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Tess buys a new computer. It is described in the shop as a multimedia computer. Give one input device and one output device that could justify using the word “multimedia” to describe the computer. [KU](2 points)

The computer she buys comes equipped with a high level language. Tess has in the past had experience in using a Compiler.
What does a compiler do? [KU] (1 point)

Name one other type of translator and state how it translates differently to a compiler. [KU] (2 points)

Tess's computer uses a hierarchical filing system.
What is meant by a hierarchical filing system? [KU] (1 point)

Give two advantages of a hierarchical filing system. [PS] (2 points)

The computer has a word size of 32 bits. What is meant by the term word? [KU] (2 points)

A byte contains 8 bits. What is meant by the term bit. [KU] (1 point)

Tess buys a printer for her computer. She is told the printer will work with her computer.
The printer is a different make from her computer. Printer manufactures cannot check that their printers will work with every make of computer. How can they be sure that most characters will print out correctly? [PS] (1 point)

When Tess keys in a £ character on her computer, her printer prints a # character. Give one possible explanation for this. [PS] (1 point)

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