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Computer Studies SG Grade 10 - 2003

Last updated 14 Nov 2004

Theory examination November 2003 - 90 minutes - 100 marks

There are six questions in this paper.  After each question draw a line, and then leave 3 open lines.

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

Select the one answer to each question.

1. A RSI injury is:

   1. An ankle sprain
   2. Carpal tunnel syndrome
   3. A grazed knee
2. If Pinelands High School buys a single copy of WinZip, how many computers can it be installed on?
   1. one
   2. all the computers in Computer lab2 (new one)
   3. all the computers in Computer lab1 (old one)
   4. all the computers in the whole school
3. Which of the following statements is FALSE?
   1. A virus payload is a set of instructions designed to disrupt normal computing processes.
   2. Antivirus software is guaranteed to detect viruses.
   3. At the website DOWNLOAD.COM you can download antivirus freeware.
   4. You can get a virus by executing a program downloaded from the Internet. 
4. Which of the following statements are true?
   1. A single-licence software program may be copied and given to friends.
   2. A single-licence software program may be copied by the buyer and sold to friends.
   3. A single-licence software program may be copied by the buyer and kept in case something goes wrong with his
      own program
   4. A single-licence software program may used on one computer only.

       

      1. 1, 3
      2. 2, 3
      3. 1, 4
      4. 3, 4
5. A mailto: hyperlink ...
   1. is the same as a bookmark.
   2. opens a new message in the user's email utility when clicked.
   3. is any graphic that features a picture of a mailbox.
6. 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
7. The Internet is ...
   1. a global network of computers networks.
   2. a government-owned agency that links computers.
   3. software for sending e-mail around the world.
   4. a specialised form of local area network.
8. You use ... to organise files on the hard disk.
   1. Windows Explorer
   2. the control panel
   3. Internet Explorer
   4. Access
9. In a certain business, when invoices and receipts are printed, the duplicates are printed simultaneously. The original copy is given to the client and the company files the duplicate. What type of printer is recommended for this task?
   1. Dotmatrix
   2. Inkjet
   3. Laser
   4. Thermal
10. The storage capacity of a double-sided high-density floppy disk is …
    1. 1.2Mb.
    2. 360K.
    3. 1.44Mb.
    4. 720K.

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Question 2 - Computer architecture - 10 marks

1. Answer the question noting the amount of marks and provide sufficient information.  Note the following advertisements: (10)
   
   

   Mecer Premium P4 1.80 GHz CD	Compaq Presario 6112 EA
   Intel® Pentium® 4 processor 1.80 GHz 20 GB HDD 128 MB RAM 56 x CD ROM drive 56K fax modem 15" SVGA colour monitor 120 Watt speakers MS Windows XP Home Norton Internet Security Prometheus Family Healthcare software	AMD® Athlon™ 1700+ processor QuantiSpeed architecture operates at 1.46 GHz 20 GB HDD 128MD RAM 16 x DVD ROM drive 40 x CDRW drive 17" SVGA colour monitor with JBL Pro speakers 56K V.92 fax modem 10/100 Ethernet network port 32 MB shared Nvidia crush video card MS Word & Works 2000 MS Windows XP Home

1. Which model is able to play a DVD?  (1)
2. Which model is able to read CD-ROMs the fastest?  (1)
3. Which model has the largest secondary storage capacity?  (1)
4. Which model has the largest monitor?  (1)
5. Which model is able to read and write CD-ROMs?  (1)
6. What processor is found on the Mecer  model?  (1)
7. What type of modem is found on the Compaq model?  (1)
8. What operating system comes installed on the Mecer model?  (1)
9. What type of monitor is found on the Mecer model?  (1)
10. Which model comes with anti virus software?  (1)

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Question 3 - Software - 15 marks

1. What type of software must be installed on a computer for it to function? Select one. (1)
   1. application software
   2. anti-virus software
   3. operating system software
   4. system software
2. What is the latest Windows operating system developed by Microsoft?  (1)
3. What kind of software was used by the person who hacked into Absa customers' accounts and transfered money to his own advantage?  (1)
4. Give one advantage of an integrated package or software suite.  (1)
5. Complete the sentences by supplying suitable word(s):
   Windows is a .. 5.a .. operating system using icons to represent the contents of the computer.  Before the advent of Windows, about 10 years ago, ..5.b .. was the most popular operating system.  The Open Source operating system which is now becoming popular and has been installed on the server at Pinelands is called ..5.c ... (3)
6. Name four things which an operating system does. (4)
7. Complete the sentences by supplying suitable word(s):
   How the operating system is loaded:  When a computer is switched on, a program called the ..7.a .. which is permanently stored in the ..7.b .. chip is run to perform certain checks.  This process of checking whether everything is operational is called the ..7.c ..  If eveything is functioning properly, the operating system is loaded into ..7.d ... (4)

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Question 4 - Data communication and networks - 22 marks

1. Name four data communication channels. (4)
2. Give the full URL of a general/political international news web site. (1)
3. Describe one very new developements in the field of the Internet. (1)
4. Which man or firm developed a digital signature to make doing online transactions more secure and safe? (1)
5. If you make a purchase over the Internet you give your snail mail and email address.  The highest domain in your email address usually indicates your country of origin. 
   1. What letters indicate the South Africa domain name? (1)
   2. What letters indicate the Botswana domain name? (1)
   3. What letters indicate the Namibia domain name? (1)
6. What is your school email address? (1)
7. If one buys online, how does one pay for them? (1)
8. How do online purchases reach your home? (1)
9. What specific hardware is needed to access the Internet? (1)
10. Name one shop in South Africa which only has a virtual presence, i.e. it is not part of a bricks and mortar shop. (1)
11. Name two South African ISPs or web portals. (2)
12. Name TWO businesses/organisations or types of businesses/organisations that have to be paid when accessing the Internet from home. (2)
13. If you wish to write to someone at Incredible Connection to praise their service, list three points to remember when writing an email letter.  (Do not list things which are ordinary good manners.)  (3)

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Question 5 - Social implications of the computer - 25 marks

1. What is the role of the BSA in South Africa, i.e. what does it do?  (1)  Name two companies that are members of the BSA? (2)
2. For each number select one application from the list which is ...  Red Hat, Microsoft Word, PaintShopPro, Quake, FrontPage, Inspiration, Microsoft FrontPage
   1. Shareware  (1)
   2. Open source software  (1)
   3. Proprietary software  (1)
3. Clearly explain the payment methods for the following different types of software: 
   1. Shareware  (1)
   2. Open source software  (1)
   3. Proprietary software  (1)
4. Describe, not name, the unique way in which ICT is used in each of the following:  
   1. Banking  (2)
   2. Engineering design  (2)
   3. Medical training  (2) 
   4. Film industry, making films such as Pirates of the Caribbean and Dinosaur  (2)
   5. Retail shopping  (2)
5. How can a network administrator prevent users loading and using unlicensed software? (2)
6. Name two types of software theft. (2)
7. What can be done if a person at home wants to save money when using email?  Explain/describe two money saving ways. (2)

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Question 6 - Application skills - 18 marks

1. Answer the following questions about web authoring and FrontPage:
   1. What is the most important file in a web site? (1)
   2. Why should you include a mailto on a web page?  (1)
   3. Why should information be chunked on a page or why should web pages be short? (1)
   4. What is the file extension of a web page?  (1)
   5. Name a web browser. (1)
   6. Name two web authoring packages. (2)
   7. Why would a school have a web site created, as opposed to a printed brochure? Explain carefully. (2)
   8. Name two image types which can be viewed on the Internet? (2)
   9. Why would a school create a web site?  (2)  The answer must indicate the unique qualities of a web site.
2. Answer the following questions about presentations and PowerPoint:
   1. Why would a school principal use a presentation?  Describe clearly.  (1)
   2. Where could a PowerPoint presentation be used, which advanced automatically?  Describe clearly. (2)
   3. Where could a PowerPoint presentation be used, which moved on the basis of a mouse click or press on a touch screen?  Describe clearly. (2)

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