Introduction To Computers NCV Level 2 — Document

November 2018 — NCV Level 2 — Introduction To Computers

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1.1Choose a term from COLUMN B that matches a description in COLUMN A. Write only the term next to the question number (1.1.1

1.1.10\in the ANSWER BOOK. COLUMN A COLUMN B

1.1.10series of eight bits The inter net protocol used for sending mails to a mail server A tool that examines the disk for errors A company that provides internet connections and services to

1.2State the difference between the Boolean operators AND and OR used in an expression.

1.2.1Us distributiv e law to evaluate the following expression: X.(Y+X\

1.2.2Us commutativ e law to evaluate the following expression: X+Y

1.3Name THREE number systems that are used in digital computer. (3\

1.4Convert the following numbers into decimal form how ALL the steps

1.4.1(10100\

1.4.2

1.5Convert the following octal numbers into binary form how ALL the steps (3\ (2\

1.6What is the hexadecimal digit of the following numbers:

1.6.1(11\ 10

1.6.2

1.7Various options are given as possible answers to the following question. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A D\ next to the question number n (1. \the ANSWER BOOK. A volatile programmable link technology is: Choose only one

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2.1Explain TWO types of computer memory. (2\

2.2Name FIVE ongoing aspects of the maintenance and care of computer.

2.3Study the taskbar n FIGURE 1 below and n ame the labelled items. rite only the

2.4Give TWO reasons for formatting a disk. (2\ [14]14

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3.1What is an intranet (2\

3.2mail has a lot of advantages over conve nt ional mail. List any THREE advantages of using ail. (3\

3.3The e mail address section of the message presents three options for specifying the recipients of the message.

3.3.1Name TWO options for specifying the recipients of the message.

3.3.2Give TWO e mail protocols. (2 2\ (4\

3.4What does the acronym ISP stand for? (2\ 3. List FIVE components of computer. (5\ 3.

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4.1Explain the difference between client application and web based application (4\

4.2Name any TWO examples of web based applications. (2\

4.3Give any TWO examples of web browsers. (2\

4.4List any FOUR web transactions that can be performed on the internet. (4\

4.5Troubleshooting is about problem solving searching for the source of a problem so that the problem can be resolved. List THREE types of computer troubleshooting. (3\ [15]15

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5.1List any FOUR examples of search engines (4\

5.2Study the screen printout on FIGURE below and answer the questions that follow FIGURE

5.2.1What is the file extension of Microsoft PowerPoint presentation? (2\

5.2.2What is the default file name of the application in FIGURE above? (1\

5.3Name any THREE types of animations that may be applied to a slide presentation. (3\

5.4Give FIVE steps to be followed when printing a presentation as handouts. (5\

5.5Explain TWO advantage of printing handout rather than printing full slide page

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TitleDocument

SubjectIntroduction To Computers

LevelNCV Level 2

Document typeQuestion paper

Year2018

MonthNovember

Pages7

Downloads3

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago8y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayThursday

Exam periodNovember 2018

Days since exam2,901

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