ICT past paper

Example of Paper 1 questions
Theory test
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.

1

Name the input and output devices A, B, C and D using the words from the list.
A

B

C

D

Chip reader

Digital camera

Joystick

Light pen

Microphone

Remote control

Scanner

Trackerball

A

B

C

D
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(Cambridge IGCSE Information Technology 0417 Paper 13 Q1 November 2010)

2

Ring two items which are output devices.

Blu-ray disc

Graph plotter

Graphics tablet

Optical mark reader

Projector

Web cam
[2]

(Cambridge IGCSE Information Technology 0417 Paper 11 Q2 June 2010)

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3

Tick TRUE or FALSE next to each of these statements.
TRUE

FALSE

A command line interface is a user friendly method of communication with a computer
A desktop computer is not easily carried around
A joystick is an example of hardware
Output devices are examples of software
[4]
(Cambridge IGCSE Information Technology 0417 Paper 13 Q3 November 2010)

4

Draw five lines on the diagram to match the input device to its most appropriate use.
Input Device

Use

Remote Control

Inputting freehand drawings into a computer

Keyboard

Operating a television

Touch screen

Entering text when writing a book

Chip reader

Selecting options in a tourist information kiosk

Graphics tablet

Reading information from a credit card
[5]
(Cambridge IGCSE Information Technology 0417 Paper 11 Q4 June 2010)

5

Tick TRUE or FALSE next to each statement.
TRUE

FALSE

Online processing requires a transaction file to be created
Batch processing results in immediate updating of records
Real time processing requires immediate response from a computer
Online processing is needed for operating ATMs
[4]
Cambridge IGCSE Information Technology 0417 Paper 13 Q8 November 2010)

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6

A floor turtle can use the following instructions: