EVERMORE SCHOOL

BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Information and Communication

Technology (ICT)
SUMMER TUITION EXAM
YEAR 11
TIME: 1 HOUR 45 MINUTES

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1. How is a laptop different from a desktop computer? (2 marks)
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2. How does a mouse work as a pointing device? (2 marks)
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3. What is seek time in a hard disk drive? (1)

 A The time it takes for the read/write head to locate the area on the disk where the
data is located.
 B The time it takes for the platters to spin on a central spindle.
 C The time it takes for the read/write head to move across the tracks.
 D The time it takes for the read/write head to change the magnetic field into electrical
current.
4. How do dot matrix printers produce multiple copies of a document? (2)
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5. What is another name for a monitor? (1)
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6. Explain the difference between a Command Line Interface (CLI) and a Graphical User
Interface (GUI). (2)
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7. What is the main use of a webcam? (1)

 A To convert physical documents into digital images
 B To read characters on a document and store them as a text file
 C To recognize patterns in biometric data
  D To capture and display video images on a computer
8. Why are laser printers more expensive than inkjet printers? (2)
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9. Which type of computer is known for its ability to perform complex tasks quickly? (1)
 A Mainframe computer
 B Supercomputer
 C Personal computer
 D Laptop
10. List three examples of input peripheral devices (3)
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11. Give an example of a gesture that can be used to control a device in a gesture interface.
(1)
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12. What is the purpose of a sim card in a mobile phone? (1)

 A To connect to mobile phone networks
 B To capture still images
 C To calculate the best route between locations
 D To play films and other content
13. What is the main function of a scanner? (1)
 A To convert physical documents into digital images
 B To read characters on a document and store them as a text file
 C To recognize patterns in biometric data
 D To read information from a magnetic strip on a card
14. Differentiate between OCR and OMR scanners (2)
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15. Describe how a biometric scanner works (2)
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16. What is the purpose of a read/write head in a hard disk drive? (1)
 A It spins the platters on a central spindle.
 B It provides a connection from the disk to the motherboard.
 C It changes the magnetic field into electrical current when reading.
 D It allows backward compatibility with old technology.
17. Explain the role of a sound card in a computer system. (2)
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18. Name two environmental factors that can be detected by sensors. (2)
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19. List three advantages of using sensors. (3)

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20. Provide two advantages of using biometric scanners for identification. (2)
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21. What are the advantages of using a webcam for capturing and displaying images? (2)
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22. Discuss two advantages of using a smart card (Chip and PIN) for transactions. (2)
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23. What is the main advantage of a magnetic stripe reader? (1)
 A It can be carried at all times
 B It reads information from a magnetic strip on a card
 C It prevents data from being copied or deleted
 D It records data in electronic form
24. Describe the main components of a hard disk drive (HDD). (3)
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25. What factors can affect the read and write time in a hard disk drive (HDD)? (2)
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26. Which device is used to store data or software in a computer system? (1)
 A Monitor
 B Printer
 C Storage device
 D Keyboard
27. Name three forms in which the output of a computer can be presented. (3)
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28. Describe the process by which inkjet printers create prints. (2)
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