IGCSE ICT 9-1 Sample Assessment Paper Theory

1. Which of the following is not a peripheral device.

1. Keyboard 2.Mico Processor 3. Plotter 4. Dot-matrix Printer [1]

2. Embedded computers are used in many firms in order to minimize the cost.
a. Define the term embedded computer. [2]
b. Write 2 examples for embedded computers. [2]
c. List the type of sensor which used in Digital Cameras and camcorders [1]
d. List 3 factors that determine the quality of the image [3]
e. Define the function of set-top box [2]
f. List 3 disadvantages of a handheld games consoles [3]
g. Define the term convergence with suitable examples [2]
h. Define the term Virtual memory, Why Virtual memory is required [3]
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3. Security is one of the essential mechanism for devices
a. List 3 physical security methods [3]
b. List 3 negative impacts to the society due to advanced technology [3]
c. Write 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of biometric scanners. [4]
d. Write 3 advantages of sensors [3]
e. List 2 advantages of Dot matrix printers [2]
f. List 2 advantages of plotter [2]
g. Define the following terms
1.Platters 2.Read/Write head 3.Seek time [3]
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4. The programs that run on a computer are called Software
a. List 3 types of system software [3]
b. Define the term Disk defragmentation and compression with suitable examples [6]
c. Explain 3 characteristics of an operating system [3]
d. Define the term software licensing [2]
e. Write 3 differences between open source software and proprietary software [3]
f. State 4 reasons for updating software [4]
g. Why systems need larger capacity RAMs for better performance [4]
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5. Computer Network will help users to exchange information with in a short time period.
a. How do we measure the speed on a network connection [1]
b. Define the term bandwidth and Latency [4]
c. State 3 factors that affect speed and volume of data transfer [3]
d. Draw diagrams and briefly explain the PAN and Client/Server network [6]
e. Write 2 advantages of using GPS to identify geo locations, State 2 possible draw-
-backs [4]
f. List 3 differences between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi [3]
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6. Broadband networks provide fast access to the internet through a connection.
a. State the differences between Broadband, Mobile broadband and Cellular
network [6]
b. Describe how video streaming works [3]
c. Explain why streaming is more convenient to the user than downloading [6]