Final ICT Topical P1 Questions
Final ICT Topical P1 Questions
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TOPIC 1
TYPES AND COMPONENTS OF COMPUTER SYSTEMS
1 0417/12/M/J/15/Q1
This diagram shows a tower PC.
(a) Name two input devices apart from a keyboard and mouse, which could connect directly to
the tower.
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(b) Name two storage devices which would be available in the PC shown above. [2]
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(c) Name two output devices which could connect directly to the PC shown above. [2]
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2 0417/13/M/J/15/Q5
Complete each sentence using a word from the list below.
3 0417/11/O/N/15/Q5
Complete each sentence using words from the following list.
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(b) The type of memory used to store the work that the user is currently working on is
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4 0417/11/O/N/15/Q16
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages to a teacher of using a tablet computer instead of
another type of computer.
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5 0417/12/O/N/15/Q2
For each use, tick the most appropriate type of application software.
Flight simulation
6 0417/12/O/N/15/Q3
Tick the type of computer which would be most appropriate for each use of ICT.
7 0417/12/O/N/15/Q18
Give three reasons why files are backed up.
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8 0417/13/O/N/15/Q2
Tick the most appropriate method of inputting data for the following uses.
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9 0417/13/O/N/15/Q5
Complete each sentence using the most appropriate words from the following list.
10 0417/11/M/J/16/Q2
Tick whether the following are examples of applications software or systems software.
Word processing
Compilers
Interpreters
Spreadsheet
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11 0417/11/M/J/16/Q3
Tick whether the following statements about desktop and laptop computers are true or false.
12 0417/12/M/J/16/Q2
Tick whether the following statements are true or false.
true false
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The Arithmetic and Logic Unit is part of the Central Processing Unit.
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13 0417/12/M/J/16/Q18
Discuss why different user interfaces require the use of different types of input device.
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14 0417/13/M/J/16/Q1
Data can be input to a computer using different devices.
Write down the most appropriate input device which will enable you to:
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(b) select options from a drop down menu whilst moving the device
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15 0417/11/O/N/16/Q1
There are a number of different internal hardware devices.
Write down the most appropriate type of internal hardware that fits the following descriptions:
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(b) This is the main printed circuit board found in computer systems.
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(d) This electronic device provides a computer with the ability to produce sounds.
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16 0417/11/O/N/16/Q2
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(b) One of the features of this type of interface is an icon. Describe what is meant by the term
icon.
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(c) Identify one way you would select an icon using this type of interface.
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17 0417/13/O/N/16/Q1
Tick whether the following statements are true or false.
true false
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Tablet computers have touch screens.
Smartphones will only connect to the internet through WiFi.
A tablet computer has a separate keyboard.
Smartphones use a touchpad.
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18 0417/13/O/N/16/Q2
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A GUI involves the use of windows and menus.
User interaction with a GUI is intuitive.
A GUI takes up a lot of memory and resources.
Users have to learn a list of system commands in order to use a GUI.
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19 0417/13/O/N/16/Q3
Tick whether the following statements are true or false.
true false
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ROM is Real Optical Memory.
RAM stores the instructions you are currently working on.
ROM stores the BIOS.
RAM allows the user to read and write data.
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20 0417/12/M/J/17/Q1
When a person buys goods in a supermarket they have to pay at the checkout.
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21 0417/13/M/J/17/Q1
Using the list, write down the most appropriate output device to produce the following.
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22 0417/13/M/J/17/Q2
Tick whether the following statements are true or false.
true false
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23 0417/13/M/J/17/Q6/a/b/d
Midwest School library has a database system. Students who borrow books present their library
cards containing their details. The librarian wishes to improve security by introducing biometric
methods.
(a) Name two direct input methods the cards could use.
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24 0417/13/M/J/17/Q9
Describe the differences between ROM and RAM.
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25 0417/11/O/N/17/Q1
There are many types of printer. Name the printer which best fits the descriptions given below.
