ICT 2015 Past Questions (Paper 2) – Answers

June 2015
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY 2
ESSAY
ANSWERS

SECTION A
[24 marks] Answer Question 1

1. (a) Drawing of a well labelled computer mouse

(b) Outline of the steps involved in performing the following tasks:
(i) Opening a document

Approach 1 (Opening from desktop / explorer)
I. Click on start
II. Click on documents
III. Navigate to the folder which contains the document you want to open
IV. Double click on the icon of the document you want to open or
V. Right-click on the icon of the document
VI. Click open

Approach 2 (Opening from an application program)

I. Click on file menu
II. Click on open.
III. Navigate to the folder which contains the document you want to open
IV. Double-Click on the icon of the document you want to open OR
• Click on the icon of the document and click the open button OR
• right-click on the icon of the document and click open

(ii) Saving a newly created document
I. Click on file menu.
II. Click on save as
III. Navigate to the folder in which you want to save your document
IV. Type a name for your document in the file name box
V. Click save or press the enter key

(iii) Changing the desktop background (wallpaper) of a personal computer

(α) UNDER WINDOWS XP
Approach 1 (Through Control Panel)
I. Click on the start button
II. Click on Control Panel
III. Click on Appearances and Themes
IV. Click on Display
V. Click the Desktop tab
VI. Click your preferred background
VII. Click OK

Approach 2 (Through the Desktop)
I. Right-click an empty area on your desktop
II. Click on properties
III. Click the Desktop tab
IV. Click your preferred background
V. Click the OK button

Approach 2 (Directly through an image)
I. Navigate to the image you wish to use as Desktop background
II. Right-click on the desired image
III. Click on open with
IV. Click windows picture and fax viewer
V. Right-click on the image
VI. Click on Set as Desktop background

(β) UNDER WINDOWS VISTA
Approach 1 (Through Control Panel)
I. Click on the Start button
II. Click on Control Panel
III. Click on Appearance and Personalization
IV. Click on Personalization
V. Click on Desktop Background
VI. Click on the background you want to use
VII. Click on your preferred background display option (picture position)
VIII. Click on the OK button

Approach 2 (Through the Desktop)
I. Right-click on the desktop which opens the context menu
II. Click Personalize
III. Click Desktop Background
IV. Click on the background you wish to use
V. Click on your preferred background display option (picture position)
VI. Click on the OK button

Approach 3 (Directly from an image)
I. Navigate to the image you wish to use as Desktop background
II. Right-click on the desired image
III. Click on Set as Desktop background

UNDER WINDOWS 7 OR 8 OR 8.1

Approach 1 (Through Control Panel)
I. Click on the Start button
II. Click on Control Panel
III. Click on Appearance and Personalization
IV. Click on Change Desktop Background
V. Click on the background you want to use
VI. Click on your preferred background display option (picture position)
VII. Click on the Save Changes button

Approach 2 (Through the Desktop)
I. Right-click on the desktop
II. Click Personalize
III. Click Desktop Background
IV. Click on the background you wish to use
V. Click on your preferred background display option (picture position)
VI. Click on the Save Changes button

Approach 3 (Directly from an image)
I. Navigate to the image you wish to use as Desktop background
II. Right-click on the desired image
III. Click on Set as Desktop background

SECTION B

2. Identification of the following ICT tools

(a)

Computer keyboard
(b)

Monitor
(c)

Joystick
(d)

Printer

(e)

Hard disk
(f)

Stabilizer / Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

3. Two differences between
(a) random access memory and read only memory

Random Access Memory (RAM) Read Only Memory (ROM)
Used by programs to hold temporary data Primarily used to store programs and files
Requires power to retain data (volatile) Does not require power to retain data (non-volatile)
Has a higher speed (faster) Has a much lower speed (slower)
Data is not permanently written Data is permanently written

(b) hard disk and pen drive;

HARD DISK PEN DRIVE
Has a larger storage capacity Has a smaller storage capacity
It is larger and heavier (less portable) It is much smaller and lighter (more portable)
Requires a power source for memory storage Does not require a power source for memory storage

Has parts that move (spins / rotates) Does not have parts that move
Stores memory with a spinning platter and a rotating head
Stores memory by flashing into the “cells” of the memory chip

(c) file and folder

FILE FOLDER
A file stores data A folder stores files and other folders
Takes up significant storage space On its own, takes up virtually no storage space at all
A collection of data or information that can be organized Also known as directory, is used to organize files

4. (a) Explanation of the term clicking as used in the computing environment
The act of rapidly pressing and releasing a button on a computer mouse to issue a given command to or input data into a computer
There are three types of clicking, namely,
o single clicking (or just clicking) : rapidly pressing and releasing the left mouse button
o double-clicking : pressing and releasing the left mouse button twice in rapid succession
o right-clicking: rapidly pressing and releasing the right mouse button

(b) Two command buttons that are found on the control menu in a typical application window
• Close
• minimize
• restore down
• maximize

(c) A screen tip?
It is a small informational text box / pop-up that appears when a mouse pointer is moved over an icon / button / link. It provides further information on the item or control being pointed to.
(d) A computer mouse pad description
A special surface, usually made of rubber, plastic or fabric for placing and moving a computer mouse. The mouse pad enhances speed, precision and comfort for the user. It also reduces collection of dust or dirt under the mouse.

5. The use of the following email terminologies

(a) Carbon copy
To input the email address(es) of secondary recipients of an email message, such that the copy will also be visible to other recipient(s).

(b) Blind Carbon Copy;
To input the email address(es) of secondary recipients of an email message, such that the copy will not be visible to the main recipient(s)
(c) To;
To input the email address(es) of the main recipient(s) of an email message
(d) Subject;
To input the main theme / title / heading of an email message