IGCSE ICT Chapters 1 & 2

Question 1

This kind of storage involves no moving parts..

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Solid State

Question 2

These computers are most likely to be installed on a network such as in a school or college

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desktop computer

Question 3

This device is used to mark multiple choice tests. It is a

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OMR

Question 4

Customers using a cashpoint machine must enter a

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personal identity number

Question 5

An input device that allows the user to store a hand drawn object is a

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graphics tablet

Question 6

an output device that allows the user to print out detailed blueprints is a..

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plotter

Question 7

The most appropriate software for producing a magazine is ..

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desktop publishing software

Question 8

The most appropriate software to use for calculations is..

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spreadsheet software

Question 9

The following is not an example of systems software.

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database

Question 10

The input device that accepts the card at a cashpoint machine is a

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magnetic strip reader

Question 11

Fingertip and eye scanners are examples of ..

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biometric scanners

Question 12

Adobe Photoshop is an example of

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Image editing software

Question 13

A small portable computer that allows the user to work on the go.

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laptop

Question 14

Which two devices are needed to create and listen to a podcast?

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Microphone and speaker

Question 15

This system has limited applications and is mainly used to access the internet.

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netbook

Question 16

NASA uses a computer to perform large numbers of analytical simulations. They use a

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mainframe

Question 17

Laser technology is required to read and write to this kind of storage.

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Optical Disks

Question 18

Which of these is both an input and output device?

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Touchscreen

Question 19

A washing machine is controlled by processors. This type of microprocessor is

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an embedded system

Question 20

This storage area is for the booting up process and is not accessible to the user.

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ROM

Questions 20