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This document contains questions about computer systems concepts including operating systems, networking, databases, file management, hardware, and more. It asks the reader to explain functions of operating systems, tasks of network operating systems, differences between batch and real-time processing, appropriate interfaces for a cinema booking system, advantages of dot matrix printers over inkjet printers, utility programs for sending files over the internet, binary conversion, ASCII encoding, database backup systems, array referencing and initialization, differences between serial and sequential files, hashing algorithms and collisions, differences between RAM and ROM and what each stores, how buffers and interrupts assist in data transfer, what a mismatch means in computing systems, and differences between WAN and LAN.

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Grade AS Test

This document contains questions about computer systems concepts including operating systems, networking, databases, file management, hardware, and more. It asks the reader to explain functions of operating systems, tasks of network operating systems, differences between batch and real-time processing, appropriate interfaces for a cinema booking system, advantages of dot matrix printers over inkjet printers, utility programs for sending files over the internet, binary conversion, ASCII encoding, database backup systems, array referencing and initialization, differences between serial and sequential files, hashing algorithms and collisions, differences between RAM and ROM and what each stores, how buffers and interrupts assist in data transfer, what a mismatch means in computing systems, and differences between WAN and LAN.

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1. State threefunctions of a PC or laptop Operating system.

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2. A Timber company uses a Laptop Computer at its Reception Desk. It runs a


Network Operating System.

a. Explain three tasks a Network OS must carry.

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b. Distinguish between batch processing and real time processing.

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3. A Cinema is deciding to introduce a booking system which allows booking of


seats to be carried out from different locations and be communicated with a
central computer database system that stores details of the available seats for a
film. Suggest what type of interface is appropriate and its possible contents in
terms of options to the user.

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4. The Timber company in Question 3 has decided to replace its workshop printer,
an inkjet printer with a Dot matrix printer. State two advantages of a Dot matrix
printer and one disadvantage of an inkjet printer.

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a. Explain need to have driver software installed for a printer.

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5. A Freelance filmmaker needs to send sample of his documentary over the


internet. What two utility programs which are not part of a single-user operating
system would she use and state what each program would be used for.
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6. Express 146 denary in a binary byte. Show your working.

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7. Describe what is ASCII (American Standard code for Information).

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8. An insurance company keeps both a Third party file and a Comprehensive, car
insurance files. It updates its Car Insurance files quarterly a year. Members can
join or cancel their insurance policies at any time.

a. Describe how the Insurance company can implement a system for backing up
the files.
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9. b. Explain the part that would be played by achieving in the management of the
files.

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10. An Array is a data structure that consists of data items of a single type. These
items are called the elements of an array. How can we refer to an element in an
array.
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a. Explain what is meant by initializing an array.

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11. Distinguish between a serial file and sequential file.

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12. Describe what is hashing algorithm and explain why such an algorithm can lead
to clashes or collisions.

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13. State two differences between RAM and ROM.

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a. Explain what types of data would be stored in each, RAM and ROM, giving
reasons for your answers.
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14. Describe how buffers and interrupts can assist in the transfer of data between
primary memory and a secondary storage device.

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a. Explain what is meant by mismatch in computer systems.

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15. Explain the difference between WAN and LAN

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a. State two pieces of hardware you would need for WAN.

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16. Explain the term layered interface when describing intercommunication between
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17.State the three different stages in the systems life cycle.

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18. Distinguish between Parallel running and Phased implementation.

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19. Describe how CAD/CAM software can be used to produce prototype designs in a
manufacturing process.
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