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LIST OF CONTENTS
Paper 02 May 2005
4
Paper 03/2 May 2005
12
Paper 01 May 2006
14
Paper 02 May 2006
21
Paper 03/2 2006
28
Paper 02 May 2008
30
Paper 03/2 May 2008
35
Paper 02 July 2008
37
UNIT 1 Paper 02 May 2009
43
UNIT 2 Paper 02 June 2009
50
UNIT 2 Paper 03/2 June 2009
61
UNIT 1 Paper 02 May 2010
63
UNIT 1 Paper 03/2 June 2010
72
UNIT 2 Paper 02 June 2010
75
UNIT 2 Paper 03/2 June 2010
83
UNIT 1 Paper 02 May 2011
86
UNIT 1 Paper 03/2 June 2011
93
UNIT 2 Paper 02 May 2011
96
UNIT 2 Paper 03/2 June 2011
106
UNIT 1 Paper 02 May 2012
109
UNIT 1 Paper 032 June 2012
117
UNIT 2 Paper 02 May 2012
120
UNIT 2 Paper 032 June 2012
130
UNIT 1 Paper 02 May 2013
133
UNIT 1 Paper 032 June 2013
141
UNIT 2 Paper 02 May 2013
144
UNIT 2 Paper 032 June 2013
153
UNIT 1 Paper 02 May 2014
156
UNIT 1 Paper 032 June 2014
163
UNIT 2 Paper 02 May 2014
166
UNIT 2 Paper 032 June 2014
172
UNIT 1 Paper 02 May/June 2015
175
UNIT 1 Paper 032 May/June 2015
195
UNIT 2 Paper 02 May/June 2015
204
UNIT 2 Paper 032 May/June 2015
220
UNIT 1 Paper 02 May/June 2016
227
UNIT 1 Paper 032 May/June 2016
243
UNIT 2 Paper 02 May/June 2016
253
UNIT 2 Paper 032 May/June 2016
269
UNIT 1 Paper 02 May/June 2017
276
UNIT 1 Paper 032 May/June 2017
292
UNIT 2 Paper 02 May/June 2017
304
UNIT 2 Paper 032 May/June 2017
324
UNIT 1 Paper 02 May/June 2018
332
UNIT 1 Paper 032 May/June 2018
356
UNIT 2 Paper 02 May/June 2018
368
UNIT 2 Paper 032 May/June 2018
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UNIT 1 Paper 02 May/June 2019
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UNIT 1 Paper 032 May/June 2019
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UNIT 2 Paper 02 May/June 2019
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UNIT 2 Paper 032 May/June 2019
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TESTCODE02129020
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MAY/JUNE2005
CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION
~ORMATION TECHNOLOGY
PAPER02
] ~ hours
( 18MAY2005(p.m.))
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
This paper consists of THREE sections.
Answer ONE question from EACH section.
Copyright© 2004 Caribbean Examinations Council.
All rights reserved.
02129020/CAPE 2005
- 2 SECTION I
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Answer ONE question from t his sectio n .
1.
ABC Inc . is a company that places te mporary employees (TEMPS) in organ izati ons for sho rt periods of
time. Tbese TEMPS have a high degree of profi ciency in working witluomputersoftware such as word
processing and spreadsheets. The maj or acti vities of the system described be low will all ow ABC Inc .
to match TEMPS with sho rt-term o penings that are available .
•
Organizations te le phone the company requesting TEMPS to fill specific positions. These
requests update the Request file. lftheorgani zation requesting a te mporary employee is no t o n
the Employer file, a record is created for the entity.
•
A TEMP is selected to fi ll the te mporary position based o n qualifications and availabi lity. The
Employee and Request files are used to identi fy the suitable candidate.
•
A contract is sent to the selected candidate. Information is printed fro m the Employee, Request
and Employer fil es.
The re turned contrac t is used to update the Empl oyee and Request fil e .
•
Notifi catio n is sent bac k to the o rganizatio n that requested the T EM P to confirm the date and
qualificati ons, as well as na me.
(a)
What is a data fl ow diag ram?
(b)
Explain the following terms:
(c)
(i)
External entity
(ii)
Data store.
[ 3 marks]
[ 5 m arks]
ABC Inc . wishes to deve lo p a system based o n the acti vities o utlined above.
(i)
Identify FI VE maj o r proce ses that w ill allow the system to work . G ive a reason to
justify EACH process that is identifi ed.
[10 marks]
(ii)
Draw a data fl ow diag ra m of the system .
[12 marks]
Total 30 marks
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Info rmation technology does not only provide individuals and organizations with ways to work, study and
play, it also presents the m with a stream of e thical and legal issues.
(a)
Explain what is meant by:
(i)
Privacy
(ii)
Proprietary software.
[ 6 marks]
(b)
Suggest TWO reasons why a company might wish to read its employees' e-mail messages o r
mo nitortheiruseof the lnterne t.
[ 6 marks]
(c)
Persons have committed illegal acts against computers and they have used computers to
accomplish illegal acts.
[12 marks]
(i)
Using examples, di scuss FOUR compute r related crimes.
(ii)
E x plain what safeguard can be taken to deal w ith TWO crimes you discussed in
2 (c) (i).
[ 6 ma1·ks]
Total 30 marks
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02129020/CA PE2005
- 4 SECTION II
INFORMATION PROCESSING AND PRESENTATION
Answer ONE question from this section.
3.
A local school football league has twelve teams. Details of the teams and players are to be held on a
database system.
Requirements for Database System
For each player, the league secretary wishes to record on the database system the
following :
Name
Address
Telephone number
Date of birth
School.
For each school, the secrewry wishes to record on the database system the following:
Name of coach and conract details
Number of games played by tea111, so far for this season
Number of games won, drawn and lost.
In addition, the secretary wishes to use the database system to input a tea111 name to display
the fo llowing data on the screen:
Name of coach
Coach 's telephone number
Names of players
Number of games won, drawn and losr.
(a)
Each player must complete a registrati on torm at the beginning of each season. T he secretary
w iII e nter the data from these form s into the database syste m.
Desig n the registratio n fo rm that can be used by each player.
[ 5 marks]
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Yo u are requested to developadatabasesystem consistingofPLA YERand SCHOOL tables.
(i)
Using the o utline be low, create a suitable SCHOOL table to hold all the de tai ls of the
teams.
Data Name
Data Type
Validation
Length
Required (Y /N)
,
[ 9 marks]
(ii)
(c)
ln creating the PLAYER table, ex plain what sho uld be do ne so that the secreta ry can
o btainthedes ired info rmation onthescreen.
[ 4 marks]
A friend proposed the use of a spreadsheet package instead of the database system to sto re the
detail s of the teams and players.
Di scuss THREE ad vantages in using the database pac kage rather than the spreadsheet.
[12 marks]
Total 30 marks
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- 6 4.
Items (a) - (d) are based o n the information given in the following s preadsheet.
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The spreadsheet above is used to calculate the g rades for an IT exam inatio n consisting of three pape rs.
PaperO l is marked out of 150and scaled down to 50, (for example, a raw scoreof48/150 for J. B rown
would produce a scaled score of 16). Paper 02 is marked out of 90 and scaled to 30. T he Interna l
A ssessment is marked outof60and scaled to20. No decima l places are allowed. The tota l score is o ut
of 100, the sum of the scaled scores.
Grades are awarded as follows:
A
B
C
= Total score of75 and more
= Total score of 50 - 74
= Tota l score unde r 50
Forty students did the examination.
(a)
(b)
(c)
Explai n why a teac he r mig ht use a spreadsheet for suc h an application.
[ 6 mar ks]
(i)
For student Abel, T , de fi ne the form ula req uired fo r calculating the scaled score for
Paper 0 1 and to tal score . Give an indication of the cell locatio ns for your fo rm ulae.
[ 4 m a rks ]
(ii)
S uggest a formu la a nd its locatio n, req uired to gene rate Abel's g rade. J ustify your
response.
[ 4 m a rks]
Otherthan key ing in the formu lae fo r each tudent, explajn how you could use the formu lae for
A bel to calcu late the to tal score and grade fo r the othe r stude nts.
[ 4 m a rks]
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(d)
T he teache r wishes to k now the numbe r of students receiving each g rade .
[ 4 marks]
(i)
S uggest a built- in func tion that you could use. Justify your response.
(u)
Ex pla in bow you would modify d1e spreadsheet to generate and present this information.
G ive an indication for the cell locations forth is info rmation.
[ 8 marks]
Total 30 marks
SECTION III
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS
Answer ONE question from this section.
5.
A fi rm uses the Inte rne t to facilitate its business acti v ities. La te ly, the firm has become very concerned
regarding the many proble ms associated wi th the useof the lnte rne t. M anagement has decided to restrict
Inte rnet access to e mployees.
(a)
Explai n FOUR be nef its tha t the firm may have de rived fro m the use of the In te rne t as a
communications med ium.
[1 2 marks]
(b)
Using examples, describe THREEcurre ntlnterne t info rmation-related proble ms tha t may have
inf lue nced ma nage me nt's decis io n to restri ct access.
[12 marks]
(c)
ln light of the proble ms descri bed in 5 (b), d iscuss a nothe r info rmatio n techno logy tool thatthe
company could use as a communications medium. You are requi red to examine the imp licatio n
of using this alternate tool to the organisati on.
[ 6 marks]
Total 30 marks
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6.
T he Board of a multinati onal organizatio n proposes to build a new facto ry in one of the Caribbean
countries. The proposal must be approved by shareho lders. Thefollowingextractwas part ofa document
in the package se nt to shareho lders two weeks before the an nual gene ral meeting.
"The country is a democracy w ith a stable political and econo mic c limate. T he governme nt
recently annou need a generous tax incen tive program me to attract fo reign investme nts. W ages
are competiti ve w ith those in Asian countries . T he country e njoys a M editerranean c limate. It
has severa l first c lass hote ls a nd white sand beaches. Its people are very warm a nd f riendly.
T he Board is seek ing your approval to bui lei a factory on thi s Caribbean isla nd next year. "
(a)
(b)
(c)
(i)
Fro m the extract, ide ntify TWOessential and T W O cosmetic pieces of info rmatio n.
[ 4 marks]
(ii)
Expla in why EACH piece of informati on g iven in 6 (a) (i) is essential o r cosme tic.
[ 8 marks]
(i)
Based on the proposal, suggest THREE pieces of information that the Board should have
incluclecl in the docume nt.
[ 3 marks]
(ii)
Select TWO pieces of infonnation suggested in 6(b) (i) and explain why EAC H should
be included.
[ 6 marks]
Discuss THREE possible negativeconseq ue ncesof using onl y the in formation presented by the
Board to make a dec ision to bu ild a factory.
[ 9 ma•·ks]
Total 30 marks
END OF TEST
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TESTCODE02129032
FORM TP 2005235
MAY/JUNE2005
CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
PAPER03/2
l lh hours
( 18 MAY 2005 (p.m.) )
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
This paper consists of TWO questions.
Answer ALL questions.
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Answer ALL the ques tions.
1.
With refe rence to a specific e me rg ing hardware or software technology that yo u have studi ed, answer
the following questions.
(a)
State clearly w hy this particul ar techno logy is conside red a n emerg ing techno l0gy .
[3 marks]
(b)
Di sc uss FOUR features of the technology .
(c)
(d)
[8 m a rks]
(i)
Identify a comparable (existing) technology.
(ii)
G ive THREE reasons to justify the ide ntificatio n of this technology as a comparable
(existing) technology.
[6 marks]
[1 mark]
fl2 marks]
Discuss THREE ways that the emerging technology may impact socie ty.
Total 30 m a rks
2.
Private te rtiary institutions in o lll· Cari bbean Region face many competiti ve forces in today's g lobal
market. T he c halle nges of g lobalisatio n ofte n mo ti vate organizatio ns to develop solutions and to use
Info rmatio n Technology tools that a re unique ly capable of assisting the so lutio n process.
(a)
(b)
(ii)
Fo r the proble m identified in (a), write a state me nt that can be the basis fo rdevelo pi ng
a solution.
[3 marks]
Ide ntificatio n of tools or packages and featu res
Methods- forms, validatio n a nd verificatio n techni ques
Justificatio n - tools or packages a nd d ata collection methods selected
[9 marks]
Desc ribe how the data may be analysed. Use the fo llowing headi ngs to expl ain how the data
would be analysed.
•
(d)
Briefly discuss ONE gene ral proble m that may affect educational institutio ns .
[3 m arks]
Develop a method for collecting in fo rmatio n to help solve the pro ble m. Use the fo llowing
headings to outline the data collectio n method .
•
•
(c)
(i)
Tools o r packages selected
Data hand! ing techniques
Justificatio n - tools and packages and d ata handling techniques
[9 marks]
Describe how the data/infonnati on may be presented. Use the fo llowing headings to explain how
the data!infonnation would be presented.
