3. (a) Copyright infringement is the use or production of copyright protected material without the permission of the copyright holder. This can include any form of copying or reproducing the material, or creating derivative works. [2marks]

(b) i. Trademarks are symbols, logos, words, sounds, or colors that distinguish goods and services. They protect brand names and logos used on goods and services. [2marks]
ii. Patents are exclusive rights granted for an invention. It provides the patent owner with the right to decide how - or whether - the invention can be used by others. [2marks]

(c) Examples of storage devices include Hard Disk Drives (HDD), Solid State Drives (SSD), and USB Flash Drives. [3marks]

(d) The taskbar of a windows computer typically includes the Start button, Quick Launch bar, and System Tray. The Start button provides access to all the programs, files, and settings on the computer. The Quick Launch bar contains shortcuts to commonly used applications. The System Tray displays the time and system notifications. [3marks]

4. (a) A word processor is a software application used for the production (including composition, editing, formatting, and possibly printing) of any sort of printable material. [2marks]

(b) To change the font color in Microsoft Word:
1. Select the text you want to change.
2. Click the Home tab in the ribbon.
3. Click the Font Color button in the Font group.
4. Choose the color you want from the dropdown menu. [5marks]

(c) Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. These processes include learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and language understanding. [2marks]

(d) The three basic components of a robot are the controller (the brain), mechanical parts (such as arms, wheels, or tracks), and sensors (which provide feedback to the controller). [3marks]

5. (a) A computer network is a set of computers connected together for the purpose of sharing resources. [2marks]

(b) Three hardware required to set up a computer network are a router, network cables, and network interface cards. [3marks]

(c) i. Screen enlarger software magnifies the content on the screen, making it easier for people with visual impairments to read and navigate.
ii. Screen readers convert digital text into synthesized speech, helping visually impaired or dyslexic people to read.
iii. Voice recognition software converts spoken language into written text, assisting people who have difficulty typing due to physical disabilities. [6marks]

(d) The keyboard combination to paste a copied text is Ctrl + V. [1mark]

6. (a) To reduce the risk of eye problems associated with the use of computer, one can take regular breaks, adjust the display settings of the computer, and maintain a proper distance and angle from the screen. [3marks]

(b) Strong AI, also known as artificial general intelligence, is an AI system with generalized human cognitive abilities so that it can outperform humans at most economically valuable work. Weak AI, also known as narrow AI, is an AI system that is designed and trained for a particular task. [3marks]

(c) An algorithm is a set of instructions designed to perform a specific task. It can be a simple process, such as multiplying two numbers, or a complex operation, such as playing a compressed video file. [2marks]

(d) Four advantages of using robots in manufacturing establishments over human beings are:
1. Robots can work continuously without fatigue.
2. Robots can perform tasks with more precision and accuracy.
3. Robots can work in hazardous environments.
4. Robots can perform tasks faster, increasing productivity. [4marks]

Question

3. (a) Copyright infringement is the use or production of copyright protected material without the permission of the copyright holder. This can include any form of copying or reproducing the material, or creating derivative works. [2marks]

(b) i. Trademarks are symbols, logos, words, sounds, or colors that distinguish goods and services. They protect brand names and logos used on goods and services. [2marks]
ii. Patents are exclusive rights granted for an invention. It provides the patent owner with the right to decide how - or whether - the invention can be used by others. [2marks]

(c) Examples of storage devices include Hard Disk Drives (HDD), Solid State Drives (SSD), and USB Flash Drives. [3marks]

(d) The taskbar of a windows computer typically includes the Start button, Quick Launch bar, and System Tray. The Start button provides access to all the programs, files, and settings on the computer. The Quick Launch bar contains shortcuts to commonly used applications. The System Tray displays the time and system notifications. [3marks]

4. (a) A word processor is a software application used for the production (including composition, editing, formatting, and possibly printing) of any sort of printable material. [2marks]

(b) To change the font color in Microsoft Word: 
1. Select the text you want to change.
2. Click the Home tab in the ribbon.
3. Click the Font Color button in the Font group.
4. Choose the color you want from the dropdown menu. [5marks]

(c) Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. These processes include learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and language understanding. [2marks]

(d) The three basic components of a robot are the controller (the brain), mechanical parts (such as arms, wheels, or tracks), and sensors (which provide feedback to the controller). [3marks]

5. (a) A computer network is a set of computers connected together for the purpose of sharing resources. [2marks]

(b) Three hardware required to set up a computer network are a router, network cables, and network interface cards. [3marks]

(c) i. Screen enlarger software magnifies the content on the screen, making it easier for people with visual impairments to read and navigate. 
ii. Screen readers convert digital text into synthesized speech, helping visually impaired or dyslexic people to read.
iii. Voice recognition software converts spoken language into written text, assisting people who have difficulty typing due to physical disabilities. [6marks]

(d) The keyboard combination to paste a copied text is Ctrl + V. [1mark]

6. (a) To reduce the risk of eye problems associated with the use of computer, one can take regular breaks, adjust the display settings of the computer, and maintain a proper distance and angle from the screen. [3marks]

(b) Strong AI, also known as artificial general intelligence, is an AI system with generalized human cognitive abilities so that it can outperform humans at most economically valuable work. Weak AI, also known as narrow AI, is an AI system that is designed and trained for a particular task. [3marks]

(c) An algorithm is a set of instructions designed to perform a specific task. It can be a simple process, such as multiplying two numbers, or a complex operation, such as playing a compressed video file. [2marks]

(d) Four advantages of using robots in manufacturing establishments over human beings are: 
1. Robots can work continuously without fatigue.
2. Robots can perform tasks with more precision and accuracy.
3. Robots can work in hazardous environments.
4. Robots can perform tasks faster, increasing productivity. [4marks]

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