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(a) Figure 1 illustrates a part of a computer system.
Figure 1
(i) Identify the part labelled Y.
(ii) State:
I. The technology used in the part labelled Z.
II. The function of the part labelled X.
III. One maintenance practice for the part labelled Z.
(b) Figure 2 shows a set-up of a computer system. State one function of each of the parts labelled P, Q, R, S and T.
Figure 2
(c) Outline the steps taken to perform the following tasks in the CorelDraw application:
(i) Insert a circular shape.
(ii) Add the caption "Happy Birthday" around the circular shape.
(iii) Change the colour of the caption to green.
Answer Details
This practical question tests recognition of computer-system parts from two figures and CorelDraw operations. The parts labelled X, Y, Z (Fig 1) and P, Q, R, S, T (Fig 2) depend on the figures in your paper, so name them against the labels shown; the CorelDraw steps below are complete.
(a) Fig 1. Identify the labelled part Y and describe the technology and function of the other labels from the diagram (a common set-up shows a monitor, whose display technology is LCD/LED, and a system unit). Typical answers: the technology of a flat-screen monitor is LCD/LED; a maintenance practice for a screen is to clean it gently with a soft, dry (or slightly damp) lint-free cloth and keep it dust-free. Match each label to the exact part your figure points to.
(b) Fig 2 (functions of labelled parts). For each of P, Q, R, S and T, state the function of whatever component the label points to. Common components and their functions: monitor - displays output; keyboard - enters text/commands; mouse - points and selects; system unit - houses the processor and does the processing; printer - produces hard-copy output. Assign these to the labels as shown in your figure.
(c) CorelDraw tasks.
- (i) Insert a circular shape: select the Ellipse tool from the toolbox, hold down the Ctrl key and drag on the page to draw a perfect circle.
- (ii) Add the caption "Happy Birthday" around the circle: select the Text tool, click on the edge/path of the circle so the text snaps to it (fit text to path), then type Happy Birthday so the words follow the curve.
- (iii) Change the caption colour to green: select the text, then left-click the green swatch on the colour palette (or open the fill colour and choose green).
Examination reminder: in CorelDraw, holding Ctrl while dragging the Ellipse tool constrains it to a perfect circle, and clicking the Text tool on a shape's outline lets text follow the path.
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