SECTION A
QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions - NSC Computer Application Technology - Question 1 - 2018 - Paper 2
Question 1
SECTION A
QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and write only the l... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:SECTION A
QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions - NSC Computer Application Technology - Question 1 - 2018 - Paper 2
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1.1 An HDD is used in a ...
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An HDD (Hard Disk Drive) is used primarily in a desktop computer (option B). While it can be used in other devices, desktop computers are the most common application.
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1.2 A spreadsheet error where the function is spelt incorrectly is called a ...
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The error where the function is misspelled in a spreadsheet is known as a name error (#NAME?) (option D). This occurs when Excel cannot interpret the text as a valid function.
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1.3 Which ONE of the following terms does NOT logically belong with the other terms?
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The term that does not logically belong with the others is Shareware (option B). Spyware, Worm, and Trojan are all types of malware, while Shareware refers to a distribution method for software.
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1.4 The relational operator <> is used to ... a value.
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The relational operator <> is used to exclude a value (option A). It checks for not equal to in comparisons.
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1.5 A wireless keyboard can NOT be connected to a computer using a/an ...
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A wireless keyboard can NOT be connected using a 3G adapter (option C). Wireless keyboards typically connect via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
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1.6 Message rules in e-mails are used to ...
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Message rules in e-mails are primarily used to group related messages (option A). They help organize emails based on specified criteria.