•
T ools o r packages selected
Jus tificatio n - tools and packages selected
[6 m a rks]
T ota l 30 m a rks
END OF TEST
02 129032/CA PE2005
FORM TP 2006238
CARIBBEAN
@
TEST CODE 02129010
EXAMINATIONS
MAY/JUNE 2006
COUNCIL
ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
PAPEROl
2'i2 hours
(17 MAY 2006 (a.m.))
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
This paper consists of THREE sections.
Answer ALL questions.
Copyright © 2005 Caribbean Examinations Council ®
All rights reserved.
0212901 0/CAPE 2006
- 2-
SECTION I
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Answer ALL questions in this section.
1.
Most persons use the terms 'data' and ' information' interchangeably. However, in the context of
Information Technology, there are differences.
(a)
Explain what is meant by EACH term ensuring that the differences are clearly evident.
[4 marks]
(b)
Identify FOUR sub-processes in information processing.
(c)
Distingu ish between 'manual information processing ' and 'automated information
processing'.
[2 marks]
[4 marks]
Total 10 marks
2.
In the management of business, computers play an increasingly important role.
(a)
State FOUR reasons why companies have used Information Technology other than for
the storing and retrieval of large volumes of data.
[4 marks]
(b)
Rapid obsolescence is one of the concerns associated with the use of Information
Technology. Di scuss TWO other problems that companies could consider w he n
introducing computers into their organisations.
[6 marks]
TotallO marks
3.
Hardware can be categorised according to the five basic operations of a computer system: input,
processing, output, storage and communication.
[2 marks]
(a)
What is 'hardware'?
(b)
Give ONE example EACH of a device that performs each of any THREE of the operations
listed above.
[3 marks]
(c)
To which category of the five operations does primary memory belong? Justify your
response.
[3 marks]
(d)
Use a block di agram to illustrate the relationship that exists between processing hardware
and storage hardware.
[2 marks]
TotallO marks
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4.
(a)
The E-mail system is easily replacing some functions of the post office system. There
are functions, however, that the E-mail system cannot easily duplicate. Identify TWO
tasks or situations that current E-mail systems cannot easily replace in the post office.
[2 marks]
(b)
For EACH task or situation given in (a) discuss ONE reason for the difficulty.
[4 marks]
(c)
Given the rapid development in technology, suggest, with justification, a method that
can be used to overcome any of the difficulties in (a).
[4 marks]
Total 10 marks
5.
Information systems are categorised according to the level of employees within the organisation
for which they have been developed. Two such information systems are Management Information
Systems (MIS) and Transaction Processing Systems (TPS).
(a)
State the organisational level that uses EACH information system named above.
[2 marks]
(b)
Describe EACH information system in such a way that clearly distinguishes one
information system from the other.
[6 marks]
(c)
Examine the characteristics of the information systems below and then state the type of
information system to which EACH belongs.
(i)
The system solves unstructured problems, Inputs into the system may consist of
summarised data, processed transactions from other systems and data that are
internal and external to the organisation. The outputs are flexible, ad hoc reports.
(ii)
The system simulates the reasoning process of human experts. Consists of a set
of well-defined rules . Makes reasonable guesses and deductions. Explains how
conclusions are reached.
[2 marks]
TotallO marks
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02129010/CAPE 2006
-4SECTION II
INFORMATION PROCESSING AND PRESENTATION
Answer ALL questions in this section.
6.
Computer software may be divided into major categories or several different types.
[2 marks]
(a)
Identify TWO major categories of software.
(b)
State FOUR specific types of software that you are likely to find in a school environment.
[4 marks]
(c)
For ONE type of software stated in (b), briefly discuss TWO distinguishing features.
[4 marks]
TotallO marks
7.
Over the past two decades, the Caribbean region has experienced a number of natural disasters
such as hurricanes and volcanic eruptions. At a recent CARICOM meeting, the Heads of
governments decided that a team of disaster coordinators should gather, consolidate and analyse
data for each member territory, and present their findings at the next meeting.
[1 mark]
(a)
What is a 'productivity software tool ' ?
(b)
Identify THREE productivity tools that the team of di saster coordinators may wish to use
to meet the objectives of the heads.
[3 marks]
(c)
Justify your choice of tools identified in (b). Your response should clearly indicate how
the tools will be used.
[6 marks]
TotallO marks
8.
(a)
In relation to databases, what is 'normalisation of data'?
[2 marks]
(b)
Describe TWO stages of normalisation.
[4 marks]
(c)
Assess the following tables that are represented in standard notation. Identify the normal
form that EACH table is in. Give ONE reason to justify EACH response.
(i)
STUDENT (student Number, student Name, GENDER, DATE of Birth, COURSE
NUMBER).
(ii)
COURSE (course number, course name, lecturer id, lecturer name). [4 marks]
TotallO marks
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9.
There are a variety of formats that may be used to display information in print.
[4 marks]
(a)
State FOUR formats which you could use to display information in print.
(b)
Read the following scenarios. For EACH scenario, select the MOST appropriate format
to display the information. Justify your choice.
(i)
The income and expenditure for ZYX Company in 1999 were $25 million and
$23.8 million respectively; in 2000, $24 million and $23.2 million respectively,
in 2001; $26 million and $25.8 million in 2002, $28 million and $26.1 million
respectively. The company wishes to present this data to its shareholders at the
annual general meeting.
(ii)
Duane Lara explained to the architect that he wished to have a house with four
bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, a kitchen, a study, a laundry room, a
garage, two patios, and a family room with a bathroom. The bedrooms plus their
bathrooms and a patio should be upstairs. All other areas should be downstairs.
The architect will present this information to the Town Planning Department for
approval.
[6 marks]
Tota110 marks
10.
Students in your Biology class have been complaining that the teacher often makes errors in
calculating the scores for the subject. Knowing that you have IT skills, the teacher asked you for
assistance in correcting the problem.
(a)
What are the steps to be taken in solving a problem?
[4 marks]
(b)
Explain ONE of the steps listed in (a).
[2 marks]
(c)
State, with reasons, the MOST appropriate software tool to solve the problem.
[2 marks]
(d)
Give TWO features of the tool in (c) that you would use to solve the problem.
[2 marks]
Total 10 marks
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0212901 0/CAPE 2006
- 6SECTION III
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Answer ALL questions in this section.
11.
Often when confronted with a problem, a person begins to think of procedures to follow to solve
the problem rather than determine the information that is required to solve the problem.
Information is critical to problem solving. Information may be categorised as desirable, extraneous
or cosmetic, and essential.
[2 marks]
(a)
What is meant by 'information is essential'?
(b)
A farmer wishes to get rid of a pest that is affecting his livelihood. Suggest FOUR pieces
of information that will help to get rid of the pest before it causes severe damage.
[4 marks]
(c)
The government wishes to build a health care facility accessible to the majority of citizens.
For any TWO of the following pieces of information, choose the category to which EACH
belongs. Give a reason to justify your choice.
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
The district with the HIGHEST population density.
The majority of health care professionals are female.
Approximately 50 % of the population have NOT been immuni sed for
hepatitis B.
[4 marks]
TotallO marks
12.
Information may be of little value if it does not flow through channels in a suitable form for the
individual who needs it. These channels may be equipment, people or procedures.
(a)
Information may be described as being structured, semi-structured and unstructured.
Explain what is meant by any TWO of these, giving and example of EACH.
[4 marks]
(b)
Discuss TWO advantages and ONE disadvantage of using a book as an information
source when compared with a person.
[6 marks]
TotallO marks
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0212901 0/CAPE 2006
- 713.
Before using information , it is necessary to critique the information and its source for authenticity.
(a)
What are FOUR criteria that may be used to assess information from a given source?
[4 marks]
(b)
Show how you would assess the information described below.
(i)
(ii)
A report on the war in Iraq taken from a newspaper website on the Internet.
[6 marks]
Statistics for the FIFA 2002 World Cup.
Total10 marks
14.
Many companies have launched websites so as to attract new customers as well as to sell products
and offer new services.
(a)
Explain the following:
(i)
Hyperlinks
(ii)
Uniform Resource Locator.
[4 marks]
(b)
Identify TWO languages that may be used in constructing web pages.
[2 marks]
(c)
Distinguish between the two tools identified in (b).
[4 marks]
Total10 marks
15.
The computer is an information technology tool that may be used to communicate information to
remote sites.
(a)
What other TWO hardware tools could be used to communicate information to remote
sites?
[2 marks]
(b)
What TWO software tools, other than E-mail, could be used to communicate information
to remote sites?
[2 marks]
(c)
Discuss ONE advantage and ONE disadvantage ofONEofthe tools in (a) when compared
with the computer for a homeowner.
[6 marks]
Total10 marks
END OF TEST
0212901 0/CAPE 2006
FORM TP 2006239
CARIBBEAN
®
EXAMINATIONS
TEST CODE
02129020
M AY/JU NE 2006
COUNCIL
ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
PAPER02
I 'll hours
(17 MAY 2006 (p.m.))
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
This paper consists of THREE sections.
Answer ONE question from EACH section.
Copyright © 2005 Caribbean Examinations Council ®
All ri ghts reserved.
02129020/CAPE 2006
-2SECTION I
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Answer ONE question from this section.
1.
ABC Inc. is a company with many branches across the country. A few branches are located in
hilly terrain. Management decided to implement several computerised information systems at
its headquarters and indicated that each branch should have the necessary access to these
information systems.
(a)
What is the role of the users in the software engineering process for this project?
[2 marks]
(b)
One of the most critical information systems has to be built by a software company. As
the VP (Vice President) for Information Technology, identify FOUR stages of the software
engineering process that you must insist are done for thi s information system to be
successful.
[4 marks]
(c)
You have received the following data fl ow diagram from the software developer.
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-3(i)
[6 marks]
There are several en-ors. Identify SIX en-ors.
An answer sheet is provided for this part of the question.
(ii)
(d)
On the Answer Sheet provided, show the con-ection for EACH error identified in
(b) (i).
[6 marks]
Identify and briefly describe, THREE telecommunications concerns that management
[12 marks]
must consider before establishing a network for its branches.
Total 30 marks
2.
Information technology influences our lives in many ways. Respond to items (a) - (c) in this
context.
(a)
A well-known software developer discovered that a small store owner was making and
selling copies of his software. The developer reported the matter to the police and the
store owner was arrested.
(i)
(ii)
Discuss the possible law that the store owner violated in this case.
[6 marks]
What are TWO benefits of this law to the software developer?
[4 marks]
(b)
Examine THREE concerns that managers may have when their organizations rely solely
on information technologies.
[12 marks]
(c)
For TWO of the concerns noted in (b), describe a strategy that may reduce the concern .
[8 marks]
Total 30 marks
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02129020/CAPE 2006
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SECTION II
INFORMATION PROCESSING AND PRESENTATION
Answer ONE question from this section.
3.
Two teachers decided to use desktop software packages for maintaining the records of the marks
of students in their classes. All students did the same ten subj ects. Students obtained marks from
either class assignments or examinations. It is expected that, in subsequent years, the data will
be passed to other teachers of these students. One teacher opted to use a spreadsheet package and
the other teacher, a database management system (DBMS).
(a)
Identify FOUR similarities between the spreadsheet package and the database package.
[4 marks]
(b)
Examine TWO advantages and TWO disadvantages of the spreadsheet package when
compared with the DBMS package.
[16 marks]
(c)
Design an input screen for the DBMS that the teacher could use to enter the marks of
students either from a class assignment or an examination.
[4 marks]
(d)
Propose TWO validation checks that could be used to minimise potential data entry
errors for the input screen in (c).
[6 marks]
Total 30 marks
4.
Hundreds of software tool s are available to people to assist them in solving real-life problems.
(a)
State SIX considerations which a person should examine in selecting an appropriate tool
for a given task.
[6 marks]
(b)
Explain clearly how any FOUR considerations stated in (a) above may ass ist a person in
the choice of tool for a given task.
[12 marks]
(c)
Describe TWO types of user interfaces, showing how EACH type of user interface guides
and directs users in the appropriate use of a tool.
[6 marks]
(d)
Examine the following tasks. Select the MOST appropriate tool to use and give a reason
for your choice.
(i)
To immediately see the impact on the net profit/loss in the Profit and Loss statement
by making adjustments to certain figures such as Sales, Cost of Goods or Wages.
(ii )
To incorporate a sound track and a 30-second video cl ip in the promotion of a
[6 marks]
new software product to a group of sales persons.
Total 30 marks
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02129020/CAPE 2006
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SECTION III
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Answer ONE question from this section.
5.
A sixth form student did a study on the dangers the Internet posed to teenagers. He entered his
research paper in a national competition and won the first prize for his age group category. The
sponsors of the competition wish to share the findings with the public.
(a)
Identify SIX information sources that the sponsors may use to publicize the student's
research findings.
[6 marks]
(b)
Explain clearly at least SIX steps that could be used to create, publ ish and maintain the
document on the Internet. The steps should be outlined in a systematic approach.