(a) A printer that prints by pressing metal pins against an ink ribbon onto the paper
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(b) A printer that sprays tiny droplets of ink directly onto the paper
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(c) A printer that uses toner to transfer the print image to plain paper
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26 0417/11/O/N/17/Q 5 b
People now tend to buy laptops rather than desktop computers. Despite this, desktop
computers are still fairly popular.
Describe three advantages of using a desktop computer rather than a laptop computer.
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27 0417/12/O/N/17/Q2
Complete the following sentences, using the most appropriate technology from the list below.
a 3D printer artificial intelligence batch processing biometrics
a dot matrix printer a microphone a password a robot
a scanner a speaker
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(b) The use of a computer to perform tasks that mimic or duplicate the functions of the human
brain is called
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28 0417/12/O/N/17/Q15
A word processing program uses a Graphical User Interface (GUI). Using examples from the word
processing program describe three features of a GUI.
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29 0417/13/O/N/17/Q2
Tick whether the following are examples of application or system software.
application system
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Linker
Photo-editing software
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30 0417/13/O/N/17/Q16
State what is meant by OMR and MICR, giving an example of their use.
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31 0417/11/M/J/18/Q1
Complete the following sentences, using the most appropriate items from the list below.
32 0417/13/M/J/18/Q1
A computer contains internal hardware.
Write down the item of internal hardware from the list to match the descriptions.
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(b) A magnetic medium that stores applications when they are not in use.
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(c) Memory where data is lost when the computer is turned off.
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33 0417/13/M/J/18/Q2
For each application tick the most appropriate type of computer to match the description.
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34 0417/11/M/J/19/Q3
Circle two items which are used as internal hardware devices.
35 0417/11/M/J/19/Q6
IT technicians are setting up a new file server for a school.
Describe the benefits and drawbacks of using a command line interface (CLI) rather than a graphical
user interface (GUI) to set up a new file server.
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36 0417/11/M/J/19/Q8/c
Juan wants to create his report whilst he is working in the jungle.
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of using a smartphone rather than a laptop
computer for creating his report.
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37 0417/12/M/J/19/Q1
A computer consists of hardware and software.
(a) State what is meant by hardware.
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(d) Name the piece of hardware found in a tablet computer that is both an input and output device.
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38 0417/12/M/J/19/Q14
Explain the difference between analogue data and digital data.
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39 0417/13/M/J/19/Q2
Tick the most appropriate type of computer that matches each description.
40 0417/13/M/J/19/Q5
A computer contains system software and applications software.
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41 0417/13/M/J/20/Q1
There are two types of software: applications and system.
Tick (✓) the most appropriate type of software for each of the following.
Applications System
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Device driver
Linker
Photo-editing software
Spreadsheet
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42 0417/13/M/J/20/Q2
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Files - Message
Working_file memo notes File Edit View Insert Format Tools Actions Help
Miscellaneous
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43 0417/13/M/J/20/Q5
The use of laptop computers and tablet computers by people on the move is becoming very popular.
Describe four advantages of using a tablet computer rather than a laptop computer.
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44 0417/11/M/J/20/Q1
A computer consists of both hardware and software.
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45 0417/11/M/J/20/Q2
Tick (✓) whether the following statements refer to a Command Line Interface (CLI) or a Graphical
User Interface (GUI).
CLI GUI
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The user has to type in every
instruction
The user does not need to
learn any of the instructions
Each instruction has to be
typed in correctly
The user is in direct
communication with the
computer
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46 0417/11/M/J/20/Q3
Every computer contains input and output devices and a central processing unit (CPU).
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47 0417/11/M/J/20/Q7
The headteacher of a school has decided to replace desktop computers with laptop computers.
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using a laptop computer rather than a desktop
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48 0417/12/F/M/20/4
Smart technology is increasingly being used in everyday life. Many people are now using smart
devices such as smartwatches.
(a) Tick (✓) whether the following statements most appropriately refer to a desktop computer,
a tablet computer or a smartwatch.
desktop tablet
computer computer smartwatch
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(b) Smartphones are more likely to be used than laptop computers for everyday ICT use.
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