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Computer Studies SG Grade 10 - 2003

Last updated 26 May 2003

Theory examination May 2003 - Answers

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

  1. 4
  2. 4
  3. 2
  4. 1
  5. 4
  6. 4
  7. 1
  8. 1
  9. 4
  10. 4

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Question 2 - Matching columns - 1 each - 10 marks

  1. O
  2. Q
  3. P
  4. A
  5. I, C
  6. D
  7. G
  8. J
  9. R
  10. B

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Question 3 - True or False - 1 mark each - 5 marks

  1. False - thickest and brightest bars.
  2. True
  3. False - Hardware
  4. True
  5. False - WAP

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Question 4 - Dear Doctor Byte ... - 2 marks each - 10 marks

Fully answer each question.

  1. not at peak periods and not during 'normal' charging time (1), in off peak periods (1)
  2. scan the pictures and send it as an email attachment  - (must have scan and email) (2)
  3. delete the file in the printer queue or line (not switch the printer off), click abort print (2)
  4. mouse is dirty (1), clean the mouse (1)
  5. attach it to an email and send home that way (1), put on disk and carry it home (1)

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Question 5 - 65 marks

  1.  
    1. resolution, colour depth, refresh rates (3)
    2. use alcohol, turn monitor off and make sure it is cold (2)
    3. male or female socket, serial port or PS/2 port.  (2)

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  1.  
    1. handheld (1)
    2. needs expensive technology, needs sophisticated computer skills, only cost effective if a large turnover, closed community.  (2)
    3. data is kept in database on system, book's bar code scanned, information sent to database, able to see if book in or out, who has it, when due, etc. (3)

[6]

  1.  
    1. Possible, has an CDRW (1)
    2. Useless to buy an old 286 computer, cannot buy software or peripherals  (2)
    3. scanner  (1)
    4. 60 GB(1)
    5. No (1)
    6. RAM (1)
    7. 3 1/2" (1)
    8. DVD, CD ROM drive (1)
    9. MS Windows XP Home (1)
    10. ergonomic, Internet, QWERTY (1)
    11. 56K fax modem (1)
    12. Pentium (1)

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  1.  
    1. Woolworths, PicknPay, Look and Listen, plus many others. (2)
    2. MWeb, IAfrica, Intekom, Netactive, Kingsley, Yebonet, Infosat. (4)
    3. Must have example and explanation (4)
    4. network devices, e.g. computer, communication channels, e.g. cables, network interface card and network software. (4)

      [14]

  2.  
    1. Word, Publisher (1)
    2. capepanelbeaters@mweb.co.za - mweb=1, co.za=1 (2)
    3. www.capepanelbeaters.co.za www=1, co.za=1 (2)
    4. browser, Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. (2)
    5. web cams (1)
    6. modem (1)
    7. X@phs.wcape.school.za (1)
    8. animated slides (1)
    9. sell their services, in the waiting room or at trade shows. (2)

    [13]

  3.  
    1. electronic junk mail (1)
    2. seemingly true story presented via the Internet (1)
    3. delete, send a warning to the sender; do not accept information at face value; check the source of the information; page 96 (2)

    [4]

  4.  
    1. Used search engine for Excel tip sheets.  (2)
    2. calculate salaries, calculate metal lengths. (1)
    3. Emoticon, smiles (1)
    4. can find information, communicate, shop online (3)

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