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Camille designs controllers for a games console. (a) Controllers are input devices . State two other peripheral input devices for a games console. (2) 1 A microphone can be used as a peripheral input device to enable voice commands and chat functions in games, enhancing communication and control within the gaming experience. 2 Some gaming consoles offer cameras as peripherals that allow for motion tracking and gesture recognition , enabling players to interact with games using body movements and gestures, which can add a new dimension to gameplay.   (b) Defragmentation is a type of utility software . State two other types of utility software. (2) 1 Antivirus software is a utility that helps protect your computer from malware , viruses , and other security threats . It scans, detects, and removes or quarantines harmful software that could harm your system or compromise your data. 2 Encryption software is a utility that secures sensitive data by converting...

Camille’s child, Sarah, uses websites and video sharing sites for her school work. (a) State one way of reducing the environmental impact of the use of servers that host online services.(1) One effective way to reduce the environmental impact of servers hosting online services is to power them with renewable energy sources , such as wind, solar, or hydroelectric power, to minimize their carbon footprint and reliance on fossil fuels. (b) Sarah participates in an online meeting as part of a lesson. (i) State two peripheral output devices Sarah requires to participate in the online meeting. (2) 1 Sarah needs a computer monitor to view the video and content being presented during the online meeting, as the monitor displays the visual information and allows her to see other participants in the meeting. 2 She requires speakers or headphones to hear the audio from the meeting, including the voices of other participants, any presentations, and other auditory content shared during t...

Task A2 OPEN a new word processing document. ENTER 'Task A2', your name, candidate number and centre number in the header. SAVE the document as TASK A2 Start - Word - Blank document Insert - Header - Blank File - Save As - Browse - TASK A2 - Save Medi has asked you to create a presentation template for a presentation about The Lawn Agency . Task A2a (i) Create a master slide that has: a 16:10 ratio the image BACKGROUND from Task A1b set as the background a title styled to: font size 40, italic a footer with: the company's email address, a date and time that updates automatically. (4) View - Slide Master - Slide Size - Custom Slide Size - Slides sized for - On-screen Show (16:10) - OK Insert - Picture - Select image BACKGROUND - Insert Go to top slide - Select Click to edit Master title style - Home - Font size 40 - Italic Footer - Type medi@tla.net Insert - Header and Footer - Slide - Tick Date and time - Update automatically - Apply to All SAVE the presentation as PRES...

Camille shares family photographs online with friends. (a) Give two benefits to Camille’s friends of Camille using an online community to share photographs (2) 1 When Camille tags her friends in the photographs, they receive alerts, making it easier for them to know when new pictures are shared. This feature ensures that they don't miss out on updates and moments that Camille wants to share with them. 2 Friends can express their appreciation for the photographs by rating or liking them. This feedback mechanism allows Camille's friends to provide positive feedback and support, reinforcing their social connection.   (b) Which one of these provides content to client computers? (1) A ISP B LAN C Router D Server D Server   (c) Describe how transactional data can be used with photographs stored online to improve the experience of users.  (2) Cookies or transactional data can be used to track previously viewed photographs and provide personalized co...