ICT Paper 1 Theory Exam Quiz
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A ______ computer uses both input and output devices.

desktop

Input and output devices are ______ in that they both interact with the computer.

similar

Input devices allow the user to ______ information into the computer.

enter

Output devices allow the computer to ______ information to the user.

<p>display</p> Signup and view all the answers

Input and output devices are ______ in how they communicate with the computer.

<p>different</p> Signup and view all the answers

A ______ is an example of an input device commonly used with a desktop computer.

<p>keyboard</p> Signup and view all the answers

A ______ is another common input device for desktop computers.

<p>mouse</p> Signup and view all the answers

A ______ can also be used as an input device for desktop computers.

<p>scanner</p> Signup and view all the answers

A computer contains ______ memory and backing storage.

<p>internal</p> Signup and view all the answers

Both ROM and RAM are examples of ______ memory.

<p>internal</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the differences between ______ and RAM.

<p>ROM</p> Signup and view all the answers

State three ______ devices that can be used with a desktop computer.

<p>output</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ is an example of an output device.

<p>Monitor</p> Signup and view all the answers

A computer contains internal memory and ______ storage.

<p>backing</p> Signup and view all the answers

The secretary of a club writes a monthly ______ which is sent out to its members.

<p>newsletter</p> Signup and view all the answers

She is considering producing an ______ of the newsletter.

<p>ePublication</p> Signup and view all the answers

State four ______ of an ePublication.

<p>characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

An ePublication can be accessed ______.

<p>electronically</p> Signup and view all the answers

An ePublication can be ______ easily.

<p>distributed</p> Signup and view all the answers

A ______ based interface can be used to program a satellite navigation device in a vehicle.

<p>dialogue</p> Signup and view all the answers

The interface can be used to program a ______ navigation device.

<p>satellite</p> Signup and view all the answers

An ePublication can be ______ to include multimedia content.

<p>designed</p> Signup and view all the answers

Multimedia content can include images, ______, and audio.

<p>videos</p> Signup and view all the answers

The device is used in a ______.

<p>vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

A dialogue based interface allows for user ______ and interaction.

<p>input</p> Signup and view all the answers

The interaction is through a series of ______ and responses.

<p>prompts</p> Signup and view all the answers

The satellite navigation device utilizes signals from ______ to determine location.

<p>satellites</p> Signup and view all the answers

The device provides guidance for ______ and route planning.

<p>navigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

A dialogue based interface is a common way to ______ a satellite navigation device.

<p>program</p> Signup and view all the answers

DO NOT WRITE IN THIS ______

<p>MARGIN</p> Signup and view all the answers

© ______ 2024

<p>UCLES</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ International Education

<p>Cambridge</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>cambridgeinternational</p> Signup and view all the answers

University of ______ Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES)

<p>Cambridge</p> Signup and view all the answers

Every ______ effort has been made...

<p>reasonable</p> Signup and view all the answers

...is freely available to ______ at...

<p>download</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cambridge Assessment is the ______ name of...

<p>brand</p> Signup and view all the answers

The identification of hardware and software requirements forms part of the ______ specification.

<p>system</p> Signup and view all the answers

After analysis of the system, the file and data structures are ______.

<p>designed</p> Signup and view all the answers

Three elements that need to be designed as part of the file and data structures are: 1. ______ 2. ______ 3. ______

<p>Data types</p> Signup and view all the answers

Three elements that need to be designed as part of the file and data structures are: 1. Data types 2. ______ 3. ______

<p>Data relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

Three elements that need to be designed as part of the file and data structures are: 1. Data types 2. Data relationships 3. ______

<p>Data validation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Paper 1 Theory Exam

  • Exam Details:
    • Paper: Theory (Paper 1)
    • Subject: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
    • Exam date: October/November 2024
    • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
    • Candidate Number required
    • Use black or dark blue pen
    • Do not use erasable pen or correction fluid.
    • Answer all questions on the question paper.
  • Methods to enforce software copyright legislation:
    • Two methods are required.

Question 2 - Email Communication

  • Email Group:

    • A group of email recipients who share a common communication topic.
  • Carbon Copy (cc):

    • Used to send a copy of an email to additional recipients.
  • Address Book:

    • A list of email addresses.
  • Blind Carbon Copy (bcc):

    • Used to send a copy of an email to additional recipients without letting the other recipients know who else received a copy.

Question 3 - Generic File Formats

  • pdf:

    • Portable Document Format. A file format for documents.
  • rtf:

    • Rich Text Format. A file format for documents that can be edited on different applications.
  • css:

    • Cascading Style Sheets. A file format used to describe presentation of web page elements.

Question 4 - Input and Output Devices

  • Comparison:

    • Input devices:
      • Accept data from user.
      • e.g. keyboard, mouse, scanner
    • Output devices:
      • Provide data to user.
      • e.g. monitor, printer, speaker
  • Similarities:

    • Both vital for computer functionality.
  • Differences:

    • Input devices receive data; output devices display data.
  • Input Devices (desktop computer):

    • List three examples
  • Output Devices (desktop computer):

    • List three examples.

Question 5 - Internal Memory (ROM & RAM) & Backing Storage

  • ROM (Read-Only Memory):

    • Permanent memory, containing essential startup instructions. Also known as firmware.
  • RAM (Random Access Memory):

    • Temporary memory, crucial for processing data while the computer is running.
    • Data disappears when computer is switched off.
  • Backing Storage Characteristics:

    • Permanent storage for data.
    • Retains data when computer is turned off.
    • Different types, e.g. hard drives, CDs or flash drives.

Question 6 - Dialogue-Based Interfaces in Satellite Navigation

  • Benefits & Drawbacks:
    • Discuss advantages and disadvantages of using a dialogue-based interface in a satellite car navigation.

Question 7 - Expert Systems

  • Processing & Outputs:
    • Describe processing and outputs of expert systems.
  • Examples:
    • List three examples of expert systems

Question 8 - Phablet Computers

  • Advantages & Disadvantages:
    • Discuss advantages and disadvantages of using phablet computers over smartphones

Question 9 - Routers

  • Operations of Routers:
    • Identify two operations of a router in addition to connecting devices.
  • How routers connect devices:
    • Explain the process of a how a router connects a device to the internet

Question 10 - Electronic Tokens

  • Electronic Tokens:

    • Explain electronic tokens.
  • Anti-Virus Software:

    • List features of anti-virus software.
  • Anti-Malware Software:

    • List features of anti-malware software

Question 11 - ePublications

  • Characteristics:
    • State four characteristics of an ePublication.
  • Uses:
    • Give two uses of an ePublication

Question 12 - Analysis of New System

  • Tasks Involved in Analysis:
    • Describe other tasks involved in the system analysis.
  • System Specification:
    • Explain system specification.
  • File and Data Structures:
    • State three elements designed as part of file and data structures.

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