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The document is an ICT exam paper for IGCSE with a total of 40 marks and a duration of 1 hour. It includes various questions related to computer terminology, components, functions, and comparisons between different types of data and devices. Students are instructed to answer all questions and provide their names at the top of the page.

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GHULAM GHAUS TUITION CENTER

ICT Exam (IGCSE)


Total Marks: 40
Time: 1 hour

NAME: .

INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer all questions.
• Write your name in the space at the top of the page.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided.

QUESTIONS

1. Define the term "computer." (1 mark)

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2. Define the term "input device" and provide two examples. (4 marks)

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3. Write the full forms of the following computer abbreviations: (2

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b) ROM

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4. State any two differences between RAM and ROM. (2 marks)

RAM ROM

5. Name two main components of a computer and explain what they do. (4
marks)

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6. Explain the function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer.

(2 marks)

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9. Differentiate between digital and analog data. Draw a diagram to represent
each. (4 marks)

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10. Give three advantages of having a laptop computer rather than a desktop
computer. (3
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12. Imagine you are buying a computer for school. What are the four most
important parts of the computer that you would need? (4
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13. State three types of user interfaces offered by the operating system. (3
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14. State any three components that make up computer software. (3 marks)

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15. State any two functions of an operating system. (2 marks)

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16. Sate any 3 reasons why a calculator can be referred to as a computer. (3 marks)
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17. Define the term mobile computer. State any two examples of mobile computer
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