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IGCSE Information and Communication

1. The following statement are TRUE or FALSE. [10]

(i) It’s a flash drive memory device designed to retain the stored information even when the
power is off. The chip allows developers to write and program the IC many times. This will
enable it to act as EPROM, a UV erasable programming ROM. It’s used primarily in
computers and laptops. The board is also useful when integrated into microcontrollers for
smart cards and remote keyless systems as non-volatile storage. EEPROM
TRUE
FALSE

(ii) When the computer system does not have enough space in RAM, the operating system
creates the required memory at an area of secondary storage. Virtual memory
TRUE
FALSE

(iii) The software that is marketed and distributed by its owner under a brand name.
Proprietary software TRUE
FALSE

(iv)The software licences make the source code available to users so that they can modify
how the software works, or distribute the modified or unmodified software. Freeware
TRUE
FALSE

(v) A collection of instructions that forms a piece of software. Source code

(vi) A computer program that only allows certain types of information to pass through it.
Filter TRUE
FALSE

(vii) A standard communication protocol used for the transfer of computer files from a server
to a client on a computer network. It is built on a client–server model architecture using
separate control and data connections between the client and the server. HTTP
TRUE
FALSE
(viii) The software provides remote access to systems and allows users to contact people
using the internet. It can be used to send files and messages as text, images, audio and video.
Communication Software
TRUE
FALSE

(ix) The software allows users to create engaging multimedia content, including images, text,
animation and video. This content can be placed on slides or pathways that are used to
illustrate and support the spoken content of a talk given to an audience. Spreadsheet
Software TRUE
FALSE

(x) A computer that stores web pages and sends them to other devices that request them
(often using web browser software). Access Server TRUE
FALSE

2. a. Choose and tick the correct answer for the following definitions. [5]

(i) The systems or software are used to enter, edit and search data. Some systems can also
produce reports that dynamically display real-time changes to the data as it updates.
Spreadsheet Photo Editing Email Database management systems (DBMS)
(ii) A specific point within a project’s life cycle used to measure the progress toward the
ultimate goal and at that time or date by which a task must be completed.
A Critical path Milestone Timelines Project
(iii) There is a term for errors in the program's source code or an unintentional programming
mistake or defect in computer software or hardware.
A Bugs A Fixing A Vulnerabilities A Updates
(iv) A specific class of computer software that provides the low-level control for a device's
specific hardware. It is a piece of machine-level software that gives instructions for a
machine.
A Machine language A Firmware A Program A Source Code
(v) The process of fetching a program instruction from memory, decoding the actions
required by the instruction and then executing those actions.
A Clock cycle A Execution A Processor cycle A CPU
b. Match the following terms with related statements explanatory notes. (Write only alphabet)
[5]
(a). Web browsers (b) hyperlink (c) open-source software (d) authentication (e)
bitmap
c
The software for which the source code is made available to users.

A computer software application that enables a person to locate, retrieve, and display content
such as webpages, images, video, and other files on the World Wide Web. a

A computer image that is stored or printed as an arrangement of bits. e

The process of confirming that a user is permitted to access certain files, hardware and
software d

3. (a) The operating system (OS) allows the user to control and manage the computer's
hardware. There have Single-user operating systems and Network operating systems and
NOS have many additional functionalities. Describe THREE additional functionalities of
NOS. [6]
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(b) Utility software is one form of system software, which carries out configuration and
maintenance tasks. State TWO utility software and describe their functionalities. [4]
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(c) List TWO sensors used in smartphones. For each one, describe one way in which it is
used by the operating system or an app. [4]
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(d) Photo Editor Software allow users to edit and enhance digital photographs and images.
State ONE example of Photo Editor Software and TWO features of photo editors include. [3]
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(e) Sound editing software allows users to edit audio files or to join together different audio
files in order to create multitrack music or soundtracks for video. State ONE example of
Sound editing Software and TWO features of sound editors include. [3]
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