Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Creating well-prepared individuals, cognitively and behaviorally

while focusing on developing psychomotor skills.
Madinat Al-Oloum International Schools
‫مدارس مدينة العلوم العالمية‬
Academic Year 2024 / 2025
Cambridge IGCSETM ICT Computer Dept. / Gr.8E
Gr.8E - semester (1) – Revision sheet (1)
Unit: 1: Types and components of computer systems (L: 1.1- 1.5)
Q.1: Put (True) or (False):
# Question Answer
Waveform data needs to be converted by a DAC before it can be
1 False
output through speakers or headphones.
SSDs use flash memory and have no moving parts, while HDDs use
2 True
spinning disks for storage
NICs enable computers to connect to a network and communicate
3 True
with other devices.
Both of Spreadsheet applications and operating system are examples
4 False
of applications software.
Compilers provides communication between the operating system
5 False
and hardware devices.
DACs convert digital signals from computers into analogue signals
6 True
to control actuators like motors.
The main components of the CPU are the control unit (CU),
7 True
arithmetic and logic unit (ALU), clock, and registers.
The BIOS is used when a computer is turned on to check hardware
8 devices for errors and load basic software to communicate with True
them.
9 ROM loses all of the data when there is no electrical power. False
10 Both of printer and scanner are examples of an output device. False
There is no difference between main memory ROM and CD ROM
11 False
or DVD ROM.
The component of the CPU that sends control signals to the other
12 False
parts of the CPU is called 'Registers'.
Operating systems control how a computer interacts with users but
13 False
not with peripherals.
Applications like word processors can't communicate with the
14 False
operating system for tasks like printing.
macOS was introduced with a full graphical user interface (GUI)
15 True
from the start.
Android is the most widely used operating system for mobile
16 True
devices.
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 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Creating well-prepared individuals, cognitively and behaviorally
while focusing on developing psychomotor skills.
Madinat Al-Oloum International Schools
‫مدارس مدينة العلوم العالمية‬
Academic Year 2024 / 2025
Cambridge IGCSETM ICT Computer Dept. / Gr.8E
User interfaces convert user inputs into a form that the computer can
17 True
understand.
18 Laptops are generally less portable than desktop computers. False
19 Desktop computers are ideal for playing computer games. True
20 Tablets can only connect to the internet via Wi-Fi. False
Tablets are internet-enabled and can run applications known as
21 True
"apps."
Mobile computers, like laptops, can be used for controlling devices
22 True
outdoors, such as drones and machinery.
23 Tablets and smartphones have larger screens than laptops. False
24 Laptops and desktop computers have the same capabilities. True
25 Phablets get their name from a combination of "phone" and "tablet." True
Machine learning allows computers to learn by being given lots of
26 True
examples.
Autonomous machines can make their own decisions without human
27 True
involvement.
28 Virtual reality (VR) is only used for gaming. False
29 Virtual reality includes both extended reality and augmented reality. False
Astronauts, pilots, and medical students can use VR for training and
30 True
simulations.
Q.2: Choose the correct answer:
# Question Answer
What are the two main parts of a computer system?
a) Hardware and software a) Hardware
1
b) RAM and ROM and software
c) CPU and motherboard
What type of device is needed to permanently store data when a
computer is turned off?
a) Internal memory
2 b) Hard drive
b) Hard drive
c) USB flash drive

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Creating well-prepared individuals, cognitively and behaviorally
while focusing on developing psychomotor skills.
Madinat Al-Oloum International Schools
‫مدارس مدينة العلوم العالمية‬
Academic Year 2024 / 2025
Cambridge IGCSETM ICT Computer Dept. / Gr.8E

What is computer software? c) Instructions

a) The hardware of a computer system that control
3
b) Tasks performed on a computer computer
c) Instructions that control computer operations operations
Which type of software is needed for applications software to work?
a) Database management programs b) Operating
4
b) Operating system system
c) Word processing applications
What is the purpose of word processing applications? a) To produce
a) To produce letters, reports, and memos letters,
5
b) To control computer operations reports, and
c) To store and retrieve information in databases memos
What is another name for the main memory?
a) Internal memory a) Internal
6
b) External memory memory
c) Cache memory
What is the role of the control unit (CU) in a computer system? c) It controls
a) It performs logical operations input and
7
b) It executes program instructions output
c) It controls input and output devices devices
Which hardware component is responsible for executing program
instructions? b) Arithmetic
8 a) Control unit (CU) and logic unit
b) Arithmetic and logic unit (ALU) (ALU)
c) Central processing unit (CPU)
What does RAM stand for?
a) Random
a) Random Access Memory
9 Access
b) Random Array Memory
Memory
c) Read and Modify Memory
What is the purpose of an output device? c) To display
a) To process data into the computer the results of
10
b) To store programs and data processing to
c) To display the results of processing to the users the users
What does ROM stand for?
b) Read-only
11 a) Resizeable open memory
memory
b) Read-only memory

