Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions - NSC Information Technology - Question 1 - 2016 - Paper 2
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Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question number (1.1–1.5) ... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions - NSC Information Technology - Question 1 - 2016 - Paper 2
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1.1.1 A file with a .dll extension is …
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A file with a .dll extension is a dynamic link library file (B). Dynamic link libraries contain code and data that multiple programs can use simultaneously, improving modularity and reducing memory usage.
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1.1.2 … is a protocol used to retrieve messages on an Internet/Intranet e-mail server.
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The protocol used to retrieve messages from an e-mail server is POP3 (A). This protocol allows clients to download emails from the server.
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1.1.3 A 64-bit processor refers to the …
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A 64-bit processor refers to the number of basic instructions the processor can recognise (B). It indicates the processor's ability to handle data and memory addresses, contributing to performance.
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1.1.4 The licence under which most freeware is distributed is known as …
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The licence under which most freeware is distributed is known as EULA (A), which stands for End User License Agreement, outlining how the software can be used.
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1.1.5 Working away from the company's standard workplace and using the Internet to communicate with the office is known as …
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This practice is known as telecommuting (A). Telecommuting allows employees to work remotely while maintaining communication with their office via the internet.
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1.2.1 A text file which stores customised settings for a website on your local computer.
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The term is 'configuration file'. This file contains settings specific to a user's local environment.
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1.2.2 A technology that automates the configuration process of a device before it can be used.
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The term is 'plug and play'. It refers to the technology that enables automatic detection of hardware components.
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1.2.3 A general term for conning techniques used to make electronic communication appear to originate from a legitimate source.
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The term is 'phishing'. Phishing is a fraudulent technique aimed at obtaining sensitive information.
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1.2.4 A practice where queries are entered in data fields which then allow unauthorised access to the database.
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The term is 'SQL injection'. This is a technique used to exploit vulnerabilities in a database.
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1.2.5 The immediate and real-time delivery of media content to a receiving device over the Internet starting from the time the media file is opened.
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The term is 'streaming'. Streaming refers to the continuous delivery of content over the internet.
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1.2.6 Simulation of human decision-making processes by a computer system that is programmed to react on the basis of input from sensors.
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The term is 'machine learning'. This involves algorithms that learn from data to make decisions.
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1.2.7 A type of search that is managed by humans rather than by reliance on algorithms.
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The term is 'manual search'. This refers to human-powered searches for information.
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1.2.8 The general term for software that allows you to work with electronic databases.
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The term is 'database management system (DBMS)'. It provides tools for data manipulation and retrieval.
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1.2.9 A type of website that displays the same information to the user.
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The term is 'static website'. A static website contains fixed content.
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1.2.10 local area network in which resources are shared among workstations without using a dedicated server.
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The term is 'peer-to-peer network'. It allows direct file sharing between computers.
