Q1. This question is about servers.
(a) Explain what a server is.
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(b) State the 7 types of servers.
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(c) A medium-sized animation company working on a movie are considering
buying a server. Describe each type of server and the different roles they have.
For each type of server, explain its function.
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(d) Give two advantages of using an application server instead of distributing the
application to the users.
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(e) Why might an organisation have more than one web server.
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(f) Describe what the host and guest machine are.
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Q2. This question is about virtualisation.
(a) What is virtual storage.
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(b) Give two reasons why an organisation may use virtualisation of cloud computing for
a system.
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(c) Give two reasons why an organisation may choose not to use virtualisation or cloud
computing for a system.
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(d) Why might a hybrid system be useful?
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Q3. This question is about monitors. There are 4 types of monitors:
CRT (Cathode-tray tube)
TFT (Thin film transistor)
LCD (Liquid crystal display)
LED (Light-emitting diodes)
(a) State an advantage and a disadvantage of using a CRT monitor.
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(b) State an advantage and a disadvantage of using a TFT monitor.
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(c) State two advantages and two disadvantages of using an LCD monitor.
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(c) State two advantages and one disadvantages of using an LED monitor.
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Q4. This question is about input and output devices.
(a) Explain what communication devices are.
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(b) Give three examples of communication devices.
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(c) State two advantages and two disadvantages of using a modem.
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(c) State one advantage and one disadvantage of using a router.
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Q5. This question is about storage types.
(a) State two benefits and two limitations of using a hard drive.
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(b) State two benefits and two limitations of using a solid state.
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(c) State two benefits and two limitations of using a flash drive.
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(d) A business with over 200 employees is deciding whether to use cloud storage for their
business.
Explain two reasons why cloud storage would be the right option for them and explain
one disadvantage of cloud storage.
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Grade Boundaries
A* 70+
A 60
B 50
C 40
D 30
E 25
U < 25
