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TOPIC 1 Types and Components of Computer Systems.… 4

TOPIC 2 Input and Output Devices …………………………… 30

TOPIC 3 Storage Devices and Media…………………………. 55

TOPIC 4 Networks ………………………………………………….. 75

TOPIC 5 Effects of Using ICT………………………………….... 99

TOPIC 6 ICT Applications……………………………………….. 114

TOPIC 7 6\VWHP$QDO\VLVDQG'HVLJQ3URRILQJ………. 177

TOPIC 8 Safety and Security ………………………………….. 225

TOPIC 9 Audience ................…………………………………… 276

TOPIC 10 Communication ..……………………………………… 27

TOPIC 11 File Management …………………………………….. 30

TOPIC 12 Image ........................………………………………… 31

TOPIC 13 Charts ...................……………………………………. 3

TOPIC 14 Document/Styles/Mail …..…...……………………… 32

TOPIC 15 Layouts …..........………………………………………… 34

TOPIC 16 Database ...............……………………………………. 35


TOPIC 17 Spreadsheet …...…………………………………….... 38

TOPIC 18 Presentation ..........……………………………………. 41


TOPIC 19 Web ......…..........………………………………………… 41

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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.

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

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

(b) Name two storage devices which would be available in the PC shown above. [2]

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

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

(c) Name two output devices which could connect directly to the PC shown above. [2]

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

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

2 0417/13/M/J/15/Q5
Complete each sentence using a word from the list below.

(a) The type of processing used for updating bank


accounts at ATMs is called ....................................................
[1]
(b) The type of access used on a magnetic tape is called ....................................................
[1]
(c) The type of software used to create printed magazines
is called ....................................................
[1]
batch sensor spreadsheet serial

online direct random DTP

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3 0417/11/O/N/15/Q5
Complete each sentence using words from the following list.

ROM a bar code reader RAM a chip reader

magnetic tape a joystick OCR MICR

(a) The input device used in flight simulation is

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

(b) The type of memory used to store the work that the user is currently working on is

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

(c) A medium used to backup data is

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

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.

Modelling Database Word processing


Use
✓ ✓ ✓
Writing a letter

Flight simulation

Storing student records in a school

Producing a business card


[4]

6 0417/12/O/N/15/Q3
Tick the type of computer which would be most appropriate for each use of ICT.

Mainframe Laptop Desktop


Use
✓ ✓ ✓

Entering data from a Biology survey while out of


school

Massive transactions which need the use of many


CPUs

Students who need to transport their computer


from home to use in school

Personal use with better performance at lower cost


[4]

7 0417/12/O/N/15/Q18
Give three reasons why files are backed up.

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

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

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

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8 0417/13/O/N/15/Q2
Tick the most appropriate method of inputting data for the following uses.

Web cam Keyboard Scanner


Use
  
Applications where text has to be created rather than
copied

Inputting hard copy documents directly into a computer

Inputting moving pictures from a fixed position into a


computer

Entering text directly into a word processing document

[4]

9 0417/13/O/N/15/Q5
Complete each sentence using the most appropriate words from the following list.

a word processor a control program a spreadsheet

an inference engine a web authoring package a search engine

a measuring program a DTP package

(a) The software used to find information on the internet is ............................................................


[1]

(b) The software which is a component of an expert system is .....................................................


[1]

(c) The type of software used to create financial models is ...........................................................


[1]

10 0417/11/M/J/16/Q2
Tick whether the following are examples of applications software or systems software.

applications (✓) systems (✓)

Word processing

Compilers

Interpreters

Spreadsheet

[2]

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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.

true (✓) false (✓)

Most modern laptop computers have web cams built in.

Desktop computers are not very portable.

All desktop computers have a touchpad built in.

Laptop computers are rarely supplied with a mouse.


[2]

12 0417/12/M/J/16/Q2
Tick whether the following statements are true or false.

true false
(✓) (✓)

A microphone is an output device.

The Control Unit is part of the Central Processing Unit.

The Arithmetic and Logic Unit is part of the Central Processing Unit.

A temperature sensor is an input device.

[2]

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:

(a) type an essay

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

(b) select options from a drop down menu whilst moving the device

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

(c) read the temperature

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

(d) fly an aircraft in a video game.

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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:

(a) A volatile device that is used to store data.

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

(b) This is the main printed circuit board found in computer systems.

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

(c) A non-volatile chip that stores the start-up commands.

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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

(a) Give the type of interface shown above.

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

(c) Identify one way you would select an icon using this type of interface.

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

17 0417/13/O/N/16/Q1
Tick whether the following statements are true or false.

true false
(✓) (✓)
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.
[2]

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18 0417/13/O/N/16/Q2

(a) Give the type of interface shown above.

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(b) Give a disadvantage of using this type of user interface.

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(c) Another type of interface is a graphical user interface (GUI).

Tick whether the following statements are true or false.

true false
(✓) (✓)
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.
[2]

19 0417/13/O/N/16/Q3
Tick whether the following statements are true or false.

true false
(✓) (✓)
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.
[2]

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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.

(a) Identify two input devices used at the checkout.

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

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

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(b) Identify two output devices used at the checkout.

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

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

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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.

3D printer dot matrix printer graph plotter keyboard


monitor mouse speaker SSD

(a) High resolution drawings in hard copy.

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

(b) Sound from a computer.

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(c) A solid object.

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(d) Scenes from a video game.

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22 0417/13/M/J/17/Q2
Tick whether the following statements are true or false.

true false
(✓) (✓)

An actuator is an item of software.

Hardware is the physical components of a computer system.

Software controls the operation of the computer.

A spreadsheet is an example of systems software.


[2]

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.

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

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

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(b) Give two examples of biometric input.

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

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

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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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(d) A printer that uses resin to create solid objects

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

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

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[3]

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

(a) A printer that is capable of producing physical objects is called

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

(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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(c) A device used in a car production line to assemble a car is called

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

(d) Authentication techniques that use fingerprints or retina scans is called

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

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.

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

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

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

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[3]

29 0417/13/O/N/17/Q2
Tick whether the following are examples of application or system software.

application system
(3) (3)
Linker

Database management systems

Photo-editing software

Compiler [2]

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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.

OMR .................................................................................................................................................

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Example ...........................................................................................................................................

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MICR ................................................................................................................................................

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Example ...........................................................................................................................................

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[4]

31 0417/11/M/J/18/Q1
Complete the following sentences, using the most appropriate items from the list below.

A 3D printer An ADC A compiler An interpreter A microphone


A monitor A numeric keypad A speaker A switch A USB

(a) ................................................ is a device used to input a PIN. [1]

(b) ................................................ analyses and executes a program line by line. [1]

(c) .................................................produces output in the form of solid objects. [1]

(d) .................................................produces output in the form of sound. [1]

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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.

CD ROM Internal hard disk Network card RAM ROM


Sound card Touch screen Trackerball Video card Wide format printer

(a) Stores the start-up instructions for the computer.

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

(b) A magnetic medium that stores applications when they are not in use.

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

(c) Memory where data is lost when the computer is turned off.

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(d) Generates images to display on the monitor.

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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.

Desktop Laptop Smartphone


(✓) (✓) (✓)

A computer that is only used in one place.

Must always be connected to an external power


source to work.

Small enough to fit into a pocket.

A mobile device with a large keyboard and display.

[4]

34 0417/11/M/J/19/Q3
Circle two items which are used as internal hardware devices.

Keyboard Linker Mouse

Printer Processor Sound card [2]

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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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(b) State what is meant by software.

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(c) There are two types of software.

Name one of the two types of software used by a computer.

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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.

Desktop Laptop Smartphone


(✓) (✓) (✓)

A portable computer that would most easily fit


into your pocket

A computer that is not powered by batteries

A computer that has the smallest screen

A portable computer with a keyboard and with


a built-in 15 inch monitor
[4]

40 0417/13/M/J/19/Q5
A computer contains system software and applications software.

(a) Explain what is meant by system software.

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(b) Explain what is meant by applications software.

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(c) Circle two types of system software.

Actuator Linker Operating system

Photo-editing software Sensor Spreadsheet [2]

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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
(✓) (✓)

Device driver

Linker

Photo-editing software

Spreadsheet

[2]

42 0417/13/M/J/20/Q2

(a) Write down the type of interface shown.

m
Files - Message
Working_file memo notes File Edit View Insert Format Tools Actions Help

Reply Reply to All Forward

From: [email protected] Date: 26 March 2020 Time: 14:22


To: [email protected]
photos template3 Subject: Files
Artwork - Notepad
File Edit Format View Help

Miscellaneous

Project1

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(b) Write down two advantages of using this type of interface.

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

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[2]

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.

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

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

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

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4 ................................................................................................................................................

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44 0417/11/M/J/20/Q1
A computer consists of both hardware and software.

(a) Define the term software.

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(b) There are two types of software.

Identify the types.

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

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[2]

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
(✓) (✓)
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).

(a) Describe the CPU including its role.

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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
computer.

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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
(✓) (✓) (✓)

A computer made up of separate units

Is an example of wearable technology

A portable device that allows text to be


typed relatively easily

Most easily used for fitness and health


monitoring by runners

[4]

(b) Smartphones are more likely to be used than laptop computers for everyday ICT use.

Describe three advantages of using a smartphone rather than a laptop computer.

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

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

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