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- 1Define and give an example of hardware. [2]Something you can physically touch e.g mouse
- 2Identify two input devices that the airline computers could have and give an example of how each would be used. [4]Scanner; to read passports
Touchscreen; to select seats
Chip reader; collect card details - 3The computers have a WIMP interface. Describe the characteristics of a WIMP interface. [4]Graphical interface which uses pictures to represent objects.
A predefined list of options can be pop up or drop down. - 4Describe two advantages of using sound as a means of making announcements. [4]Do not need to be able to read/see, so young and the visually impaired can still understand where to go.
Location; do not need to be able to see where the announcement is coming from. - 5Explain how a lack of standardisation amongst the software used could affect the airline. [3]The software cannot communication, so passenger details will go missing. Connecting flights will contain incorrect details.
- 6The company has chosen to use a USB memory stick for storing the backup. Explain why this is an appropriate storage device to use. [2]The capacity of the memory stick is enough to back up the user guides.
- 7Describe one role of the operating system. [2]To act as the interface between hardware and the user.
- 8Identify two utility programs that could be installed on the computers. [2]File compression, Virus checker, Firewall, Defragmenter
- 9Identify two specialist software applications that could be used by physically disabled users. [2]Sticky keys, Predictive text, Magnifier, Text to speech software, Speech to text software
- 10Identify two output devices that could be used with an electronic till. [2]Printer, Speaker, LED, Monitor
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- A2 ICT AS (Ch 2 - Software and hardware components of an info. systm) Flashcards on Ch 2 Exam Questions, created by royc001 on 13/04/2013.
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