Cambridge IGCSE Notes and Interactive Teaching and Learning Materials

Topic: ICT February/March 2022

Paper type: 1

Year: 2022

Chapter: None

Q1: Marks :1 (Pick Multiple)

One input device used on a tablet computer is a touch screen.

Tick two other input devices built into a tablet computer.

A. Sensors

B. Interpreter

C. Microphone

D. Linker

Q2: Marks :1 (Pick Multiple)

Tick two examples of system software.

A. Utilities

B. Interpreter

C. Sensors

D. window

Q3: Marks :1 (Pick Multiple)

Tick two items that contain personal data.

A. bank card

B. mouse sensor

C. medical record

D. bar code

Q 4:

The internal memory of a computer consists of both ROM and RAM

Describe the terms ROM and RAM

ROM.........

1. .....

2. ..

ROM...….......

3. ...............

4. .

Marks :4

Read Only Memory Used to store the startup instructions Random Access Memory Stores the current running program

Q5: Marks :1 (Pick Multiple)

Modern laptop computers use Solid State Drives (SSD) rather than Hard Disk Drives (HDD).

Tick three advantages of using SSDs rather than HDDs in a laptop computer.

A. The startup of the laptop is faster

B. Reduces the weight of the laptop as SSD is lighter

C. make system good in searching online

D. Makes the laptop more compact

Q6: Marks :4

Maintaining the growing conditions in a glasshouse

Aircraft flight simulation

Monitoring the pollution in a river

Using what-ifs

Q7: Marks :4 (Pick Multiple)

Global Positioning Systems (GPS) are used for many different a

Which of the thee describe how GPS is used by a smartphone to pinpoint its location.

A. Signal is transmitted by the satellite

B. Ploughing fields

C. The data is saved in the smartphone

D. Signal is sent almost continuously

Q8: Marks :1 (Pick Multiple)

Tick three other examples of the use of GPS.

A. Real time aircraft

B. Military

C. stolen vehicles

D. Sat-nav in vehicle to reach a destination

Q 9:

Tawara School is presenting a concert. For previous concerts the booking of tickets was carried out manually using pen and paper.

For this concert they are going to use an online booking system.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Tawara School using an online booking system rather than the manual system.

ADVANTAGE ;

DISADVANTAGE ;

Marks :6

overbooking Bookings can be made 24×7 The booking staff can see immediately if the concert is fully booked More reliant on hardware Internet access is needed to run the booking system therefore the cost may be increased Requires the school to purchase expensive hardware

Q10: Marks :1

Direct changeover the most appropriate method of implementation of the new online booking system in this scenario.

True

False

Q 11:

DDescribe the advantages and disadvantages of using a smartphone rather than a laptop computer to access the internet.

ADVANTAGE ;

DISADVANTAGE ;

Marks :4

Smartphone can access the internet in more places They can access the internet quickly as they are more likely to have the smartphone with them As children can access the internet from anywhere it leaves them more vulnerable to exploitation As children can access the internet from anywhere it leaves them more vulnerable to exploitation

Q12: Marks :4 (Pick Multiple)

Employees working in an office use computers for prolonged periods of time

Tick three items that an employee should be provided with to help reduce the health problems related to prolonged use of computers.

A. Ergonomic chairs

B. Adjustable monitors

C. Wrist rest

D. Electrocution caused by touching live wires

Q13: Marks :1 (Pick Multiple)

The office must be a safe working environment.

Selects two physical safety issues that might exist from the introduction of computers.

A. Tripping over trailing cables

B. Ergonomic mouse

C. Voice activated software

D. Electrocution caused by spilling drinks on the computer

Q 14:

A touch screen is both an input device and an output device. Touch screens are used on many devices. A tablet computer uses a touch screen

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using a touch screen rather than a monitor and keyboard for the tablet computer.

ADVANTAGE;

DISADVANTAGE;

Marks :4

Makes the computer lighter Keyboards and monitors can be replaced more easily Large fingers could mis-key data therefore more errors on data entry The footprint of the computer will be smaller

Q15: Marks :2

Ensuring that copyright laws have been followed.

Not giving information about the ICT solution to another company

Q16: Marks :6

Vehicle_licence_plate

Powered_by

Service_interval

Cost_of_service

Model

Date_of_service

Q 17:

The systems analyst is planning to create a relational database.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of creating a relational database rather than a flat file database.

ADVANTAGE;

DISADVANTAGE;

Marks :4

Mistakes are less likely to happen when entering data if it already exists Uses data redundancy Service details only need to be entered once into the database Harder to set up Relational databases can be more complex Requires training to set up

Q18: Marks :4 (Pick Multiple)

A family has a number of different devices connected to the internet.

Identify three items of computer hardware that may need to be purchased in order to set up a computer network so the devices can use the internet.

A. Network cards

B. Router

D. VOIP

Q19: Marks :1 (Pick Multiple)

Arjun is a member of the family. He uses the internet to carry out research and send work to his office.

Selects three other ways he could make appropriate use of the internet

A. Online conference

B. Newsgroups

C. hub

D. Use of the Cloud

Q20: Marks :6 (Pick Multiple)

Arjun uses the internet to carry out research for his work.

tick two drawbacks of Arjun using the internet for research.

A. Information can be unreliable

B. Data may be out of date

C. Information can be biased

D. Streaming music/video/TV on demand

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