CXC IT Paper 1 and Alternative Paper Jan 2010
CXC IT Paper 1 and Alternative Paper Jan 2010
PAPER 02
2 Hours
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
D O N O T T U R N T H I S PA G E U N T I L Y O U A R E T O L D T O D O S O
1. Computers are made up of different components and the names of the components are often written
as acronyms.
Write the meaning of EACH of the following computer acronyms and state ONE task that is
performed by EACH of the components.
Total 8 marks
2. State the type of optical disk that is suitable in EACH of the following situations:
Total 3 marks
In your answer book, copy and complete Table 1 using the list of type of data capture method
below.
Total 3 marks
Table 2 lists three requirements an organization may need. In your answer booklet, copy and
complete Table 2 to show which device would BEST meet EACH of the requirements in the table.
TABLE 1
Organizational Requirements Figure
Useful for multi-form sheets
Produces multiple copies rather quickly
Ideal for coloured flyers
(3 marks)
b) Write the general name given to the devices in part (a). (1 mark)
Total 4 marks
(4 marks)
d) Explain how a user can input a command using the DOS operating system. (2 marks)
Total 8 marks
7. THREE friends have purchased computers to help them in the music industry.
Total 6 marks
8. a) State the differences between .edu, .org and .gov as seen in website addresses. (3 marks)
i. State where you would type http:\\caribbeannews.com to access this web site.
(1 mark)
ii. State what http and www represent in (c) above. (2 marks)
Total 7 marks
9. For EACH of the following, state whether I is (A) a private area network, (B) a public network or
(C) a private network with selected access from public network users.
Total 3 marks
10. a) Describe TWO ways in which a computer can be used illegally. (4 marks)
b) Outline ONE example of how an organization can misuse its customers personal data.
(2 marks)
11. a) Give ONE advantage and ONE disadvantage of using credit or debit cards to purchase items.
(2 marks)
b) Explain TWO potential health problems that can develop from using a computer over
prolonged periods. (4 marks)
c) Give ONE positive impact and ONE negative impact that is the result of increased use of cell
phones in the workplace. (2 marks)
Total 8 marks
SECTION 3: PROGRAMMING
12. a) Explain the difference between a syntax error and a logic error. (2 marks)
b) Explain the difference in the execution of the TWO lines of code written below:
i. State the line number corresponding to the above code that would print a result.
(1 mark)
Total 6 marks
i. input (1 mark)
ii. declaration (2 marks)
iii. output (1 mark)
b) The program contains FOUR errors. For EACH error write the line number and the
corrected line of code. (4 marks)
i) A variable (1 mark)
ii) A conditional (1 mark)
iii) A data type (1 mark)
e) State the result when EACH of the following pairs of numbers is used in the
corrected program:
Total 20 marks
14. If Box1 contains the number 16 and Box2 contains the number 44, state whether EACH of the
following statements is TRUE or FALSE.
a) (Box1 = 16)
b) (Box1 < Box2)
c) (Box1 > 16) AND (Box1 < Box2)
d) NOT (Box2 = 44) (4 marks)
Total 4 marks