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Problem-Solving Concepts and Stages · CAPE Computer Science Unit 1

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  1. 3(a)9 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 2Discuss THREE application areas of the business where the data processing needs of Houseware would have changed during the past fifteen years.
  2. 3(b)6 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 2For TWO of the application areas discussed in 3 (a), describe how innovations in information technology would have affected the way in which the changing needs of the business could be met.
  3. 3(c)(i)6 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 2Discuss the kinds of information processing activities that would take place at the operational and strategic levels of Houseware.
  4. 3(c)(ii)9 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 2Identify THREE types of information systems that could be used at Houseware and describe the processing that would be performed by EACH one.
  5. 4(a)(i)6 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 2Discuss TWO means by which unauthorised access of data in the system can take place.
  6. 4(a)(ii)6 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 2Propose TWO measures to prevent or deter unauthorised access to the system from taking place.
  7. 4(c)6 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 2Discuss TWO benefits that the bank can gain by making some of its services available on the Internet.
  8. 4(d)6 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 2Describe ONE security risk that the bank may face by offering some of its services on the Internet and explain how this risk may be reduced.
  9. 5(a)(i)3 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 2Identify THREE appropriate software tools that can be used in the company's venture to attract investors.
  10. 5(a)(ii)8 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 2Select TWO of the tools identified in 5 (a) (i) and for EACH, describe TWO features that would be useful to the company.
  11. 5(a)(iii)4 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 2Discuss TWO advantages of the tools chosen in 5 (a) (ii) over the one that was not chosen.
  12. 5(b)6 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 2Describe ONE advantage and TWO disadvantages of gathering information by personal contact.
  13. 5(c)9 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 2Discuss THREE characteristics of the Internet as an information source.
  14. 6(a)(i)4 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 2Identify FOUR other sources of information that could have been used to confirm the information found on the Web site.
  15. 6(a)(ii)8 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 2Discuss TWO evaluative criteria that the management of Gulf View Hotel could have used to accept or reject the information found on the Web site.
  16. 6(b)6 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 2Discuss TWO ways in which an organisation can benefit from using the Internet as an information source.
  17. 6(c)12 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 2Identify and describe FOUR stages of the problem solving process that one should follow in order to develop a computer-based solution for a business problem.
  18. 7(a)4 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 1Using an appropriate example, explain the function and purpose of a monitoring and control system.
  19. 7(b)2 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 1Discuss one way in which user interfaces continue to undergo improvements.
  20. 7(c)4 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 1Describe two factors that influence whether a specific computer application is suitable for an organization.
  21. 9(b)4 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 1Suggest two ways in which computers can assist a newly established company providing financial services.
  22. 11(a)4 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 1State two similarities and two differences between information stored on a CD-ROM and information accessed via a digital library.
  23. 11(b)(i)2 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 1Explain one reason why a newspaper can serve as an effective source of hurricane information.
  24. 11(b)(ii)2 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 1Explain one reason why a newspaper might not be a suitable source of information for this situation.
  25. 11(b)(iii)2 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 1Describe an alternative source of information Melissa could utilize to monitor the hurricane.
  26. 12(a)6 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 1Explain three reasons why the businessman should not have relied upon the information received in the anonymous email.
  27. 12(b)4 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 1Identify and explain two alternative information sources the businessman ought to have investigated before making the investment decision.
  28. 13(a)(i)4 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 1Describe two sources, excluding direct personal interviews or contact, from which Jeffrey can obtain information on household incomes.
  29. 13(a)(ii)4 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 1Discuss two drawbacks Jeffrey might encounter if he chooses direct personal contact to gather the required data.
  30. 13(b)2 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 1Explain what is meant by the phrase 'depth of coverage' when assessing an information source.
  31. 14(b)(i)3 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 1Identify three relevant sources of information Francis can consult regarding local and US universities.
  32. 14(b)(ii)4 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 1For two of the sources named in 14(b)(i), explain why each represents an appropriate source for this purpose.
  33. 15(a)(i)1 mark· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 1Identify a software application best suited to demonstrate the trends in sales over the specified five-year timeframe.
  34. 15(a)(ii)2 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 1Describe a feature of the software identified in 15(a)(i) that effectively displays these sales trends.
  35. 15(a)(iii)2 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 1Describe a software tool suitable for maintaining inventory records, including item descriptions and product numbers to track sales.
  36. 15(b)(i)3 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 1Identify and describe a software tool that is most appropriate for deploying multimedia applications over the Internet.
