10.1 The school uses e-mail communication to invite the community to participate in the club activities and also to keep them updated on activities - NSC Computer Application Technology - Question 10 - 2023 - Paper 2
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10.1 The school uses e-mail communication to invite the community to participate in the club activities and also to keep them updated on activities.
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:10.1 The school uses e-mail communication to invite the community to participate in the club activities and also to keep them updated on activities - NSC Computer Application Technology - Question 10 - 2023 - Paper 2
Step 1
Which e-mail feature would the club secretary use to send an e-mail to many people at the same time?
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The club secretary should use a mailing list or distribution list to send an e-mail to many people at the same time.
Step 2
How can the club secretary ensure that parents do not see each other’s e-mail addresses when an e-mail is sent to many parents at the same time?
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The club secretary can use the BCC (Blind Carbon Copy) field to hide multiple e-mail addresses from recipients.
Step 3
Give ONE way in which parents can ensure that future e-mails from the club do not go into their spam folder.
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Parents can mark the e-mail as 'Not Spam' or add the club's email address to their contacts or safesender list.
Step 4
Suggest TWO ways in which the secretary can share the video electronically.
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Share a link to the video in the cloud (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox).
Upload the video to a social media platform like YouTube and share the link via e-mail.
Step 5
Explain the concept biometric security.
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Biometric security refers to the technology that is used to identify a person based on their unique physical characteristics, such as fingerprints, iris patterns, or voice recognition.
Step 6
Give TWO disadvantages of using biometric locks.
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Moisture or water can affect the accuracy of biometric sensing.
Dust or dirt can impair sensor functionality, leading to failure in recognition.
Step 7
Which database feature must be applied to a new or an existing field to uniquely identify each record?
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A Primary key must be applied to uniquely identify each record in the database.
Step 8
Suggest a data type, together with a motivation, for the field ChronicConditions, other than ‘Yes/No’.
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The data type should be Memo/Long text, as it allows for a thorough description of chronic conditions that a person may have.
Step 9
Give TWO user-centred design (UCD) guidelines a web designer should use to create a website.
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Priority content should be suitably placed to ensure visibility.
The designer should maintain consistent themes and layout throughout the website.
Step 10
Suggest TWO corrections to the HTML code so that this table will display correctly.
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Change rowspan to colspan for compatibility in the table layout.
Add missing <tr> tags for the third row.
Step 11
Which technology allows a drone to create a map of the route that the runners will use?
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The technology used is GPS or drone mapping software, such as photogrammetry.
Step 12
Give TWO benefits of equipping a drone with a camera to follow the runners or walkers.
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Livestreaming events to audiences.
Analyzing the running and walking techniques for safety and training improvements.
Step 13
How can this problem be solved without moving data or changing the SD card?
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The issue can be resolved by reducing the video resolution or changing to a lower image quality for recordings.
Step 14
What category of user would want to use a computer with sophisticated hardware to edit videos?
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The category of user is a Power user, as they require high processing capabilities for video editing.
Step 15
Give the definition of AR technology.
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AR technology overlays real-world images or videos with computer-generated objects or graphics, enhancing the user's experience.
Step 16
Give ONE example of where AR can be used.
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AR can be used to overlay interactive workouts or virtual coaching feedback in the gym.
