IGCSE ICT Quiz: Hardware and Software Components Chapter 1 Flashcards

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary function of a network card?

To store data

To display output

To provide a network connection (correct)

To power the computer system

What is the purpose of the power supply in a computer system?

To cool the computer system

To store data temporarily

To provide power to the main components (correct)

To display output

Which type of device is a mouse?

Input hardware device (correct)

External storage device

Output hardware device

Internal hardware device

What is software primarily composed of?

A set of instructions Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of an optical disk drive?

To run optical disks on the computer Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an external storage device?

External hard drive Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of application software?

To allow users to complete specific tasks Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of software?

Not specified in the text Signup and view all the answers

What type of software is used to prepare reports and school essays?

Application software Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of device drivers?

To allow hardware components to work Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of utility software?

To maintain the computer's performance Signup and view all the answers

Why is both hardware and software necessary for a computer system to be useful?

Because software provides instructions and hardware provides the physical components Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of hardware in a computer system?

It consists of physical components Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the processor in a computer system?

To process electronic data Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary example of external hardware devices?

Monitors and keyboards Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between applications software and system software?

Applications software is used for processing electronic data, while system software is used for controlling the operation of a computer Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of system software?

To control the operation of a computer Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary example of applications software?

Word processing and spreadsheet software Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a database?

To insert and organise data using fields and records Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Spell Check feature in a text editor?

To check for grammatical errors in text Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Photo Editing software?

To edit digital images to apply various formatting techniques Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Find/Replace feature in a text editor?

To search for and replace specific text in a document Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Lookup function in a database?

To run queries using search criteria to find specific data Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Vector Graphics software?

To create and edit graphics using lines, curves, and text Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Measuring and Control Software?

To control physical conditions in an environment Signup and view all the answers

What type of software allows hardware devices to run on a computer?

Device Drivers Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of Application Software?

Angry Birds Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an Operating System?

To manage computer functions including hardware devices Signup and view all the answers

What type of software comes with a mobile phone or can be downloaded and updated?

Application Software Signup and view all the answers

What do Measuring Sensors do?

Take readings which are processed by the computer or microprocessor Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hardware Components

A network card provides a computer with a network connection, either through wireless signals or a physical cable connection.
An optical disk drive (CD/DVD/Blu-Ray) allows optical disks to run on a computer and can also write data onto discs.
A power supply connects to main power sources and provides power to the computer system, including the motherboard, hard drive, and optical drives.

Internal Hardware Devices

Examples of internal hardware devices include processor, motherboard, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), video cards, sound cards, and internal hard disk drives.

External Hardware Devices

Examples of external hardware devices include monitors, keyboards, mice, printers, and external storage devices.
Input devices allow users to input data into a computer, such as a mouse, keyboard, and microphone.
Output devices display data from a computer, such as a monitor and speakers.
External storage devices provide external storage or backup solutions, such as an external hard drive.

Computer Software

Software is a collection of instructions that can be run on a computer, telling the computer what to do.
Software is not a physical thing, but it can be stored on a physical medium such as a CD-ROM.
A computer system needs both hardware and software to be useful.

Application Software

Examples of application software include word processing, spreadsheet, database management systems, and photo-editing software.
Application software is designed to allow users to complete specific tasks, such as writing a letter, browsing the internet, or manipulating data in a spreadsheet.
Examples of application software include:
- Word processing software, used to prepare reports, school essays, etc.
- Spreadsheet software, used to create and organise numeric data.
- Database software, used to insert and organise data using fields and records.
- Photo-editing software, used to edit digital images.
- Graphics manipulation software, used to create and edit bitmap and vector graphics.
- Video-editing software, used to edit and format video using various tools and techniques.
- Apps (phone applications), used to run on mobile phones.
- Measuring and control software, responsible for changing physical conditions in an environment.

System Software

Examples of system software include operating systems, device drivers, and utilities.
System software is normally involved in the running of the computer, providing a user interface, allowing hardware components to work, and maintaining computer performance.
Examples of system software include:
- Operating systems, which manage a computer's functions, including hardware devices.
- Device drivers, which allow hardware devices to run on the computer.
- Utilities, which maintain the computer's performance, such as antivirus software.

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Test your knowledge of computer systems with this quiz on hardware and software components. Identify internal and external hardware devices, peripherals, and learn to define hardware in a computer system. A must-take for ICT IGCSE students!

ICT IGCSE Chapter 1: Hardware and Software Components