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)      

6.3 When you tried to open a certain file, the following dialog box appeared:          6.3.1 What is the most likely ‘problem’ with the file you were trying to open? (1) 6.3.2 If you knew the file was a video, outline ONE way in which you could try to open the file, without following any of the suggestions offered in the dialog box. (1) 6.3.3 Give the name of a utility program, included with the operating system, that you could use to ‘capture’ or copy this screenshot.  (1)

1.3. What are apps, that regularly update the information that they display, called? (1)

4.12 What is the term for the series of technologies that allows one to insert a device into a USB port, and then to use the device almost immediately? (1)

4.10 Which peripheral device connects to the computer via the HDMI port? (1)