[12 marks]
(c)
The sponsors reported that they have received telephone calls and E-mail messages from
persons who visited their website to view the document. Visitors have reported several
error messages, three of which are stated below. Examine EACH message by describing
the underlying problem and proposing a solution for the problem.
(i)
The requested URL was not found on this server.
(ii)
Not authorised to view this page.
(iii)
The page cannot be displayed.
[12 marks]
Total 30 marks
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(a)
(i)
(ii)
(b)
[2 marks]
What is meant by the term 'characteristics of information' ?
Discuss, using appropriate examples, FOUR consequences that a firm may
experience if it fails to consider the characteristics of information .
[16 marks]
Examine the following statements. For EACH statement, critically evaluate the
information paying careful attention to the information source from which the statement
was extracted.
(i)
"The source of information is as important as the information itself."
This statement was extracted from an organisation's website.
(ii)
"High levels of debt can depress economic growth in low-income countries, but
only after it reaches a certain threshold."
Extracted from an article in Finance and Development, December 2004,
Volume 41, Number 4. A Quarterly publication of the International Monetary
Fund (IMF).
(iii)
"A total of llO new cases of HIV/AIDS were reported in Clarendon for 2004,
bringing the number of reported cases in that parish to 700," said Dr Sonia
Copeland, Medical Officer of Health at the Clarendon Health Department.
[12 marks]
Total 30 marks
END OF TEST
02129020/CAPE 2006
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FORM TP 2006239
MAY/JUNE 2006
CARIBBEAN
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
PAPER02
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TEST CODE 02129032
EXAMINATIONS
MAY/JUNE2006
COUNCIL
ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
PAPER03/2
1~
hours
(17 MAY 2006 (p.m.))
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
This paper consists of THREE questions.
Answer ALL questions.
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Answer ALL questions.
1.
With reference to a specific emerging technology that you have studied, answer the following
questions.
(a)
Describe the technology showing why it is considered to be an emerging technology.
[5 marks]
(b)
Discuss ONE MAIN intended purpose of the technology.
(c)
Discuss ONE potential benefit and ONE potential drawback of the technology.
[10 marks]
[5 marks]
Total 20 marks
2.
You wish to collect data about the emerging technology to determine how it may be used in your
locality.
(a)
(b)
[2 marks]
( i)
What type of data can be collected to make this determination?
(ii)
Justify your selection of the type of data in (a) (i) relative to the objective.
[2 marks]
Discuss TWO data collection methods and TWO storage methods that can be used for
collecting and storing data.
(Be sure to consider validation and verification issues in your response)
(c)
[8 marks]
How would you analyse the data to determine the usefulness of the emergi ng technology.
[8 marks]
Total 20 marks
3.
You w ish to share the result of your work (question 2) with a selected group of persons.
(a)
Identify TWO IT tools that can be used to present data to a selected group of persons.
[2 marks]
(b)
Describe how you would use THREE features of one of the tools identified in (a) to
present materials to the group.
[12 marks]
(c)
Discuss TWO possible problems that could be encountered using the tool identified in
[6 marks]
(b).
Total 20 marks
ENDOFTEST
02129032/CAPE 2006
TEST CODE
FORM TP 2008221
02129020
MAY/JUNE 2008
CARIBBEAN
EXAMINATIONS
COUNCIL
ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
PAPER02
1~ hours
(
14 MAY 2008 (p.m .) )
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1.
This paper consists of THREE sections.
2.
Answer ONE question from EACH section.
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SECTION I - INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Answer ONE question from this section.
1.
The hardware component of a computer system is made up of several smaller subsystems
designed to work in an integrated manner to produce results. The processor is one of the
subsystems.
(a)
(b)
Identify THREE other major subsystems of the computer hardware system.
[ 3 marks]
(i)
For EACH subsystem named in (a), identify a device of that subsystem.
[ 3 marks]
(ii)
Describe the function of EACH of the FOUR subsystems of a computer system.
[ 8 marks]
(c)
Draw a block diagram that shows the relationship between ALL the hardware subsystems.
[ 7 marks]
(d)
Discuss THREE health problems that may arise from the use of the computer, clearly
stating the cause of EACH health problem and explaining how the risk to persons
[ 9 marks]
might be reduced.
Total 30 marks
2.
Information Technology has changed the way people learn, work and play. The sophisticated
software that makes this possible is typically developed by strict adherence to the software
engineering process. The software engineering process can be considered to consist of
Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Maintenance.
(a)
For EACH task below, identify the software engineering stage in which it occurs.
Write a test plan;
Modify a program based on new government regulation;
Train users;
Interview users of the old system;
Draw screen layouts;
Develop data flow diagrams.
[ 6marks]
(b)
Describe any FOUR stages of the software engineering process.
[12 marks]
(c)
Develop a CONTEXT LEVEL data flow diagram (DFD) to show the flow of
information when a student borrows a book from the school library.
[ 8 marks]
(d)
Examine the following scenarios. For EACH scenario described, state the type of
information system that should be developed to adequately manage these processes.
Give ONE reason to justify your choice of system.
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(i)
(ii)
Regulating the flow of water into and out of a dam.
Using available information, heuristics and inference to suggest treatments
for tropical diseases.
[ 4 marks]
Total 30 marks
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SECTION II - INFORMATION PROCESSING AND PRESENTATION
Answer ONE question from this section.
3.
An office suite is a collection of software productivity tools that many organisations use to
increase efficiency and productivity. The word processor is an example of a productivity tool
in office suites.
(a)
(i)
(ii)
(b)
State TWO other productivity tools that an office suite may contain.
Name TWO office suite packages.
[ 4 marks]
A florist uses the following advertisement to publicize her business. Describe FOUR
ways in which a word processor package could be used to make the advertisement
more effective, clearly stating the expected benefit of that change.
Gorgeous Flowers & Gift Items
Flowers and balloon
decorations for all occasions
Reasonable prices
Delivery island wide
Phone (87 6) 999-0000
[ 8 marks]
(c)
Discuss TWO advantages and ONE disadvantage of a desktop publishing package
[12 marks]
when compared with a word processor.
(d)
Examine the following tasks. For EACH case, indicate which of the two software packages mentioned in (c) is BEST suited to the task described. Give ONE reason to
justify your choice.
(i)
Sending letters to parents/guardians of students sitting the CXC examinations,
inviting them to a meeting to discuss important matters.
(ii)
Creating a four-page newsletter, with the first page having three columns and
the other pages having four columns. Pictures should be on the first and third
[ 6 marks]
pages, and should not be confined to the width of any column.
Total 30 marks
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4.
A medium-sized grocery uses IT systems for a variety of purposes including inventory
control and over-the-counter sales. When items are sold, the Point-of-Sale system produces
an itemised receipt for the customer and updates the number of items in stock. The structures of
two tables in the database system are shown below, without indicating their primary keys.
Supplier table
Item table
Contact_person
Item_description
Supplier_name
Item code
Supplier_code
Unit_price
Supplier_address_1
Qty_in_stock
Supplier_address_1
Minimum- stock- level
Reorder_qty
Pack size
Supplier_code
(a)
(i)
What is meant by the term 'primary key'?
[ 3 marks]
(ii)
For EACH table indicate which attribute or group of attributes is BEST suited
to be the primary key.
[ 2 marks]
(iii)
When the quantity in stock falls below the minimum stock level, the grocer
places orders with the suppliers to replenish the stock. Records in the item table
must be linked to records in the supplier table. How can the link be made?
[ 3 marks]
(iv)
The ability to correctly link records in the item table with those in the supplier
[ 2 marks]
table implies a vital assumption. State that assumption.
(b)
The government implemented a three-tiered consumption tax on items. One category
of items will be non-taxable; another category will be taxed at a low rate and the other
category, known as luxury items, will be taxed at a high rate. Develop a table in the
database system to handle the various categories of items and the applicable tax rate.
[ 5 marks]
(c)
Discuss TWO advantages and ONE disadvantage of a database management system
package when compared with a spreadsheet package.
[ 9 marks]
(d)
Examine the following tasks. As an IT specialist, which of the software packages
mentioned in (c) would be MORE appropriate for your client? Give a reason to justify
your choice.
(i)
To retrieve information on items which match a set of criteria.
(ii)
To immediately see the impact on the net profit/loss in the Profit and Lost
Statement by making adjustments to certain figures such as Sales, Cost of
Goods or Wages.
[ 6 marks]
Total 30 marks
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SECTION ill - INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Answer ONE question from this section.
5.
At many international airports, computer users may access the Internet via Hot Spots, which
are 'wireless communication' access points.
(a)
Explain what is meant by 'wireless communication'.
[ 4 marks]
(b)
Name TWO devices other than the computer that operate using 'wireless communication'
[ 2 marks]
technology.
(c)
Identify and describe the functions of TWO devices that are necessary to secure Internet
access by wireless means.
[ 6 marks]
(d)
Discuss TWO benefits of wireless communication in general.
(e)
Discuss THREE problems of wireless Internet access compared with more traditional
[12 marks]
forms of access.
[ 6 marks]
Total 30 marks
6.
At the last regional IT conference, one speaker made the point that one should not accept or
reject information simply on face value, that is, based on how it looks, or sounds. She went on
to say that the characteristics of information must be examined.
(a)
List FOUR characteristics of information.
(b)
Using examples, show how THREE of the characteristics identified in (a) are important
in evaluating information.
[12 marks]
(c)
You overhear two friends having a discussion on the categories of information:
essential, cosmetic and desirable in relation to problem solving. However, it is obvious
to you that they do not have a clear understanding of the categories. Using examples,
explain what is meant by EACH of these categories.
[ 9 marks]
(d)
A doctor, on examining a patient, realises that the patient has a contagious disease
which is life threatening to himself and others. Identify FIVE pieces of information that
are essential to the treatment of the disease.
[ 5 marks]
[ 4 marks]
Total 30 marks
ENDOFTEST
02129020/CAPE 2008
TEST CODE
FORM TP 2008222
02129032
MAY/JUNE 2008
CARIBBEAN
EXAMINATIONS
COUNCIL
ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
PAPER03/2
121 hours
(
14 MAY2008 (p.m.) )
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
This paper consists of THREE questions.
Answer ALL questions.
Copyright © 2007 Caribbean Examinations Council®.
All rights reserved.
02129032/CAPE 2008
-21.
With reference to a specific emerging technology that you have studied, answer the following
questions.
(a)
Describe the technology showing why it is considered to be an emerging technology.
[ 5 marks]
(b)
Discuss ONE main intended purpose of the technology indicating the level of success
[ 5 marks]
and general impact of that technology on societies.
(c)
Discuss TWO potential benefits of the technology.
[10 marks]
Total 20 marks
2.
Data are to be collected on the emerging technology (question 1) to determine the potential
impact on your locality.
(a)
(b)
(i)
What type of data collection method is MOST appropriate, in this setting, to
make this determination?
[ 2 marks]
(ii)
Justify your selection of the type of data in (a) (i) relative to the purpose of the
technology.
[ 2 marks]
(i)
Discuss TWO data collection methods that would be appropriate to capture the
relevant data.
(Be sure to consider validation and verification issues in your response.)
[ 6 marks]
(ii)
(c)
Suggest an appropriate tool or package that may be used to store these data.
[ 2 marks]
Discuss the analyses that could be done on these data to determine the usefulness of
the emerging technology.
[ 8 marks]
Total 20 marks
3.
The results of your work (question 2) are to be shared with a selected group of persons.
(a)
Identify TWO Information Technology tools that can be used to present these findings.
[ 2 marks]
(b)
Describe how you would use TWO features of ONE of the tools identified in (a) to
[ 8 marks]
present the findings of the investigation.
(c)
Discuss TWO possible problems that could be encountered using the tool identified
in (b).
[10 marks]
Total 20 marks
ENDOFTEST
02129032/CAPE 2008
TEST CODE
FORM TP 2008221
22129020
MAY/JUNE 2008
CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS
COUNCIL
ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
PAPER02
1~ hours
( 14 JULY 2008 (p.m.) )
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1.
This paper consists of THREE sections.
2.
Answer ONE question from EACH section.
Copyright © 2008 Caribbean Examinations Council®.
All rights reserved.
22129020/CAPE 2008
-2 SECTION I - INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Answer ONE question from this section.
1.
Device drivers are one category of software.
(a)
Name THREE other categories of software and give an example of EACH.
[ 6 marks]
(b)
Outline the function of EACH of any THREE categories of software.
[ 6 marks]
(c)
Organisations use several types of information systems to manage their operations. Three
of these systems are:
Transaction Processing Systems (TPS)
Management Information Systems (MIS)
Control and Monitoring Systems
Discuss the application of EACH information system to a large manufacturing firm. Your
response should include the major input and output of the information system, and the
organisational level at which the information system is typically used.
[12 marks]
(d)
Software developers use Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs) to map the flow of information in
organisations. A context diagram is the first of these diagrams.
A retail store sells products to cash and credit customers. Draw a context diagram of the
CUSTO.MER ORDER SYSTEM.
[ 6 marks]
Total 30 marks
2.
