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4.4 Could an external hard drive be connected to this computer? Motivate your answer with reference to the specifications. (2)

4.8 Give ONE reason why optical drives are no longer generally being used. (1)

8.3 Briefly explain what a closed question is, in terms of the types of questions that can be asked when looking for information. (1)

1.6. What is the correct term for a collection of computers and other devices that are connected either via cable or wirelessly? (1)

QUESTION 2:  True or False State whether each of the following statements is TRUE or FALSE. If the statement is FALSE, then write down the word ‘False’ and, next to it, the word(s) which should replace the underlined word(s) to make the statement TRUE. (Note that no marks will be awarded if ‘False’ is given without a suggested replacement.) Example 1: A printer is an example of an output device. Answer: True Example 2: A printer is an example of software.        Answer: False – hardware 2.1. The key can be used to cancel an option or get back to where you were, in Windows. (1) 2.2. The Internet is the largest computer network in the world. (1) 2.3. Application software is software that is intended to control, support and operate the computer. (1) 2.4. WinRAR is a utility program that compresses and decompresses files. (1) 2.5. Tab stops are positions on the horizontal ruler where the cursor moves to when the Tab key is pressed. (1) 2.6 The motherboard is an area in memory where text and other objects that have been cut or copied are temporarily stored. (1) 2.7 Microsoft Outlook is an example of database software. (1) 2.8 POS systems are designed to speed up the sale of goods and services in the marketplace. (1) 2.9 The speed of a printer is typically measured by how many pages it prints in a minute. (1) 2.10 To select several consecutive or ‘adjacent’ files in a file manager such as Windows Explorer, select the first one, hold down the Alt key and select the last one (1)

1.2. Which one of the following refers to clicking on an object with the mouse pointer and holding down the left mouse button and moving the mouse to move the object to a different location? (1)

1.7. When converting a table to text in MS Word, which of these options is not given under ‘Separate text with’? (1)

1.10. Which of these can be shared by a server on a network? (1)

9.2. There are two pictures in a word document that you would like to move to two separate new places, but every time you move the one, the other one moves with it. Explain why this is happening and how you can manage to move the pictures separately. (2)

5.2 Parents sometimes seek advice on which type of printer they should purchase, that can be used by their children for school projects, and for general home use.   5.2.1 Give ONE reason why a laser printer might be the best choice for them, apart from any reasons relating to the quality of printouts or cost. (1) 5.2.2 In some cases you recommend that they purchase a multi-function printer.     List TWO advantages of multi-function printers, besides the fact that they provide a number of functions rolled into one. (2) 5.2.3 Give the common term for the piece of software that allows a computer to communicate with hardware such as a printer. (1) 5.2.4 What does a ‘tick’ displayed on a printer icon (in the Control Panel) indicate, as shown below?        (1)