Professional Documents
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For Grade 9
For Grade 9
2 One component of the internal memory of a computer is Random Access Memory (RAM).
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A Inkjet printer
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4 For each of the following uses of data capture, name one appropriate direct data entry device.
The devices must be different in each case.
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(b) Give two reasons why data from the sensors need to be converted for use by a
computer.
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6 A smartphone has many uses, for example making and receiving telephone calls.
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[4] 7 A developer is writing a program to record the results of examinations taken by students
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There are three types of test data that can be used to test a system: normal, abnormal
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(b) The program collects a large amount of data and this could be stored using either a fixed
solid-state drive (SSD) or cloud storage.
(i) Describe four advantages to the school of using cloud storage rather than using the
SSD.
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[4] (ii) Describe three disadvantages to the school of using cloud storage rather
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For each of the statements given, identify a health problem and describe a possible
solution. Your answers must be different in each case.
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9 A taxi company tracks the routes their cars have travelled and the current location of each one
using a Global Positioning System (GPS).
A map showing the route taken and current location of each car is displayed on the office monitor.
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The headteachers already have basic internet connected desktop computer systems including a
monitor, keyboard and mouse.
(a) Identify three pieces of additional hardware they need in order to participate in a
videoconference.
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State three tasks the technician would need to do to set up the hardware for the
videoconference.
You can assume that the hardware required has already been purchased.
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[3] 11 Microprocessor-controlled devices in the home have had positive effects on people’s
lifestyles.
One of the positive effects of using these devices is that we can now set a cooker to switch on whilst
we are out so that we arrive home to a cooked meal.
Describe the positive effects of using other microprocessor-controlled devices in the home.
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12 Tawara Retail is an online store. This online store does not have physical shops. Customers buy
products from this store using internet shopping.
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13 A media student is creating a movie, in school, for a project. He needs to take the movie home
to edit it.
The student intends to use a CFast solid-state memory card to transport the movie files.
Give two error messages that may appear when attempting to save the work.
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15 Discuss the advantages and disadvantages to customers of using internet banking rather than
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Name three items of personal data that could also be sensitive data.
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[3] 17 A student uses social media to keep in contact with other people.
Describe four strategies that the student could use to stay safe when using social media to
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18 A manager in a hospital has decided to ask a software company to develop a computer system.
The system should allow patients to book all their medical appointments online.
(a) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages to both the patients and the medical staff of this type
of system.
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(b) The manager of the hospital has purchased an expert system to help diagnose their patients’
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