6.6 Computers never used to have a GUI (graphical user interface). Briefly explain the role of the GUI in a modern computer. (2)

3.7 RAM card (1)

4.6 Why is it that Optic Fibre cabling is not provided to areas that have few dwellings in close range to each other, eg. Smalls towns and villages in the countryside?   (1)  

5.3 If 1 byte is needed to store one letter in a text document, then how many bits will be needed to store the letters of the word Peter? (2)

QUESTION 2 Study the spreadsheet below and answer the questions that follow: Right click on the button below to open the link in a new tab   2.1   Write the formula you would use to get the answer for cell E2 (2)

5.3 1024 MB (1)

4.9 A firewall is hardware and/or software placed between the user’s computer and an external network such as the Internet to filter data in and out of the computer. Give one function of a firewall. (1)

5.4   Computers need this small circuit board to connect to the Internet   (1)

4.4   What is the essential difference between a PAN and a LAN? Do not just give the definition of the acronym as an answer.   (4)

3.11 Data stored that is lost when the computer is switched off and work is not saved. (1)