Cambridge IGCSE Notes and Interactive Teaching and Learning Materials

Topic: ICT May/June 2022

Paper type: 1

Year: 2022

Chapter: None

Q1: Marks :2 (Pick Multiple)

Tick two storage devices

A. DVD RAM Drive

B. Digital camera

C. Memory stick

D. Spreadsheet

Q2: Name an appropriate validation routine for each statement. Each answer must be different. Marks :4

The last digit in a code used to ensure the other digits have been entered correctly

This validation routine ensures data has been entered into a field.

This validation routine ensures that a date is entered as DD/MM/YYYY.

Q3: Marks :4 (Pick Multiple)

Identify two input devices which are used in computer control systems.

A. Touch screen

B. Camera

C. Linker

D. Memory stick

Q4: Marks :4 (Pick Multiple)

Computers can store data in the cloud rather than using storage devices in the computer.

Select three benefits of storing data in the cloud.

A. Automatic backup

B. More storage

C. Requires internet access

D. Can be accessed from many devices

Q5: Marks :4 (Pick Multiple)

Select three drawbacks of storing data in the cloud.

A. No control over data

B. Difficult to lose the data as many copies are made of it

C. More expensive in the long run due to monthly charges

D. Many copies are made of the data which increases security issues

Q6: Marks :4 (Pick Multiple)

When a ticket is produced for the new system it contains a QR code.

Here is an example of a QR code.

Select three benefits of using a QR code.

A. Can be used for multiple elements

B. Easier to cancel a booking once made

C. The QR code is unique to the ticket

D. More robust than bar codes

Q 7:

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using manual booking systems rather than online booking systems.

ADVANTAGES

DISADVANTAGES

Marks :4

Easier to cancel a booking once made More control of the booking therefore less errors for customers Manual systems can result in double booking Can only book at a booking office

Q8: Marks :4 (Pick Multiple)

Eye strain is one of the health issues associated with using computers.

Select three causes of eye strain when using computers.

A. Dirty screens

B. Flickering screens

C. Glare from windows

D. incorrect resolution

Q9: Marks :4 (Pick Multiple)

Identify three methods of reducing the effects of eye strain.

A. window blinds to reduce the glare

B. Have eyes tested regularly

C. Enable blue light filter

D. flat screens to reduce the flicker

Q 10:

Tawara Stores has realised that the number of people shopping for food online has increased over the past few years.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages to the customer of shopping for food online

ADVANTAGES

3.

DISADVANTAGES

Marks :6

No longer need to travel to the store so it saves the cost of travelling Wider range of shops Customers can compare the prices of different stores without travel There may be delivery More difficult to amend an order after purchase Goods can take time to arrive

Q11: Marks :3

The Internet of Things (IoT) allows devices as well as computers to connect to the internet using a router. Each device uses an IP address

internet protocol address Assigned to your computer
NIC/device when it connects to a network Uniquely identifies NIC
device on an IP network
unique number

ALL THESE ARE THE DIFINATION OF ,IP address,.

True

False

Q12: Marks :3

All these explain how a router sends data packets to another network.

The router creates data packets
The router receives the data packet
The data packet contains the destination/IP address
The router looks at the destination/IP address in the packet

True

False

Q13: Marks :2

The network has a firewall.

Which of the following explain why a firewall is needed.

It is needed for network security
It controls/checks the incoming and outgoing network traffic
A firewall is a barrier between a trusted secure internal network and the internet//network and the user

A. 1and 3

B. 2and 3

C. 1and 2

D. ALL OF THE ABOVE

Q14: Marks :4 (Pick Multiple)

The World Wide Web is part of the internet.

Explain why the World Wide Web has become so popular

A. Vast amount of information

B. Faster to access information

C. Easy for all people to use

D. Used in companies and organizations

Q15: Marks :6

The protection of personal data is important as many transactions are carried out online

Which of the following explain how to avoid inappropriate disclosure of personal data.

Use security software/anti-spyware
Avoid phishing emails
Use a nickname/alias online

A. 1and 3

B. 2and 3

C. 1and 2

D. all of the above

Q16: Marks :3 (Pick Multiple)

In a college library if a book is not available students can reserve the book. When the book becomes available the librarian needs to inform the student. He does this by typing a letter and printing it. He has a database of students and has decided that in future he will use mail merge to produce the letters.

Select three advantages of using mail merge instead of typing out the letter each time

A. Letters can be personalised for each student

B. Standard letter can be used each time

C. Easier to make changes to the letters

D. Easier to make changes to the letters

Q17: Marks :3

People can manage their banking transactions using the internet. However, if the internet signal is poor telephone banking can be used.

A person wishes to use telephone banking without speaking to an operator to transfer money from one bank account to another.

Which of these describe the steps needed to do this

The user taps in the date
System asks you to confirm it/sends a text message/send email
Customer hangs up to end the transaction

A. 1and 3

B. 2and 3

C. 1and 2

D. all of the above

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