IGCSE Computer Science Paper 1 Crossword: 3.4 Network Hardware and 4.1 Types of Software and Interrupts (Modules 356–372)
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Read each clue and write the matching term in the grid. Numbers in brackets show the letters in each word.
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- 2. A utility that rearranges the scattered pieces of files on a hard disk drive so each file is stored together, which speeds up reading. It is not needed for SSDs. (12)
- 5. ______ that provides the services the computer needs to run, such as the operating system and utility ______, often working in the background without the user asking. Word 2 of: system ________ (8)
- 8. Utility software that makes files smaller to save storage space and send them faster, and can restore (unzip) them to their original form when needed. Word 1 of: ___________ _______ (11)
- 9. System software that helps maintain, look after and protect a computer, such as antivirus, backup and file compression. It is separate from the operating system. Word 1 of: _______ ________ (7)
- 10. Word 1 of the term in 1 Down: ____ + _______ + ______ (4)
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- 1. A full-mark answer uses the correct terms (NIC, MAC address, IP address, router) and links each point to a ______, using '______'. Word 2 of: ____ + _______ + ______ (7)
- 3. The nine jobs of an OS: managing files, handling interrupts, user interface, peripherals and drivers, memory, multitasking, platform for apps, security and user accounts. Word 2 of: OS _________ (9)
- 4. Word 3 of the term in 1 Down: ____ + _______ + ______ (6)
- 6. Software named by the user task it does, such as a word processor, spreadsheet, web browser, photo or video editor, or game, so the user can get a job done. Word 1 of: ___________ ________ (11)
- 7. Utility software that prepares a new drive or USB stick for use by creating a file system to store files in. It also erases any existing data on the device. Word 2 of: disk _________ (9)
Answer Key
IGCSE Computer Science Paper 1 · Modules 356–372
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2DEFRAGMENTER — A utility that rearranges the scattered pieces of files on a hard disk drive so each file is stored together, which speeds up reading. It is not needed for SSDs.
5SOFTWARE — ______ that provides the services the computer needs to run, such as the operating system and utility ______, often working in the background without the user asking. Word 2 of: system ________
8COMPRESSION — Utility software that makes files smaller to save storage space and send them faster, and can restore (unzip) them to their original form when needed. Word 1 of: ___________ _______
9UTILITY — System software that helps maintain, look after and protect a computer, such as antivirus, backup and file compression. It is separate from the operating system. Word 1 of: _______ ________
10TERM — Word 1 of the term in 1 Down: ____ + _______ + ______
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1BECAUSE — A full-mark answer uses the correct terms (NIC, MAC address, IP address, router) and links each point to a ______, using '______'. Word 2 of: ____ + _______ + ______
3FUNCTIONS — The nine jobs of an OS: managing files, handling interrupts, user interface, peripherals and drivers, memory, multitasking, platform for apps, security and user accounts. Word 2 of: OS _________
4REASON — Word 3 of the term in 1 Down: ____ + _______ + ______
6APPLICATION — Software named by the user task it does, such as a word processor, spreadsheet, web browser, photo or video editor, or game, so the user can get a job done. Word 1 of: ___________ ________
7FORMATTER — Utility software that prepares a new drive or USB stick for use by creating a file system to store files in. It also erases any existing data on the device. Word 2 of: disk _________