  37. 15(b)(ii)2 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 1Describe a precaution that should be observed when utilizing the software tool identified in 15(b)(i).
  38. 1(c)(i)8 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 2Describe FOUR data requirements that the human resource software package should meet.
  39. 1(c)(ii)4 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 2Describe TWO communication requirements that the human resource software package should meet.
  40. 3(a)4 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 2With the aid of examples, distinguish between data loss and data corruption.
  41. 3(b)(i)9 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 2Describe the types of decisions made at EACH level of the company.
  42. 3(b)(ii)3 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 2State the type of information system that would be appropriate for EACH level of decision-making in the company.
  43. 3(b)(iii)9 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 2Describe the characteristics of EACH information system stated in 3(b)(ii).
  44. 5(a)(i)6 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 2Describe THREE other sources of information that could have been used to confirm the information found on the Web site.
  45. 5(a)(ii)9 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 2Discuss THREE evaluative criteria that the management could have used to accept or reject the information found on the Web site.
  46. 5(b)6 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 2Discuss TWO ways in which an organization can benefit from using the Internet as an information source.
  47. 5(c)(i)3 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 2Discuss Cost as it pertains to an information source.
  48. 5(c)(ii)3 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 2Discuss Currency as it pertains to an information source.
  49. 5(c)(iii)3 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 2Discuss Accuracy as it pertains to an information source.
  50. 6(a)(i)1 mark· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 2Select a software tool that is MOST appropriate for storing and retrieving information on students and their courses of study.
  51. 6(a)(ii)9 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 2Describe THREE features of the software tool chosen in 6(a)(i) that make it most appropriate.
  52. 6(b)(i)1 mark· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 2Select a software tool that is MOST appropriate for analysing and generating information on students.
  53. 6(b)(ii)6 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 2Discuss TWO features of the software tool chosen in 6(b)(i) that make it MOST appropriate.
  54. 6(c)6 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 2Describe how a presentation to regional leaders regarding student registration across graduate programmes should be put together using appropriate software tools.
  55. 6(d)7 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 2Select a software tool that is MOST appropriate for producing alumni newsletters and programme brochures, and give TWO reasons why this tool is most appropriate.
  56. 3(a)(i)4 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2Discuss TWO economic implications of installing the vending machines.
  57. 3(a)(ii)4 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2Discuss TWO social implications of installing the vending machines.
  58. 3(b)(i)3 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2Discuss ONE reason why the manager may have made a mistake in her decision to use only computer applications to store customer records.
  59. 3(b)(ii)4 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2Suggest TWO advantages of using computer applications to store customer records.
  60. 3(c)6 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2Briefly discuss ONE reason to support the principal's ruling and ONE reason why the lecturers may have disagreed.
  61. 3(d)(i)6 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2Discuss TWO ways to help prevent or control the unauthorized disclosure of data in an organization.
  62. 3(d)(ii)3 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2Describe ONE strategy other than passwords that can be used to prevent unauthorized access to files on an organization's website.
  63. 4(a)3 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2Explain what is meant by 'real-time updating of files' in a computer application and outline ONE situation where this approach is necessary.
  64. 4(b)(i)3 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2Explain the meaning of EACH of the underlined terms: data loss, data corruption, unauthorized access.
  65. 4(b)(ii)6 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2For EACH of the three problems (data loss, data corruption, unauthorized access), suggest ONE way in which the computer consultant may have determined its existence.
  66. 4(c)(i)6 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2Describe TWO strategies that can be used to back-up critical data in this organization.
  67. 4(c)(ii)4 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2Suppose a hurricane destroys all computer systems and associated data. Describe the steps taken to restore the systems and data for ONE of the back-up strategies described in (c)(i).
  68. 4(d)4 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2Suggest TWO ways in which computer applications designed for the strategic level of an organization differ from computer applications designed for the operational level.
  69. 5(a)(i)4 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2Describe TWO benefits of a digital library to readers who subscribe to the service.
  70. 5(a)(ii)4 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2Describe TWO benefits of a digital library to organizations that publish scholarly articles.
  71. 5(b)(i)3 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2Explain how Accuracy affects the usefulness and value of information.
  72. 5(b)(ii)3 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2Explain how Depth of coverage affects the usefulness and value of information.
  73. 5(b)(iii)3 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2Explain how Bias affects the usefulness and value of information.
  74. 5(c)9 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2Discuss THREE sources of information that Diana can use to get more reliable information on the health risks of cellular towers.
