CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 2

36 questions and parts from this paper. Open one to see it in full, then practise it on Quelpr and get it marked against the mark scheme.

1. 1(a)(i)2 marksDifferentiate between RAM and EPROM.
2. 1(a)(ii)2 marksDifferentiate between centralized and distributed network configurations.
3. 1(a)(iii)2 marksDifferentiate between cache memory and RAM.
4. 1(a)(iv)2 marksDifferentiate between EPROM and EEPROM.
5. 1(a)(v)2 marksDifferentiate between a modem and a network interface card.
6. 1(b)8 marksExplain in detail how an operating system can execute THREE processes at the same time.
7. 1(c)(i)8 marksDescribe FOUR data requirements that the human resource software package should meet.
8. 1(c)(ii)4 marksDescribe TWO communication requirements that the human resource software package should meet.
9. 2(a)3 marksIdentify and describe the overall network topology that is being used in the diagram.
10. 2(b)4 marksDescribe TWO advantages of fibre-optic cable over coaxial cable.
11. 2(c)(i)7 marksDraw a diagram to show the layers of the OSI model for computer communication.
12. 2(c)(ii)7 marksWith respect to the OSI model diagram drawn in (c)(i), clearly state ONE function of EACH of the layers drawn.
13. 2(d)(i)4 marksExplain how a computer transmits data to another computer in a bus network.
14. 2(d)(ii)5 marksExplain how a computer transmits data to another computer in a ring network.
15. 3(a)4 marksWith the aid of examples, distinguish between data loss and data corruption.
16. 3(b)(i)9 marksDescribe the types of decisions made at EACH level of the company.
17. 3(b)(ii)3 marksState the type of information system that would be appropriate for EACH level of decision-making in the company.
18. 3(b)(iii)9 marksDescribe the characteristics of EACH information system stated in 3(b)(ii).
19. 3(c)(i)2 marksState TWO precautions these organizations could have taken to minimize the effects of data loss.
20. 3(c)(ii)3 marksFor ONE of the precautions stated in 3(c)(i), discuss how the organizations could have implemented that precaution.
21. 4(a)6 marksDescribe TWO techniques that Caribbean banks offering Web-based financial services can employ to prevent or deter unauthorized access to their systems.
22. 4(b)6 marksA singer found someone making copies of his music, resulting in the person's arrest. Explain why this person was arrested for making copies of the music.
23. 4(c)9 marksUsing examples, describe THREE ways in which an organization can benefit from automation.
24. 4(d)9 marksDiscuss THREE ways in which computer applications have affected the job market.
25. 5(a)(i)6 marksDescribe THREE other sources of information that could have been used to confirm the information found on the Web site.
26. 5(a)(ii)9 marksDiscuss THREE evaluative criteria that the management could have used to accept or reject the information found on the Web site.
27. 5(b)6 marksDiscuss TWO ways in which an organization can benefit from using the Internet as an information source.
28. 5(c)(i)3 marksDiscuss Cost as it pertains to an information source.
29. 5(c)(ii)3 marksDiscuss Currency as it pertains to an information source.
30. 5(c)(iii)3 marksDiscuss Accuracy as it pertains to an information source.
31. 6(a)(i)1 markSelect a software tool that is MOST appropriate for storing and retrieving information on students and their courses of study.
32. 6(a)(ii)9 marksDescribe THREE features of the software tool chosen in 6(a)(i) that make it most appropriate.
33. 6(b)(i)1 markSelect a software tool that is MOST appropriate for analysing and generating information on students.
34. 6(b)(ii)6 marksDiscuss TWO features of the software tool chosen in 6(b)(i) that make it MOST appropriate.
35. 6(c)6 marksDescribe how a presentation to regional leaders regarding student registration across graduate programmes should be put together using appropriate software tools.
36. 6(d)7 marksSelect a software tool that is MOST appropriate for producing alumni newsletters and programme brochures, and give TWO reasons why this tool is most appropriate.