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IGCSE ICT 0417: Key Questions for P1

The document contains a list of 50 important questions related to IGCSE ICT 0417, covering topics such as internal memory, health and safety, two-factor authentication, microprocessor controlled devices, user interfaces, electronic conferencing, mobile devices, virtual and augmented reality, expert systems, sensors, system implementation, security, data entry devices, storage devices, validation checks, hardware components, web page creation, and networks. Each question aims to assess knowledge and understanding of key concepts in information and communication technology. The questions are structured to facilitate exam preparation for students.

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IGCSE ICT 0417: Key Questions for P1

The document contains a list of 50 important questions related to IGCSE ICT 0417, covering topics such as internal memory, health and safety, two-factor authentication, microprocessor controlled devices, user interfaces, electronic conferencing, mobile devices, virtual and augmented reality, expert systems, sensors, system implementation, security, data entry devices, storage devices, validation checks, hardware components, web page creation, and networks. Each question aims to assess knowledge and understanding of key concepts in information and communication technology. The questions are structured to facilitate exam preparation for students.

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IGCSE ICT 0417 40 IMP QUESTIONS FOR P1

Internal Memory and Hardware

1. Which two items from the list are examples of internal memory?

2. What type of memory is RAM?

3. What type of memory is ROM?

4. Is a memory stick considered internal or external memory?

5. What is the primary function of an actuator in a computer system?

Health and Safety

6. What potential hazard can trailing leads cause in a computer room?

7. What health issue can continual typing on a keyboard lead to?

8. What health issue can staring at a computer screen for long periods cause?

9. What can happen if water is spilled onto computer equipment?

10. Why is two-factor authentication important for remote logins?

Two-Factor Authentication

11. What is an example of a method used in two-factor authentication?

12. Why is two-factor authentication more secure than single-factor authentication?

Microprocessor Controlled Devices

13. How can microprocessor controlled devices improve transport safety?

14. What is a potential negative effect of using microprocessor controlled devices in


vehicles?

User Interfaces

15. What is a key difference between a CLI and a GUI?

16. Name a type of user interface other than CLI and GUI.

17. Why does a GUI take up more memory than a CLI?

Electronic Conferencing

18. What is electronic conferencing?

19. What hardware is essential for setting up an electronic conference?


IGCSE ICT 0417 40 IMP QUESTIONS FOR P1

Mobile Devices

20. What is a benefit of using laptop computers for taking notes in lessons?

21. What is a drawback of using laptop computers for taking notes in lessons?

22. What safety features should be included in a certificate for laptop computers?

Virtual and Augmented Reality

23. What is the main difference between virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR)?

24. How can augmented reality (AR) impact everyday life?

Expert Systems

25. What is the user interface in an expert system?

26. What is the knowledge base in an expert system?

Sensors and Microprocessors

27. How does a sensor detect an obstacle and send data to the microprocessor when
parking a car?

System Implementation

28. What is pilot changeover?

29. What is parallel running?

30. What are three components that should be included in technical documentation for a
new system?

Security

31. What is shoulder surfing?

32. How can shoulder surfing be reduced?

33. What is the type of verification called when re-entering a password?

34. What is the difference between input and output devices?

Data Entry Devices

35. What device is used to read a QR code?

36. What device is used to read a barcode?

37. What device is used to read an RFID tag?


IGCSE ICT 0417 40 IMP QUESTIONS FOR P1

38. What device is used to read a magnetic stripe?

Storage Devices

39. What are three advantages of using solid state storage devices?

40. Why is data protection legislation necessary?

Validation Checks

41. What is the most appropriate validation check for a bar code?

Hardware Components

42. What is the non-volatile internal memory used to store start-up instructions?

43. What internal component provides the input and output of audio signals?

44. What internal component is composed of the main memory, control unit, and arithmetic
logic unit?

Web Page Creation

45. What are the similarities between using a digital camera and a scanner for converting
hard-copy photographs into digital format?

46. What are the differences between using a digital camera and a scanner for converting
hard-copy photographs into digital format?

Networks

47. What is an extranet?

48. What are the differences between the internet and an extranet?

Health Issues

49. What health issue can result from typing on a keyboard for long periods?

50. What health issue can result from looking at a computer screen for a long time?

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