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Question 1

Outline one feature of a word processor that coud reduce the amount of typing required when writing letters

Answer 1

Autocorrect and Spell Check: can help reduce typing errors and save time.
Predicted text

Question 2

State the purpose of technical documentation provided with software:

Answer 2

Technical documentation explains how to install software;

Question 3

Define the term client.

Answer 3

Define the term client.
A client is an application or system that accesses services provided by a computer/server;

Question 4

Define the term server

Answer 4

Define the term server.
A server is a computer/software that provides data to other computers/
clients in a network;

Question 5

Explain the functions performed by the server in this situation.

Answer 5

Responding to client requests: The server responds to requests from the self-service client kiosks, which may include requests for flight information, booking details, and check-in information.
Processing transactions: The server processes transactions related to bookings, check-ins, and other related activities.
Updating the database: The server updates the flight database with new information, such as new bookings, cancellations, and changes to flight schedules.
Managing access: The server manages access to the flight database, ensuring that only authorized clients can access the database and perform transactions.

Question 6

Compare direct changeover with parallel running as a method of implementation.

Answer 6

Direct changeover: it involves stopping the old system entirely and implementing the new one all at once
Parallel changeover: his method involves running both the old and new systems simultaneously for a period of time, allowing users to gradually transition to the new system.
Direct changeover has no extra cost;
for running two systems/for extra salaries (no need to increase the number of employees);
benefits can be gained immediately; because new system is better than the old;
if there is a bug in the new system;
there is not a second system to fall back on/could be disastrous for the company;
employees will need to be capable of using the new system immediately; without training/with training in advance but not on the system;

Question 7

(A) State where the program is held.
B) State the part of the central processing unit (CPU) that performs the decoding.
C) Outline the function of the memory address register (MAR).

Answer 7

(A) State where the program is held.
RAM

(B) State the part of the central processing unit (CPU) that performs the decoding.
CU/Control Unit;

(C) Outline the function of the memory address register (MAR).
MAR (is a register in the CPU that) stores the address of the (next) instruction/data; to be read from/written to RAM;