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Computer Studies SG Grade 10 - 2003

Last updated 20 Nov 2004

Theory examination November 2003 - Answers

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

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

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Question 2 - Computer architecture - 10 marks - 1 each

1.  
   1. Compaq
   2. Mecer
   3. equal
   4. Compaq
   5. Compaq
   6. Intel
   7. fax modem
   8. Windows XP
   9. SVGA
   10. Mecer

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Question 3 - Software - 15 marks

1. system software (1)
2. Windows XP  (1)
3. spyware  (1)
4. applications can interact with each other.  (1)
5. .
   1. GUI
   2. MS DOS
   3. Linux or Red Hat (3)
6. Manages and controls input devices, allocation of primary memory, flow of information to and from the processor, secondary storage on disk and output devices (4)
7.  
   1. BIOS
   2. ROM
   3. POST
   4. RAM / memory (4)

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Question 4 - Data communication and networks - 22 marks

1. copper cable, fibre optic, microwave, satellite, telephone lines (4)
2. http://www.cnn.om or http://www.bbc.com (1)
3. improved security, video conferencing. (1)
4. Shuttlelworth (1)
5.  
   1. za
   2. bw
   3. na (1 each)
6. username@phs.wcape.school.za (1)
7. credit card (1)
8. physical delivery (1)
9. modem (1)
10. kalahari.net, kulula.com. (1)
11. Mweb, Iafrica,com, absa, World Online. (2)
12. ISP, Telkom. (2)
13. clear subject on subject line, one idea per email, do not type while words in capital letters, do not attach huge files, give contact cell phone number (3)

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Question 5 - Social implications of the computer - 25 marks

1. Business Software Alliance / check that people pay for software (1)  Microsoft, Adobe (2)
2.  
   1. PaintShopPro, Inspiration  (1)
   2. Red Hat (1)
   3. Microsoft Word, Microsoft FrontPage, Quake (1)
3. Clearly explain the payment methods for the following different types of software: 
   1. Pay after a period of use if you want to use it in full and in the future  (1)
   2. Software is free  (1)
   3. Pay in full when purchasing it  (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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