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    Section 1 Types and components of computer systems 1

    Section 1 Types and components of computer systems

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    Section 2 Input & Output Devices 1

    Section 2 Input & Output Devices

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    Q.1 Name the input devices A, B, C and D using the words from the list

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    Section 2 Input & Output Devices 2

    Q.20A group of car mechanics has decided to buy a new printer for their workshop. Discuss thedifferent options which are available in terms of a laser printer, inkjet printer and dot matrixprinter......

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    Section 2 Input & Output Devices 3

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    Section 2 Input & Output Devices 5

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    Section 2 Input & Output Devices 6

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    Section 3 Storage Devices and Media 1

    Section 3 Storage Devices and Media

    Q.2Ring two items which are storage media.

    Bar code reader DVD RAM Joystick

    Magnetic tape Sensor Touch screen

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    Q.13 Draw four lines on the diagram to match the use to its most appropriate storage medium.

    Use Storage Medium

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    Section 3 Storage Devices and Media 2

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    Section 3 Storage Devices and Media 3

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    Section 4 Computer networks 1

    Section 4 Computer networks

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    Section 4 Computer networks 2

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    Section 4 Computer networks 3

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    Section 5 Data Types 1

    Section 5 Data Types

    Q.6 A school has a database which includes details of every student. Tick whetherthe following statements refer to a file, a field or a record.

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    Section 5 Data Types 2

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    Section 6 The Effects of Using ICT 1

    Section 6 The Effects of Using ICT

    Q.5 Tick three items of software which a PC connected to the internet might use.

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    Q.7 A floor turtle can use the following instructions:

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    Section 7 The Ways in which ICT is Used 1

    Section 7 The Ways in which ICT is Used

    Q.8 Tick TRUE or FALSE next to each statement to indicate if it is an example of onlineprocessing.

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    Section 7 The Ways in which ICT is Used 2

    Q.12 Car mechanics often use expert systems to diagnose faults with car engines. Listfour parts of an expert system.

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    Section 8 Systems Analysis and Design 1

    Section 8 Systems Analysis and Design

    Q.16 When a new system is implemented, documentation is provided with it. Explain why two

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    Section 8 Systems Analysis and Design 3

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