Components of Computer Systems (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE ICT): Exam Questions

For each of the following uses of data capture, name one appropriate direct data entry device.

The devices must be different in each case.

1. Contactless credit cards

2. Multiple choice answers in an examination paper

3. To scan items at a computerised till

A media student is creating a movie, in school, for a project.

He needs to take the movie home to edit it.

The student intends to use a CFast solid-state memory card to transport the movie files.

The student is unable to save the work on the memory card.

Give two error messages that may appear when attempting to save the work.

Complete the sentence using the most appropriate item from the list.

An input device used in measurement applications is called …

Martin wants to record a message for his students. His voice will be added to the presentation. He will also need to listen to his voice to make sure the sound is of good quality.

Name two devices that he will need.

State two input devices.

A computer-controlled glasshouse is used to grow plants.

Identify two output devices used in this glasshouse.

State two storage devices.

Identify two input devices which are used in computer control systems.

A computer consists of both hardware and software.

Give two examples of input devices which are part of a laptop computer.

Modern computers often do not have an optical drive.

State two ways music can be transferred onto a computer that does not contain an optical drive.

An air-conditioning system has been fitted in a hotel bedroom. The air-conditioning system will contain fans which operate at varying speeds.

Name the output device that operates the fan.

A tablet computer has input and output devices.

Give two examples of input devices which are part of a tablet computer.

Give two examples of output devices which are part of a tablet computer

State two input devices that could be used in a smartphone.

State two items that could be used to output data directly from a smartphone.

Tick (✓) the most appropriate storage medium that should be used in each scenario.

State two items of internal memory from the list below:

• Actuator

• Cloud

• DVD

• Memory stick  

• Printer

• RAM

• ROM

• Sensor

When a person changes their password they are asked to verify that it has been entered correctly by re-entering the password.

State the direct data entry device that is used to read the following types of data.

State two solid-state storage devices from the list below:

• Actuator

• Cloud

• CD-ROM drive

• DVD drive  

• HDD

• Pen drive

• Sensor

• SSD

A shopkeeper sells fruit and has created a table containing the name of the fruit, its bar code number and an image of the bar code.

Part of the table is shown.

A bar code reader is an example of a direct data entry device.

State three other examples of direct data entry devices.