Year 7 C3 2022 Past Paper Section A

When new updates are downloaded and installed on a computer, most often the user is required to:

• Switch off the computer.

• Send the computer in sleep mode.

• Restart the computer.

• Log-Off (Sign-out of your account).

Take a look at the icons on the right marked Before and After. What happened to the icon after using rename?

• The file got corrupted.

• The file turned empty.

• The file was deleted.

• The file extension was deleted.

When using a Word Processor and you need to type a single capital letter it is suggested to use:

• Caps Lock.

• Shift + Letter.

• Ctrl + Letter.

• Tab.

Ada Lovelace worked out algorithms to be used on the ‘Analytical Engine’. Who invented this proposed processing engine?

• Charles Darwin.

• Charles Dickens.

• Charles Babbage.

• Charles Leclerc.

In early computer history, programming was seen as the ‘natural job for women’. So, in those times what job for men was considered skill-oriented and challenging?

• Building computer hardware.

• Setting up networks.

• Loading printers with ink and paper.

• Cleaning computer equipment.

What does the abbreviation ‘GPS’ in the area of communication technology stand for?

• General Problem Solver.

• Global Positioning System.

• Gallons per Second.

• Gunners Primary Sight.

The notification area is located at the right end of the taskbar. Which of the following options is NOT found in this area:

• Clock and Calendar.

• Wi-Fi Connection.

• Word Processor.

• Sound Volume.

Which protocol is used for protecting web browsing?

• DDP.

• HTTPS.

• PPPoE

• SMTP

Double-clicking the shortcut icon displayed below will open:

• A browser.

• A sound file.

• A search engine.

• A text document.

What was the name of the first wide-area packet-switched network and also one of the first networks to implement the TCP/IP protocol?

• CSNET.

• UCLA.

• STANFORD.

• ARPANET.