INFORMATION COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY First and last name Question 1/29 Complete the following sentences, using items from the list below. a bar code reader, a chip reader, a laser a printer, a magnetic ink character reader, a microphone ,a PIN pad, a retina scanner, a touch pad A device that reads barcode on a product is called .................................................................................................................................. (b) A device that inputs and record the sound made by a human voice is called .................................................................................................................................. (c) A device which is used to read the data from the bottom of bank cheques is called. ................................................................................................................. (d) An input device used to input the biometric details of the eye is called ................................................................................................................................... (descriptive question) Question 2/29 Complete the following sentences using the most appropriate words from the list below. hard disk drive, hardware, microphone ,OCR printer, scanner, screen ,software ,speaker ,virus. (a) The physical components of a computer are called.............................................. (b) The programs and data of a computer are called................................................. (c) The device used to input sound is called a............................................................ (d) The device used to store data is called a............................................................. (descriptive question) Question 3/29 Describe the difference between and input devices and output devices …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (descriptive question) Question 4/29 Students can use CDs or USb drives for storing their work. Give three reasons why students may prefer to use USB drives. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (descriptive question) 1 INFORMATION COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY Question 5/29 People now tend to buy laptops rather than desktop computers. Despite this, desktop computers are still fairly popular. Describe three advantages of using a lap top computer rather than a desk top computer. .................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................. (descriptive question) Question 6/29 Describe the difference between system software and application software. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (descriptive question) Question 7/29 Give two examples of system software and TWO Application softwares. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (descriptive question) Question 8/29 Read the statements below and answer using True or False. a) A hard drive is an example of internal memory…………………………………………. b) Magnetic tape is used to store backups of data……………………………………... c) RAM is internal memory…………………………………………………………………. d) ROM loses its data when the power is turned off……………………………………… (descriptive question) Question 9/29 A company is setting up a video-conference. (a) Name three computer hardware devices they would need. I)............................................................................................................................... ii)................................................................................................................................. iii)............................................................................................................................... (descriptive question) Question 10/29 A picture is an element of a web page. Name three other elements that could be used in a web page. a) .......................................................................................................................... b).............................................................................................................................. C)............................................................................................................................... (descriptive question) 2 INFORMATION COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY Question 11/29 You use a computer to do your homework. You are concerned about the health issues of using a computer. State five health problems associated with the use of computers .................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................. (descriptive question) Question 12/29 Name the devices A, B, C and D using the words from the list. (descriptive question) Question 13/29 Robots are being used in the mining industry to dig up minerals from under the surface of the Earth. (a) Give three advantages of using robots rather than humans a)............................................................................................................................... b)............................................................................................................................... c)................................................................................................................................ (descriptive question) Question 14/29 Give three specific examples of work that are carried out by a robot in the car industry. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (descriptive question) 3 INFORMATION COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY Question 15/29 Using the images below write down the Safety issue referred to and a way of minimizing the risk. (descriptive question) Question 16/29 One popular reason for young people using the internet is playing online games. One way of ensuring that young people are safe is to use fictional names to identify themselves. Describe other measures that should be taken to ensure that playing online games is safe for young people. .................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................. (descriptive question) Question 17/29 The company has decided to set up a website to publicize its holidays. Name three appropriate types of object that could be inserted into the web page. ............................................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................................... (descriptive question) 4 INFORMATION COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY Question 18/29 Identify four type of sensors used in a control system. ................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................................... (descriptive question) Question 19/29 Social networking is often used today rather than face-to-face conversations, letter writing and telephone conversations. State 5 advantages of using social media. .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... (descriptive question) Question 20/29 Name five household devices that uses control system. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (descriptive question) Question 21/29 (a) Name two network devices that could be used to connect a LAN to a WAN …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (descriptive question) Question 22/29 Name three types of Networks -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(descriptive question) Question 23/29 What is network topology? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (descriptive question) Question 24/29 Name five network topology …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (descriptive question) 5 INFORMATION COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY Question 25/29 What is personal data? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (descriptive question) Question 26/29 Give examples of personal data that cannot be shared online. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (descriptive question) Question 27/29 The picture below shows example of network topology commonly used :Name them: (descriptive question) Question 28/29 The following are components of a webpage :Explain their meaning and uses a) Header._________________________________________________________________________________________________ b)Links___________________________________________________________________________________________________ c)Text____________________________________________________________________________________________________ (descriptive question) Question 29/29 State 3 safety measures to be taken while designing a webpage. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (descriptive question) 6
