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CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 2 · Question 1(a)(iv)

Differentiate between EPROM and EEPROM as they pertain to computers and information systems.

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  1. 1(a)(i)Differentiate between ROM and EPROM as they pertain to computers and information systems.[2 marks]
  2. 1(a)(ii)Differentiate between MAN and LAN as they pertain to computers and information systems.[2 marks]
  3. 1(a)(iii)Differentiate between Hub and router as they pertain to computers and information systems.[2 marks]
  4. 1(a)(v)Differentiate between Workstation and supercomputer as they pertain to computers and information systems.[2 marks]
  5. 1(b)(i)Describe the characteristics of Coaxial cable transmission media.[3 marks]
  6. 1(b)(ii)Describe the characteristics of Twisted pair transmission media.[3 marks]
  7. 1(b)(iii)Describe the characteristics of Fiber-optic cables transmission media.[3 marks]
  8. 1(c)Describe TWO network related problems that can be solved by using network diagnostic tools.[4 marks]
  9. 1(d)Explain TWO reasons why compression utilities are useful.[4 marks]
  10. 1(e)Describe 'radio waves' as a transmission media.[3 marks]

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