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Exam Computer Science

This document contains an end of year examination for a Form Two computer science class. It consists of 8 questions testing students' knowledge of various computer science and networking terms and concepts. The questions cover topics like computer components, computer memory, computer networks, networking models, and protocols. Students are instructed to answer in full sentences, show the question before each answer, and write on one side of the paper only.

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Monte Cassino Girls High School Instructions

Computer Science: Form Two *answer all questions


End Of Year Examination *show the question before each answer
Time: 2hrs------------------------------------- *Write on one side of each answer script

1. Define the following computer terms giving examples


(a) protocol (b) interrupt (c) Modem (d) buffering (e) spooling [10]

2. (a) Differentiate between buffering and spooling [4]


(b) Give reasons why a printer might sent an interrupt the computer [5]

3. A greenhouse uses a microprocessor to monitor the climatic conditions for plants.


(a) Name any three input devices to be used in the system. [3]
(b) Name any three components controlled by the microprocessor in the system to
maintain a stable environment. [3]
(c) Describe the processing to be done by the microprocessor in the system [4]
(d) State the output from the system. [4]

4. Many computer controlled devices are activated by sensors. Write down two types of
sensors that might be used to.
a. Switch on lights when it is dusk, [2]
b. Activate traffic lights when cars approach a junction [2]
c. The traffic light system of a large town is to be computerised. The lights at
many junctions are to be controlled by a single central computer.
Suggest three benefits that introduction of the system would have. [2]

5. computer main storage consists of RAM and ROM


(a) What does RAM and ROM stand for? [2]
(b) Give four functions of RAM [4]
(c) Give ay two functions of ROM [2]

6. Computer systems are made up of different components working together


(a) State any four components that make up computer hardware [4]
(b) For each component you identified above give an example and explain its use/purpose. [8]

7. The internet can be used to connect LANs together. However for one to do this there are
requirements needed to connect to the internet.
(a) State any two hardware requirements [2]
(b) State any two software requirements [2]
(c) State one service requirement [2]
8. computer networks are used to for sharing data or resources between devices
(a) what name is given to the new four layer networking model [2]
(b) describe how it works [5]
(c) the following is an OSI Model.

Use the information below to complete the table above [28]


i. Data Link Layer, Network Access Layer, Presentation Layer, Physical Layer,
Network Layer, Session Layer, Application Layer, Transport Layer
ii. HTML, IP, HTTP, ETHERNET, TCP, BLUETOOTH, SCP
iii. Packet, Data, Frame, Bits, Segment
iv. Gateway, Switch, Hub, Router, Firewall

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