IGCSE Theory Compilations 1-8

Section 1 Types and components of computer systems
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Section 2 Input & Output Devices

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Q.1 Name the input devices A, B, C and D using the words from the list
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A group of car mechanics has decided to buy a new printer for their workshop. Discuss the different options which are available in terms of a laser printer, inkjet printer and dot matrix printer. ..... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. [6]
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Section 3 Storage Devices and Media

Q.2 Ring two items which are storage media. Bar code reader Magnetic tape DVD RAM Sensor Joystick Touch screen [2] Q.11 All computers come with main memory as well as backing storage. Give a reason why the following are needed. RAM ..
.... ROM .. .... Backing storage .... . [3] Q.13 Draw four lines on the diagram to match the use to its most appropriate storage medium. Use Storage Medium
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Storage Devices and Media
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Section 4 Computer networks

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Computer networks
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Computer networks
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Computer networks
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Computer networks
Section 5 Data Types

Q.6 A school has a database which includes details of every student. Tick whether the following statements refer to a file, a field or a record.
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Write down the most suitable data type for each item of data in the table below.
Registration number
. . . [4]
Day/Month/Year of manufacture . Doors Air conditioning Q.10

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Data Types
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Data Types
Section 6 The Effects of Using ICT

Q.5 Tick three items of software which a PC connected to the internet might use.
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The Effects of Using ICT
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A floor turtle can use the following instructions:
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Section 7 The Ways in which ICT is Used Q.8 Tick TRUE or FALSE next to each statement to indicate if it is an example of online processing.
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Multi-national companies often use video conferencing instead of face-to-face meetings. (a) Tick three advantages of video conferencing.
(b) Tick three disadvantages of video conferencing.
Section 7
The Ways in which ICT is Used
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Car mechanics often use expert systems to diagnose faults with car engines. List four parts of an expert system. 1 .... 2 .... 3 .... 4 ....
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Section 8 Systems Analysis and Design

Q.16 When a new system is implemented, documentation is provided with it. Explain why two different types of documentation are produced. ..
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Systems Analysis and Design
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Describe three actions which might need to be taken as a result of testing a system.
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Section 1 Types and components of computer systems

Types and components of computer systems

Types and components of computer systems

Types and components of computer systems

Types and components of computer systems

Types and components of computer systems

Types and components of computer systems

Section 2 Input & Output Devices

Input & Output Devices

Input & Output Devices

Input & Output Devices

Q.10 ([10. a] can be in S7)

Input & Output Devices

Section 2 Q.10 Q.3 Q.2

Input & Output Devices

Input & Output Devices

Input & Output Devices

Section 3 Storage Devices and Media

Storage Devices and Media

Section 3 Q.1 Q.2

Storage Devices and Media

Storage Devices and Media

Section 4 Computer networks

(see also section 7 for this question) Q.7

Section 5 Data Types

Day/Month/Year of manufacture . Doors Air conditioning Q.10

Section 5 Q.14 Q.5

Section 6 The Effects of Using ICT

The Effects of Using ICT

The Effects of Using ICT

A floor turtle can use the following instructions:

The Effects of Using ICT

The Effects of Using ICT

The Effects of Using ICT

The Effects of Using ICT

The Effects of Using ICT

The Effects of Using ICT

The Effects of Using ICT

The Effects of Using ICT

The Effects of Using ICT

The Effects of Using ICT

(b) Tick three disadvantages of video conferencing.

The Ways in which ICT is Used

The Ways in which ICT is Used

The Ways in which ICT is Used

Q.8 October/November 2010 4

The Ways in which ICT is Used

(see also section 2 for this question)

The Ways in which ICT is Used

The Ways in which ICT is Used

The Ways in which ICT is Used

The Ways in which ICT is Used

Q.8 October/November 2008 9

The Ways in which ICT is Used

The Ways in which ICT is Used

The Ways in which ICT is Used

Q.14 October/November 2008 12

The Ways in which ICT is Used

The Ways in which ICT is Used

The Ways in which ICT is Used

The Ways in which ICT is Used

Q.12 (also for sect. 2)

The Ways in which ICT is Used