Subsection 2.1. Input devices and their uses for Information and Communication Technology, IGCSE - revisedeck

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2.1. Input devices and their uses

A subsection of Information and Communication Technology, 0417, through 2. Input and output devices

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For Examiner's Use Name the input devices A, B, C and D using the words from the list. A B C D TOTAL ENTER keyboard microphone remote control scanner sensor touch pad touch screen video camera A B C D

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2013

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For Examiner's Use Tick True or False next to each of these statements. True False A numeric keypad is used to type a letter. Word processing software is used to monitor physical variables. A laser printer works best in an industrial environment. A palmtop computer is easier to carry than a laptop computer. Sensors are used to input data to a microprocessor.

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2013

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For Examiner's Use Draw four lines on the diagram to match the use to its most appropriate input device. Use Input device To input details from a bank card Joystick To input data from a school register Chip reader To input details of a product in a supermarket Optical mark reader To control an object in a computer game Bar code reader

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2013

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Identify two input devices which are used in mobile phones when making a phone call.

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2014

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Below is a list of uses of ICT. Tick the device which would be most appropriate for each activity. Input device ✓ Output device ✓ Storage device ✓ Making a backup of work Typing a document Printing out student records Reading details from a bar code Making a soft copy for future use

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2015

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This diagram shows a smart phone. Name two input devices shown on the phone diagram. Name one storage device which would be available in the phone shown above. Identify three ways the phone shown above could be used to contact a bank apart from making a phone call to the bank.

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2015

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Write down the most appropriate input device which matches the following descriptions: This is provided with a laptop to imitate the functions of a mouse. This is not a mouse but is used to manoeuvre objects around the screen in computer video games. This is used to type in text. This is used for direct input of hard copy images.

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2016

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Discuss why different user interfaces require the use of different types of input device. 1 19

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2016

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Data can be input to a computer using different devices. Write down the most appropriate input device which will enable you to: type an essay select options from a drop down menu whilst moving the device read the temperature fly an aircraft in a video game.

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2016

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Circle the names of three devices which are used for input. Mouse Pen drive Laser printer CD writer Wide format printer Remote control Touch screen Speaker 1 18

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2018

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