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ANDALUCIA
ACADEMY SCHOOL

Time : 2 Hours Paper Ref.No: 41T1

IGCSE - YEAR 7 MID – TERM 2 EXAMS 2023

INSTRUCTIONS
 Use black ink or ball-point pen.
 Answer all questions.
 Answer the questions requiring a written answer in the spaces provided –
there may be more space than you need.
 The marks for each question are shown in brackets – use this as a guide as to
how much time to spend on each question.
1) Discuss the functions of the following utility softwares (12)
Backup

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Compression

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Formatting

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2) Mention two advantages of matrix codes over linear barcodes

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3) Describe how a Laser print works (4)

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4) List four types of sensors (4)

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State two types of businesses that use ploters. (2)

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State four functions of Database Management Systems (4)

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List two sensors used in smartphones. For each one, describe one way in which it is used by the operating
system or an app. (4)

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5) A bank needs a large and powerful computer that can perform multiple complex processing tasks.

(a) Which one type of computer should the bank use?

A Microprocessor

B Portable computer

C Mainframe computer.

6) Give five examples of biometric scanners. (5)

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State four benefits of using laser printers rather than inkjet printers (5)

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(b) The bank needs each employee to have a personal computer and a multifunctional device.

(i) Which one of the following is not a personal computer? (1)

A desktop computer

B laptop

C embedded computer.

(ii) State what is meant by a multifunctional device.

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7) Describe five benefits of using sensors

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8) State four advantages of Using Biometric scanners

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9) There are two different types of Barcode scanner. Name them (2)

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10) Mention five examples of utility softwares

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7. What is the meaning of the following words? (4 marks)
a) Resolution

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11) The diagram below shows a diagram of a computer system. Name all the parts correctly.

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Mouse Screen speaker keyboard Printer System unit Scanner

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b) What is the difference between an OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) and an OCR (Optical
character Recognition). (2 marks)

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13) Match the following types of user interface with their correct definitions. (4 marks)
 Command line interface Allows the user to control the device by swiping their
fingers across the screen

Menu-driven Allows the user to give spoken commands to a device

Gesture interface Displays a list of options as a menu

Voice interface Users enter text instructions and the computer system
provides results or feedback as text

14) a) Define the term convergence. (1 mark)

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b) State any two digital devices that show convergence towards each other. (2 marks)

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8. Explain the following features of digital devices. (6)

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II. Storage
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III. Energy Consumption

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15) What is the difference between a Camera and a Camcorder (2 marks)

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16) Give four examples of pointing devices. (4 marks)

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17) State two advantages of matrix barcodes over liner barcodes. (4 marks)

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18) State four benefits of using barcodes in supermarkets. (4 marks)

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19) Define the following terms as used in display. (4 marks)

Pixels

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Resolution

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20) Explain four advantages of using laptop computers over desktop computers. (8 marks)

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