The introduction and use of IT systems have positive and negative implications for individuals
and companies.
(a)
(b)
What is meant by EACH of the following term s?
(i)
Computer virus
[ 2 marks]
(ii)
Proprietary software
[ 2 marks]
(iii)
Privacy
[ 2 marks]
Software piracy is of particular concern to software developers.
(i)
Give TWO reasons why software products are susceptible to piracy.
[ 2 marks]
(ii)
Discuss TWO strategies that a software developer should use to reduce, or prevent,
software piracy.
[ 4 marks]
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(c)
Discuss THREE health problem that are associated with the u e of computer hardware.
Your discussion should include the name of EACH problem, causes and symptoms of
the problem and measures that may be taken to prevent it from occurring.
[12 marks]
(d)
Many companies are concerned with the financial and economic costs associated with the
replacement ofiT systems due to ' rapid obsolescence' . Propose TWO different strategies
that a company may use to mitigate these costs.
[ 6 marks]
Total 30 marks
SECTION II- INFORMATION PROCESSING AND PRESENTATION
Answer ONE question from this section.
3.
When Jordan Real Estate Agency was opened. its management made the strateg ic decision to use
a relational database to manage the business.
(a)
(i)
Give TWO advantages of using a 'normalised relational database' instead of a flat
[ 2 marks]
file.
(ii )
Explain how EACH advantage identified in (a) (i) impacts on either the integrity
or the performance of relational databases.
[ 4 marks]
(b)
Describe the FIRST THREE tages of the normalisation proce
(c)
TWO of the tables from the Agency's database are shown below.
[ 6 marks]
AGENT (agentNUMBER. agentLNAME, agentFNAME,
agentADDRESS , agentPHONE)
CUSTOMER (cu tomerNUMBER, customerLNAME,
customerFNAME, customerADDRESS,
customerPHONE, agentNUMBER)
(i)
For EACH table shown above, identify an appropriate primary key.
[ 2 marks]
(d)
(ii)
Identify the foreign key in the CUSTOMER table and ju tify your response.
[ 2 marks]
(iii)
Identify the HIGHEST normal form in the CUSTOMER table and justify your
response.
[ 4 marks]
(iv)
What is the relationship between the AGENT and the CUSTOMER table ? Justify
your response.
[ 4 marks]
Develop a report format to show ALL customers for ONE named agent.
[ 6 marks]
Total 30 marks
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Dr. Paul is conducting research on cancer in twins. She has identified several twins and writes to
their doctors requesting permission for a registered nurse to administer a questionnaire to them.
The data to be collected include age, weight, name, date of birth, gender and social habits.
(a)
Which category of software tool is MOST appropriate for
(i)
sending a standard letter to several persons?
(ii)
processing data, performing automatic recalculations and reporting the findings?
(iii)
communicating the results of her findings at an international conference?
[ 3 marks]
(b)
Discuss TWO distinguishing features that make EACH category of software tool identified
in (a) appropriate for the given task .
[12 marks]
(c)
Dr. Paul has used a database to store her data and PATIENT is one entity represented in the
database.
(d)
(i)
What is an 'entity'?
[ 1 mark]
(ii)
Design a normalised TABLE STRUCTURE for the PATIENT entity, to include
at LEAST FOUR data fields identified in the scenario above.
[ 5 marks]
(i)
Identify THREE issues about which Dr. Paul should be concerned, when using
[ 3 marks]
the software tools identified in the scenario above.
(ii)
Give ONE suggestion for addressing EACH of the issues identified in (d) (i).
[ 6 marks]
Total 30 marks
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SECTION ill- INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS
Answer ONE question from this section.
5.
Although some persons are concerned about the dangers associated with the Internet, many
businesses believe that this medium provides several opportunities for growth and development.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Name and describe TWO hardware devices, other than the computer, that may be used to
access the Internet by the traditional wired means.
[ 6 marks]
(i)
Give THREE uses of the Internet that businesses may explore to assist them to
grow and expand.
[ 3 marks]
(ii)
Explain how EACH use identified in (b) (j) may give a business an advantage
over its competitors.
[ 9 marks]
(i)
State TWO problems that bus inesses may encounter when using the Internet.
[ 2 marks]
(ii)
Discuss how businesses may minimize the risk associated with EACH problem
[ 8 marks]
identified in (c) (i).
A business wishes to communicate with suppliers in South Asia. The computer system is
'off-line·. What TWO hardware tools can the manager use to communicate with the
suppliers?
[ 2 marks]
Total 30 marks
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- 6 6.
A college student was asked to prepare a research paper on 'Developments in the banana industry
between 1940 and 1989' in a rural Caribbean district. The student is new to the district and must
complete the project in two weeks.
(a)
(i)
State FOUR characteristics of the information that should be considered by the
student when doing the research paper.
[ 4 marks]
(ii)
For ANY TWO of the characteristics identified in (a) (i), explain its relevance to
the research paper.
[ 4 marks]
(b)
List FOUR sources from which the student may obtain information for his research paper.
[ 4 marks]
(c)
For ANY THREE information sources identified in (b), explain how EACH is relevant to
[ 9 marks]
the research paper.
(d)
(i)
Choose any TWO sources in (b) and for EACH source, state ONE problem that
the student must consider when using that source for the project.
[ 2 marks]
(ii)
For EACH problem identified in (d)(i), explain why this would be a problem for
the student.
[ 4 marks]
(iii)
For ANY ONE problem identified in (d)(i), suggest a strategy for addressing this
problem.
[ 2 marks]
(iv)
The student has submitted his paper to the tutor and has used the strategy identified
in (d) (iii). Identify ONE way in which the tutor may verify that the student has
used the strategy.
[ 1 mark ]
Total 30 marks
ENDOFTEST
22129020/CAPE 2008
TEST CODE
FORM TP2009212
02129020
MAY/JUNE 2009
CARIBBEAN
EXAMINATIONS
COUNCIL
ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 1 - PAPER 02
(
13 MAY 2009 (a.m.) )
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1.
This paper consists of THREE sections and NINE questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
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All rights reserved.
02129020/CAPE 2009
- 2 -
SECTION I - FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Answer ALL questions from this section.
1.
Information Technology involves the use of both data and information.
[ 3 marks]
(a)
Explain the term Information Technology, giving ONE example.
(b)
Discuss TWO ways in which Information Technology can be used to provide timely
delivery of services in High Schools in the Caribbean region.
[ 4 marks]
(c)
Data may be either qualitative or quantitative.
[ 4 marks]
(i)
Explain these TWO types of data.
(ii)
A hotel website consists of a discussion board where guests share views on
their experience at the hotel. The website also features the total number of
visitors per year. Identify TWO appropriate pieces of data that may be
found on this website and state the type of EACH piece of data identified.
[ 4 marks]
Total 15 marks
2.
Data are considered the input to processing, and information is considered the output.
(a)
Give TWO scenarios of information being generated, clearly indicating the inputprocessing-output relationship.
[ 6 marks]
(b)
State the importance of the information produced in ONE of your scenarios given in (a).
[ 1 mark 1
(c)
The Animal Clinic current! y uses a manual information processing system for tracking
the animals they treat. BRIEFLY explain how EACH step in the manual information
processing system below can be achieved using an automated information processing
system.
Step 1
Step 2
Use a log book to record data about each animal, such as name, age and
type.
-
Step 3
Step 4
At the end of each month, statistics are generated, such as total number of
a given type of animal.
The statistics generated in Step 2 are then presented pictorially.
-
A report is sent by mail to the Regional Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA).
[ 8 marks]
Total 15 marks
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3.
Wikis and Online libraries are both popular means of conducting research on the web.
[ 4 marks]
(a)
Explain these TWO web-based sources of information.
(b)
Universities have taken a clear position that references for academic research from
wikis will NOT be accepted. Discuss why universities would need to take such a
position.
[ 4 marks]
(c)
John is an accountant at Chelsea Manufacturing Company Limited. He is approached
by his general manager and told that the company will be implementing an Information
Technology solution to improve the efficiency of the Accounts Department.
(i)
List the THREE types of tools used in Information Technology.
[ 3 marks]
(ii)
For EACH type of tool identified in (c) (i), give ONE example.
[ 3 marks]
(iii)
Justify the use of EACH tool identified in (c) (ii), in the Accounts Department.
[ 6 marks]
Total 20 marks
SECTION II - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS
Answer ALL questions from this section.
4.
Every Information Technology System includes four distinct components. Hardware is one of
the four components.
(a)
Name the other THREE components of an Information Technology System.
[ 3 marks]
(b)
Explain the purpose of any TWO components of an Information Technology System
that you have identified in (a), giving ONE example in EACH case.
[ 4 marks]
(c)
Input and output devices are two types of hardware. Explain how these TWO devices
can be used in a Point of Sale System.
[ 4 marks]
(d)
Two types of printers are laser and dot matrix. Give ONE situation in which
(i)
a dot matrix printer is MORE appropriate for use than a laser printer
(ii)
a laser printer is MORE appropriate that a dot matrix printer.
[ 4 marks]
Total 15 marks
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5.
Software is used to provide the computer with instructions.
[ 2 marks]
(a)
Explain the function of Application Software.
(b)
Many organizations are beginning to see advantages in using Open Source Software
and are moving towards its adaptation. Discuss TWO challenges that such organiza[ 4 marks]
tions will confront with the use of Open Source Software.
(c)
Explain any TWO types of Information Systems.
(d)
Explain the importance of the analysis phase in the Software Engineering process.
[ 3 marks]
[ 6 marks]
Total 15 marks
6.
Computer networks provide us with the facility to communicate and share resources such as
data.
(a)
(i)
Draw diagrams to illustrate TWO of the following topologies: STAR, RING,
[ 6 marks]
and BUS.
(ii)
State ONE advantage and ONE disadvantage of each of the THREE topologies
listed in (a) (i).
[ 6 marks]
(b)
Explain ONE benefit of a virtual private network (VPN) .
(c)
You have been asked by the Ministry of Education to develop a Human Computer
Interface for software to facilitate training. Discuss TWO user characteristics that
[ 6 marks]
you would need to consider in the development of the interface.
[ 2 marks]
Total 20 marks
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SECTION ill - INFORMATION AND PROBLEM SOLVING
Answer ALL questions from this section.
7.
Your history teacher wants to create a simple program to automate the calcu lations of grades
for students in the class. He has asked you to create the algorithm to be used by a programmer
that he will employ.
(a)
State THREE stages of the problem-solving process.
[ 3 marks]
(b)
Explain the importance of an algorithm in the problem-solving process.
[ 2 marks]
(c)
State THREE properties that your algorithm must have for it to be cons idered a 'well
designed' algorithm.
[ 3 marks]
(d)
The programmer has told the teacher that he can write the program using an assembly
language or a procedural language . The teacher is now confused.
(i)
Explain the difference between EACH of the types of languages named in (d).
[ 5 marks]
(ii)
State with reason, ONE advantage of using a procedw-allanguage to write the
program.
[ 2 marks]
Total 15 marks
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6
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Algorithms may be represented in different ways. Pseudocode and flowcharts are two such
ways. Study the flowchart below and answer the questions that follow.
START
Num=0, Sum=0
NO
YES
N um \
aoo
NO
Num/2 has'
remainder,
\ o f 0?/
T
YES
______
X_______
Sum=Sum+Num
Num=Nura+l
------
Print Sum
END
(a)
Explain what problem the flowchart solves. (You are not required to provide the
output)
[ 4 marks]
(b)
Write the pseudocode to represent the algorithm illustrated by the flowchart.
[ 7 marks]
(c)
The following pseudocode was intended to calculate the sum of all numbers from 0 to
100 inclusive. When coded an infinite loop was created. Explain why the algorithm
resulted in an infinite loop, and clearly state how it could be corrected.
Begin
Count=0
Sum=0
While (Count<=100)
S um=Sum+Count
End
[ 4 marks]
Total 15 marks
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9.
The mortgage department of a housing development company wishes to CALCULATE the
monthly payments for each applicant, based on his/her life expectancy and the amount of
money to be borrowed by the applicant.
(a)
For any FIVE pieces of information on the applicant listed below, specify whether the
information is essential, desirable or cosmetic for CALCULATING the applicant's
monthly mortgage payment. Justify your selection.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Name of applicant
Current contact information
Date of Birth
Picture of the applicant
Medical Records
Model of Housing Unit Selected
Preferred Location
Cost of the Unit
[10 marks]
(b)
Sketch and state the purpose of any TWO of the following Data Flow Diagram symbols:
Entity, Process, Data Store, Data Flow.
[ 4 marks]
(c)
The employees of the housing development company submit their time cards to the
Payroll Department for processing. The payroll system determines the employee's
weekly salary and generates a pay slip as well as a cheque for each employee. It also
generates accounting information for the Accounts Department. Draw the CONTEXT
LEVEL data fl ow diagram to illustrate this.
