Y10 ICT REVISION 1

Direct data entry is one method of entering data into a computer.

The device used to input the account number printed at the bottom of a cheque

• Bar code reader

• Magnetic stripe reader

• MICR - Magnetic Ink Character Recognition

Direct data entry is one method of entering data into a computer.

The device used to input the four-digit code when a debit card is used

• PIN pad

• RFID reader

• Keyboard

The device used to input the data made up of black lines and spaces on household goods

• Chip reader

• Bar code reader

• Temperature sensor

The device used to input the data from a contactless credit card

• Microphone

• Mouse

• Chip reader

• RFID reader

Which statement describes computer hardware?

• The programs on the computer which allow you to carry out specific tasks
• The physical parts of a computer system you can touch

Which statement describes computer software?

• The programs on the computer which allow you to carry out specific tasks
• The physical parts of a computer system you can touch

What are the two types of system software

• Application

• Cycle

• System

• Design

Name the piece of hardware found in a tablet computer that is both an input and output device.

• Audio port

• Touchscreen

• Speaker

• Stylus Pen

A virtual reality (VR) system is being used to train workers in a nuclear power station.

Name two input devices that could be used with VR systems in this environment.

• Apple Pencil

• Watch

• Motion sensors

• Wand/joystick

A virtual reality (VR) system is being used to train workers in a nuclear power station.

Name two output devices that could be used with VR systems in this environment.

• Speaker/headphones

• Watch

• Fan

• Monitor/projector