QUESTION 2 – Multiple Choice Questions Various options a…

QUESTION 2 – Multiple Choice Questions Various options are given as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question number (2.1–2.10), for example 2.11 D. 2.1 Which ONE of the following components is the least important in terms of the functioning of a computer?   A Memory   B Hard disk   C Processor   D DVD-writer         2.2 Which ONE of the following options would be the most effective device for inputting large quantities of numbers?   A virtual keyboard   B numeric keypad   C mouse   D calculator program         2.3 The unauthorised copying and / or distribution of copyrighted software is defined as………….   A Data theft   B Copyright infringement   C Piracy   D Plagiarism         2.4 Which ONE of the following components should be upgraded to allow for more programs and data to be simultaneously loaded into memory?   A RAM   B ROM   C CPU   D Hard drive         2.5 Which ONE of the following data types is the most appropriate for storing a telephone number in a database field?   A Number   B Text   C Yes/No   D Date       (5)     [5]

SECTION A QUESTION 1 1.1     Choose a term/concept…

SECTION A QUESTION 1 1.1     Choose a term/concept from COLUMN B that matches a description in COLUMN A. Write  only  the  letter  (A  –  R)  next  to  the  question   number  (1.1  –  1.10)  ON YOUR EXAM PAD, for example 1.1.12 S.

3.1 There have been major advancements in technology which…

3.1 There have been major advancements in technology which have affected the operation and capabilities of both desktop and mobile computer devices. 3.1.1 Studying the model name above and its picture, explain what you think the x2 (times 2) means. Justify. (3) 3.1.2 What is the processor speed of this device? (1) 3.1.3 A Core i5 processor is available in dual or quad core versions. Explain briefly what this means. (2) 3.1.4 What is the effective speed of the above processor if it is a dual core? (2) 3.1.5 What is the capacity of the storage device? (1) 3.2 Software is an essential part of any computer setup. A popular choice is an office suite.   3.2.1 Name three applications that one would expect to find in an office suite. (3) 3.2.2 Many users are moving to cloud computing. What is cloud computing? (2) 3.2.3 Excluding price, give two advantages of using cloud based software as against computer based software. (2) 3.2.4 For yourself, which would you choose? Motivate. (3)     [19]