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A table computer consists of both hardware and software

a) Define the term hardware [2]
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b) State the two types of software used by computers.
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2. One input device used on table computer is a touch screen

Name two other input devices built into a tablet computer
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3. Bluetooth is a method of wireless communication.

State two devices found in the home which could be connected via
Bluetooth.

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4. Database, presentation, spreadsheet and word processing software are used
by a medical Centre.

Tick (✓) the most appropriate piece of software to carry out the tasks shown.

spreadsheet presentatio database

word processing (✓)
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Producing a letter to send

out to patients

Creating graphs to show

numbers of people
attending the medical
centre

Creating queries from

patients’ details

Creating an interactive
display of services offered

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Write down the name of the interface shown above.

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6. Smartphones use a Graphical User Interface (GUI).

a) Give three benefits of using a GUI.
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7. Tick (✓) whether the following are features of operating systems containing a
command line interface (CLI) or a graphical user interface (GUI).

GUI (✓) CLI (✓)

Instructions have to be typed.

Applications are represented by icons.

Options are chosen from a menu.

Many instructions have to be memorized.

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8. There are a number of different types of computer. Write down the type of
computer that best fits the following descriptions.
a) A computer that is difficult to move and has a separate monitor and
keyboard
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b) A portable computer that includes a physical keyboard.
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c) A thin portable computer that has a touch screen and a battery in a
single unit, not normally used to make phone calls.
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d) A mobile phone that can be used as a computer.
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9. Tick (✓) whether the following are optical, magnetic or solid-state storage
media. [4]

magnetic Solid state optical

(✓) (✓) (✓)

SSD

CD

USB Drive

Portable hard disk drive

10. Hubs and switches are both used to enable devices to communicate with each
other in a network.
Describe the differences and similarities in the use of hubs and switches in a
network.
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11. A student has downloaded a file which contains a virus.
a) Describe the possible effects on his computer system if he opens the
file.
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 b) Explain how the student could prevent the computer from being
infected by viruses.
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c) Some files containing viruses have to be quarantined as they cannot be
deleted.
i. State the type of files that may have to be quarantined rather
than deleted.
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ii. Explain how the software detects and quarantines the file.
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12. Circle two items that contain personal data. [2]

Bank card bar code laser printer

Medical record mouse sensor

13. A student has set up a password for his laptop computer. The password he
has chosen is Px2zY!Cg3?bd
a) Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of using this password.
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14. Workers in an office log onto the office computer network using a password.
Aaron is using his name as his password.
a) Give two reasons why this is not a good idea.
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15. The student could have protected his laptop computer by using two-factor
authentication. This could have combined his password with a biometric
method.
State two examples of biometric methods he could use.
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16. A company is setting up video conference.

Name three computer hardware devices they would need.
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17. Members of the team can use video-conferencing to join business meetings
from different locations around the world.
Describe, giving reasons, three disadvantages of using video-conferencing
for business meetings rather than meeting in person.
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18. Audio conferencing refers to meetings held between people using audio
(sound) equipment. Audio conferencing can be done over the standard
telephone network (often referred to as a phone conference).
a) Describe four procedures to be carried out when making a phone
conference
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