Question 2
(a) Complete Table 1 with the appropriate criteria for each storage medium.
Table 1
Criteria/Medium |
DVD-ROM |
Hard Disk |
Magnetic Tape |
Location of Storage Media |
External |
(i) |
(ii) |
Removability |
(iii) |
(iv) |
(v) |
Method of File Access |
(vi) |
Random/Direct Access |
(vii) |
(b) List three examples of spreadsheet applications.
The question tested the candidates’ knowledge of storage media.
Observation
The expected answer is:
(a) Table 1:Storage medium
Criteria/Medium |
DVD-ROM |
Hard Disk |
Magnetic Tape |
Location of Storage Media |
External |
(i) |
(ii) |
Removability |
(iii) |
(iv) |
(v) |
Method of File Access |
(vi) |
Random/Direct Access |
(vii) |
OR
- Internal
- External
- Removable
- Non-removable
- Removable
- Direct/Random Access
- Serial/Sequential
- Microsoft Excel
- Quatro Pro
- Lotus 1-2-3
- Open Office Calc
- Apple iWork Numbers
(b)Examples of spreadsheet application:
The Chief Examiner reported that a good number of the candidates attempted this question.