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CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2 · Question 3(a)(i)

SECTION B - MODULE 2: APPLICATIONS OF COMPUTERS A cafeteria decides to install computerized vending machines to dispense snacks and drinks and return change.

Discuss TWO economic implications of installing the vending machines.

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  1. 3(a)(ii)Discuss TWO social implications of installing the vending machines.[4 marks]
  2. 3(b)(i)Discuss ONE reason why the manager may have made a mistake in her decision to use only computer applications to store customer records.[3 marks]
  3. 3(b)(ii)Suggest TWO advantages of using computer applications to store customer records.[4 marks]
  4. 3(c)Briefly discuss ONE reason to support the principal's ruling and ONE reason why the lecturers may have disagreed.[6 marks]
  5. 3(d)(i)Discuss TWO ways to help prevent or control the unauthorized disclosure of data in an organization.[6 marks]
  6. 3(d)(ii)Describe ONE strategy other than passwords that can be used to prevent unauthorized access to files on an organization's website.[3 marks]

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