SECTION A: SHORT QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1
Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions - NSC Information Technology - Question 1 - 2018 - Paper 2
Question 1
SECTION A: SHORT QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1
Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A t... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:SECTION A: SHORT QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1
Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions - NSC Information Technology - Question 1 - 2018 - Paper 2
Step 1
The most common protocol used to send e-mail is known as …
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The most common protocol used to send e-mail is SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol). Therefore, the answer is C.
Step 2
Which ONE of the following refers to an encryption process used to authenticate the identity of the sender of an e-mail message?
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The correct term for an encryption process that authenticates the identity of the sender of an e-mail message is a Digital certificate. Therefore, the answer is D.
Step 3
Which ONE of the following refers to a data structure that is non-volatile?
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A data structure that is non-volatile is a Text file. Non-volatile means that the data is not lost when power is removed. Thus, the answer is D.
Step 4
Which of the above assignment statements will cause a compilation/syntax error?
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The assignment statements (ii) K := R + 2; and (ii) R := K div 5; will cause a compilation/syntax error because R is not yet initialized as an integer type. Thus, the answer is D.
Step 5
Determine the value of sAnswer after the execution of the statements below.
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After executing the statements, sAnswer will contain 'nfoT'. The insert operation places 'T' in the second position of 'nfo', leading to the value 'nfoT'. Therefore, the answer is A.
Step 6
Give ONE word/term for each of the following descriptions. 1.3.1
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The term for web applications designed to deliver desktop functions online is Rich Internet Applications (RIA).
Step 7
Give ONE word/term for each of the following descriptions. 1.3.2
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The type of information system that gathers and analyzes data is known as a Decision Support System (DSS).
Step 8
Give ONE word/term for each of the following descriptions. 1.3.3
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Downloaded software that bombards the user with advertisements is referred to as Adware.
Step 9
Give ONE word/term for each of the following descriptions. 1.3.4
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A remotely controlled network of zombie computers is called a Botnet.
Step 10
Give ONE word/term for each of the following descriptions. 1.3.5
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A type of memory that stores the BIOS settings is known as CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor).
Step 11
Give ONE word/term for each of the following descriptions. 1.3.6
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The process of testing the accuracy of captured data is referred to as Data verification.
Step 12
Give ONE word/term for each of the following descriptions. 1.3.7
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A person who gains unauthorized access to data to steal information is known as a Black hat hacker/cracker.
Step 13
Give ONE word/term for each of the following descriptions. 1.3.8
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Specialized hardware and software designed to be used at till points is called Point of Sale (POS) system.
Step 14
Give ONE word/term for each of the following descriptions. 1.3.9
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E-mail sent to people that advertise unrelated products is referred to as Spam.