[ 6 marks]
Total 20 marks
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TEST CODE
FORM TP 2009215
02229020
MAY/JUNE 2009
CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS
COUNCIL
ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 2 - PAPER 02
21 hours
( 04 JUNE 2009 (p.m.) )
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1.
This paper consists of THREE sections and NINE questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
Copyright © 2008 Caribbean Examinations Council®.
All rights reserved.
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SECTION I - INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Answer ALL questions from this section.
1.
Historically, onJy text-based data were stored on computers. Today, data may be stored in a
variety of formats.
[ 3 marks]
(a)
Identify THREE other formats in which data may be stored.
(b)
Give THREE relevant criteria that a company should consider when deciding on which
storage media to use.
[ 3 marks]
(c)
Discuss TWO situations where the use of a CD-RW or DVD+RW would be preferred
over a hard disk for storage.
[ 4 marks]
(d)
A friend has a 2MB word processing document that is saved on the hard drive of your
computer. Explain how you wou ld be able to store the entire fi le on a single 1.44 MB
diskette. Justify yow· response.
[ 5 marks]
Total 15 marks
2.
Organizations have spent large sums of money implementing information systems to manage
data.
(a)
Give THREE advantages of using a re lational database rather than a flat file storage
and retrieval system.
[ 3 marks]
(b)
To store data off-line, many companies use a removable optical disk rather than
magnetic tape. Discuss TWO file organization methods that are possible when using
disk storage, but not when using tape storage. Your response should differentiate
between the TWO fi le organization methods.
[ 6 marks]
(c)
Critically examine TWO concerns, other than data security that a company may have
regarding its data. For EACH concern, your response should inc lude a strategy that
[ 6 marks]
the company could use to minimise risks associated with the concern.
Total 15 marks
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3.
A car rental company keeps details of cars that are hired by persons in an un-normali sed
database table as shown in Table I .
TABLEl
Client
Number
Client
Name
Gender
1024
Ivy, C
M
2256
Rose, R
3033
.
F
MN
Make
Model
Date Hired
Date
Returned
8066 AJ
Ford
Capri
2/2/2007
1/3/2007
1645 AD
Toyota
Prado
15/5/2007
14/8/2007
7484 BX
Isuzu
Gemini
4/ 5/2007
12/5/2007
0246 AE
Ford
Escort
2 1/1/2007
25/1/2007
3844 DM
Mazda
626
6/9/2007
7111/2007
Date of
Birth
Registration
20110/ 1945
2/ 1/1956
Lily, W
F
26/3/ 1987
7777 DR
Toyota
Corona
111/2007
1/7/2007
Bush, T
M
8/12/1977
8888 CA
Honda
Accord
4/11/2007
711 1/2007
.
.
8989
The relation in Standard Notation is as foll ows:
HiredCars (CiientNumber, ClientName, Gender, DateOfBirth,
MNRegistration, Make, Model, DateHired, DateReturned)
(a)
Name and describe a suitable validation check for THREE fields of the HiredCars
relation . A ll your validation checks must be different.
[ 6 marks]
(b)
What makes the table un-normalised?
[ 2 marks]
(c)
What is meant by the term normalisation?
[ 2 marks]
(d)
When the data in Table 1 are fully-normalised, three relations, Client, MotorVehicle
and RentalDetail are formed. Using Standard Notation, write the 3NF for TWO of
these relations.
[10 marks]
Total 20 marks
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SECTION II - USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TOOLS
Answer ALL questions from this section.
4.
A charity organization provides humanitarian aid to countries that suffer natural disasters
such as hurricanes or earthquakes. To assist staff in carrying out their work, the director
decided to provide each worker with a laptop equipped with popular off-the-shelf software.
(a)
Identify THREE generic software tools that should be installed on the laptops to assist
the staff with their work.
[ 3 marks]
(b)
For EACH tool identified in (a), explain how the tool could be used to assist the staff in
its efforts to provide humanitarian aid.
[ 9 marks]
(c)
Data stored (produced) in one software tool may be integrated or shared with another
software tool. Explain how TWO of the software tools identified in (a) can be used in
this way to assist the organization in its work.
[ 3 marks]
Tota115 marks
5.
" The source of information is as important as the information itself." This was the message
reiterated by the main speaker to a group of young journalists.
[ 4 marks]
(a)
Identify FOUR information sources.
(b)
For ONE of the sources identified in (a), exp lain a situation in which it could be appropriately used.
[ 3 marks]
(c)
Examine EACH of the following statements. Critically evaluate TWO of the
following statements, paying particular attention to the source from which the
statement was extracted.
(i)
" Research from different sources show s that around 80% of confidential
data losses originate within an organization and are carried out by an
employee." Extracted from an article in ITNOW, March 2005, a publication
of The British Computer Society (BCS).
(ii)
"The performance of our candidates in the recent examinations showed a
marked improvement when compared with the previous year," said Dr. Laurence
McNicholson, Principal, Mount Academy College, at the school's graduation
ceremony.
(iii)
"Approximately 80% of the world's wealth is owned by 10% of the world's
population." This statement was extracted from a website.
[ 8 marks]
Total 15 marks
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6.
A group of IT students write three papers for the end-of-year examination. Their teacher uses
the spreadsheet shown below to calculate their grades.
A
B
c
0
F
E
G
H
I
Total
Scor e
Grade
ABC ACADEMY
1
2
R esults for Information Technology Examination 2004 - 2005
3
4
5
Paper 01
6
7
Name
Raw
Score
(150)
Scaled
Scor e
(50)
Pa per 02
Raw
Score
(90)
Scaled
Score
(30)
Internal Assessment
Raw
Scor e
(60)
8
Abel, T
83
59
45
9
Anderson, C
100
78
52
10
Batson, A
74
so
36
11
Bird, L
112
85
57
12
Brown, J
48
37
22
13
....
....
.. ..
....
14
.. ..
....
. ...
....
Scaled
Score
(20}
15
T he raw score of each paper is to be scaled and then added to obtain a student's total score.
The total score is out of 100, no decimal places are allowed. Th ere ar e 35 students in the
group.
Grades are awarded as fo llows:
A
B
C
D
= Total mark of 80 and above
= Total mark of 65 - 79
= Total mark of 50 - 64
= Total mark under 50
(a)
Other than general formatting features such as bold and font size, state FIVE spreadsheet features that the teacher used in DEVELOPING the worksheet.
[ 5 m a rks]
(b)
The teacher wishes to know the number of students receiving each of the grades, A to D.
Suggest a built-in function that you could use to generate the correct results. Justify
your response.
[ 4 marks]
(c)
Explain how the results obtained from (b), may be generated and presented on the
teacher's worksheet. Clearly indicate the cell locations you would use to present this
information.
[ 5 marks]
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(d)
The HTML statements below will display a web page. Draw a labelled diagram to
show the appearance of the web page when viewed by a web browser.
<HTML>
<!HEAD>
<TITLE> The Training Institute </TITLE>
<HEAD>
<BODY>
<P>
<IMG WIDTH - 120 HEIGHT -118 SRC-"logo.gif'>
<Hl >The Training Institute</Hl></P>
<H2>January 2008 Training Report</H2>
<P>
In January 2008 the institute facilitated three training courses:
<OL>
<LI>Organisaton and Methods<ILI>
<LI>Human Resource Management<ILI>
<LI>Business Report Writing<ILI>
<OL>
<IP>
<P>
Over seventy(70) persons were trained though some were repeaters.
</P>
</BODY>
</HTML>
[ 6 marks]
Total 20 marks
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SECTION III - SOCIAL, ORGANIZATIONAL AND PERSONAL ISSUES
Answer ALL questions from this section.
7.
The management of ABC Ltd. decided to introduce a new information system in the new
financial year.
(a)
State FOUR changes, from an employee's perspective, that may arise from the introduction of the information system.
[ 4 marks]
(b)
For EACH of TWO of the changes identified in (a), briefly explain a possible effect
on an employee of the company.
[ 4 marks]
(c)
Discuss ONE threat or vulnerability, other than the exposure to viruses, that the
company should consider before allowing employees access to the Internet.
[ 4 marks]
(d)
Devise an appropriate strategy that the company might implement to counter the risks
[ 3 marks]
associated with the threat or vulnerability discussed in (c).
Total 15 marks
8.
Caribbean countries are susceptible to a number of natural and other hazards such as
hurricanes and power outages. These hazards pose grave danger and risks to ICT systems.
(a)
Identify THREE hazards, other than hurricanes and power disruptions, that could affect
ICT systems.
[ 3 marks]
(b)
Explain THREE risks to ICT systems from natural disasters or other hazards that a
company should consider.
[ 6 marks]
(c)
For ONE of the risks described in (b), develop an appropriate strategy that a company
can follow to minimise or eliminate the risk.
[ 3 marks]
(d)
What is a disaster recovery plan? Your answer should be relevant to ICT systems.
[ 3 marks]
Total 15 marks
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9.
Information Technology systems not only provide individual s and organizations with
innovative ways to work, study and play, but they also present ethical and legal dilemmas.
(a)
Explain the following terms:
(i)
(ii)
Copyright
Information Privacy
[ 6 marks]
(b)
Discuss TWO situations where it would be legally permissible to reproduce copyrighted
material without the expressed approval of the holder.
[ 6 marks]
(c)
A malware refers to a program that secretly enters a computer and disrupts its normal
operations. Denis received an email with a .exe attachment, from a 'distant relative'.
A few days later he discovered that his home computer was infected. In addition,
several persons in his address book reported that their computers were infected.
Explain, with justification, what might have happened to Denis' computer, identifying
the type of mal ware and how the problem could have been avoided.
[ 4 marks]
(d)
Alicia included in her research thesis a number of well-known statements, such as,
'there is nothing to fear, but fear itself' , without acknowledging the sources of the
statements. Alicia 's action is an example of a breach of the copyright laws.
[ 1 mark]
(i)
What is the specific name given to this breach?
(ii)
Examine ONE actio n that her tutor could take as a possible consequence of
Alicia 's act.
[ 3 marks]
Total 20 marks
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3.
A car rental company keeps details of cars that are hired by persons in an un-normalised
database table as shown in Table 1.
~col~"
Client
Client
Number Name
Gender
Ivy, C
1024
M
Date of
Birth
M/V
Registratice rake
Date Hired
Ford
Capri
2 / 2/2007 1/3/ 2007
Toyota
Prado
15/ 5/20 o{J )14/ 8 / 20 c(zll
lsuzu
Gemini
4 / 5 / 2007 12 / 5 / 2o q:l l
0246 AE
Ford
Esco rt
21/ 1/ 20 C{j 25 / 1 /2 00~1)
3844 OM
Mazda
626
6 / 9 / 2007 7 / 11 / 20 o{z
20/10 / 1 ~ 1Ji066 AJ
1645 AD
2256
Rose, R
3033
2/1 / 1956 7484 BX
w
F
26 /3/ 19 ~ 7777 DR
Toyo ta
Corona
1/ 1/ 2007 1/7/2007
Bush, T
M
8/12/197 ~ 8888 CA
Honda
Accord
4 / 11 / 20 c(j 7/11 / 2oop[)
Lily,
.
.
F
Date
Returned
Model
.
8989
The relation in Standard Notation is as follows:
HiredCars (ClientN umber, ClientName, Gender, DateOfBirth,
MIVRegistration, Make, Model, DateHired, DateRetumed)
(a)
Name and describe a suitable validation check for THREE fields of the HiredCars
relation. All your validation checks must be different.
[ 6 marks]
(b)
What makes the table un-normalised?
2 marks]
(c)
What is meant by the te1m normalisation?
2 marks]
(d)
When the data in Table 1 are fully-normalised, three re lations, C lient, MotorVehicle
and RentalDetai l are formed. Using Standard Notation, write the 3NF for TWO of
these relations.
(1 0 marks)
Total 20 marks
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6.
A group of IT students write three papers for the end-of-year examination. Their teacher uses
the spreadsheet shown below to calculate their grades.
B
A
c
D
E
F
I
H
G
ABC ACADEMY
1
2
Results for Information Technology Examination 2004 - 2005
3
4
5
b
6
Paper 01
Paper 02
Scaled Raw
Scaled
Score Score Score Score
(150
(50)
(90)
( 30)
Raw
7
Name
Internal Assess r(e t ")
Raw
Score
(60)
8
Abel, T
83
59
45
9
Anderson, C
100
78
52
10
Batson, A
74
50
36
11
Bird, L
112
85
57
12
Brown, J
48
37
22
13
.. . .
14
.. . .
....
....
0
•••
. . . .
Scaled- rTotal
Score
Score
(20)
Grade
....
. ...
15
The raw score of each paper is to be scaled and then added to obtain a student's total score.
The total score is out of 100, no decimal places are allowed. There are 35 students in the
group.
Grades are awarded as follows:
A
B
C
D
=
=
=
=
Total mark of 80 and above
Total mark of 65 - 79
Total mark of 50 - 64
Total mark under 50
(a)
Other than general formatting features such as bold and font size, state FIVE spreadsheet features that the teacher used in DEVELOPING the worksheet.
