Choose a term/concept from COLUMN B that matches a description in COLUMN A - NSC Computer Application Technology - Question 2 - 2020 - Paper 2
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Choose a term/concept from COLUMN B that matches a description in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–T) next to the question numbers (2.1 to 2.10) in the ANSWER BOOK... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Choose a term/concept from COLUMN B that matches a description in COLUMN A - NSC Computer Application Technology - Question 2 - 2020 - Paper 2
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2.1 A field property that automatically inserts a value in a field for each new record in a database table
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The answer is 'D', which corresponds to 'default value'. A default value pre-fills a field with a specific value for new records.
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2.2 Malware that is often associated with Bitcoin
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The answer is 'S', which corresponds to 'ransomware'. This type of malware is frequently linked to Bitcoin as it often requires payment in cryptocurrency.
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2.3 A technology that is used to produce an editable soft copy from a scanned document
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The answer is 'O', which corresponds to 'OCR' (Optical Character Recognition). OCR converts scanned documents into editable text.
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2.4 A protocol that is used to enable telephone calls using the internet
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The answer is 'F', which corresponds to 'VoIP' (Voice over Internet Protocol). This technology allows for voice communication over the internet.
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2.5 A spreadsheet error message that appears when the value in a cell is longer than the cell width
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The answer is 'B', which corresponds to '#NULL!'. This error indicates that a formula in the cell is referencing an invalid range.
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2.6 A cellular technology that provides high data transmission speeds
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The answer is 'N', which corresponds to 'LTE' (Long Term Evolution), a standard for wireless broadband communication.
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2.7 A set of characters added to the end of a file name that identifies the type of file
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The answer is 'A', which corresponds to 'attribute'. A file extension serves as an attribute that indicates the file type.
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2.8 A unit of measurement for printing resolution
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The answer is 'T', which corresponds to 'DPI' (Dots Per Inch). DPI measures the resolution of a printed document.
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2.9 A group of infected computers that can be controlled remotely to attack other computers/networks
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The answer is 'E', which corresponds to 'botnet'. Botnets consist of compromised units under the control of a hacker.
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2.10 A set of questions for research purposes that will be answered electronically by a large group of people
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The answer is 'G', which corresponds to 'survey'. Surveys are used to gather information from a large audience for research.
