Chapter1-Classified Questions
Chapter1-Classified Questions
May/June 2019 qp 11
Question 3:
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:
(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).
May/June 2019 qp 13
Question 2:
Tick the most appropriate type of computer that matches each description.
Question 5:
February/March 2019 qp 12
Question 2:
Tick whether the following are examples of System Software or Applications Software.
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
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October/November 2018 qp 13
Question 1:
(a) The core component in a computer that controls arithmetic operations is called a
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Question 12:
May/June 2018 qp 11
Question 14:
May/June 2018 qp 12
Question 1:
Write down the most appropriate item of internal hardware to match the descriptions.
(b) A printed circuit board that contains the main components of the computer.
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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:
Write down the item of internal hardware from the list to match the descriptions.
(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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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.
Question 7:
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
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June 2017 qp 11
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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
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March 2017 qp 12
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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:
(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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(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
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(i) This type of software lets you manage the hardware and software resources.
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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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March 2016 qp 12
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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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November 2015 qp 12
Question 2:
For each use, tick the most appropriate type of application software.
Question 3:
Tick the type of computer which would be most appropriate for each use of ICT.
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November 2015 qp 13
Question 1:
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.
May/June 2015 qp 13
Question 3:
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
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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
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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
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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]
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:
(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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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
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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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(b) To enter an instruction into a Command Line Interface you would use
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