6.2 Customers sometimes want a demonstration of the Windows desktop and menu system.   6.2.1 Why are certain tiles (icons) on the desktop called ‘live’ tiles? (1) 6.2.2 Explain the significance, or meaning, of the arrows pointing to the right in the following screenshot of a menu system:        (1)

Question 5    5.1 Gamers are advised to use a separate graphics card (not the built-in one) in their computer, for the best gaming experience.   5.1.1 Briefly explain the reason for this. (1) 5.1.2 Which specification of a monitor is very important for a gamer, to ensure that the images in fast-moving games do not blur or lag (ghost). (1)

6.5 A CAT teacher bought a Math Tutor software package, which he then licensed under a site license.     Briefly explain what a site license agreement is, in terms of the number of computers on which the software may be installed. (2)

4.5 What is the name of the piece of hardware inside the computer case, that allows all the parts of the computer (RAM, hard drive, USB ports, etc.) to communicate with each other? (1)

7.2 Give TWO advantages of connecting computers in a network, besides fast and efficient communication. (2)

4.6 Why does this computer (and every computer) need so much more storage than memory? Motivate your answer by referring to the different role that each of these performs in the functioning of a computer. (2)

5.7 Various scanning technologies are used in the shop.   5.7.1 The code shown below is attached as a label to articles sold in shops. Give TWO advantages of the scanning technology used with such labels, over other ‘manual’ input methods.        (2) 5.7.2 Sometimes the black lines on this label are damaged and cannot be read by the scanning device.     Which other input device could be used to capture the numerical code? (1) 5.7.3 Give the name of the type of code pictured below, and give ONE type of information that is commonly found in such a code.        (2)

1.15. Which one of the following types of software is Windows 8 an example of. (1)

4.7 Give TWO differences between memory and storage, in terms of cost and speed. (2)

Question 7  7.1 Would a school network be an example of a LAN or a WAN? Motivate your answer by referring to the difference between these two types of networks. (2)