Give two types of applications where an entry-level processor would not be good enough.

Photo editing and video editing

Large databases and spreadsheets

Word Processing and spreadsheets

Marcus has added an extra 4GB of RAM to his computer, but he cannot seem to access the entire amount of RAM he installed. Assuming there is no problem with the hardware, what might the problem be?

Marcus is not using a 64-bit version of an operating system.

Marcus's computer is too weak for such a powerful specification.

Marcus did not turn on the permission settings to allow for extra RAM to be used.

Marcus is not using a 32-bit version of an operating system.

The more memory installed in a computer, the better it will perform. Explain why this is the case.

With more memory, more data and programs can be loaded for processing at the same time.

The computer will be able to remember more things.

The computer will he able to permanently store data and information.

What is the main advantage of an SSD over a traditional (mechanical) hard drive?

They use technology that is similar to flash memory.

They are quicker than mechanical hard drives.

They have no moving parts and therefore won't break easily.

They are smaller in capacity and a lot more expensive.

Give the two main disadvantages of an SSD compared to a mechanical hard drive.

They are smaller in capacity and a lot more expensive.

They are slower and more expensive.

They are bigger and more expensive.

Never laptops do not have a built-in DVD drive. Give two reasons why this is not as much of an issue as it was previously.

External hard drives and the Internet are now used to transfer and backup information.

No one uses CDs anymore and it is cheaper to not buy them.

The DVD drive was only relevant in the olden days and no one bothers with them in the newer days.

A DVD drive was listed in an advert as being a multi-drive. What does this mean?

You can read and write (aka burn) information to both DVD and CDs.

They can accommodate flash drives and hard drives.

They allow you to install multiple drivers.

What is the advantage of a USB 3 port over a USB 2 port?

USB 3 is much faster than USB 2.

USB 3 allows doe 3 different USB types whereas USB 2 only only allows for 2 types.

With which type of electronic communication technology is 802.11b/g/n specification associated?

I have absolutely no idea what you even meant by that.

All users find 'cloud storage' extremely useful as a type of storage. What is the main advantage of cloud storage for a user?

You can save space on your computer by storing your files and data online which you can access anywhere as long as you have Internet connection.

You don't have to pay to store your data online whereas you'd pay a lot of money to buy a hard drive to store your data, and your hard drive could crash at any time.

Taahir bought an entry-level desktop computer with a small hard drive and 'integrated graphics'. He wants to record wedding videos and edit them on this PC to earn some money. Why would it have been a good idea for him to check if the computer had a thunderbolt port?

Thunderbolt ports allow for high speed data and video connections.

To see if it is compatible with his computer.

Thunderbolt ports are cheaper than USB C ports.

Taahir bought an entry-level desktop computer with a small hard drive and 'integrated graphics'. He wants to record wedding videos and edit them on this PC to earn some money. Explain why a small hard drive will be a problem in terms of using the computer for the editing of videos.

It is faster to load large graphics from an SSD than from a hard drive.

The hard drive is too small for such large editing.

Cloud computing would be a faster option.

Explain what we mean by 'integrated graphics"

The graphics processor is built into the CPU or motherboard where part of RAM is used as video memory.

It is graphics that are tied to the graphics card which slots into the motherboard.

Would this integrated graphics be adequate for video editing?

No. You will need a video card for extra processing power if you work with video-editing software.

Yes. The integrated graphics allows for video-editing to take place.

Everyone loves a big monitor but some people really need them! Name two categories of power users that need a big monitor, or even multiple monitors, to maximise their productivity.

Video editors and photographers

Why would one make use or OCR software?

To save the trees by making digital copies.

Give three examples of specialised input or output devices that would help a visually impaired user.

Head movement tracking devices.

ICT makes knowledge and resources accessible to people all over the world. Give an example of this by referring to ICT and distance education.

ICTs allow a teacher to present a class remotely using real-time or recorded video, online mstefisld and exercises.

ICTs allows students to do their work at home without having to come to school making in-person Education unnecessary.

How does an application such as Google Voice Search help visually impaired users?1

It allows people to search using Google by speaking into a smartphone or computer.

It vibrates and can be used to provide alerts for hearing impaired users.

It has text to voice which will provide audio feedback and can read what is on the screen.

Give three trends that one is likely to see in future ICT devices.

It will be designed to be mobile.

The battery life will be longer

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MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Name one kind of profession (job) where a user would need a laptop computer as opposed to a desktop computer..

Distance teaching

Astrophysicist

Remote salesrep

Weather station

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why should you not buy a computer that just meets the minimum requirements for the software that you want to use?

Because the hardware won't be able to handle the recommended requirements .

Because if you want the best, you pay for the best.

The hardware could crash at any time.

Because it is not a financially stable decision.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 3 pts

In general, what are the three most important components in terms of the effective functioning of a computer?

HDD, SSD, CPU

CPU, Motherboard, Port

CPU, RAM and storage

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

One of the specifications for a computer is: Intel i7 Quad-core 2.1 GHz. What component is being referred to in this specification?

RAM

Motherboard

Storage

CPU

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

What does the "Intel i7" in the specification refer to?

The brand name and model

The speed and the size

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Explain the significance of the 'quad core' in the specification.

It means it can run faster.

It is the equivalent to having four processors on one chip.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the 2.1 GHz in the specification refer to?

The size

The make

The brand

The speed

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Module 1.3_Hardware recommendations

30 questions

Name one kind of profession (job) where a user would need a laptop computer as opposed to a desktop computer..

Why should you not buy a computer that just meets the minimum requirements for the software that you want to use?

In general, what are the three most important components in terms of the effective functioning of a computer?

One of the specifications for a computer is: Intel i7 Quad-core 2.1 GHz. What component is being referred to in this specification?

What does the "Intel i7" in the specification refer to?

Explain the significance of the 'quad core' in the specification.

What does the 2.1 GHz in the specification refer to?

Give two types of applications where an entry-level processor would not be good enough.

With which hardware component are the terms 'DIMM' and 'DDR' associated?

Marcus has added an extra 4GB of RAM to his computer, but he cannot seem to access the entire amount of RAM he installed. Assuming there is no problem with the hardware, what might the problem be?

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