IGCSE ICT, Theory assessment (Chapter 1-5)

1. Hardware is the general term for any software in a computer system.

• True
• False

2. Software is the general term used for the programs that control the computer system and process data.

• True
• False

3. Please select the correct answers (multiple choice). The following is understood to be part of software:

• Testing software
• Applications software

• System software

4. Please select the correct answers (multiple choice). The following is NOT part of computer components:

• CPU
• Motherboard
• RAM/ROM
• SDD
• Anti-virus protection

5. Please explain the acronym - CPU:

6. Please explain the acronym - NIC:

7. Please define what we understand by Operating System:

8. Please select the different types of computers from the list:

• Desktop computers
• Mobile computers (laptop, smartphone, phablet, tablet)
• Smartwatch

9. Please give an example of an input device:

10. Please give an example of an output device: