Figure 4 shows an advert placed in a newspaper. Use it to answer the questions that follow. (a)(i) Define a laptop computer. (ii) The screen is said to be 17 inches. Explain what this means. (b)State one advantage of having each of the following provided

Figure 4 shows an advert placed in a newspaper. Use it to answer the questions that follow.

6/1/2021

Figure 4 shows an advert placed in a newspaper. Use it to answer the questions that follow.

(a)(i) Define a laptop computer.
(ii) The screen is said to be 17 inches. Explain what this means.
(b)State one advantage of having each of the following provided with a laptop.
(i) modem
(ii) USB
(iii) free suite
(c) State the software package in the free suite which is most suitable for each of the following:
(i) computing budgets .
(ii) creating documents
(iii) designing of brochures
(iv) records management
(d) (i) State three advantages of using a computer to design an advert such as the one in Figure 4.
(ii) State two benefits of having the advert uploaded on the internet.

RESPONSES

(a)Definition of a laptop computer
(a) (i) Is a portable computer small enough to be used on laps.(evidence of portability, mobility, small size) 17” screen
(ii) Diagonal length of the screen. An indication of the size of the screen.
(b)Advantages of the following:
(i) modem

For internet connectivity
Converts analog signal to digital signals and vice versa.
It is wireless technology of internet at any point.

(ii) USB

Most peripheral devices are connected to the computer via USI3 ports.
Has high speed rate.
Supports both power and data transmission.
One USB can support 127 devices at a time.

(iii) Free suite:

The user is not required to buy a licence for use of the
(several software packed as one) software.

(c)Package suitability

(i) Computing budgets - spreadsheets.
(ii) Creating documents - word processor.
(iii) Designing brochures - DTP.
(iv) Records management - Databases/spreadsheet.

(d)(i) Three advantages of using a computer for designing an advert such as the one in fig. 4

Advert can be stored for future use.
Modification of the advert is easy.
Ease of design due to tools and template availability advantages/does not require an expert.
Ease of upload.
Can be electronically sent.

(ii) 2 benefits of Internet advertising as in figure 4.

Wider coverage.
Feedback from viewers/ visitors can be received instantly.
Service is throughout.
cost is low. .

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