IGCSE ICT Quiz

Which device is used for communication over long distances?

• Refrigerator

• Toaster

• Television

• Telecommunication devices

What are peripheral devices?

• Devices that are not connected to a computer

• Devices located in the center of the computer

• Devices that are used for internal storage

• External devices connected to a computer to expand its capabilities

Name a device that is used to print documents.

• Typewriter

• Scanner

• Fax machine

• Printer

What is the purpose of a modem in communication devices?

• To amplify the strength of digital signals

• To modulate and demodulate digital signals for transmission over analog communication lines

• To convert analog signals to digital signals

• To encrypt and decrypt data for secure transmission

Give an example of an input device.

• Toaster

• Keyboard

• Microwave

• Refrigerator

What are the functions of a scanner as a peripheral device?

• To send emails

• To cook food

• To convert physical documents or images into digital format

• To play music

Explain the role of a monitor as an output device.

• It stores files and folders on the computer.

• It displays visual information from the computer.

• It prints documents and images from the computer.

• It processes data and performs calculations.

What are the different types of communication devices?

• Smartphones, tablets, computers, landline phones, radios, televisions, wearable technology

• Plants, animals, rocks

• Refrigerators, microwaves, ovens

• Cars, bicycles, motorcycles

How do peripheral devices enhance the functionality of a computer?

• By providing additional input/output options and expanding the capabilities of the computer.

• By slowing down the computer's processing speed

• By causing the computer to crash more frequently

• By decreasing the storage capacity of the computer