[ 5 marks]
(b)
The teacher wishes to know the number of students receiving each of the grades, A to D.
Suggest a built-in function that you could use to generate the correct results. Justify
your response.
( 4 marks]
(c)
Explain how the results obtained from (b), may be generated and presented on the
teacher's worksheet. Clearly indicate the cell locations you would use to present this
information.
( 5 marks]
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Client
Number
Client
Name
Gender
1024
Ivy, C
M
F
Rose,R
2256
3033
MN
Make
Model
Date Hired
Date
Retured
8066AJ
Ford
Capri
2/2/2007
1/3/2007
1645AD
Toyota
Prado
15/5/2007
14/8/2007
7484BX
Isuzu
Gemini
4/5/2007
12/5/2007
0246AE
Ford
Escort
211112007
2511/2007
3844 DM
Mazda
626
6/9/2007
7/11/2007
Date of
Birth
Registration
20/1011945
2/1/1956
Lily, W
F
26/3/1987
7777 DR
Toyota
Corona
11112007
117/2007
Bush, T
M
8/12/1977
8888 CA
Honda
Accord
4/11/2007
7/11/2007
•
.
.
8989
A
B
c
1
D
F
E
B
I
Total
Score
Grade
G
ABC ACADEMY
2
Results for Information Technology Examination 2004 - 2005
3
4
5
6
Paper01
7
Name
Raw
Score
(150)
Scaled
Score
(50)
Paper02
Raw
Score
(90)
Scaled
Score
(30)
Internal Assessment
Raw
Score
(60)
8
Abel, T
83
59
45
9
Anderson , C
100
78
52
10
Batson, A
74
50
36
11
Bird, L
112
85
57
12
Brown, I
48
37
22
13
....
. .. .
. ...
. ...
14
... .
. ...
15
••
0
0
....
Scaled
Score
(20)
TEST CODE
FORM TP 2009216
02229032
MAY/JUNE 2009
CARIBBEAN
EXAMINATIONS
COUNCIL
ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 2 - PAPER 03/2
1~ hours
(
12 J UNE 2009 (a.m.) )
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
This paper consists of THREE questions.
Answer ALL questions.
Copyright © 2008 Caribbean Examinations Council®.
All rights reserved.
02229032/CAPE 2009
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The following THREE questions are based on an IT problem that you have researched.
1.
With reference to any IT problem that you have researched, answer the following questions.
(a)
Write a problem statement which can be the basis for developing a solution.
[ 2 marks]
(b)
Identify TWO tools that you would use to assist you to thoroughly analyse the problem
identified in (a). Justify your choices.
[ 6 marks]
(c)
Discuss ONE limitation of EACH tool identified in 1 (b) that should be considered
when analysing the problem.
[ 6 marks]
(d)
After the analysis of the problem, outline the steps that should be taken, highlighting
how these steps will assist you in determining a solution to the problem.
[ 6 marks]
Total 20 marks
2.
Many persons use IT tools to assist them in implementing solutions to problems. Based on the
problem identified in Question 1, answer the following questions.
(a)
Identify TWO software applications that you would use to solve the problem.
[ 2 marks]
(b)
For EACH of the TWO software applications identified in 2 (a), list FOUR features
other than formatti ng, that you would use in implementing your solution. [ 8 marks]
(c)
For any FOUR features listed in 2 (b), justify your choice of these features.
[ 8 marks]
(d)
Discuss a limitation of ONE of the software applications identified in 2 (a).
[ 2 marks]
Total 20 marks
3.
(a)
Discuss THREE issues that you should consider before implementing the solution to
your problem.
[ 9 marks]
(b)
For EACH of TWO of the issues identified in 3 (a), explain a strategy that could be
employed to address the issue.
[ 6 marks]
(c)
Identify TWO human computer interfaces (HCI) that you could be used in implementing
the solution to your problem.
[ 2 marks]
(d)
Give THREE reasons for your choice of human computer interfaces (HCI).
[ 3 marks]
Total 20 marks
ENDOFTEST
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TEST CODE
FORM TP 2010205
CARIBBEAN
02129020
MAY/JUNE 2010
E XAM I NAT I O N S
COUNCIL
ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 1 – PAPER 02
2½ hours
12 MAY 2010 (a.m.)
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1.
This paper consists of THREE sections and NINE questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
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-2SECTION I – FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Answer ALL questions.
1.
Information processing refers to the transforming of data into information through the use of
computers and other technologies.
(a)
Information Technology (IT) is one of the five major computing disciplines. List THREE
other disciplines of Computing.
[3 marks]
(b)
The local tourism authority of a Caribbean country plans to use questionnaires to identify
the leisure preferences of the citizens. Their responses will be processed by an automated
information system and the findings presented to tourism officials.
(i)
Suggest THREE data capture methods that could be used for entering the data
collected on the questionnaires.
[3 marks]
(ii)
For EACH method identified in (b) (i), explain why it is suitable to capture the
data on the questionnaire.
[3 marks]
(iii)
Assume that the questionnaire was designed in a way which allowed respondents
to give their answers in ‘free text’ format. Give TWO problems that might occur
when entering ‘free text’ format.
[2 marks]
(iv)
You are asked to make changes to the questionnaire to eliminate or minimize the
problems given in (b) (iii). Suggest TWO ways, other than ‘free text’, in which
respondents could be allowed to give their answers to questions. Justify your
response.
[4 marks]
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The Internet gives users access to global information and instant communication. Access can
occur anytime from a computer in any location.
(a)
Other than the World Wide Web, name THREE other services that the Internet offers to
individuals.
[3 marks]
(b)
Some households use dial-up connections to access the Internet. Discuss TWO highspeed broadband connections that a householder or small business may use to access the
Internet.
[6 marks]
(c)
The CEO of a multinational company is concerned about the rising costs of office
accommodation for staff. In discussions with colleagues, he was told about a
telecommunication technology that would allow staff to work from home, but still be in
contact with their office using computers.
(i)
Propose a telecommunication strategy that the CEO could implement, which would
allow the staff to work at home.
[1 mark ]
(ii)
Other than the computer, list THREE Information Technology tools or services
that would be required by an employee, working from home, to connect to the
company’s network via the Internet.
[3 marks]
(iii)
An employee wishes to work on a word-processing document that is stored on a
file server at the office. The employee prefers to download the document to her
computer at home. Which Internet service can be used? Justify your response.
[2 marks]
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Organizations and individuals use information to improve the quality of their decision making.
Inadequate or poor-quality information is likely to lead to bad decisions.
(a)
Explain what is meant by the term ‘knowledge’ in the context of information
technology.
[2 marks]
(b)
Using an example, explain how EACH of the following characteristics of information
could aid in decision making.
(c)
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Accuracy
Completeness
Timeliness
[6 marks]
Information may be categorized in a number of ways. Figure 1 shows a table of some
categories of information.
Category
Type of
Information
SOURCE
Internal
Information generated from data produced within the entity
External
Information generated from data produced outside the entity
NATURE
LEVEL
TIME
Explanation
Quantitative
Information largely or wholly numeric
Qualitative
Information largely or wholly text based
Strategic
Information used by top executives to aid in decision-making
Tactical
Information used by middle managers to aid policy implementation
Operational
Information used by supervisors or junior managers to aid day-today operations
Historical
Information relating to events, transactions, etc that occurred in the
past
Current
Information relating to ongoing or now events, transactions, etc
Future
Information relating to events, transactions, etc that are to come,
e.g. information from forecasting
USE
Planning
Information used to make strategies about future needs
Control
Information used to monitor current procedures and to take
corrective action when necessary
Decision
Information used to support decision making
Disaggregated
Information presented with data items intact
STRUCTURE
Aggregated
Information summarized to make it more concise
Figure 1
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-5(i)
Using the category ‘LEVEL’ in the table in Figure 1, give ONE example of the
type of information used at EACH level.
[3 marks]
(ii)
A purchase order is produced within a company. Using ANY FIVE categories
in Figure 1, state the type of information to be found on the purchase order for
EACH of the categories selected.
[5 marks]
(iii)
Another category, FORM, is to be added to the table. One type of information in
this category is ‘Written’, with the explanation being “information presented in the
written format”. For this new category, suggest TWO other types of information,
and an explanation for EACH of these.
[4 marks]
Total 20 marks
SECTION II – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS
Answer ALL questions in this section.
4.
Information Technology systems typically have four major components: hardware, software,
network and users.
(a)
Without software, a hardware device will not function. A new scanner is supplied with a
set of drivers, along with the OCR software, on a CD-ROM.
[3 marks]
(i)
State THREE functions of a scanner driver.
(ii)
Suggest, with explanation, ONE reason why the set of drivers is not supplied on
a floppy diskette.
[2 marks]
(iii)
Discuss TWO other methods that could be used for supplying the software.
[4 marks]
(b)
To safeguard their Information Technology systems, all employees of a company have
an 8-character password to access the computer network. A password is an example of a
logical control access method.
(i)
(ii)
Suggest TWO rules that an employee should follow when creating a robust
password.
[2 marks]
Explain TWO physical control access methods that the company could use to
restrict access to the room in which servers and telecommunication cabinets are
located.
[4 marks]
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-65.
Individuals and companies use Information Technology systems daily. The software component
is typically built by developers.
(a)
During the development life cycle of an information system, there is the need for agreed
deliverables such as test plans that are produced at the design stage. Give THREE other
examples of deliverables, and state the stage in the development life cycle at which EACH
would be produced.
[6 marks]
(b)
The human computer interface (HCI) for an Information Technology system that is to be
used by the general public has to be chosen carefully. One example of where menus are
used as a HCI is with mobile telephones.
(i)
State, with explanation, ONE other situation where menus are used as the main
feature of the HCI.
[3 marks]
(ii)
A hotel offers bookings via the Internet using an online reservation form. Other
than menus, suggest THREE features of a graphical user interface (GUI), giving
ONE advantage of EACH feature that would make the booking process simple
and user friendly.
[6 marks]
6.
Total 15 marks
Computer networks are an integral part of life in the 21st century. The Internet is an example of
a network.
(a)
Define the term ‘protocol’ in relation to networking.
[2 marks]
(b)
List THREE protocols that are associated with the Internet.
[3 marks]
(c)
Explain why protocols are important for communication over the Internet.
[3 marks]
(d)
Discuss the differences between a local area network (LAN) and the Internet in terms of
the following:
(i)
Reach
(ii)
Type of connection
(iii)
Speed of data transmission
(e)
[6 marks]
In a school’s computer lab, computers are connected to a wireless local area network (LAN)
and the Internet. The wireless LAN is a star network. Students can print their work, store
files on a server and access the Web. Draw a labelled diagram of the LAN showing at
least THREE computers and other features of the LAN.
[6 marks]
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-7SECTION III – INFORMATION AND PROBLEM-SOLVING
Answer ALL questions in this section.
7.
People are involved in problem-solving activities every day.
(a)
Explain the concept of problem solving in the context of Information Technology.
[2 marks]
(b)
An interview is one of the instruments (tools) that can be used to gather data in the analysis
stage of problem solving. Name ONE other instrument that can be used in this stage.
[1 mark ]
(c)
Discuss ONE advantage and ONE disadvantage of the instrument named in (b) when
compared with interviews.
[6 marks]
(d)
The Board of Governors of a tertiary institution decided to open a second campus in another
part of the island. To aid in the decision making on where to locate the campus, the Board
will require certain pieces of information. Examine the following pieces of information,
and for EACH, state whether it is cosmetic, desirable or essential. Justify your response.
(i)
There are restaurants, bars and a botanical garden nearby.
(ii)
The buildings will be painted green.
(iii)
The main bus terminal is one mile from the proposed site.
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-88.
Algorithms are blueprints to solving problems and are used by programmers when developing
computer programs.
[3 marks]
(a)
Identify THREE ways of representing algorithms.
(b)
For any TWO ways identified in (a), discuss the features of EACH way of representing
an algorithm. Your response should include an example and an advantage of using the
method of representation.
[6 marks]
(c)
Consider the algorithm shown in Figure 2 and answer the following questions.
Prompt user to enter the value of X
Input X
Y=1
Z=1
While Y X
Z=Z*Y
Y=Y+1
Endwhile
Display X, Y, Z
Figure 2
(i)
Assume that the user entered 5 at the prompt, what is the value of X, Y and Z when
the algorithm in Figure 2 terminates?
[4 marks]
(ii)
Rewrite the algorithm to perform the iteration 10 times without asking the user to
enter a value for X.
[2 marks]
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-99.
Programming is the development and maintenance of instructions to a computer in a computer
language. As the System Development Life Cycle guides Information Technology professionals
through Information Technology systems development, the program development cycle guides
programmers through the development of computer programs.
(a)
State THREE stages of the program development cycle.
[3 marks]
(b)
Explain the term ‘control structures’.
[2 marks]
(c)
Discuss THREE control structures that a programmer might use to implement tasks that a
program is to perform. Your response should clearly highlight the significant differences
among the control structures.
