Cambridge IGCSE ICT 0417 - Chapters 1 to 4

Front

Define software.

Back

Software is a set of instructions that tells the computer how to perform tasks.

Front

What is the difference between system software and application software?

Back

System software manages hardware and system resources, while application software helps users perform specific tasks.

Front

What is an operating system?

Back

An operating system is system software that manages computer hardware and software resources.

Front

Explain the term 'network'.

Back

A network is a collection of computers and devices connected together to share resources and information.

Front

What is the difference between hardware and software?

Back

Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer, while software refers to the programs and applications that run on the hardware.

Front

What is the characteristics of RAM [3]

Back

Volatile, data can be written to and read from, store data temporarily

Front

What is the characteristics of ROM [3]

Back

Data can be read, non-volatile memory, store data permanently

Front

What is meant by dialogue-based user interface

Back

Software that interacts through speech, uses voice to control device

Front

Beside dialogue-based user interface. State the others user interface.

Back

Gesture-based, CLI, GUI

Front

Augmented Reality can be used with a GPS device. What is the other uses of AR.

Back

immersive learning, Gaming, AR glasses in healthcare