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May/June 2019 qp 11

Question 3:

Circle two items which are used as internal hardware devices.

Keyboard Linker Mouse Printer Processor Sound card

Question 5:

A virtual reality (VR) system is being used to train workers in a nuclear power station.

(a) Name two input devices that could be used with VR systems in this environment.
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(b) Name two output devices that could be used with VR systems in this environment.
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Question 6:

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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Question 8(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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May/June 2019 qp 12

Question 1:

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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Question 2:

There are many types of data storage. Tick whether the following statements are
examples of read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM) or a hard disk
drive (HDD).

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Question 2:

Tick the most appropriate type of computer that matches each description.

Question 5:

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

February/March 2019 qp 12

Question 2:

Tick whether the following are examples of System Software or Applications Software.

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Question 3:

Command Line Interface (CLI) and Graphical User Interface (GUI) are examples of
interfaces found in computer systems. Give two advantages of a computer having a GUI
rather than a CLI.

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October/November 2018 qp 12

Question 1:

Tick whether the following are examples of applications software or system software.

Question 5:

Describe the benefits and drawbacks of using a Graphical User Interface (GUI) rather

than a Command Line Interface (CLI).

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October/November 2018 qp 13

Question 1:

Complete the following sentences, using items from the list.

3D printer ROM backing storage scanner CPU software hardware


touchscreen RAM wide format printer

(a) The core component in a computer that controls arithmetic operations is called a
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(b) The physical components of a computer are collectively called


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(c) The type of memory that is volatile is called


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(d) An output device that is also an input device is called a


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Question 12:

A Command Line Interface (CLI) is found in a computer system.

Describe the drawbacks of using a CLI.


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May/June 2018 qp 11

Question 14:

Many computer systems use virtual reality.

(a) Explain what is meant by virtual reality.


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(b) Name two pieces of hardware used in virtual reality systems.


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Question 1:

A computer contains internal hardware.

Write down the most appropriate item of internal hardware to match the descriptions.

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(a) This handles all the system instructions.


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(b) A printed circuit board that contains the main components of the computer.
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(c) This generates output to the speaker.


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(d) A type of memory where data is lost when the computer is switched off.
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Question 15:

As banks reduce the number of branches due to the increased use of online banking
system, improved security of customer data is needed. Many banks are introducing
biometric systems to secure customer data.

(a) Explain, using examples, why biometric systems are more effective than other
methods of security
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May/June 2018 qp 13

Question 1:

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

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


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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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(d) Generates images to display on the monitor.


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Question 2:

For each application tick the most appropriate type of computer to match the
description.

February/March 2018 qp 12

Question 1:

Complete the following sentences, using items from the list below.

Applications / A bar code reader / A compiler / A CPU / Hardware / A monitor /

A printer / A scanner / System / USB

(a) ................................................ software is designed to manage computer hardware.

(b) ................................................ software examples include word processing and


spreadsheets.

(c) ................................................ produces output in the form of hard copy.

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(d) ................................................ converts high-level language programs into machine


code.

Question 7:

Tick the three most accurate statements regarding computer hardware.

November 2017 qp 11

Question 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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November 2017 qp 12

Question 15:

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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November 2017 qp 13

Question 1:

(b) Internal memory where the data cannot be changed is called


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(d) Internal memory that is volatile is called


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Question 2:

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June 2017 qp 11

Question 1:

Question 3:

Question 14:

Computer operating systems have developed since early computers used Command
Line Interfaces (CLI). Many computers now use Graphical User Interfaces (GUI), some
of which are capable of using touch screen technology.
Compare and contrast CLI and GUI.

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June 2017 qp 13

Question 2:

Question 9:

Describe the differences between ROM and RAM.

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March 2017 qp 12

Question 2:

Question 18:

Many devices in the home can now connect directly to the internet.
Smartphones and computers used in the home can connect to the internet.
Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of using other devices that connect to the internet
in the home.
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November 2016 qp 11

Question 1:

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.
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(b) This is the main printed circuit board found in computer systems.
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(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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Question 2:

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

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November 2016 qp 12

Question 2:

(a) A computer system consists of hardware and software.

