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The document is an examination paper for ICT IGCSE with a total of 50 marks and a duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes. It consists of various questions covering topics such as hardware, software, storage devices, input and output devices, data backup, RAM vs ROM, and computer networks. Students are instructed to answer all questions clearly in the provided spaces.

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Ict Y9

The document is an examination paper for ICT IGCSE with a total of 50 marks and a duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes. It consists of various questions covering topics such as hardware, software, storage devices, input and output devices, data backup, RAM vs ROM, and computer networks. Students are instructed to answer all questions clearly in the provided spaces.

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GHULAM GHAUS TUITION CENTER

ICT IGCSE EXAMINATION


Total Marks: 50
DURATION: 1 HOUR 30 MINS
NAME: _____________________________________
GRADE/YEAR: __________ DATE: ______________
INSTRUCTION
 Answer all questions.
 Use clear and concise language.
 Write your answers in the provided spaces.

QUESTIONS
1. Define the following terms and give one examples for each.
(4 marks)
a) Hardware
_____________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
b) Software
_____________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
2. a) Name any three types of storage devices. (3
marks)
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________
b) For each type, mention one advantage. (3
marks)

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____________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
3. a) Explain any two difference between an input device and
an output device.
(2 marks)
Input Devices Output Devices

b) Provide two examples for each type. (2


marks)
_____________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
4. a) What is meant by Backing-up data? (2
marks)
_____________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
b) Give two reasons Why you would back-up your data? (2
marks)
_____________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
5. Explain two differences between RAM and ROM. (4
marks)
RAM ROM

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6. List and describe the functions of any three internal
components of a computer.
(3 marks)
_____________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
7. Why is RAM important in the performance of a computer,
and what would happen if a computer has insufficient RAM?
(3 marks)
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_________________________________________
8. Give two input and two output devices used in a video
conference. (4 marks)
Input devices Output devices
___________________ ___________________
___________________ ___________________
9. Compare any four the advantages of LCD monitor over CRT
monitor. (4
marks)
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_________________________________________

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10. Data can be input to a computer using different devices.
Write down the most appropriate input device for the
following: (3 marks)
a) Type an essay: ___________________________
b) Select options from a drop-down menu while moving the
device: _____________________________
c) Fly an aircraft in a video game: _____________________
11. State the three different types of DVD. (3 marks)
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________

12. Compare how the following storage devices store data. (2


marks)
a) Magnetic storage media
___________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________

b) Optical storage media


___________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________

13. a) What is a computer Network? (2 marks)


______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
b) State the three main types of networks (3 marks)
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
___________________________________________

c) Write any two differences between the internet and


Intranet? (2 marks)
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__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
______________________________________

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