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Chapter 1 - Types - Components of A Computer System

The document discusses types of computers including desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. It also covers operating systems, applications and systems software, advantages and disadvantages of different devices, computer components including memory, input and output devices.

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Chapter 1 - Types - Components of A Computer System

The document discusses types of computers including desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. It also covers operating systems, applications and systems software, advantages and disadvantages of different devices, computer components including memory, input and output devices.

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ICT IGCSE Theory – Revision Presentation

2015 – 2016 Questions (New Syllabus)


Chapter 1 - Types & Components of a Computer System

There are a number of different types of computer.


1) Write down the type of computer that best fits the following descriptions.

(a) A computer that is difficult to move and has a separate monitor and keyboard.

(b) A portable computer that includes a physical keyboard.

(c) A thin portable computer that has a touch screen and a battery in a single unit, not
normally used to make phone calls.

(d) A mobile phone that can be used as a computer.


ICT IGCSE Theory – Revision Presentation
2015 – 2016 Questions (New Syllabus)
Chapter 1 - Types & Components of a Computer System

Tick whether the following are features of operating systems containing a command
line interface (CLI) or a graphical user interface (GUI).
ICT IGCSE Theory – Revision Presentation
2015 – 2016 Questions (New Syllabus)
Chapter 1 - Types & Components of a Computer System

Tick the type of computer which would be most appropriate for each use of ICT.
ICT IGCSE Theory – Revision Presentation
2015 – 2016 Questions (New Syllabus)
Chapter 1 - Types & Components of a Computer System

Tick whether the following are examples of applications software or systems


software.

Tick whether the following statements about desktop and laptop computers are
true or false.
ICT IGCSE Theory – Revision Presentation
2015 – 2016 Questions (New Syllabus)
Chapter 1 - Types & Components of a Computer System

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages to a teacher of using a tablet computer


instead of another type of computer.
ICT IGCSE Theory – Revision Presentation
2015 – 2016 Questions (New Syllabus)
Chapter 1 - Types & Components of a Computer System

Fill in the missing words:

(a) The input device used in flight simulation is a


(b) The type of memory used to store the work that the user is currently working on
is
(c) A medium used to backup data is
• ROM,
• Bar Code Reader
• RAM
• Magnetic Tape
• Joystick
• OCR
• Chip Reader & MICR
ICT IGCSE Theory – Revision Presentation
2015 – 2016 Questions (New Syllabus)
Chapter 1 - Types & Components of a Computer System

Discuss why different user interfaces require the use of different types of input
devices.

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