Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education

NAME: Mr. BD Ngwenya

DATE: 08 March 2024 CLASS: Form 4A & 4B

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

SUBJECT CODE - 0417
CHAPTER 2 – INPUT AND OUTPUT DEVICES
TOTAL MARKS -70
DURATION - 2 PERIODS

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

• Write your Name, Class and Date in the spaces at the top of this page

• Write in dark blue or black pen.

• Answer all questions.

• The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question are part of

the question.

MARKS
1. Complete the following sentences using the most appropriate technology from the
list.
a 3D printer a dot matrix printer a laser printer a light sensor
a magnetic ink character reader a microphone an optical mark reader
a speaker a web cam a wide format printer

a) A device that is most suited to being used to produce hard copy output in a
general office environment is called
a laser printer [1]

b) The input device that reads the cheque number from a bank cheque is called
a magnetic ink character reader [1]

c) A device that outputs hard copy large architectural drawings is called

a wide format printer [1]

d) A device that outputs sound is called

a speaker [1]

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2. Tick to select the most appropriate device to match the use.

Magnetic
Optical Chip and
Ink Bar code
Mark PIN
Character reader
Reader reader
Reader (✓)
(✓) (✓)
(✓)
Debit card ✓

Bank cheques ✓
A candidate’s responses for
✓
multiple-choice exam questions
A label on a can of soup ✓

[4]

3. A library is considering the way it issues books. The librarians are planning to use
RFID rather than bar codes.

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using RFID rather than bar codes

RFID re faster to read than bar codes

RFID scanning is more accurate than bar codes
RFID does not need line of sight to read but bar codes does
RFID will read data at a distance
RFID can scan multiple items at the same time
RFID hs greater security than bar codes ( no swapping of bar codes)
RFID stores more data than bar codes
RFID tags can be rewritten, so can be reused
RFID tags are more robust as bar codes will not scan if damaged.

[5]

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4. Tick whether the following statements refer to 3D printers, Laser printers or Dot
matrix printers.

3D Laser Dot matrix

(✓) (✓) (✓)
This printer prints layer by layer ✓

This printer is an impact printer ✓

This printer is a form of ink jet printer ✓

This printer produces high quality output
✓
quickly
[4]

5. Identify two uses of 3D printing that help doctors and patients in hospitals.
Create prosthetics - Create dental implants
Create customised tablets - Create skeletal model
Create blood vessels
Create anatomical models for surgery
[2]
6. Some of the components used in the manufacture of aircraft are produced using a
3D printer. Analyse the use of a 3D printer to make the components rather than
making the components by hand.
The manufacture of components is cheaper
The whole process of setting up and printing the components can be quicker
Quality is consistent
Minimises waste
Fewer sub-components making it stronger and safer
The size of the component is limited to the size the 3D printer can product
If the initial design is incorrect it is harder to correct
Initial cost of the printer could be more costly
Requires skilled programmers/operators therefore the initial costs could be higher
[4]

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7. A supermarket has a number of point of sale (POS) terminals. These terminals are
linked to the stock database. Goods are automatically ordered when the number in
stock reaches or goes below the reorder level.
a) Name two input devices that would be found at a POS terminal.

Keyboard - keypad for entering data

Chip and PIN reader - Magnetic stripe reader - Bar code scanner
Scales/pressure sensor - Touch screen
Light sensor
[2]

b) Name two output devices that would be found at a POS terminal.

Customer display/touchscreen
Printer for receipts
Loud speaker

[2]

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8. Digital cameras are becoming smaller and more widespread. They can be used in a
number of positive ways, for example:
− They are used in medical operations to film internal organs without the need for
major surgery.
− They are used in wildlife situations where a large camera would be too noticeable.
− They are used in sporting events like car racing to increase the viewer’s excitement
of the race.
− They are used in drones to film the extent of flooding in remote districts.
Describe some ways digital cameras can be used which would cause people to think
that their privacy is being invaded.
Digital cameras could be placed in drones
They can be hidden in ATMs
Digital cameras can be used in special glasses
Digital cameras are used in CCTV/Security cameras
Digital cameras are in people’s mobile phones
They can be used to film people without them knowing/without permission
The photographs/images can be used for blackmail
They can be used to film people covertly
Digital cameras can be hacked and used to spy on the users
Filming vacation activities without permission/filming a car accident
They can be used to photograph houses without the owners knowing
They can be used to capture PINs
[6]

