Surie Aziz @ SMKDPM 2009
CONFIDENTIAL
COMPUTING 2006
PAPER 1 / AUGUST / 6R3
STPM/S(E)958 STPM/S(E)958
SMK DATUK PETER MOJUNTIN, PENAMPANG
EXAMINATION NO. 3
MALAYSIAN HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
Computing
Three Hours
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- This paper consists of 18structured question
- Answer all questions in separate papers.
- The [ ] symbol at the end of each question shows the marks that will be given for the answer.
- Any calculator are not allowed to be used in this examination paper.
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(SURIYATI ABDUL AZIZ)(VERITINUS SANTIONG)(MARIE YONG PIK HUA)
Computing TeacherHead of Technique and Principal
VocasionalSMK Datuk Peter Mojuntin
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Answer all questions
1.Explain the difference between data, information and knowledge. Give examples for each of them. [3 marks]
2.Explain the five components of information technology.[5 marks]
3.Explain the features of each types of computers below.
(a)Personal Computer
(b)Workstation
(c)Mainframe
(d)Supercomputer[4 marks]
4.Table 1 below shows the categories of software and examples for each of it. Explain the nature of the software categories.
No / Software Category / Examples1 / Copyrighted Software / Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Visual C++, Microsoft Words
2 / Freeware / Winzip, Games, Real Player, Shockwave
Table 1
[2 marks]
5.Table 2 below shows the types of application software, its uses and examples of the software.
Fill in the blanks of (a) to (e) with appropriate answer.
Types of Software / Software Uses / Software ExamplesWord Processing / (a) / Ms Word
Electronic Spreadsheets / Calculation / (b)
Databases / Store and manipulate data / (c)
Graphics Package / (d) / Ms Paint, Adobe Photoshop
Presentation / Business Presentation / (e)
Table 2
[5 marks]
6.Table 3 below shows the generations of computer and examples for each generations. State the technology used in each generation. (a) to (d)
Generation / Examples of Computer / Technology UsedFirst / Mark 1, ENIAC, EDVAC and UNIVAC / (a)
Second / IBM 7094 / (b)
Third / Mini Computers
DEC PDP-8 / (c)
Fourth / Micro Computers / VLSI – Very Large Scale Integration / Microprocessor
Fifth - Latest / Robotic Computers / (d)
Table 3
[4 marks]
7.Briefly explain two differences between system software and application software.
- SS : mustbeinstall, AP:uptotheusertoinstall
- Handlingcomputertofunctioncorrectly, AP : Todocertaintask eg :….
[4 marks]
8.State one characteristic of codes below to represent a character set.
(a)ASCII
(b)EBCDIC
(c)Unicode[3 marks]
9.Calculate and write the appropriate numbers in decimal, binary, octal and hexadecimal numbering system in table 4 below.
Decimal Numbering System / Binary Numbering System / Octal Numbering System / Hexadecimal Numbering System3510 / (a) / (b) / (c)
(d) / (e) / (f) / 7F16
Table 4
[6 marks]
Diagram 1
Question 10 based on Diagram 1 above :
10.
(a)Complete the name of components of computer system in diagram 1 above (a) – (c).
[3 marks]
(b)List five examples of (a) devices.[5 marks]
(c)List three examples of (b) devices.[3 marks] (d) List four examples of (c) devices. [4 marks]
11.Diagram 2 below shows a process component of a computer system.
(i)Name (a), (b) and (c).[3 marks]
(ii)State the function of (a), (b) and (c) components.[6 marks]
(iii)Explain four steps involved in machine cycle.[8 marks]
(iv)State two differences between RAM (Random Access Memory) and ROM (Read Only Memory). [2 marks]
- RAM : VolatileROM : Non-Volatile
- Datainsidecanbereadandchange : Datainsidereadonlycannotchange
(v)List 6 other types of memory[3 marks]
(vi)State 2 advantages of secondary storage over memory.[2 marks]
- bigcapacity
- datastillkeptevennoelectric
- Canbebringanywhere / transfer
12.Sekolah Sri Putri is an old school which is using X operating system. This X operating system is using text based user interface. The State Government has allocated certain amount of money to upgrade the school’s computer system.
Based on statements above,
a)Name the X operating system which is currently used by the school[1 marks]
b)Suggest three brands of operating systems that can be bought by the school.
[3marks]
c)Resource allocation and resource scheduling are functions of operating system. Explain another three functions of operating systems. [6marks]
13.A diagram below shows components of data communication,
a)Name the components of data communication (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v).[5marks]
b)Explain the meaning of (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v).[5marks]
c)Name three types of (iii).[3marks]
d)State the connection between (iv) and ‘signal’.[2marks]
e)Simplex, Half Duplex and Full Duplex are modes of data transmission in networks. Briefly explain the three of them and draw a diagram for each of it.
[6marks]
14.A diagram below shows the flow of signal between two computers through modem.
a)Draw the types of signals moving between two computers through modem in (i), (ii) and (iii). [3marks]
b)Name the types of signals in (i), (ii) and (iii).[3marks]
c)Electric, Light, Radiowave, Microwave and Infrared are forms of signal moving in transmission media. Explain two of them and state the limitation of the signal you have choosen. [4marks]
15.(a)Explain the meaning of bandwith[2marks]
(b)Differentiate between three types of bandwith below :
(i)voiceband
(ii)mediumband
(iii)broadband [3marks]
(c)Explain the effect of bandwith on the speed of data transmission.[2marks]
16.ICT is an integral aspect of education today, whether as a medium for learning or as a subject in its own right. Discuss how ICT is used in the education sector.
(Your discussion should have 5 points)
[10 marks]
17.At the cutting edge of domestic technology is the concept of the smart home. The smart home is wired up with a vast array of sensors, processors, control devices and communication system. Explain how ICT is implement in the smart home.
(Your explanation should have 5 points)
[10 marks]
18.Discuss 3 benefits and 3 drawbacks(disadvantages) of ICT systems to human.
[12 marks]
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