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What is the duration of the Information and Communication Technology Paper 1 Theory?
What is the duration of the Information and Communication Technology Paper 1 Theory?
- 1 hour
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- 1 hour 30 minutes (correct)
- 2 hours
What type of pen is recommended to be used for writing answers?
What type of pen is recommended to be used for writing answers?
- Black or dark blue pen (correct)
- Any type of pen
- Erasable pen
- HB pencil
What is the total mark for this paper?
What is the total mark for this paper?
- 70
- 60
- 80 (correct)
- 90
What is the most appropriate data type for the ISBN 330247204X?
What is the most appropriate data type for the ISBN 330247204X?
What is the description of a volatile internal memory that stores the current instruction?
What is the description of a volatile internal memory that stores the current instruction?
What is the description of a printed circuit board containing the CPU and other components of a computer?
What is the description of a printed circuit board containing the CPU and other components of a computer?
What is the function of a specific printed circuit board in a computer?
What is the function of a specific printed circuit board in a computer?
What is the purpose of a specific type of printed circuit board?
What is the purpose of a specific type of printed circuit board?
What is the headteacher trying to do with the photographs?
What is the headteacher trying to do with the photographs?
What are the photographs saved on?
What are the photographs saved on?
What is the headteacher creating for the parents of pupils?
What is the headteacher creating for the parents of pupils?
What is the purpose of the headteacher uploading the photographs?
What is the purpose of the headteacher uploading the photographs?
What is the primary advantage of using two-factor authentication?
What is the primary advantage of using two-factor authentication?
What is an example of a biometric method that could be used in two-factor authentication?
What is an example of a biometric method that could be used in two-factor authentication?
What is the primary purpose of a systems analyst analyzing a company's current computer system?
What is the primary purpose of a systems analyst analyzing a company's current computer system?
What are three methods of analyzing a company's current computer system?
What are three methods of analyzing a company's current computer system?
Where will the software documentation be stored in the given scenario?
Where will the software documentation be stored in the given scenario?
What is the role of the systems analyst in the given scenario?
What is the role of the systems analyst in the given scenario?
What is one way to reduce the file size of an image?
What is one way to reduce the file size of an image?
What is the purpose of manually checking the data without reference to the original copy?
What is the purpose of manually checking the data without reference to the original copy?
Which method is most effective in preventing errors when data is copied from one medium to another?
Which method is most effective in preventing errors when data is copied from one medium to another?
What is the purpose of checking that the data being entered is reasonable?
What is the purpose of checking that the data being entered is reasonable?
What is the benefit of reducing the file size of an image?
What is the benefit of reducing the file size of an image?
Which method is least effective in reducing data entry errors?
Which method is least effective in reducing data entry errors?
What is the name of the publisher that has made efforts to trace copyright holders?
What is the name of the publisher that has made efforts to trace copyright holders?
Why are copyright acknowledgements reproduced online?
Why are copyright acknowledgements reproduced online?
Where can the Copyright Acknowledgements Booklet be freely downloaded?
Where can the Copyright Acknowledgements Booklet be freely downloaded?
What is the brand name of the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES)?
What is the brand name of the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES)?
What is Cambridge Assessment International Education part of?
What is Cambridge Assessment International Education part of?
Why might the publisher make amends at the earliest possible opportunity?
Why might the publisher make amends at the earliest possible opportunity?
Flashcards
Examination duration
Examination duration
The length of time allowed to complete an examination.
Examination instructions
Examination instructions
Rules and guidelines for taking an examination.
Answering all questions
Answering all questions
Requirement to respond to every question on the exam paper
Acceptable writing tool
Acceptable writing tool
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Candidate details
Candidate details
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Diagrams & rough working
Diagrams & rough working
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ISBN data type
ISBN data type
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RAM
RAM
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Motherboard
Motherboard
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Graphics card
Graphics card
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Network Interface Card (NIC)
Network Interface Card (NIC)
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USB drive transfer
USB drive transfer
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Online storage upload
Online storage upload
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Fingerprint recognition
Fingerprint recognition
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Facial recognition
Facial recognition
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System analysis observation
System analysis observation
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System analysis interviews
System analysis interviews
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System analysis documentation
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Lossless compression
Lossless compression
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Lossy compression
Lossy compression
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Image resizing
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Data validation
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Data entry errors
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Study Notes
Examination Instructions
- The examination is 1 hour 30 minutes long.
- Candidates must answer all questions on the question paper.
- A black or dark blue pen should be used for writing.
- The candidate's name, centre number, and candidate number should be written in the boxes at the top of the page.
- An HB pencil can be used for diagrams, graphs, or rough working.
Data Types
- An ISBN (International Standard Book Number) is an example of a numeric data type, but in this case, it is represented as a text string (e.g., 330247204X).
Hardware Components
- A volatile internal memory that stores the current instruction is an example of RAM (Random Access Memory).
- A printed circuit board containing the CPU and other components of a computer is an example of a motherboard.
- A printed circuit board that controls the output to a monitor is an example of a graphics card.
- A printed circuit board that is installed in a computer to connect to a network is an example of a network interface card (NIC).
Communication Methods
- Two communication methods to upload photographs onto the school network are:
- Using a USB drive to physically transfer the files.
- Uploading the files through the internet using online storage services (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox).
Biometric Methods
- Two examples of biometric methods for two-factor authentication are:
- Fingerprint recognition.
- Facial recognition.
System Analysis Methods
- Three methods of analyzing a company's current computer system are:
- Observing how users interact with the system.
- Conducting interviews with system users and stakeholders.
- Analyzing system documentation and technical specifications.
Reducing File Size
- Two ways to reduce the file size of an image are:
- Compressing the image using lossless or lossy compression algorithms.
- Resizing the image to reduce its resolution or dimensions.
Reducing Data Entry Errors
- The most appropriate method for reducing data entry errors is:
- Checking that the data being entered is reasonable (e.g., checking for invalid or out-of-range values).
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Practice your Information and Communication Technology skills with this Cambridge IGCSE ICT Theory Paper 1. This 1 hour 30 minutes exam consists of various questions to test your knowledge and understanding of ICT concepts. Prepare yourself for the May/June 2023 exam with this quiz.