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9. A public garden in Canada has a computerised greenhouse to grow rare plants.
a) Name three sensors which would be used in a computerised greenhouse.
Temperature sensor
Humidity/moisture sensor
Light sensor - Pressure sensor
[3]

b) To maintain the environment the sprinkler system sprays water on the plants for
four hours each day. Describe how a microprocessor uses the data from a timer
to control the sprinklers in the computerised greenhouse.
Microprocessor stores start time/time the sprinkler turns on as a preset value
Microprocessor stores end time/time the sprinkler turns off as a preset value
Microprocessor compares current time with end time/start time/preset value
If the current time and the start time are the same, microprocessor turns on the
sprinkler
If current time is less than end time/preset value, then sprinkler remains on
If the time has been reached/exceeded the microprocessor turns off the sprinkler
Continual process

[6]

c) Explain why the data collected by the sensors cannot be read directly by the
computer.
The sensors read analogue data
The computer reads digital data
The data needs to be converted from analogue to digital

[2]

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10. Self-driving vehicles are being tested on some of the world’s roads. These vehicles
can travel in convoys, with each vehicle following the one in front with a set distance
between them. The whole operation is computer-controlled. If the vehicle in front slows
down, then the following vehicle also slows down to maintain the distance between
them. A proximity sensor detects how close the vehicle is to the vehicle in front.
Describe how the microprocessor would maintain the set distance between the
vehicles.

Microprocessor reads the data

The data from the proximity sensor is compared to the pre-set value
The pre-set value is set to show the minimum distance from the vehicle in
front
If the values are the same nothing happens
If the values are different …
… the microprocessor sends a signal …
… to the actuator
Actuator speeds up the vehicle/slows down the vehicle/applies the brakes
The process is continuous

[6]

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11. A student is carrying out a scientific experiment to measure the temperature of a liquid
as it cools down. The student uses a sensor connected to a computer to read the
temperature.

a) Give three advantages of using computers and sensors rather than the student
taking the temperature readings herself.
Measurements can be taken continually
Safer to take the measurements
Measurements can be taken outside school hours
The computer will not forget to take readings
Readings are taken at a more consistent time interval
The computer reads the data more accurately
[3]

b) Describe how the readings taken by the sensor are displayed on a graph using the
computer.
The data from the sensor is read/received by the computer
The data is converted to digital by the ADC
The software is opened on the computer
The graph type is loaded/selected
The data is uploaded to the graph
The graph is plotted/created
Axes/legend/title added

[6]

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12. The manager of a cinema has purchased a new booking system. When a ticket is
produced for the new system it contains a QR code.

Here is an example of a QR code.

Describe the benefits of using a QR code.

Can be used for multiple elements

Fast access to additional information
Can be linked into a website
Can automatically link to email
The QR code is unique to the ticket
More robust than bar codes
Secure as the code cannot be swapped

[5]

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13. Tawara Hotel uses magnetic stripe cards to allow guests access to their bedrooms.
The hotel is changing the electronic lock it uses on its bedroom doors so the lock can
work with RFID cards. Compare the use of magnetic stripe cards and RFID cards for
key entry. Your answer must include similarities and differences.
Both have improved security by using encryption
Data cannot be read by eye so more secure
Data can be re-written - Direct data entry
Both allow fast access to the room - Both are read by a reader/scanner
Both can be easily damaged
RFID is contactless, less wear and tear whereas magnetic is placed in reader
RFID reads the data faster - More data on RFID card
RFID cannot be left in the lock accidentally
RFID cards can be read by others from a distance using a device
Easier to clone a magnetic stripe card
Magnetic cards can only be read in one direction whereas RFID are only tapped
Magnetic stripe can be affected by magnets -RFID cards are more robust
[6]

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14. a) Compare Optical Mark Readers (OMRs) with Optical Character Readers (OCRs).
Your answer must include similarities and differences.

Both read/scan data using optical methods - Both use direct data entry
Both are input devices - Both read data from printed documents
Both input large amounts of data - Both read data very quickly
OMR does not need to read the characters written only the marks OMR is
unable to recognise machine or hand-printed characters For OMR to read,
marks need to be within a specified area
The OMR marks have to be in the correct location
OCR is more accurate at reading detailed data
Data read from an OCR can be manipulated by word processing software
OCR requires manual intervention to change the scanned words.
[6]

b) Identify two uses of Optical Mark Recognition (OMR).

Lottery tickets - Bar codes//QR codes
Multiple Choice forms//Questionaries - Attendance registers
[2]

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