[9 marks]
(d)
A procedural programming approach to problem solving is most suited in situations that
require the use of a single algorithm that is applicable to many different sets of data. For
example, calculating the account balances of bank customers, regardless of the amounts
deposited or withdrawn by each customer.
(i)
Describe TWO other situations in which a procedural programming paradigm
would be MOST appropriate.
[4 marks]
(ii)
Which programming paradigm is MOST suited to map routes using cities and
streets? Justify your response.
[2 marks]
Total 20 marks
END OF TEST
02129020/CAPE 2010
TEST CODE
FORM TP 2010206
CARIBBEAN
02129032
MAY/JUNE 2010
E XAM I NAT I O N S
COUNCIL
ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 1 – PAPER 03/2
1½ hours
07 JUNE 2010 (p.m.)
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
This paper consists of THREE questions.
Answer ALL questions.
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1.
With reference to a problem that you have researched, answer the following questions.
(a)
Write a problem statement that can be the basis of developing an Information Technology
based solution.
[3 marks]
Briefly discuss TWO causes of the problem identified in 1 (a).
(c)
Other than surveys, describe TWO tools or instruments that you can use for data gathering
in order to properly analyse the problem.
[4 marks]
(d)
With reference to ONE of the instruments described in 1 (c), discuss TWO advantages
and ONE disadvantage of this instrument when compared with surveys.
[9 marks]
2.
[4 marks]
(b)
(a)
Total 20 marks
Based on the problem statement in question 1 (a), discuss THREE possible solutions.
[9 marks]
(b)
State FIVE concerns that you should consider to determine an optimal solution.
[5 marks]
(c)
For any THREE of the concerns stated in question 2 (b), discuss the implication/impact
of EACH for one of your possible solutions.
[6 marks]
Total 20 marks
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Once the solutions have been evaluated, one should be selected as the optimal or MOST feasible
solution.
(a)
Describe the approach that you would take in order to select the most feasible solution.
[4 marks]
(b)
It is said that “the selection of the optimal solution is based on a prevailing factor such as
cost at the given point in time”. Discuss this statement.
[4 marks]
(c)
You are required to produce a report which includes the problem statement and analysis
of the possible solutions.
(i)
Which software application would be MOST appropriate? Justify your response.
[3 marks]
(ii)
Other than general formatting features such as ‘copy and paste’, describe THREE
features of the software application that you would use to produce appropriate files
for storing data and interfaces to access these data.
[9 marks]
Total 20 marks
END OF TEST
02129032/CAPE 2010
TEST CODE
FORM TP 2010208
CARIBBEAN
02229020
MAY/JUNE 2010
E XAM I NAT I O N S
COUNCIL
ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 2 – PAPER 02
2½ hours
03 JUNE 2010 (p.m.)
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1.
This paper consists of THREE sections and NINE questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
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-2SECTION I – INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Answer ALL questions.
1.
The University of the East Indies manually manages large volumes of data related to student
registration. These data include the student’s name, identification number, address, phone number,
courses for which the student is registered, lecturers of those courses and other data.
Information Technology consultants have advised the University to implement a computerized
system to manage their data.
(a)
Explain TWO uses of computer-based storage solutions, such as databases, that would
make converting to a computerized system beneficial for the University.
[4 marks]
(b)
Discuss THREE reasons why it is important to use the database approach instead of the
traditional file system approach, when implementing the computerized system.
[6 marks]
[2 marks]
(c)
Explain the purpose of a primary key in a database.
(d)
Using standard notation, show the ‘student table’ for the following attributes of a student.
•
•
•
•
StudentName
StudentAddress
StudentID
CourseID
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At a recent conference on emerging technologies, a presenter made the two following statements.
(i)
“In general, a file today is larger than a file twenty years ago.”
(ii)
“In general, storage is cheaper today than it was twenty years ago.”
(a)
Examine EACH statement and explain, giving ONE example in each case, why the statement
is valid.
[6 marks]
(b)
The principal of a certain high school has implemented strategies for conserving paper in
the school. Students are now required to submit their assignments in softcopy rather than
on paper.
(i)
State THREE ways in which the assignment may be submitted in softcopy.
[3 marks]
State, with reason, the MOST appropriate storage medium for students to use
when submitting an assignment that consists of text and several pictures. The
teacher has indicated that storage devices will not be returned to the student.
[3 marks]
(c)
(ii)
Explain, using a suitable example, the impact on an organization if research data is not
available in a timely manner.
[3 marks]
Total 15 marks
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3.
4
-
Both Data Flow Diagrams (DFD) and Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERD) are means of modelling
different aspects o f a system.
(a)
Distinguish between these TWO types o f modelling techniques.
(b)
Figure 1 shows an entity relationship diagram that describes the business environment o f
a certain shipping company.
Supervisor
Monitors
Clerk
Checks
Carton
Packs
[4 marks]
Collects
Customer
Figure 1
(i)
(c)
Explain the term ‘cardinalities’.
[2 marks]
(ii)
Explain how the shipping company conducts its business, based on the entity
relationship diagram given in Figure 1.
[8 marks]
(iii)
Modify the entity relationship diagram in Figure 1, to include the fact that a
customer may make payments to various clerks and a clerk may receive payments
from several customers.
[3 marks]
Explain the significance o f normalization in a database solution.
[3 marks]
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-5SECTION II – USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TOOLS
Answer ALL questions.
4.
There are several categories of software tools and each is most beneficial when used to solve the
types of problems for which it has been designed.
(a)
John has begun his Information Technology project using a spreadsheet solution, but is
concerned that he should have used a database solution instead. You are required to help
him decide by explaining THREE features that distinguish a database solution from a
spreadsheet solution.
[6 marks]
(b)
Three types of productivity software are Spreadsheets, Database Management Systems
and Word Processors. For EACH productivity software, give ONE example of a situation
in which its use is appropriate.
[3 marks]
(c)
Explain THREE factors that you would consider important when critically evaluating the
sources of information.
[6 marks]
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-65.
Beautiful Living is an Interior Decorating Company that has contracted you to write the HTML
code for their web-page. Figure 2 is a sketch of the web-page that they would like to develop.
Welcome to Beautiful Living
Title
Welcome to Beautiful Living
30pt; Vivaldi;
Bold
16pt; Vivaldi;
We will bring your home to life
Service
Landscaping
Full Interior Decor
Window Treatments
Wall Treatments
Price
$1000
$5000
$200
$1000
Background is yellow
Figure 2
(a)
Write the HTML code to produce the web page illustrated in Figure 2.
(b)
State the communication protocol used for the following services:
(i)
General Transfer of Files
(ii)
Transfer of Web Pages
(iii)
Sending Electronic Mail
6.
[12 marks]
[3 marks]
Total 15 marks
The use of Information Technology has become a common approach in responding to many of
our day-to-day challenges.
(a)
Mark has recently completed a one-month tour of the Caribbean and is dissatisfied with the
difficulty he experienced in discovering the attractions. He would like to create a forum
through which travellers could share their experiences with each other, using the Internet.
(i)
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Advise Mark on the MOST appropriate type of web-based service to use for this
project. Justify your recommendation.
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(ii)
Using the web-based technology that you have identified in (a)(i), explain THREE
concerns of which users should be aware.
[6 marks]
(b)
Some real estate developers are now building homes that contain intelligent appliances.
Explain how an intelligent refrigerator can be beneficial to a homeowner.
[2 marks]
(c)
Internet Telephony or Voice Over IP (VOIP) is becoming an increasingly popular means
of communication.
(i)
Explain the concept of Internet Telephony.
[2 marks]
(ii)
Discuss ONE advantage and ONE disadvantage of this technology.
[4 marks]
(d)
Distinguish between an Informational Website and an Advocacy Website.
[3 marks]
Total 20 marks
SECTION III – SOCIAL, ORGANISATIONAL AND PERSONAL ISSUES
Answer ALL questions.
7.
The proliferation of Information Technology utilisation has impacted our society in many ways.
(a)
Discuss ONE impact of the widespread use and availability of Information Technology
on our society in the areas of:
(i)
Commercial transactions
(ii)
Legal system
(iii)
Education
(b)
[6 marks]
Explain EACH of the following computer crimes:
(i)
Spoofing
(ii)
Phishing
(iii)
Hacking
[3 marks]
(c)
Discuss any TWO health problems associated with the use of technology in our society,
clearly stating their causes and the methods of preventing these problems.
[6 marks]
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Information systems (IS) auditors examine the infrastructure of companies to assess and minimize
risks and streamline the operations associated with their information systems. XYZ Limited has
brought in an IS auditor to review aspects of their information systems, including their disaster
recovery plan.
[3 marks]
(a)
What is a ‘disaster recovery plan’?
(b)
XYZ Limited has installed a stand-by generator in response to the frequent hurricanes in
the country.
(i)
Explain the function of a stand-by generator in the event of a disaster such as a
hurricane.
[2 marks]
(ii)
Discuss TWO additional steps that should be taken by XYZ Limited in preparation
for the possibility of a disaster.
[4 marks]
(c)
The IS auditor notices several instances of software piracy in the company. He discovers
that it occurs due to the high cost of the software. Explain how EACH of the following
options may help XYZ Limited discontinue the practice of pirating software.
(i)
Open Source Software
(ii)
Freeware
(iii)
Shareware
[6 marks]
Total 15 marks
9.
(a)
Sharon is the systems administrator at Mocking Bird High School. She has just received
her order for educational software to be installed on machines in the computer lab.
(i)
What is an ‘End User License Agreement (EULA)’?
[2 marks]
(ii)
Discuss THREE pieces of information that you can find in the EULA.
[6 marks]
(b)
(iii)
Discuss, using an example, the risk to the school if Sharon simply clicks the “I
have read and agreed” button, without actually reading the EULA. [3 marks]
P2P (peer-to-peer) software allows file sharing across the Internet. Using this type of
software, people are able to share e-books, music, software and even movies.
(i)
Discuss TWO challenges that have arisen from the use of these types of software.
[6 marks]
(ii)
For ONE of the challenges identified in (b)(i) discuss a possible solution.
[3 marks]
Total 20 marks
END OF TEST
02229020/CAPE 2010
TEST CODE
FORM TP 2010209
CARIBBEAN
02229032
MAY/JUNE 2010
E XAM I NAT I O N S
COUNCIL
ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 2 – PAPER 03/2
1½ hours
11 JUNE 2010 (a.m.)
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
This paper consists of THREE questions.
Answer ALL questions.
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02229020/CAPE 2010
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1.
With reference to an Information Technology problem which you have researched, answer the
following questions.
Write a problem statement which can be the basis of developing a solution.
(b)
Identify TWO tools that you could use to assist you in performing a thorough analysis of
[6 marks]
the problem stated in (a). Provide clear justification for your answer.
(c)
For EACH of the TWO tools identified in 1 (b), specify ONE advantage and ONE
disadvantage.
[4 marks]
(d)
Based on the facts that you gathered in your research using the tools stated above, briefly
explain AT LEAST TWO causes of the problem.
[2 marks]
(e)
After the analysis of the problem, outline the steps that should be taken, highlighting how
[6 marks]
these steps will assist you in solving the problem.
2.
[2 marks]
(a)
Total 20 marks
The introduction of an Information Technology solution usually has an impact on the organization
in which it is implemented.
[4 marks]
(a)
Summarize your solution to the problem stated in Question 1 (a).
(b)
For your solution described in 2 (a), discuss TWO of the likely impacts it may have on
[4 marks]
the organization.
(c)
State the tools that you will use to implement the solution stated in 2 (a) and for EACH
tool, explain the main features that you will use. Provide justification for the use of the
[6 marks]
features mentioned.
(d)
Describe the human computer interface (HCI) that will be appropriate for your solution.
Provide a sketch.
[6 marks]
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Your working solution should have included at least three entities.
(a)
[3 marks]
State THREE entities.
(b)
Draw an entity relation diagram to illustrate the relationships between these entities.
[6 marks]
[6 marks]
(c)
Describe EACH entity using standard notation.
(d)
Write ONE query using Structured Query Language (SQL) including AT LEAST TWO of
your tables which would be relevant to the solution and explain the function of the query
to your solution.
[3 marks]
(e)
State ONE security feature and ONE integrity-check which you would implement in your
solution.
[2 marks]
Total 20 marks
END OF TEST
02229032/CAPE 2010
TEST CODE
FORM TP 2011209
CARIBBEAN
02129020
MAY/JUNE 2011
E XAM I NAT I O N S
COUNCIL
ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 1 – PAPER 02
2½ hours
02 MAY 2011 (p.m.)
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1.
This paper consists of THREE sections and NINE questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
Copyright © 2010 Caribbean Examinations Council
All rights reserved.
02129020/CAPE 2011
-2SECTION I – FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Answer ALL questions.
1.
Data, information and knowledge are important aspects of a computerized system.
