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1
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Identify two uses of optical mark recognition (OMR)

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  1. Grading multiple-choice tests
  2. Processing survey responses
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Non-volatile internal memory used to store the start up instructions.

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ROM

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3
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An internal component that provides the input and output audio signals.

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Sound card

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An internal component that is composed of tge main memory, the control unit and the arithmetic logic unit

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CPU

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5
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State two characteristics of RAM

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  1. Volatility RAM is volatile memory
  2. Speed:RAM is fast compared to other types of storage like hard drives or SSDs
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6
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Which device produces solid objects

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3D printer

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7
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Name one appropriate direct data entry device for contactless credit cards

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RFID reader

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8
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One appropriate direct data entry device for multiple choice answers in an examination paper

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OMR

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9
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Name one appropriate direct data entry device
That scans items at a computerised till

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Barcode reader

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10
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A glasshouse is used to grow plants and is computer controlled
Name three sensors which could be used in this glasshouse

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Light sensor
Humidity sensor
Temperature sensor

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11
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A smartphone has many uses, for example making and receiving telephone calls.
Give four other uses of a smartphone

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Internet browsing
Photography
Navigation
Entertainment

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12
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Is compiler a system software or application software

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System software

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13
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Where does word processing software belong
SYSTEM SOFTWARE OR APPLICATION SOFTWARE

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Application software

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14
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Where does spreadsheet software belong
SYSTEM SOFTWARE OR APPLICATION SOFTWARE

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Application software

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15
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Where does operating system belong
System software or application software

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System software

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16
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Tick whether the following statement refer to a command line interface or a graphical user interface .
The user has to type in every instruction

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CLI

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17
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The user does not need to learn any of the instructions

18
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Each instruction has to be typed in correctly

19
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The user is in direct communication with the computer

20
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State two other types of user interface

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  1. Gesture based interface
  2. Dialogue based user Interface
21
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Type two input devices that could be used in a smartphone.
HDD magnetic stripe reader microphone mouse remote control speaker touch pad touch screen

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Microphone
Touchscreen

22
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Choose the most appropriate method of direct data entry for each statement .
Used to read magnetic data on cheques

23
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Used to read car number plates

24
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Used to read multiple-choice examination responses

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An input device that reads the cheque number from a bank cheque is called
A magnetic ink character reader
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A device that outputs hard copy large architectural drawings is called
A wide format printer
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A mouse touch pad and a tracker ball are known as ____________ devices
Pointing
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A numeric keypad could be used at an
ATM POS OR CHIP AND PIN
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Sensors read in _________ signals
Analogue
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An __________ is required to convert the signal so that it can be understood by the computer.
ADC
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Identify the hardware from the description given. A volatile internal memory that stores the current instruction.
RAM
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A printed circuit board containing the CPU and other components of a computer.
Motherboard
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A printed circuit board that controls the output to a monitor
Graphics card
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A printed circuit board that is installed in a computer so that the computer can be connected to a network
NIC
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Chip and pin readers are used __________ terminals to make a ________ payment using a credit or debit card compared to ___________methods
1. POS 2. SECURE 3. CONTACTLESS
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Magnetic stripe readers are used to read _______ found on magnetic stripes found on the back of ______
1. Data 2. Cards
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Define the term software
Software is a set of programs that tells the computer hoe to perform tasks
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There are two types of softwares Identify them
1. System softwares 2. Application softwares
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What is LED in full
Light Emitting Diode.
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What is CRT in full
Cathode Ray Tube.
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Whats LCD in full
Liquid Crystal Display.
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Whats LCD in full
Liquid Crystal Display.

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