ICT THEORY – PRE EXAM PAPER

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SECTION A

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SECTION B
1. Identify one device that can be used for both input and visual output.
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2. An optical disc is an example of portable storage media.
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(ii) Identify two examples of data that could be stored on an optical disc. (2)

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3. Some removable storage devices use flash memory.

Name one removable storage device that uses flash memory.

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5. RAM and ROM are part of Immediate Access Memory. Explain why computer systems have
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6. Jonas buys a computer game. This includes a software licence. Explain the purpose of a
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7. Explain two reasons why operating systems need to be updated

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8. Pearl Mart is a newly launched supermarket chain in Oman.
(1) Identify one possible usage of following types of computers in Pearl Mart supermarket
chain

TYPE OF COMPUTER POSSIBLE USAGE IN PEARL MART

SUPERMARKET CHAIN
Micro Computer
Mainframe Computer

(2) Categorize the following devices in to input , output or storage devices ( tick the
appropriate column ) and write one purpose of these devices in Pearl Mart
Supermarket Chain.

DEVICE INPUT OUTPUT STORAGE PURPOSE OF THESE DEVICES IN PEARL

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9. ‘Sensors can be used in many ICT applications to input data accurately ‘ . Justify this statement
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( ii ) Give one benefit of using a biometric scanner to gain access to the rooms

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( iii ) ) Give one possible drawback of using a biometric scanner to gain access to the rooms.

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(a) Give one other

method of storing electronic data on a card.

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(b) Give two benefits to the students of using pre-paid cards to pay for their meals.

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14) Explain two benefits for a supermarket of using a bar code

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 ( a ) Give two advantages of inputting data using these devices rather than entering the data
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( a ) Identify the laptop with the larger cache.

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(b )Laptop A has a 250 Gb hard drive.

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 (c )Each laptop has a pre-installed operating system. An operating system is a type of
system software. Name the other type of software that should be installed.

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17) Jawoul enjoys online gaming.

Describe two benefits of using a wired connection, rather than a wireless connection, to access the
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ICT can be used in many ways to enhance students’ learning. Using the internet for research is one way
in which students’ learning is enhanced. Using examples, describe other ways in which ICT can be used
to enhance students’ learning.

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