Ch.

1: Computer System Theory Classified

TABLE OF CONTENTS

COMPUTER SYSTEM ............................................................................................. 2

INPUT DEVICES ..................................................................................................... 20

OUTPUT DEVICES ................................................................................................. 34

STORAGE DEVICES .............................................................................................. 44

INTRODUCTION TO DATABASES ........................................................................... 62

NETWORKS PART 1 .................................................................................................. 87

NETWORKS PART 2 ................................................................................................. 97

NETWORKS PART 3 ................................................................................................. 113

SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT LIFE CYCLE ................................................................. 144

EFFECTS OF USING ICT ..................................................................................... 168

ICT SYSTEMS PART 1 ........................................................................................... 193

ICT SYSTEMS PART 2 ........................................................................................... 206

ICT SYSTEMS PART 3 ........................................................................................... 219

BANKING APPLICATIONS .................................................................................... 249

PRACTICAL QUESTIONS..................................................................................... 262

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Computer System
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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2 A computer contains system software and applications software.

(a) Explain what is meant by system software.

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(b) Explain what is meant by applications software.

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(c) Circle two types of system software.

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

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

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

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4 (a) Give two examples of system software.

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5 Tick whether the following statements are true or false.

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6 Tick the three most accurate statements regarding computer hardware.

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7 Every computer contains input and output devices and a central processing unit.

Describe the CPU including its role.

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8 The Central Processing Unit consists of three components.

Tick (✓) whether the following statements refer to the ALU, the Control unit or the Main
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9 Describe the differences between RAM and ROM.

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10 Main memory is composed of RAM and ROM.

(a) State two characteristics of RAM

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(b) State two characteristics of the ROM.

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11 Describe the differences between input devices and output devices.

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12 John bought a new laptop and need to setup a new operating system.

Explain what is meant by operating system and mention two of its functions.

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13 (a) Write down the type of interface shown.

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(b) Describe two advantages of using this type of interface.

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14 (a) 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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15 Tick (✓) whether the following statements refer to a Command Line Interface (CLI) or a
Graphical User Interface (GUI).

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16 IT technicians are setting up a new file server for a school.

Describe the benefits and drawbacks of using a command line interface (CLI) rather than a
graphical user interface (GUI) to set up a new file server.

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17 Describe the differences between using a Graphical User Interface (GUI) and a Command
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18 Ahmed uses the device in the picture to play music, set an alarm or produce reminders.
Heuses only his voice to give this commands.

(a) Write down the type of the interface Ahmed uses.

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(b) Describe two advantages of this type of interface

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(c) State two disadvantages of this type of interface

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19 A doctor uses a computer in the surgery room to display the data of the patient.
The doctor does not have to touch the computer or get in physical contact with any
component to make an input. The system works by moving the hands or head of the doctor
from distance.

(a) Write down the type of the interface Ahmed uses.

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(b) Describe two advantages of this type of interface.

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20 There are many types of computers that have different characteristics.

(a) State two characteristics of a desktop computer.

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(b) State two characteristics of a laptop computer.

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21 State four characteristics of a tablet computer.

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22 State three characteristics of a phablet.

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23 State three characteristics of a smartphone.

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24 Smart technology is increasingly being used in everyday life. Many people are now
usingsmart devices such as smartwatches.

Tick (✓) whether the following statements most appropriately refer to a desktop computer, a
tablet computer or a smartwatch.

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25 People are buying laptop computers rather than desktop computers.

(a) Describe four advantages of using a laptop computer rather than a desktop computer.

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(b) Describe two disadvantages of using a laptop computer rather than a desktop computer.

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26 Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using a tablet computer rather than a laptop
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27 Smartphones are more likely to be used than laptop computers for everyday ICT use.

Describe three advantages of using a smartphone rather than a laptop computer.

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

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using a tablet computer rather than a desktop
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29 People are buying smartphones rather than desktop computers.

Describe the differences between using a smartphone compared to a desktop computer.

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30 A smartphone has many uses, for example making and receiving telephone calls.
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31 Identify the hardware from the descriptions given.

A printed circuit board that controls the output to a monitor.

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An external device that retains a computer’s data even after the computer is turned off.

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An internal component that provides the input and output of audio signals

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A printed circuit board that provides connectivity to all of the computer's components

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32 There are four types of user interfaces for any operating system.

(a) Describe what is meant by a Command line user interface.

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(b) Describe what is meant by a Graphical user interface.

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(c) Describe what is meant by a Gesture based user interface.

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(d) Describe what is meant by a Dialogue based user interface.

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33 Explain what is meant by RAM

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34 Explain what is meant by ROM

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35 Describe the purpose of RAM

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36 Describe the purpose of ROM

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37 Discuss the similarities and differences between RAM and ROM

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38 Describe two characteristics of RAM

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39 Describe two characteristics of ROM

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40 Tick whether the following are examples of applications software or system software.

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41 Tick whether the following are examples of System software or Applications software.

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42 Identify three uses of mobile devices for communication.

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43 State two characteristics of Input devices.

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44 State two characteristics of Output devices.

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