Computer Systems: Foundation Homework 2

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Mrs Smith
Mr Carey
Mr McGivern
Mr Munro

Nadia uses a computer to prepare leaflets. The leaflets contain text, diagrams and tables of figures. Nadia uses an integrated package to prepare the leaflets. Give two advantages of using an integrated package rather than separate packages to prepare the leaflets. PS (2 points)

Nadia follows three steps when she uses the integrated package. Fill in the gaps in each step given below by choosing suitable words from the word bank. PS

a) Nadia inserts the ________ which has the _______ program on it.

b) Nadia ____ the program and this transfers the program to the _______.

c) Nadia runs the program, and the computer starts to follow the _____. (4 points)

Nadia's computer system has backing store. Give two reasons to explain why a computer system needs backing store. KU (2 points)

CD ROM is an example of backing store. CD stands for compact disc. What does ROM stand for? KU (1 point)

Doonbrae Bike Company makes and sells bicycles. The company has decided to buy a computer system for each department. Here is a diagram of a computer system which the Company bought. Name the parts of the system labelled A, B, and C. KU (1 point)

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Two of the parts of the computer system are input devices. Which two parts are input devices? KU (2 points per correct choice)

A
C
B

The people who design the bikes will enter drawings into the computer system. They will use a different type of input device to do this. Suggest a suitable input device to do this. PS (1 point)

The computer system includes a hard disk drive, a CD-ROM player and a floppy disc drive. These are all examples of backing store. Give one reason why a computer system needs backing store. KU (1 point)

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