Explain what is meant by software.

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(b) Name the type of software from its description.

(i) This type of software lets you manage the hardware and software resources.

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(ii) Give an example of this type of software.

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(iii) This type of software lets you carry out tasks such as creating a document or an

image.

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(iv) Give an example of this type of software.

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Question 1:

Question 2:

November 2015 qp 11

Question 12:

(f) Data in RAM is accessed more quickly than from a fixed hard disk. Give two reasons
why fixed hard disks are still necessary.

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Question16:

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages to a teacher of using a tablet computer


instead of another type of computer.

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November 2015 qp 12

Question 2:

For each use, tick the most appropriate type of application software.

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Question 3:

Tick the type of computer which would be most appropriate for each use of ICT.

Question 18:

Give three reasons why files are backed up.

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November 2015 qp 13

Question 1:

Many word processing packages have a number of formatting features.

Write down six of these features which have been used in the following passage.

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Question 5:

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


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


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


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May/June 2015 qp 13

Question 3:

Explain what is meant by computer hardware and computer software, giving an


example of each.

Hardware
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Question 14:

Biometric methods are increasingly being used to authorise user access to computer
systems.

(a) Explain, giving examples, why biometric methods are considered to be a more
secure method of authorising access to a network than using id and passwords.
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(b) Give three disadvantages of using biometric methods compared to user id and
passwords.
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November 2014 qp 11

Question 4:

Tick the box which best describes each of the following items. Hardware Software
Spreadsheet Digital camera Bar code reader Web page authoring program [4]

Hardware Software
Spreadsheet
Digital Camera
Bar code reader
Web page authoring Qu
program esti
on 5:

A microprocessor in a greenhouse causes fans to come on when the temperature is


higher than the preset value and switches them off when it is lower. It also keeps a
record of the temperature throughout the day. Name two types of application software
which are being used.

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Question 8:

Some students are studying the amount of pollution in a river. They are using a
computer to measure the pollution using sensors. The results are recorded and printed.

(c) Name a type of software which would be used to store the results.
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(d) Name a type of software which would be used to produce a report incorporating
graphs. ........................................................................................................................ [1]

November 2014 qp 12

Question 4:

Complete the table below by identifying the most appropriate type of software which
would be used to carry out each of the following tasks. [5]

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Question 6:

(a) Write down the type of interface shown in the picture below.

(b) Write down the type of interface shown in the picture below.

November 2014 qp 13

Question 13:

A sports club uses a computer database to keep records of members in one file and
records of the sport bookings in another file.

(c) Explain why a hard disk is used to store the data files.
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Question 17:

RAM and ROM are part of Immediate Access Memory. Explain why computer systems
have both backing storage and Immediate Access Memory.
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May/June 2014 qp 11

Question 12:

Some students at a school want to produce a multimedia presentation to advertise a


school play.

(b) The pupils want to record themselves speaking. Their voices will be added to the
presentation. They will need to listen to their voices to make sure the presentation is of
good quality. Name two devices which they will need to use to do this.

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(c) Another group of students are producing a hard copy brochure for the event. These
students will need to prepare material to include in this document.

Name two types of software they might use and for each, write down what they would
use it for.

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Software 1
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Software 2
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Question 15:

A school wants to buy some new computers. Some of the computers they buy will be
networked and others will be standalone computers which will not be networked.

Eventually the school will use sets of networked Wifi laptops and cabled desktop
computers which will also be networked.

(c) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using these laptop computers
compared with using cabled desktop computers.

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May/June 2014 qp 12

Question 19:

People can access the Internet using mobile (cell) phones, laptops and their PCs.
Compare and contrast the use of these different devices to access the Internet.

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May/June 2014 qp 13

Question 2:

Identify two features of a Graphical User Interface.

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Question 3:

Complete the table below by identifying an appropriate type of software which would be
used to carry out each of the following tasks.

Question 8:

Explain, giving examples of their use, the differences between ROM and RAM.

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Question 14:

Complete the sentences using words from the list below.

(a) In a Graphical User Interface, to select an application you click on

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(b) To enter an instruction into a Command Line Interface you would use

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