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Task 1

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Match the name of the device to the pictureHere are some pictures of specialist hardware devices. They are specialist because you are only likely to find them being used for certain applications.You have to match the name of the device from the following to the correct picture:

Netbook computerPDAMass data storage systemGraphics tabletA0 printer

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Multiple Choice Questions

1 A local council prints out large plans of proposed developments.Which one of the following is classed as specialist hardware?A Graph plotterB ScreenC CAD softwareD Keyboard

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2 Here are some applications. Which application is least likely to use a microprocessor for control?A Air conditioning systemsB Heating systemsC For controlling a robot in a factoryD For putting printer paper into a printer

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3 Which one of the following is not a requirement for a portable computer?A PowerfulB LightC Ability to access the Internet remotelyD Large screen

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The above device is used in schools to register pupils.This device is which one of the following?A Retinal scannerB Fingerprint scannerC KeypadD OMR

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5 The system of registration that involves the teacher marking pupils’ attendance by shading in boxes using a pencil is called which one of these?A Optical character recognitionB Bar codingC Optical mark recognitionD Fingerprinting

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6 OCR stands for which one of these?A Ordinary Character RecognitionB Optical Character RecognitionC Optical Combination RecognitionD Optical Combination Reader

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7 Which one of the following is a suitable application for OCR?A Processing bank chequesB Reading number plates at a portC Recording numbers on a lottery ticketD Recording weather data from a remote weather station

8 WAP is correctly described by which one of the following?A Wireless application protocolB Wireless audio programC Wired application protocolD Wireless audio protocol

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9 Which one of the following pieces of software would not be classed as specialist software?A Kitchen design softwareB Expert system softwareC Spreadsheet softwareD Payroll software

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10 Which one of the following is not a programming language?A BASICB Visual basicC Web browserD Java

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Text Book Questions

Answer questions on page 189

Questions A1)

Task Type of equipment

Recording measurements on a site visit whilst standing upMaking a phone call on a site visitPreparing a report using word-processing software whilst on train journeyUsing CAD software to design the building

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Question C

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Software General Specialist

Word-processing packageCAD softwareWeb browser software3D modelling softwareVirus checking softwareEmail software

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Hardware General Specialist

A0 plotterLaser printerMouseGraphics tablet3D printerMonitor/screen

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