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Eunice installs some software on her laptop. (a) Draw one straight line from each example of utility software to the correct purpose. (3) (b) Which one of these types of device can have software installed on it? (1) A Memory B OMR Reader C Processor D Storage D Storage (c) Explain one benefit to Eunice of updating her software regularly. (2) Updating her software regularly, Eunice enhances security to her software because it fixes bugs in the software. (d) Eunice is travelling by train.  She connects to the Internet using the train's Wi-Fi connection.  Explain why the Wi-Fi provider blocks video streaming. (2) Eunice is using shared bandwidth which is used by many passengers of the train. So, bandwidth of that Wi-Fi is divided among them. But video streaming requires lot of bandwidth which costs more. That's why, the Wi-Fi provider blocks video streaming. (e) The Internet has provided a wider range of entertainment and leisure opportunities.  One example is video and audi...

Judy is researching online. (a) List two types of user-generated reference sites Judy could use. (2) 1 Judy could use Wikis to do research through online collaboratively. 2 Judy could use Forums for structured discussions with members of the community. (b) Judy could use a mobile phone to make a voice call. Draw a diagram to show the mobile phone's input and output devices required to make the call. Label each device you use in your diagram. (3) (c) Judy sets file permissions on her online documents. Which one of these is a benefit of doing this? (1) A Improves encryption B Increases storage C Quicker backup D Secures data D Secures data (d) Describe how a CAPTCHA test reduces the function of malware. (2) A CAPTCHA test reduces the function of malware as it works by asking users to enter a randomly generated series of letters and number that are displayed on the screen. Automatic software cannot read the letters displayed, or enter them into the required field, so this is used to d...

 A family uses digital devices in their everyday lives. Howard buys a tablet computer. (a) Give two types of wireless connectivity that the tablet computer could use. (2) 1 The tablet computer could use Wi-Fi to connect it to a network. 2 The tablet computer could use Bluetooth, a wireless connectivity that lets devices to connect over short distances. (b) Give two types of peripheral storage media that the tablet computer could use. (2) 1 The tablet computer could use flash media which are more energy-efficient as they do not have moving parts. 2 The tablet computer could use hard disks to store data. (c) Which one of these is required for the tablet computer to connect to the Internet? (1) A GPS B ISP C LAN D NFC B ISP (d) Which one of these is found in all computers? (1) A Control software B Keyboard C Operating system D Processor D Processor (e) Which one of these would be used as a desktop replacement computer? (1) A Laptop B Mainframe C Media Player D Server A Laptop (f) Desc...