4.1 Name TWO ways in which a printer can be connected to a computer - NSC Computer Application Technology - Question 4 - 2016 - Paper 2
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4.1 Name TWO ways in which a printer can be connected to a computer.
4.2 Give ONE possible cause of a printer not working, even though it is switched on and online.... show full transcript
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Step 1
Name TWO ways in which a printer can be connected to a computer.
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USB Cable
Wi-Fi
Step 2
Give ONE possible cause of a printer not working, even though it is switched on and online.
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The printer may have run out of paper.
Step 3
State TWO advantages of convergence for the ordinary user.
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Greater functionality on a single device.
Less clutter on desk space.
Step 4
Identify the image below that appears on a school's newsletter AND explain how it would be used by referring to a suitable example.
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The image is a QR code. It can be scanned by a cell phone to reveal information, such as a URL for school updates or events.
Step 5
State TWO benefits of an SSD over an HDD.
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Faster data access speeds.
Less susceptible to damage due to no moving parts.
Step 6
Why have SSDs not completely replaced HDDs, even though they have so many benefits? Do NOT refer to cost in your answer.
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SSDs currently offer less storage capacity compared to traditional HDDs.
Step 7
Explain the difference between a software bug and a virus.
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A software bug is an error in programming that causes unintended behavior, while a virus is malicious software designed to corrupt or damage data.
Step 8
Explain how an Android phone differs from a Windows phone, besides cost or the fact that they are made by different companies.
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Android phones use an open-source operating system, allowing for a variety of applications, whereas Windows phones have a proprietary operating system limiting app availability.
Step 9
What does it mean if a printer is marked as the default printer?
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It means that print jobs will be sent automatically to this printer unless another printer is selected.
Step 10
Explain why a backup should NOT be stored in the same location as the original data, besides the fact that it would take up additional space.
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If the original data is lost due to fire or theft, the backup would be lost as well.
Step 11
Name a storage device that would be suitable to back up data larger than 1 TB (terabytes).
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Network Attached Storage (NAS) drive.
Step 12
State TWO advantages of scheduling software updates to run at night.
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Updates can be completed without interrupting the user's work.
It reduces the likelihood of the system slowing down during peak usage times.
Step 13
Give TWO possible ways to improve computer performance without replacing any hardware.
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Run disk cleanup to remove unnecessary files.
Defragment the drive to optimize file storage.
Step 14
State TWO advantages of using web-based applications instead of applications installed locally on a computer.
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Accessible from any device with internet access.
No need to install updates manually, as they are automatically updated.
Step 15
Suggest ONE way to create an electronic copy of the document without using a scanner.
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Take a picture of the document using a smartphone or tablet.
