Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Choose the answer and write only 'true' or 'false' next to the question number (1.3.1 – 1.3.10), in your ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.3.11 TRUE.

1.2 Matching Column A with Column B:

• 1.2.1 Buying and selling goods using the internet

  • This describes e-commerce.
  • 1.2.1 $\to$ C

• 1.2.2 It involves improving services to citizens by improving processes to make them efficient through the use of the internet

  • This describes e-government.
  • 1.2.2 $\to$ G

• 1.2.3 Division that exists between people who have access to ICT and those who do not

  • This describes the digital divide.
  • 1.2.3 $\to$ A

• 1.2.4 Power users require ... computers and software

  • Power users typically require powerful computers and software.
  • 1.2.4 $\to$ D

• 1.2.5 An example of global payment methods

  • Digital wallets are an example of global payment methods.
  • 1.2.5 $\to$ F

1.3 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE:

• 1.3.1 One needs Wi-Fi to access the internet from any hotspots at airports.

  • Hotspots primarily provide internet access via Wi-Fi.
  • TRUE

• 1.3.2 USB is an example of secondary storage.

  • USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an interface standard, not a storage device itself. Devices connected via USB (like flash drives) can be secondary storage, but USB itself is not.
  • FALSE

• 1.3.3 Mainframes are large commercial computers used in banks, hotels and colleges.

  • Mainframes are powerful computers used by large organizations for critical applications, including banks and large institutions.
  • TRUE

• 1.3.4 The operating system controls hardware and software.

  • This is a fundamental function of an operating system.
  • TRUE

• 1.3.5 Hard drives are slower than the RAM but can store data permanently.

  • Hard drives are non-volatile and slower than volatile RAM.
  • TRUE