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Creating well-prepared individuals, cognitively and behaviorally
while focusing on developing psychomotor skills.
Madinat Al-Oloum International Schools
‫مدارس مدينة العلوم العالمية‬
Academic Year 2024 / 2025
Cambridge IGCSETM ICT Computer Dept. / Gr.8E
c) Randomly operated memory
What is RAM used for? c) Storing
a) Reading and writing data to CD software
12
b) Checking hardware devices for errors currently in
c) Storing software currently in use use
Which operating system is the most popular for desktop and laptop
computers?
13 a) Unix c) Windows
b) Linux
c) Windows
What is an advantage of open-source operating systems like Linux?
a) They have a limited user base b) They are
14
b) They are free to use free to use
c) They are more prone to malware
…is a visual way to interact with a computer, using icons, windows, and
menus, making it user-friendly and suitable for most users
15 a) CLI b) GUI
b) GUI
c) OS
What was the first type of interface available for personal computers?
c) Command
Graphical user interface (GUI)
16 line interface
b) Gesture-based interface
(CLI)
c) Command line interface (CLI)
How do users interact with the computer through a graphical user c) By using
interface (GUI)? graphical
17 a) By sending voice commands elements like
b) By typing text commands icons and
c) By using graphical elements like icons and buttons buttons
What is a phablet, and how does it differ from a smartphone? a) A phablet is
a) A phablet is a large smartphone. a large
18 smartphone.
b) A phablet is a basic mobile phone.
c) A phablet is a smartphone with a physical keyboard.
How does a smartphone's user interact with it?
a) Through a physical keyboard c) Using a
19 b) By voice commands touch screen
c) Using a touch screen display display

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Creating well-prepared individuals, cognitively and behaviorally
while focusing on developing psychomotor skills.
Madinat Al-Oloum International Schools
‫مدارس مدينة العلوم العالمية‬
Academic Year 2024 / 2025
Cambridge IGCSETM ICT Computer Dept. / Gr.8E
What is the primary use of desktop computers? b) Business
a) Playing computer games and office
20 work
b) Business and office work
c) Controlling drones and machinery
What is the main advantage of laptops compared to desktop b) Higher
computers? power and
21 a) Lower cost flexibility
b) Higher power and flexibility
c) larger screen size
What do tablets and smartphones have in common? c) They use
a) They are mainly used for email. touch screen
22 displays.
b) They have physical keyboards.
c) They use touch screen displays.
What are some examples of autonomous machines? c) Driverless
a) Coffee makers and vacuum cleaners cars and
23 drones
b) Microwave ovens and dishwashers
c) Driverless cars and drones
What does extended reality (XR) encompass? b) Virtual
a) Only virtual reality reality and
24 augmented
b) Virtual reality and augmented reality
c) Augmented reality and artificial intelligence reality
What are some examples of VR in everyday life mentioned in the text? a) Virtual
a) Virtual house models and car prototypes house models
25 and car
b) Surgical procedures performed by robots
c) Piloting an aircraft prototypes

Q.3: Answer the following questions:

# Question Answer
1 What is computer hardware? Physical parts of a computer system.
What is the purpose of To perform specific tasks or functions for the
2
application software? user.
Create a list of three input
Possible answers: keyboard, mouse, scanner,
3 devices used in computer
microphone, etc.
systems.

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Creating well-prepared individuals, cognitively and behaviorally
while focusing on developing psychomotor skills.
Madinat Al-Oloum International Schools
‫مدارس مدينة العلوم العالمية‬
Academic Year 2024 / 2025
Cambridge IGCSETM ICT Computer Dept. / Gr.8E
System software includes the operating system
Explain the difference and utilities software that are essential to keep
4 between system software and the computer working,
applications software. while applications software allows users to
perform day-to-day tasks on the computer.
What is the main function of
Executing program instructions and
5 the central processing unit
processing data
(CPU)?
Why is RAM called 'random Because it can be accessed in any order for
6
access'? fast data retrieval.
What should be done to
Store programs and data on backing storage
8 prevent data loss when the
devices.
computer is switched off?
The main purpose of an operating system is to control
What is the main purpose of an
9 how a computer interacts with users and peripheral
operating system?
devices, managing hardware, processes, and memory.
Name three popular desktop and Three popular desktop and laptop operating systems are
10
laptop operating systems. Windows, macOS, and Unix.
Machine learning programs on streaming sites
How do machine learning
associate users' preferences with those of
programs on music and video
11 other users with similar tastes and items with
streaming sites make suggestions
similar content to make personalized
for users?
suggestions.
AI: A broad field focused on simulating human
intelligence (problem-solving, decision-making).
Discuss the role of artificial ML: A subset of AI where systems learn from data
intelligence (AI) and machine to improve over time without being explicitly
learning in emerging technologies. programmed.
12 How do AI and machine learning Real-world Applications:
differ, and what real-world 1. Healthcare: AI aids in diagnostics, predictive
applications benefit from these analytics, and drug discovery.
technologies? 2. Autonomous Systems: Self-driving cars
and drones use AI for navigation and
decision-making
____________

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