IGCSE – Information Communication Technology
Test Yourself – Section 1
IGCSE Section 1 – Test Yourself
The following notes summarise the whole of section 1. The notes are missing
some key words and it is your job to fill them in. Select the correct word from the
lists provided. Words must only be used once.
A)
Computer systems are made up of two parts: Select Word and software.
B)
Hardware is a Select Word object that can be touched and picked up.
C)
The Select Word is used to plug all other components into the system. It uses a Select Word to
allow components to communicate.
D)
The Select Word is known as the ‘brains’ of the computer. It carries out processing and turns
data into Select Word.
E)
Computer hardware is useless without Select Word as it needed to give out instructions.
F)
There are two types of software called application software and Select Word.
G)
A computer that has a full size keyboard and monitor and is usually found in the home is
known as a Select Word computer.
H)
Hardware such as a mouse and keyboard are used to get data into the computer and are
known as Select Word devices.
I)
Once data has been entered into the system it is passed to the CPU for Select Word.
J)
Once data has been processed, the results are passed onto an Select Word device such as a
monitor or printer.
K)
Select Word is permanent memory that is used to store Select Word that are needed to start
up the computer.
L)
Select Word is fast temporary memory that is used to store data and applications that are
currently in use. It is sometimes also called Select Word memory.
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M)
RAM memory loses its contents when the power is switched off because it is Select Word.
N)
ROM memory does not lose its contents when the power is switched off because it is Select
Word.
O)
The way in which users communicate with a computer is known as an Select Word.
P)
An operating system that uses graphics and menus is known as a Select Word.
Q)
A command line interface requires users to type commands at the Select Word.
R)
Operating systems (such as GUI’s) that use windows, Select Word, menus and Select Word are
known as Select Word interfaces.
S)
Non-Volatile storage devices that we use to save our work are sometimes known as Select
Word memory.
T)
Post-WIMP interfaces found on devices like iPads, iPods and mobile phones make use of Select
Word technology that allows us to use our fingers to select icons and menus.
U)
Post-WIMP interfaces allow us to carry out Select Word rotating and swiping techniques.
V)
The technology that allows users to store documents, programs and data on the Internet is
known as Select Word.
W)
Select Word is where users play music directly from the Internet rather than downloading it to
their computers.
X)
Documents created using Google Docs are stored Select Word on the Internet. This means
they can be accessed anywhere and at any time.
Y)
An Select Word is used to view E-books.
Z)
Two advantages of E-books are that they Select Word and are Select Word to buy.
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Test Yourself – Section 1
IGCSE Section 1 – Test Yourself
The answers!
Check your answers against those below. Any errors you may have made must be
corrected and memorised!!!
A)
Computer systems are made up of two parts: Hardware and software.
B)
Hardware is a Physical object that can be touched and picked up.
C)
The Motherboard is used to plug all other components into the system. It uses a Bus Network
to allow components to communicate.
D)
The CPU is known as the ‘brains’ of the computer. It carries out processing and turns data into
Information.
E)
Computer hardware is useless without Software as it needed to give out instructions.
F)
There are two types of software called application software and System Software.
G)
A computer that has a full size keyboard and monitor and is usually found in the home is
known as a Desktop computer.
H)
Hardware such as a mouse and keyboard are used to get data into the computer and are
known as Input devices.
I)
Once data has been entered into the system it is passed to the CPU for Processing.
J)
Once data has been processed, the results are passed onto an Output device such as a monitor
or printer.
K)
ROM is permanent memory that is used to store Instructions that are needed to start up the
computer.
L)
RAM is fast temporary memory that is used to store data and applications that are currently in
use. It is sometimes also called Primary memory.
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M)
RAM memory loses its contents when the power is switched off because it is Volatile.
N)
ROM memory does not lose its contents when the power is switched off because it is NonVolatile.
O)
The way in which users communicate with a computer is known as an Interface.
P)
An operating system that uses graphics and menus is known as a GUI.
Q)
A command line interface requires users to type commands at the Command Prompt.
R)
Operating systems (such as GUI’s) that use windows, Icons, menus and Pointers are known as
Wimp interfaces.
S)
Non-Volatile storage devices that we use to save our work are sometimes known as Secondary
memory.
T)
Post-WIMP interfaces found on devices like iPads, iPods and mobile phones make use of Touch
Screen technology that allows us to use our fingers to select icons and menus.
U)
Post-WIMP interfaces allow us to carry out Pinching rotating and swiping techniques.
V)
The technology that allows users to store documents, programs and data on the Internet is
known as Cloud Computing.
W)
Streaming Music is where users play music directly from the Internet rather than downloading
it to their computers.
X)
Documents created using Google Docs are stored Remotely on the Internet. This means they
can be accessed anywhere and at any time.
Y)
An E-Reader is used to view E-books.
Z)
Two advantages of E-books are that they Save Paper and are Cheaper to buy.
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