Computer Principles N4 — Document

December 2023 — N4 — Computer Principles

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1.10\in the ANSWER BOOK.

1.1Users can enter output storage input Bluetooth

1.2random access memory read only memory

1.3number system that has a base of two and u ses 1 and 0 as digits

1.4A storage device used for making backups UPS External hard d

1.5Output devices allow computer to communicate with human beings through keyboard

1.6The technique of systematically identifying, isolating, and correcting a fault in a system. Programming logic Integrated circuit

1.7non impact printer

1.8The raw facts stored in intelligence. information. knowledge.

1.9A w ord processor is an example of a/ browser

1.10Common input devices include printer mouse

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2.6\n the ANSWER BOOK.

2.1A m odem is a page created in PowerPoint.

2.2Web documents are written in HTML

2.3Performing disk defragmentation is an important maintenance task for hard drives.

2.4A computer virus can spread through an infected e mail attachment.

2.5A supercomputer is a powerful computer that can process large amounts of data very quickly.

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3.1List THREE permanent memory devices available on the market and i nclude the acronym used for each. (6\

3.2List FIVE timing units for storing data that are available for modern day computer use. (5\

3.3Information is stored on a magnetic disk in the form of magnetic dots. Explain how this information on the disk can be retrieved and loaded into memory without any difficulty. (5\ [16]16

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6.1List EIGHT types of error that occur during program testing and debugging. (8\

6.2Differentiate between a compiler and an interpreter. (4\ [12] 604003412

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8.1List THREE other networks from the computer industry and give THREE characteristics of each network NOTE: NOT network topologies

8.2What is the purpose of a modem in modern computers? (2\ [14]14

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9.1Voltage = I (4\

9.2Resistance = R1 + R2 (4\ [8] TOTAL: 1008

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Total100 marks

Sections10 + 6 + 16 + 10 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 14 + 8 = 100 marks

Paper information

TitleDocument

SubjectComputer Principles

LevelN4

Document typeQuestion paper

Year2023

MonthDecember

Pages6

Downloads4

Examination context

Decade2020s

Years ago3y

SeasonSummer (SH)

Start dayFriday

Exam periodDecember 2023

Days since exam1,044

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