IGCSE ICT Chapter 1-3

What does RAM stand for?

• Random Access Memory

• Read-Only Memory

• Redundant Array of Memory

• Rapid Application Memory

Which of the following is a non-volatile memory?

• RAM

• Hard Drive

• ROM

• CPU

What is the purpose of the ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) in a CPU?

• To perform arithmetic and logical operations

• To store data permanently

• To manage the cooling system

• To display graphics

The binary number system is based on:

• 10 digits (0-9)

• 2 digits (0 and 1)

• 16 digits (0-15)

• 8 digits (0-7)

Which of the following is an example of an output device?

• Mouse

• Keyboard

• Monitor

• Scanner

What type of device is a microphone?

• Input

• Output

• Storage

• Processing

Which input device uses light to detect the position of a pointer on the screen?

• Keyboard

• Mouse

• Touchpad

• Light pen

Which of the following is an example of an output device used for hard copy output?

• Monitor

• Speaker

• Printer

• Projector

What type of output device converts digital information into sound?

• Monitor

• Printer

• Speaker

• Scanner

Which of the following is NOT an input device?

• Webcam

• Microphone

• Monitor

• Scanner