8 – GRADE ICT IGCSE 1-JTS

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1. Tick the three most accurate statements regarding computer hardware. [3]
Tick
(✓)
CPU means Computer Processing Unit
Data in RAM is not lost when the computer is turned off
ROM is Read Only Memory ✓
A printer is an input device
A touch screen can be an input device and an output device ✓
The control unit is part of the CPU ✓
The CPU is stored on the hard disk
A pen drive is an example of internal memory

2. A computer consists of hardware and software. [2]

(a) State what is meant by hardware.
Physical components of a computer system such as a keyboard
[1]

(b) State what is meant by software.

Set of instructions/programs that run a computer system

[1]

3. People are buying smartphones rather than desktop computers. [4]

Describe the differences between using a smartphone compared to a desktop computer.

Four from the below answers:

• Smartphone is very portable compared to a desktop computer due to its compact and light weight

• On average, smartphones are cheaper compared to desktops

• Smartphones have smaller screens, so it is difficult to read small text compared to desktop

computers wherein the monitors are big

• The components of a desktop computer are separate unlike the smartphone

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• Desktop computers can run more powerful software than a smartphone

• Storage capacity of desktop computers exceeds terabytes, however smartphones come with

gigabyte of built-in storage.

• Smartphones can connect to a mobile data network. Desktop computers connects from ethernet or

WIFI.

[4]

4. Circle the names of three devices which are used for input. [3]

Projector Laser printer Pen drive Mouse

Speaker Touch Screen Remote control Wide format printer

5. Complete the following sentences, using the most appropriate technology from the list. [4]
A 3D printer A dot matrix printer A laser printer A light sensor
A magnetic ink A microphone An optical mark A speaker
character reader reader
A web cam A wide format printer

(a) A device that is most suited to being used to produce hard copy output in a general office
environment is called.
A laser printer [1]
(b) The input device that reads the cheque number from a bank cheque is called.
A magnetic ink character reader [1]
(c) A device that outputs hard copy large architectural drawings is called.
A 3D printer [1]
(d) A device that outputs sound is called.
A speaker [1]

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6. A music festival is attended by very large crowds each year. Large amounts of data are collected by
the organizers, who are planning to store it in the cloud. [4]
(a) Give two advantages of storing the data in the cloud rather than using other storage methods.

Two from the below answers:

• The cloud has greater storage capacity than other methods

• The data could be sent directly to the cloud from any device on the festival ground
• Access the data from any device
• Easier to add storage capacity
• Lower capital outlay
• The organisers would only pay for the storage they used
• Data can be analysed more quickly

[2]
(b) The organizers are worried that there are some drawbacks in storing data in the cloud.
Describe two disadvantages of using the cloud to store data rather than other storage
methods.

Two from the below answers:

• More security issues as personal data is used
• The owner of the data loses control over it
• The cost of storing in the cloud may be restrictive in the long term
• The devices must always be connected to the cloud for ticket sales
• It requires monthly or yearly subscription

[2]

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