1. A computer contains system software and applications software.
a) Explain what is meant by system
software. .............................................................................................................................
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b) Explain what is meant by applications
software. .............................................................................................................................
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2. Name the devices A, B, C and D using words from the list.
Digital camera number pad remote control scanner
Speader touch pad trackerball web cam
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3.
a) Name two input devices apart from a keyboard and mouse, which could connect directly to
the system box.
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b) Name two output devices which could connect directly to the PC shown above.
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c) Give two uses of the PC shown above.
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d) Write down two advantages of using the type of computer above.
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4. Complete the following sentences using the most appropriate device from this list.
A remote control A joystick A keyboard
A chip reader A microphone
(a)………………………... is used in the recording of voices for presentation software.
(b)………………………… is used to control a multimedia projector.
(c)…………………………. is used to write a letter.
(d)………………………… is used to read information from a bank card.
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5. Write down the most appropriate computer terms which matches the following descriptions:
Digital Cameras Scanners Barcode readers Microphone
Speakers Sensors Laser Printer
a) A device that is used to output sound from multimedia presentations.
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b) An input device that converts sound into electric signals that can be stored digitally on a
computer.
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c) A device that converts a photograph or document into a computer-readable file.
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d) A device that inputs data to a computer; the data is a measurement of some physical
quantity that is continuously changing.
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6. Give a use for each of the following input and output devices.
a) Laser printer
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b) Touch screen
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c) Joystick
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d) Microphone
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7. Nine statements about random access memory (RAM) and read-only memory (ROM) are
given below.
a) By putting a tick (✓) in the appropriate box, indicate whether each statement refers to
RAM or ROM.
ROM (✓) RAM (✓)
Data on a chip is stored permanently and cannot be deleted
It is not possible to alter or delete the data stored on the
chip
Data on the chip is stored temporarily and can be deleted by
the user
Data is retained even when the computer is powered down
Stores data, files or part of the operating system which is
currently in use
Data is lost when power to the computer is turned off
It contains the basic input/output system used to boot up the
computer when it is first powered up
It is a form of volatile memory
It is a form of non-volatile memory
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b) Describe the central processing unit including its role.
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8.
a) Write down the
name of the interface shown above.
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b) Give two advantages of using the interface shown above.
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c) Tick (✓) whether the following are features of operating systems
containing a command line interface (CLI) or a graphical user interface
(GUI).
GUI CLI
(✓) (✓)
Instructions have to be typed.
Applications are represented by icons.
Options are chosen from a menu.
Many instructions have to be
memorized.
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d) Give two tasks carried out by operating system
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