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8.5 a) The vlookup-function =vlookup(G3,$J$3:$K$10,0,true) is used to determine the learners’ symbols. What does the error #VALUE! mean? (1)

1.2 What do we call the service used for the fast and easy transfer of files between remote computers that have an internet connection? (1)  

Question 7: Social implications – 10

9.4 You need to give advice on the purchasing of new printers. Choose the correct answer from the drop down lists provided. a)   What kind of printers would the staff at the front desk use to print out receipts for customers? [Printer1] b)   What kind of printer would the mayor’s secretary use to print out agendas and minutes on a regular basis? [Printer2] (2)

4.9 Give TWO advantages and ONE disadvantage of an SSD over a traditional hard drive. (3) 4.10 What does the term ‘Intel i7’ in the specification refer to? (Name TWO things.) (2) 4.11 Explain the significance of the ‘8-core’ in the advertisement. (1) 4.12 Give ONE advantage of a USB C port over a USB A port. (1)

6.6 Write down ONE word in the space provided that describes a form of blog which uses video as the medium. (1)

In spite of the fact that you have a large hard drive and enough RAM on your computer it still becomes slow and unresponsive. Your teacher advised you to defrag your hard drive. He said that defragmenting of the hard drive will ensure that the computer will not be as slow and unresponsive as it currently is.  4.8 Write down his explanation on what defragmentation of a hard drive means. (1)  

There are different ways and methods to connect to the internet. 5.1 Why is a cellular connection not always as reliable as a fixed line connection? (1)  5.2 Give ONE reason why fibre connections are more reliable than ADSL. (1) 5.3 Give TWO general advantages of making use of an ADSL connection. (2)  You are looking at different ADSL packages and this one seems to meet your requirements: 8 Mbps / 1 Mbps uncapped ADSL Shaped for normal web browsing, email, online gaming and social networking services 10 hours free Wi-Fi per month at more than 750 hotspots 5 GB cloud storage account 5.4 What does the Mbps-speeds refer to?  (1) 5.5 Why are there two different speeds given? (2) 5.6 What does uncapped mean in this context? (1)

Question 4:  System technologies – 25 4.1 Despite the advantages of a touchpad some users prefer to make use of a mouse. Give TWO reasons why this is the case. (2) 4.2 What is the technology called where the operating system automatically detects and configures a new device, so it can be used almost immediately?  (1) 4.3 Explain the difference between a virus and a bug in terms of computer software. (2) 4.4 Write down ONE word that refers to a downloadable software update that is used to enhance existing features and provide new features and fixes software problems like security loopholes. (1)  Voice recognition is the ability for you to talk to the computer and for it to ‘understand’ you.  4.5 What is the common name (general term) that we use to refer to voice recognition software? (1) 4.6 Give ONE example of a voice recognition app. (1) 4.7 State TWO advantages of using a micro USB port instead of the standard USB port as on a smartphone. (2)

1.9 Which one of the following is an operating system that is most likely to be found on a smartphone?  (1)