Eunice installs some Software on her laptop.
(a) Draw one straight line from each example of utility software to the correct purpose. (3)
(b) Which one of these types of device can have software installed on it? (1)
A Memory
B OMR Reader
C Processor
D Storage
D Storage
(c) Explain one benefit to Eunice of updating her software regularly. (2)
Updating her software regularly, Eunice enhances security to her software because it fixes bugs in the software.
(d) Eunice is travelling by train.
She connects to the Internet using the train's Wi-Fi connection.
Explain why the Wi-Fi provider blocks video streaming. (2)
Eunice is using shared bandwidth which is used by many passengers of the train. So, bandwidth of that Wi-Fi is divided among them. But video streaming requires lot of bandwidth which costs more. That's why, the Wi-Fi provider blocks video streaming.
(e) The Internet has provided a wider range of entertainment and leisure opportunities.
One example is video and audio streaming.
State two other examples. (2)
1 Online gaming which allow members of the community to play multiplayer games together.
2 Online booking systems allow people to buy tickets in advance of their journey, which means that they only need to arrive at the station a few minutes before the train leaves.
(f) Eunice changes her laptop's GPS settings.
Which one of these statements is true? (1)
A GPS is used by all digital devices
B GPS does not use an Internet connection
C GPS uses cloud computing
D GPS is better if open source software is used
B GPS does not use an Internet connection
(g) Eunice writes a blog.
(i) Eunice wants visitors to her blog to see posts that are likely to be relevant to them.
Describe how cookies can be used to achieve this. (4)
Eunice can use cookies to track the transactions that individuals carry out online, such as the website that they visit. This browsing history can then be used to target his marketing and create a personalized experience for users.
(ii) In some countries, laws require website owners to obtain 'informed consent' from visitors before using cookies. Explain why these laws are required. (2)
These laws are required to protect privacy because companies sometimes use data for targeted marketing.
(Total for Question 3 = 17 marks)
