Distinguish between one to one and one to many relationships as used in relational databases
One to one - Each record in the parent table has exactly one related record in the child table, and vice versa.
One to Many - Each record in the parent table can have multiple related records in the child table, but each record in the child table is related to only one record in the parent table
A protocol is used to securely transmit the data for the website to the browser.
(i) State the name of this protocol.
(ii) Identify how this protocol changes the data to transmit the data securely.
(i) State the name of this protocol. HTTPS
(ii) Identify how this protocol changes the data to transmit the data securely.
There are many different types of errors that can occur when developing computer programs. (a) State the name of the two different types of programming error described below.
(i) Unexpectedly halts the program.
(ii) The program produces the wrong output.
(b) Another error can result from incorrectly using the rules or grammar of the programming language.
(i) Name this error.
(ii) State when this error is detected.
(i) Unexpectedly halts the program. Run time (execution)
(ii) The program produces the wrong output. Logical
(b) Another error can result from incorrectly using the rules or grammar of the programming language.
(i) Name this error. Syntax
(ii) State when this error is detected.
Syntax error is detected during translation into executable code / attempted to run but fails
State THREE reasons why binary is used in developing digital electronic systems (3marks)
What are the functions of the system clock in the CPU?
Describe why fibre optic cable would be used for the backbone of the network. (2 marks)
Describe how the firewalls can ensure the security of the EmergWA network.
Describe a transmission media that would work better in remote areas
The volunteers assisting in an emergency all wear personal protection equipment (PPE) that has an RFID tag sewn into the collar so that they can be tracked if they become lost in a remote location. Identify what RFID is and outline how it works. (3 marks)
State one advantage and one disadvantage for customers of using the Internet for shopping.
Advantages
Disadvantages
State four factors to consider when acquiring computer software
What is a Uniform Resource Locator?
(a)State what is meant by the terms:
Parallel data transmission...................................................
Serial data transmission......................................................
(a)State what is meant by the terms:
Parallel data transmission
Serial data transmission
Differentiate between distributed data processing and time-sharing.
Utility software are operating system programs designed to maintain the functionality of a computer system.
Describe three types of utility software that are provided to help maintain the security and integrity of computer data.
State one ethical responsibility of software users
KCSE 2016 COMPUTER STUDIES PAPER 1
A manager wishes to replace the current manual system with a computerized one. Describe three areas that must be evaluated to justify the replacement (6 marks)
Headache, back and neck pain may result from the use of computers. State how each of them can be minimized (2mks)
Students of a school intended to elect their school Captain by secret ballot. State three ways in which computers can be used to improve the election process (3mks)
Describe the difference between a barcode and A quick Response code (QR code)
A company has a website that is stored on a web server.
(a) The website data is broken down into packets to be transmitted to a user.
Describe the structure of a data packet.
Explain how the techniques of
(i) verification,
(ii) validation
are used to ensure that the stored data is as accurate as possible.
Dual input of data
Rules are given to the processor
Drop-down list/radio buttons
Explain the difference between
(i) serial and parallel,
(ii) simplex and duplex
modes of data transmission.
What is entity integrity?