4.1 Name ONE computer application that can be used to edit text files - NSC Computer Application Technology - Question 4 - 2018 - Paper 2
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4.1 Name ONE computer application that can be used to edit text files.
4.2 Give TWO GUI elements on an electronic form that can be used to present a list of options... show full transcript
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Step 1
Name ONE computer application that can be used to edit text files.
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One application that can be used to edit text files is Notepad.
Step 2
Give TWO GUI elements on an electronic form that can be used to present a list of options to a user.
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Dropdown menu
Radio buttons
Step 3
Suggest TWO methods that could be used to repair a flash drive that has been infected with a virus.
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Run an antivirus scan to detect and remove the virus.
Delete the infected file from the flash drive.
Step 4
Suggest TWO ways in which you can run the software.
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Free up some space on the drive by deleting unwanted files.
Move the software to a different drive with sufficient space.
Step 5
Why would one have to use the System Restore utility?
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The System Restore utility is used to revert a computer’s state to a previous point in time, which can help recover the system from issues that may have arisen after installing new software or updates.
Step 6
Give TWO advantages of using an interactive whiteboard.
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Allows for dynamic presentations with interactive features.
Can support various learning styles, making lessons more engaging.
Step 7
State TWO ways in which to display ONLY the documents that were created LAST WEEK.
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Filter documents in the file explorer by the creation date.
Use search functionality to find files based on the date range.
Step 8
State TWO ways in which to improve the following password: Y5Y5Y.
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Include special characters and numbers, e.g., Y5!Y5@
Use a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, e.g., y5Y5y.
Step 9
Explain TWO ways in which RAM differs from SSD storage.
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RAM is temporary storage (volatile), meaning data is lost when power is off, while SSD is permanent (non-volatile).
RAM is faster than SSD, as it is used for active data processing.
Step 10
Briefly explain the function of a client and a server in a network.
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In a network, a client requests services such as data or applications, while a server provides those services and resources to the client.
Step 11
Suggest a reason why the vertical and horizontal scrolling feature of a touchpad has stopped working.
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The touchpad driver may not be functioning correctly, or new software could have been installed that is incompatible with the existing driver.
Step 12
State TWO advantages of 3D printing.
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Allows for rapid prototyping and testing of designs.
Reduces material waste as it uses only the material required for building the object.
Step 13
Explain the concept of VR (virtual reality).
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Virtual reality (VR) is a simulated experience that can be similar to or completely different from the real world, created using computer technology, typically involving sensory feedback and often used for entertainment or training purposes.
