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Computer Studies SG Grade 10 - 2002

Last updated 19 Jun 2002

Theory examination May 2002 - 90 minutes - 100 marks

Section A - 30 marks

Question 1 - Multiple-choice questions - 1 mark each - 10 marks

Select the one answer to each question.

1. In 2002 the largest ISP in South Africa is definitely not …
   1. ABSA.
   2. AOL.
   3. Kingsley.
   4. Western Cape Schools' Network.

    

2. An advantage of Office 2000 is  ...
   1. ASCII.
   2. QWERTY.
   3. VGA.
   4. WYSIWYG.

    

3. To read a downloaded bank statement from an online bank such as Absa which of the following format groupings is unsuitable?
   1. ASCII format, Microsoft Money, Quicken, Pastel Formats
   2. Comma-delimited text file viewable by word processors or spreadsheets
   3. Excel, Microsoft Money
   4. PowerPoint, Windows Metafile Format, JavaScript

    

4. The most widely used facility of the Internet is ...
   1. email.
   2. internet relay chat.
   3. newsgroups.
   4. World Wide Web.

    

5. The network of a school such as Pinelands High:
   1. GAN
   2. LAN
   3. MAN
   4. WAN

    

6. BSA (Business Software Alliance) is a South African firm concerned with …
   1. e-commerce.
   2. unauthorized use of software applications.
   3. virus software.
   4. Year 2000 (Y2K) computer issues.

    

7. What is the purpose of a computer?
   1. Calculate numbers
   2. Process data
   3. Type information
   4. Word process

    

8. An area of artificial intelligence that simulates certain experiences using special headgear, gloves, and software that translates data into images.  This feature was used by Mark Shuttleworth in training for his time of weightlessness in the International Space Station.
   1. collaborative technology
   2. expert system
   3. shell
   4. virtual reality

    

9. Information stored on the hard drive of a computer is stored in … memory.
   1. Cache
   2. Primary
   3. ROM
   4. Secondary

    

10. What would you expect to pay for a laser printer such as found in the computer room at school?
    1. R100
    2. R1000
    3. R4 000
    4. R10 000

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Question 2 - Matching columns - 1 each - 10 marks

Write down the letter of the item in Column B which best matches the description in Column A.  

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Question 3 - True or False - 1 mark each - 10 marks

State whether each statement is True or False. Correct each of the false statements by rewriting the statement, changing the bold-printed portions only. No marks will be awarded for simply negating the false statement.

1. When creating a graph for use in a presentation one should use the thinnest and brightest bars.
2. The URL of the web site of the Independent Electoral Commission used extensively during the South African 1999 General Election, and still used today, is [ http://www.elections.org.sa ].
3. USB ports connect USB-compliant keyboards and printers to modern motherboards.
4. TCP/IP is the communication protocol on which the Internet is based.
5. Software is/are the physical components of a computer such as the CPU and VDU.
6. WinZip is shareware software used to compress files on two disks so that they fit onto one disk.
7. PS/3 ports are found on new machines such as those installed in the new computer laboratory.
8. Little picture made from characters on the keyboard are leticons.
9. The Internet developed from ARPANET, a network of the Amercian Defence Department.
10. SAP allows people to access the Internet using a wireless handheld device such as a cell phone.

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Section B - 60 marks

Question 4 - Computer architecture - 34 marks

1. Consider the following types of printer.

By selecting from the list above indicate which type of printer would you use to print each of the following?

1. Inexpensive colour transparencies [1]
2. A quality black-and-white word document [1]
3. An architectural plan [1]
4. An inexpensive list of the 10 000 titles in the school library [1]

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2. Note the amount of marks and provide sufficient information.

