Hilltop Academy

Cambridge Assessment International Education

CANDIDATE
NAME

7 10
CLASS

SUBJECT: ICT END OF TERM EXAMINATION Date: November 2023

Time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Answer on the same paper in the spaces provided. No extra answer sheet is needed.

2. Write in dark blue or black pen.

3. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams, graphs or rough working.

4. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid.

INFORMATION

1. The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ] at the end of
each question.
2. The total marks for this paper is 62 .

3. This paper has got 10 pages. Please check.

1. A computer consists of hardware and software.

(a) State what is meant by hardware.

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(b) State what is meant by software.

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(c) There are two types of software.

Name one of the two types of software used by a computer.

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(d) Name the piece of hardware found in a tablet computer that is both an input and output device.

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2. Command Line Interface (CLI) and Graphical User Interface (GUI) are examples of interfaces found in
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Give two advantages of a computer having a GUI rather than a CLI.

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3. A touch screen is both an input device and an output device. Touch screens are used on many devices. A
tablet computer uses a touch screen.

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using a touch screen rather than a monitor and keyboard
for the tablet computer.

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4. Many computer systems use virtual reality.

(a) Explain what is meant by virtual reality.

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(b) Name two pieces of hardware used in virtual reality systems.

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5. The headteacher of a school has decided to replace desktop computers with laptop computers.

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using a laptop computer rather than a desktop computer.

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(a) Write down the type of interface shown.

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(b) Write down two disadvantages of using this type of interface.

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7. Tablet computers tend to be used more than desktop computers.

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using a tablet computer rather than a desktop computer.

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8. Explain two differences between Save and Save As.

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9. Write down the type of interface shown.

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(b) Write down two advantages of using this type of interface.

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10. When files are saved on a computer they can be saved in other formats that can reduce their file size.

Give reasons why file sizes may need to be reduced.

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11. Describe four characteristics of a tablet computer.

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12. Tick whether the following statements relate to a command line interface (CLI) or a graphical user
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CLI (✓)
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This interface does not need a pointing device

This is an example of a WIMP interface

The user has to type in instructions

This interface takes up more memory in the computer

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13. A desktop computer consists of both hardware and software. The software is either applications
software or

(a) Tick (3) whether the following are examples of applications software or system software.

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Measurement software

Linker

Database

Utility software

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(b) Identify two internal items of hardware that could be found in a desktop computer.

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14. A computer consists of both hardware and software.

(a) Define the term software.

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 (b) There are two types of software.

Identify the types.

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15. Smartphones are being increasingly used by tourists when travelling overseas.

Discuss, using examples, the benefits and drawbacks of the use of smartphones by tourists.

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