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Jack has an MP3 file stored on his computer.
A computer is designed using the Von Neumann model for a computer system. The computer has a central processing unit (CPU).
Three types of storage media are magnetic, optical and solid state.
All data needs to be converted to binary data so that it can be processed by a computer.
An image is stored on a computer. The image is 16-bit colour and is 100 pixels high and 150 pixels wide. Calculate the file size of the image in by...
A compiler and an interpreter are two different types of translator.
Adele chooses to set a biometric password for her mobile device, instead of a personal identification number (PIN).
Consider the following logic statement: X = (((A AND NOT B) OR (NOT (B NOR C))) AND C)
Three Internet terms are browser, Internet Protocol (IP) address and Uniform Resource Locator (URL).
Many devices have a Media Access Control (MAC) address.
The paragraph describes the process of printing a document using an inkjet printer. Complete the paragraph using the most appropriate terms from th...
Computer ethics are a concern for any users of the Internet.
Denary values are converted to binary values to be processed by a computer.
Hexadecimal is used for Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) colour codes. An HTML colour code is: #2F15D6
Joelle is a student who uses the Internet.
Jason is a programmer who writes computer programs in a high-level language.
Consider the following logic statement: X = ((A OR B) AND (NOT (B XOR C)) AND C)
Millions of emails are sent between users on a daily basis.
Cassie stores data for her business every day. She stores the data using optical data storage.
Sam develops a software application. He distributes a version of the software as shareware.
You are advised to spend no longer than 40 minutes answering this section. Here is a copy of the pre-release material. DO NOT attempt Tasks 1, 2 ...
Tick (✔) one box in each row to identify the most appropriate data type for each description. Only one tick (✔) per column.
Give one piece of normal test data and one piece of erroneous test data that could be used to validate the input of an email address. State the rea...
The flowchart shows an algorithm that should allow 60 test results to be entered into the variable Score. Each test result is checked to see if it ...
The pseudocode represents an algorithm. The pre-defined function DIV gives the value of the result of integer division. For example, Y = 9 DIV 4 gi...
A computer game shop records its stock levels in a database table called GAMES. The fields used in the stock table are shown. Name Descri...
An algorithm allows a user to input their password and checks that there are at least eight characters in the password. Then, the user is asked to ...
Describe a one-dimensional array. Include an example of an array declaration.
This algorithm checks the temperature of hot food being served to customers. [Figure 4.1]
A database table, NURSE, is used to keep a record of disposable items worn by veterinary nurses. This is part of the table: ItemNumber | Descripti...
Binary is a number system used by computers.
A student has a sound file that is too large to be stored on their external secondary storage device. The student compresses the sound file to make...
Secondary storage devices are used to store data in a computer.
Complete the statements about different types of software. Use the terms from the list. Some of the terms in the list will not be used. You should ...
A farm has an automated drinking system for its animals. The drinking system has a water bowl that contains the water. When the water bowl is empty...
A user wants to connect their computer to a network.
A programmer uses a low-level language to write a computer program for a vending machine.
A manager at a company is concerned about a brute-force attack on its employee user accounts.
A company uses robots in its factory to manufacture large pieces of furniture.
A student uses the internet for their schoolwork to research what is meant by pharming.
Output devices are used to output data from a computer. Circle three devices that are output devices. actuator digital versatile disk (DVD) keyboar...
Binary numbers can be converted to hexadecimal.
When keys are pressed on a keyboard, the text is converted to binary to be processed by the computer.
A student uses a mobile phone to take photographs for a school project. The student needs to transmit the photographs to their computer. They could...
A programmer writes a computer program using a high-level language.
Complete the statements about cookies. Use the terms from the list. Some of the terms in the list will not be used. Some terms may be used more tha...
A distributed denial of service attack (DDoS) is a cyber security threat.
A computer is connected to a network and assigned an IPv4 address.
One component of an expert system is the inference engine.
A user has both system software and application software installed on their computer.