In a PC magazine you may see the following advertisements: 

Nitro

Magnum

OEM Middle Tower ATX 200W PSU Intel Socket 370 Tualatin Motherboard Boxed Intel Pentium-4® 2.000 MHz 128Mb SDRAM Maxtor 60 GB H/drive Samsung 1.44Mb Stiffy GeForce3 T1200 Titanium, 64Mb, TV US Robotics 128k Modem External 6 USB Ports .25mm, 17", 1,600x1, 200 monitor Creative Sound Blaster Vibra 128PCI Samsung 24W X 10RW X 40read Iomega Zip / 250Mb 101 Keyboard Microsoft Intellimouse USB Cambridge Soundworks GPS 1600 - (4 Satellite 6W + Sub 17W rms 1000VA UPS (Line Surge Protection)

ATX Midi Case - 200w AMD Duron™ 1Ghz with 3DNow™ Amd 760MPX Chipset - motherboard 64Mb DRAM GeForce2 MX 64MB AGP Pure Seagate 30 GB H/drive Samsung 1.44Mb Stiffy 2 USB Ports .25mm, 17", 1,600x1, 200 monitor Sound Card on board CD R/W 4x, 8x, 32x Iomega Zip / 250Mb 101 Keyboard Microsoft Intellimouse PS2 40Watt Speakers

1. What is the size of the Nitro monitor? [1]
2. Who manufactured the Magnum 3 ½" disks?  [1]
3. What type of plug does the Magnum mouse have? [1]
4. What does the 0.25mm in the advertisements refer to? [1]
5. What hardware does the Magnum computer need if one wants to be able to send email? [1]
6. What hardware is needed to digitise printed pictures? [1]
7. The CD in the Magnum advertisement is a R/W CD.  What does R/W mean or stand for?   [1]
8. Why are CD-ROMs used?  Give two reasons.  [2]

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3. Write down the letter of the item in Column B which best matches the description in Column A.  

   Column A

   Column B

   characters printed per second finely powdered ink used in laser printers lines printed per minute measure of the resolution of images produced by computer screens and printers method of describing any colour by the percentage of these colours number of dots per unit length in which an image can be reproduced on a screen or printer pages printed per minute plastic container which holds powdered toner process in which information to be printed is stored temporarily in a file, the printing being carried out later single dot on a computer screen

   cartridge CMYK cps dpi lpm pixel ppm resolution spooling toner

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4. Scanners
   1. What type of scanner is used in the issuing of books in a library? [1]
   2. Explain why a tiny library in an old age home would not use a scanner for issueing books. [2]
   3. Explain the use of scanners in a library with reference to its database. (4)
   4. Name four types of scanners and indicate what they are useful for and where. (4)

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Question 5 - Data communication and networks - 16 marks

Note the amount of marks and provide sufficient information.

1. The network in a computer centre in a poorly resourced school is set up so that it is possible to log on to the Internet.
   1. Describe one advantage of the Internet for such a school. [1]
   2. Describe one non-technical problem a school must consider when using the Internet. [1]
   3. Describe two technical problems a school must consider when using the Internet. [2]

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2. Kalahari.net is currently (May 2002) having a sale. 
   1. Name one piece of hardware needed to access Kalahari.net. [1]
   2. How would one place an order with Kalahari.net - by telephone or .... ? [1]
   3. Is Kalahari.net a web site or web page?  [1]
   4. What South African developed a software program, sold for millions, to assist in security with regard to online shopping? [1]
   5. Name two well-known South African online shops. [2]
   6. What software would you need to access Kalahari.net ?  Give the type of software and the name of a application, e.g. a word processor and MSWord. [2]
   7. What is your email address at school, and your address at home? [2]
   8. How can the staff at Kalahari.net know from which country their customers come?   Explain very carefully. [2] 

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Question 6 - Future trends - 10 marks

1. Electrolux has designed a fridge that uses computer technology.  As goods are removed from the fridge, it is noted.  When the amount of a particular item reach a low level, an Internet connection is activated and an email message sent to an online grocer.  An order is given to replace the necessary items.  They are then delivered.

   1. There are many computers used in your homes, without even thinking of the PC.  Describe and list five computers found in your home.  (You have a computer in my microwave.) 

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2. Describe five different places or instances where Mark Shuttleworth used computer technology in his trip to the International Space Station.

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Section C - 10 marks

Question 7 - Business and Presentation skills - 10 marks

1. Name three advantages of using a word processor over a typewriter. [3]
2. Why would a school principal use a presentation, i.e PowerPoint, instead of a paper document? Give two reasons.  [2]
3. How could a spreadsheet program make a teacher's job easier? Give two examples. [2]
4. What feature of a computer program can be used to graphically illustrate an increase in school fees? [1]
5. What could Computer Studies learners create with the following programs to raise funds for the Computer Department? [2]

1. DTP program
2. HTM or HTML

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