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
[4]
(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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2
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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3
6
A floor turtle can use the following instructions:
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
[4]
(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)
[Turn over
2
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)
[Turn over
3
6
A floor turtle can use the following instructions: