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Computer Studies SG Grade 10 - 2004

Last updated 18 Nov 2004

Theory examination November 2004 - 90 minutes - 75 marks

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

Question 1 - Multiple-choice questions - 1 mark each - 15 marks

Select the one answer to each question.

  1. The hardware which converts digital signals of a computer to analogue signals which can be carried along a telephone line:

    1. CPU 

    2. Fax 

    3. Modem 

    4. Program 

  2. Which of the following storage media has the fastest access speed? 

    1. Compact disk 

    2. Hard Drive 

    3. RAM 

    4. Stiffy Drive 

  3. In some business environments invoices and receipts are printed simultaneously in duplicate. The original copy is given to the client and the company retains the duplicate. What type of printer is recommended for this task? 

    1. Dot-matrix 

    2. Inkjet 

    3. Laser 

    4. Thermal 

  4. The BIOS of a personal computer is stored in/on the ...

    1. hard disk 

    2. operating system 

    3. RAM 

    4. ROM 

  5. Which one of the following does NOT represent an example of an operating system? 

    1. Linux 

    2. MS Works 

    3. MS-DOS 

    4. Windows 98 

  6. A GUI ...

    1. allows programmers to create other software.

    2. is a user interface based on characters rather than graphics.

    3. is based on graphical images rather than characters.

    4. requires the user to type commands, then the computer responds to those commands.

  7. The main memory is also referred to as: 

    1. Extended memory 

    2. Primary memory 

    3. Secondary memory 

    4. Temporary memory 

  8. What type of software must be installed on a computer for it to function? 
    1. application software
    2. anti-virus software
    3. operating system software
    4. system software

  9. An ISP is 

    1. a programming language 

    2. company with a permanent fast connection to the Internet 

    3. computer technician 

    4. international software programmer 

  10. An operating system refers to: 

    1. Application software 

    2. Memory capacity 

    3. Program which controls all hardware and software within a computer 

    4. RAM chips 

  11. A spreadsheet is mainly used for: 

    1. Calculations 

    2. Communication 

    3. Receiving of information 

    4. Retrieving of information 

  12. Internet means: 

    1. Hypermedia 

    2. Hypertext 

    3. Network of networks 

    4. World Wide Web 

  13. Output produced by a printer is often referred to as: 

    1. Blind carbon copies 

    2. Carbon copies 

    3. Hardcopy 

    4. Softcopy

  14. If Pinelands High School buys a single copy of WinZip, how many computers can it be installed on?
    1. one computer
    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
  15. 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

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Question 2 - Computer architecture - 18 marks

  1. Answer the question based on the advertisement in the table noting the amount of marks and provide sufficient information.  (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)
  2. Explain what is meant by pixels. (1)
  3. What does CD-ROM
  4.  stand for? (1)
  5. Give the name of the process used to create tracks and sectors on a disk. (1)
  6. Name one mechanical apparatus that can write data to a storage medium and can read data from the storage medium. (1)
  7. Give a brief explanation of a peripheral, together with two examples. (2)
  8. Describe two types of printers according to the print technology used. (2)

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Question 3 - Software - 12 marks

  1. Give one advantage of an integrated package or software suite.  (1)
  2. Complete the sentences by supplying suitable word(s):
    Windows is a .. 3.a .. operating system using icons to represent the contents of the computer.  Before the advent of Windows, about 10 years ago, ..3.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 ..3.c ... (3)
  3. Name four things which an operating system does. (4)
  4. 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/Internet - 17 marks

  1. What is an Internet hoax? (1)
  2. What is the definition of data communication? (2)
  3. Name two businesses/organisations or types of businesses/organisations that have to be paid when accessing the Internet from home. (2)
  4. What does TCP/IP stand for and to what does it refer? (2)
  5. What are Google and Altavista and discuss their function? (2)
  6. Suppose someone sends you an email when your computer is switched off and disconnected. Will the email be lost? Explain. (2)
  7. Name the three basic components of a data communication system. (3)
  8. 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 - 13 marks

  1. Give two advantages of Internet banking. (2)
  2. An information system is a system of hardware, software and data that supports the administration of an organization. Give two examples where this will be used. (2)
  3. 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)
  4. Name two types of software theft. (2)
  5. Give four examples of how the computer contributes towards free time, recreation and relaxation, and discuss the advantages and disadvantages thereof. (4)

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