  75. 5(d)(i)2 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2Briefly discuss the validity of the statement: 'Information on the Internet is reliable since it must be refereed before it is placed on the Internet.'
  76. 5(d)(ii)2 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2Briefly discuss the validity of the statement: 'Information on the Internet is always current since it is available to users as soon as it is placed on the Internet.'
  77. 6(a)(i)10 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2Design the layout of a spreadsheet to generate the required summary information, CLEARLY specifying the formulae that you will use in the spreadsheet.
  78. 6(a)(ii)4 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2Describe TWO types of graphs that can be generated from the spreadsheet to make it easier for management to grasp trends in the sales information.
  79. 6(b)(i)1 mark· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2What is the BEST computer-based tool that can be used to store the specified hospital information?
  80. 6(b)(ii)15 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2Discuss FIVE features of the chosen tool that make it appropriate for managing patient information in a hospital context.
  81. 3(a)8 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 (second paper) · Paper 2Describe TWO benefits and TWO challenges of introducing automated banking machines for customers.
  82. 4(a)9 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 (second paper) · Paper 2Discuss THREE functional areas of the business where data processing requirements would have evolved.
  83. 4(b)6 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 (second paper) · Paper 2For TWO of the application areas mentioned in (a), describe how IT innovations have supported the business's changing requirements over the decade.
  84. 4(c)(i)6 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 (second paper) · Paper 2Discuss TWO types of information processing activities occurring at the operational level and at the strategic level of the business.
  85. 4(c)(ii)9 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 (second paper) · Paper 2Identify THREE categories of information systems suitable for the company and describe the nature of processing carried out by EACH.
  86. 5(a)(i)4 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 (second paper) · Paper 2Identify FOUR techniques that can be utilized to collect the required data.
  87. 5(a)(ii)8 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 (second paper) · Paper 2Describe TWO of the data collection techniques listed in 5(a)(i), detailing how EACH is administered or applied.
  88. 5(a)(iii)4 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 (second paper) · Paper 2For EACH of the techniques identified in 5(a)(i), state ONE issue or challenge that could arise during data collection.
  89. 5(a)(iv)4 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 (second paper) · Paper 2For TWO of the techniques listed in 5(a)(i), describe ONE distinct advantage of using EACH.
  90. 5(b)3 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 (second paper) · Paper 2Explain, providing an example, the meaning of 'breadth of coverage' regarding an information source.
  91. 5(c)2 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 (second paper) · Paper 2What is the relationship between a 'digital library' and an 'electronic database'?
  92. 5(d)5 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 (second paper) · Paper 2List FIVE reasons why information obtained from an electoral manifesto could be misleading.
  93. 6(a)(i)1 mark· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 (second paper) · Paper 2Identify the MOST appropriate software tool for storing and querying student records and course enrollments.
  94. 6(a)(ii)9 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 (second paper) · Paper 2Describe THREE features of the chosen software tool in 6(a)(i) that make it appropriate for this role.
  95. 6(b)(i)1 mark· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 (second paper) · Paper 2Identify the MOST suitable software tool for analysing data and generating summary reports regarding students.
  96. 6(b)(ii)6 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 (second paper) · Paper 2Discuss TWO features of the tool identified in 6(b)(i) that make it best suited for this task.
  97. 6(c)6 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 (second paper) · Paper 2The University Chancellor must present enrollment data across graduate and postgraduate programmes to regional dignitaries. Describe how this presentation should be developed using appropriate software tools.
  98. 6(d)(i)1 mark· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 (second paper) · Paper 2Identify the MOST appropriate software application for designing and producing newsletters and brochures.
  99. 6(d)(ii)6 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 (second paper) · Paper 2Justify your choice of software in (d)(i) by discussing TWO reasons supporting it.
  100. 4(a)6 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2009 · Paper 2Discuss what the 'Identifying and evaluating possible solutions' stage of problem solving would involve for BuyLo.
  101. 4(c)6 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2010 · Paper 2A video club has purchased tracking software for DVD rentals, stock, and new titles to be used on two computers at one site. Briefly explain what the 'Implementation and Review' stage of the problem-solving process…
  102. 3(a)6 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2011 · Paper 2Describe any THREE stages in the problem solving process.
  103. 3(a)2 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2012 · Paper 2Explain the role of an algorithm in the problem-solving process.
  104. 3(a)6 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2013 · Paper 2Briefly describe any THREE stages that a software company would generally follow when creating software for a client.
  105. 3(a)4 marks· CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2015 · Paper 2Explain what takes place during the 'implementation and review' stage of problem-solving.

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