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4.7 Give TWO differences between memory and storage, in terms of cost and speed. (2)

Question 7  7.1 Would a school network be an example of a LAN or a WAN? Motivate your answer by referring to the difference between these two types of networks. (2)      

6.3 When you tried to open a certain file, the following dialog box appeared:          6.3.1 What is the most likely ‘problem’ with the file you were trying to open? (1) 6.3.2 If you knew the file was a video, outline ONE way in which you could try to open the file, without following any of the suggestions offered in the dialog box. (1) 6.3.3 Give the name of a utility program, included with the operating system, that you could use to ‘capture’ or copy this screenshot.  (1)

1.3. What are apps, that regularly update the information that they display, called? (1)

4.12 What is the term for the series of technologies that allows one to insert a device into a USB port, and then to use the device almost immediately? (1)

4.10 Which peripheral device connects to the computer via the HDMI port? (1)

1.9. Which of these devices can be seen as a dedicated device? (1)

6.7 Briefly explain why your uncle is correct in never backing up his program files, such as Word and Excel. (1)

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)