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Question 8  8.1 List two sources or methods of finding information, besides using questionnaires and interviews. (2)

7.3 Explain why the fast and easy transfer of files can also be a disadvantage of a network. (1)

4.9 Give the general name of the type of identification offered by the Fingerprint reader, and explain why this type of security is stronger (‘better’) than using passwords. (2)

5.6 Wireless mice and keyboards are very popular.   5.6.1 Give ONE reason for the popularity of wireless devices, as opposed to wired devices. (1) 5.6.2 Wireless mice and keyboards sometimes stop responding (working), for no apparent reason.     Give ONE possible reason for this. (1)

8.2 Give ONE advantage of interviewing a person to find information. (1)

4.13 Give the name of the type of pointing device that is most likely supplied with this computer. (1)

6.6 Your uncle is often asked about different categories of software.   6.6.1 Briefly explain what shareware is. (2) 6.6.2 Give the name of a category of software, besides shareware and open source software, that you can obtain without paying for it and install as often as you like. (1) 6.6.3 Give TWO potential disadvantages of open source software. (2)

5.8 A disabled man bought screen-reading software, to help him overcome his disability when using a computer.   5.8.1 What type of disability is the man suffering from, in this context? (1) 5.8.2 What output device would be needed to make this software work? (1)

9.3. While working in an MS Word Document you insert a table with information that you would like to capture about different types of birds found in South Africa. Look at the below example of one of these entries and answer the questions that follow:          9.3.1 Explain what process you would need to follow in order for the picture to display over two rows. (3) 9.3.2 Which MS Word feature must you use to have the word ‘BIRD’ displayed as in the above example? (1) 9.3.3 Explain how to insert a new row at the bottom of the table by only making use of the keyboard (1)

4.3 Give the common term for the item referred to in the ‘Intel Core i7’ specification. (1)