Question 1. Terminology. 1.1 Give the most appropriate term for the following expressions. Do not use abbreviations, write out the entire term in your exam pad the table supplied below. 1.1.1 The maximum amount of data that can be transferred per second over a particular medium.   1.1.2 A copper cable commonly used as a network medium.   1.1.3 An input device that converts hardcopy to softcopy.   1.1.4 A satellite that maintains it’s position over a fixed point on the earths surface.   1.1.5 A number system which has 16 elements.       (5)

Question 2 – Hardware   2.1     2.1.1 What component does core2 quad refer to? (1) 2.1.2 Explain briefly what is meant by core2 quad. (2) 2.2 The PC has 16GB (Gigabyte) of memory. What type of memory is being referred to? (1) 2.3 It also has a 1 TB (Terabyte) hard disk drive.   2.3.1 What is the EXACT ratio between 1GB and 1TB? (1) 2.3.2 Why is the hard drive much larger than memory? Explain briefly. (2) 2.3.3 What technology does a hard disk drive use to store data. (1) 2.3.4 Name two other technologies used for data storage. (2) 2.4 Is the PC very powerful? If yes, explain why he needs it. If no, explain why it is adequate (powerful enough). (3) 2.6 His receptionist has her own PC. Would her unit require the same specifications as his – yes/no? Motivate. (3) 2.7 He will also need a printer.   2.7.1 Name two types of printers that he can choose from. (2) 2.7.2 Describe how any one of the above printers operates. (3) 2.7.3 Which one would you advise the doctor to choose. Motivate. (3) 2.8 He also needs to select a monitor. He decides on a large touch screen.   2.8.1 Name two different technologies used with touch screens. (2) 2.8.2 Name two important specifications that the selected screen should have, excluding size. (2)     [28]

1.2 Briefly describe the following terms – do not write what it stands for – do not write out the acronym   1.2.1 GPS (Global Positioning System (2) 1.2.2 World Wide Web (WWW) (2) 1.2.3 Input device. (2)     [11]  

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Question 3 –  Data Representation 3.1 Add the following two numbers in base2  101111012 and 110101112 (5) 3.2 Convert the above sum to base 16 (you may use any method). (5)     [10]

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1 Vous vous appelez Sam. Vous cherchez un(e) correspondant(e) français(e).Complétez la fiche en français avec vos propres informations.                                                                  Prénom Sam Nationalité  [1] profession [2] Age 16  ans Famille enfant unique Caractère [3] Passe- temps préféré( 2 détails) [4] et [5] Animaux domestiques chat (5)

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2 Ma maison• Décrivez votre maison (où ? pièces ?).• Qu’est-ce que vous faites pour aider à la maison ?• Qu’est-ce que vous n’aimez pas faire à la maison ?• Où voudriez-vous habiter à l’avenir ? Expliquez pourquoi.Écrivez 80–90 mots en français.  (12)

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