

A dot matrix printer is used to print magazines.

23. Tick whether the following statements apply to RAM or apply to ROM.

RAM ROM

This memory can only be read from not written to.

This memory is not volatile.

This memory is used to store the data the user is currently working
on.
This memory is used to store the startup instructions of a computer.

24. Explain what is meant by OCR and give one example of its use. [3]

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