(a)
Using a suitable example, explain EACH of the following terms:
(i)
Data
[2 marks]
(ii)
Information
[2 marks]
(iii)
Knowledge
[2 marks]
(b)
(c)
[2 marks]
(i)
Distinguish between ‘qualitative data’ and ‘quantitative data’.
(ii)
Explain which type of data (qualitative or quantitative) MOST appropriately
describes data collected from an interview.
[1 mark ]
A high school wishes to develop a computerized registration system for its students.
With respect to this system, discuss ONE example of data and ONE example of information,
describing fully how EACH may be appropriately represented in the system.
[6 marks]
2.
Total 15 marks
Paul has been contracted by the Ministry of Education in his country to conduct research in order
to assess the level of Information and Communication Technology usage in the country.
(a)
State THREE sources of information that would be appropriate for Paul’s research.
[3 marks]
(b)
For EACH information source identified in (a) above
(i)
[3 marks]
state the information which may be retrieved
(ii)
identify a computer-based tool that may be used to assist in its retrieval.
[3 marks]
(c)
[3 marks]
(i)
State THREE characteristics of information sources.
(ii)
Explain EACH of the characteristics stated in (c) (i) above.
[3 marks]
Total 15 marks
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(a)
Telecommunications has been utilized greatly in performing many everyday tasks. The
Internet is one of the most popular applications used in telecommunications.
(i)
(ii)
[2 marks]
Define the term ‘Internet’.
Explain EACH of the following telecommunication terms:
a)
Transmission medium
[2 marks]
b)
Modulation
[2 marks]
c)
Bandwidth
Discuss the impact of the Internet on EACH of the following:
(iii)
[2 marks]
a)
Education
[2 marks]
b)
Health
[2 marks]
Human Resource Management
[2 marks]
(b)
c)
With the aid of a labelled diagram, explain the concept of automated information
processing.
[6 marks]
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-4SECTION II – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS
Answer ALL questions.
4.
(a)
List THREE major components of an information technology system.
(b)
Using an automated teller machine (ATM) system, describe how input, output and storage
devices can be used.
[6 marks]
(c)
Using a suitable example, explain EACH of the following types of application software:
(i)
[3 marks]
[3 marks]
Management Information Systems
(ii)
Expert Systems
[3 marks]
Total 15 marks
5.
The System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is an important aspect of the development of
information systems.
(a)
Use a labelled diagram to illustrate the stages of the SDLC.
[7 marks]
(b)
Various tools are used at each stage of the SDLC. For EACH of the tools specified below,
state at which stage it would be most appropriately used, clearly explaining its function
at that stage.
(i)
Gantt Chart
[2 marks]
(ii)
Entity-Relationship Diagram
[2 marks]
(iii)
Interview
[2 marks]
(c)
Explain why training is an important part of the system development process.
[2 marks]
Total 15 marks
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-56.
A network is a collection of computers interconnected by various transmission media. Transmission
media may be wired or wireless.
(a)
Explain TWO differences between a Local Area Network (LAN) and a Wide Area Network
(WAN).
[4 marks]
(b)
State TWO examples of EACH of the following:
(i)
[2 marks]
Wired transmission media
(ii)
Wireless transmission media
[2 marks]
(c)
For ONE of the wired and ONE of the wireless transmission media named in (b) above,
discuss an application of its use in a school environment.
[4 marks]
(d)
Distinguish between EACH of the following pairs of networking concepts:
(i)
[4 marks]
Intranet and Extranet
[4 marks]
(ii)
MAN and VPN
Total 20 marks
SECTION III – INFORMATION AND PROBLEM-SOLVING
Answer ALL questions.
7.
The problem-solving process is essential in the development of Information Technology (IT)
solutions. In a certain organization, the IT manager has decided to use this process to create a
solution for automating the tasks performed by the human resource department.
[5 marks]
(a)
State FIVE stages of the problem-solving process.
(b)
Discuss TWO pieces of information that would be relevant to the IT manager. Your
discussion should include possible sources of information and the purpose of the
[6 marks]
information in the problem-solving process.
(c)
Discuss TWO criteria that the IT manager should consider in deciding if a piece of
information can be used and how it should be used.
[4 marks]
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-68.
A Dataflow Diagram (DFD) is an important software engineering tool.
(a)
Explain the purpose of a DFD in the software engineering process.
(b)
State the name of EACH of the following DFD symbols:
[3 marks]
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(c)
[4 marks]
A payroll system involves the payroll clerk entering the hours worked by weekly paid
employees. This results in the calculation of the net pay and the printing of payslips. The
payslips are given to the employees and the payroll database is updated.
Draw a context diagram for the payroll system described above.
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-79.
Xavier has been asked to write a program to determine the average score obtained by students in
the Information Technology class.
[6 marks]
(a)
Identify THREE programming paradigms, stating ONE example of EACH.
(b)
Explain why it is beneficial for Xavier to write an algorithm BEFORE he begins to write
the program.
[2 marks]
(c)
Draw a flow chart for Xavier’s program.
Assume:
(i)
The score of each student will be entered one at a time.
(ii)
The user will indicate by entering ‘-1’ as a score that there are no more scores to
be entered.
[6 marks]
(d)
When Xavier implemented his solution, the program did not stop requesting grades after
the user entered ‘-1’.
(i)
Explain whether this is a semantic or syntactic error.
[3 marks]
(ii)
Discuss the MOST likely cause of the error and how it could be resolved.
[3 marks]
Total 20 marks
END OF TEST
02129020/CAPE 2011
TEST CODE
FORM TP 2011210
CARIBBEAN
02129032
MAY/JUNE 2011
E XAM I NAT I O N S
COUNCIL
ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 1 – PAPER 03/2
1½ hours
06 JUNE 2011 (p.m.)
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
This paper consists of THREE questions.
Answer ALL questions.
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1.
With reference to an Information Technology-based problem that you have researched, answer
the following questions.
(a)
Write a problem statement which can be the basis of developing a solution to the problem.
[2 marks]
[4 marks]
(b)
Discuss TWO causes of the problem identified in (a) above.
(c)
Defining the problem and analysis of the problem are two steps in the problem solving
process. Explain ONE other step in the problem solving process.
[2 marks]
(d)
Analysing the problem includes gathering data from the intended user(s) of the system.
For each scenario below, identify the MOST appropriate data-gathering instrument and
justify your choice.
(i)
You require the answers to 15 questions intended to gather quantitative data from
100 users in a single company.
(ii)
You require feedback from a manager on the limitations of the current manual
system being used in his department.
(iii)
You wish to see how users interact with the current system on a day-to-day basis.
[6 marks]
(e)
For EACH of the three instruments mentioned in (d) above, discuss ONE limitation which
you would need to consider when analysing the problem.
[6 marks]
2.
Total 20 marks
Based on your problem statement in Question 1 (a), you have proposed several solutions, from
which an optimal solution will be selected.
(a)
Explain why it is the practice to propose at least two alternative solutions to a problem.
[2 marks]
(b)
For the problem statement given in Question 1 (a), discuss THREE possible solutions.
[9 marks]
(c)
Evaluate EACH of the solutions proposed in 2 (b) above.
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-33.
Once the solutions have been evaluated, the developer needs to select the most feasible solution.
(a)
Select the MOST feasible of the THREE solutions presented in Question 2 (b).
[1 mark ]
(b)
Justify your selection, making reference to ALL of the strategies being recommended in
the solution stated in Question 3 (a).
[8 marks]
(c)
You are expected to present the problem statement, the analysis and the proposed solutions
in a document.
(i)
(ii)
State the type of application software that is MOST appropriate to produce the
document for reporting your findings.
[1 mark ]
State FOUR features of the application software stated in 3 (c) (i) and indicate
how these features would be used in the development of your document.
[8 marks]
(d)
Your teacher has asked you to present the results of your analysis. State, giving a suitable
reason, the MOST appropriate type of application software to accomplish this.
[2 marks]
Total 20 marks
END OF TEST
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TEST CODE
FORM TP 2011212
CARIBBEAN
02229020
MAY/JUNE 2011
E XAM I NAT I O N S
COUNCIL
ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 2 – PAPER 02
2½ hours
11 MAY 2011 (a.m.)
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1.
This paper consists of THREE sections and NINE questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
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-2SECTION I – INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Answer ALL questions.
1.
Companies and individuals may use either flat files or databases to store and manage data.
(a)
Discuss TWO major weaknesses of flat files when used for storing and managing data.
[4 marks]
(b)
Distinguish among EACH of the following concepts:
(i)
Data warehouse
[2 marks]
(ii)
Data mart
[2 marks]
(iii)
Data mining
[2 marks]
(c)
Explain how the Internet and a database can be used by an international retail chain with
outlets on five continents, to assist top management in making decisions about products.
[5 marks]
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-32.
(a)
Name THREE of the symbols that can be used in a data flow diagram (DFD).
[3 marks]
(b)
A Point of Sale (POS) system in a supermarket operates as follows:
•
Each item has a barcode.
•
Data (Item ID, Description, Price) on each item is stored in a database.
•
A cashier scans each item with a barcode reader and enters the quantity for each
item to be sold.
•
The total to be paid by the customer is calculated.
•
The customer pays for the items purchased.
•
A detailed receipt is printed and given to the customer.
(i)
Using the system described above, identify:
a)
ONE entity
b)
ONE datastore
c)
TWO dataflows
(ii)
[4 marks]
Draw a Level 1 DFD, with no more than three processes, to depict the flow of
data in the POS system described above.
[6 marks]
(iii)
The management of the supermarket has decided to allow some of its loyal
customers to pay at the end of the month, rather than at the time when the items
are purchased. Suggest ONE change that should be made to the DFD. Justify
your response.
[2 marks]
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-43.
Several database models exist. A network database is one such model.
[3 marks]
(a)
Name THREE other types of database models.
(b)
Describe any TWO of the database models named in (a) above, giving ONE example of
where the model may be appropriately used.
[6 marks]
(c)
The Computer Science department at a university wishes to store data on students’ module
results for the certificate and diploma programmes. The data requirements are defined as
follows:
•
A student is given a unique number.
•
A student has his/her first name and last name recorded.
•
A course module is assigned a code.
•
A module is available each semester of each year.
•
An academic year has two semesters.
•
A student may resit a module, the best results being used to calculate the final grade.
•
The certificate programme comprises three modules.
•
The diploma programme comprises six modules.
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-5The figure below shows the structure of the database and some of the entries.
Student
ID
First
Name
Last
Name
Module
Code
Semester
Code
Module
Programme
Score
Total
Mark
Grade
12345
Josh
Nash
CS01
CS01
CS02
CS03
CS04
CS05
CS06
S1/09
S2/10
S1/09
S1/09
S2/10
S2/10
S2/10
65
Cert
235
84
Dip
555
72
79
69
81
70
C
C
23467
Ann
Johnson
CS01
CS02
CS03
S1/09
S1/09
S1/09
83
Cert
255
85
87
B
24680
Tony
Smith
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(i)
Other than STUDENT, identify THREE entities named in the requirements listed
above.
[3 marks]
(ii)
When the data in the figure are stored in a fully normalised relational database,
three of the tables are Student, ModuleResult and StudentGrade.
a)
Using standard notation, write the 3NF for the ModuleResult relation,
ensuring that the primary key attribute(s) is/are underlined.
[3 marks]
b)
Draw an Entity-Relationship diagram between the three relations.
[3 marks]
c)
The head of the Computer Science department wishes to query the tables for
student first name, last name and grade, in descending order, by total marks. State TWO SQL commands that could be used in building the query.
[2 marks]
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-6SECTION II – USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TOOLS
Answer ALL questions.
4.
You are required to develop a multimedia presentation on a topic you have researched.
(a)
State THREE functions of the presentation software that are available for use with a
multimedia projector BUT which cannot be used with overhead projection transparencies.
[3 marks]
(b)
Discuss THREE factors that should be considered when designing effective multimedia
presentations.
[6 marks]
(c)
Software packages such as a presentation software and a spreadsheet have macro capabilities.
[3 marks]
(i)
Explain what is meant by the term ‘macro’.
(ii)
The figure below is the first slide of a multimedia presentation. The title appears
on each of 34 slides.
Computing Workshop
Modifications to Syllabi based on:
•
•
•
•
A macro is to be used to change the title to “Information Technology Workshop”
on all 34 slides. Explain how to create and execute the macro, using a macro
recorder. The steps should be logically sequenced.
[3 marks]
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Feedback
Teachers/Schools
IT Professionals
Examining Committee
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-75.
There are a variety of hardware and software tools that may be used to access and communicate
with remote information sources.
(a)
A student is given a topic to research and is advised to use the Internet to find sources of
information. Identify, with reasons, THREE Internet tools that could be used to research
the topic.
[6 marks]
(b)
For EACH scenario below, identify a hardware tool that would be MOST appropriate for
a doctor to use to obtain or send the information. State TWO reasons for EACH choice.
(i)
The doctor wishes to have a discussion with a colleague, who is in another building
approximately 100 metres away, regarding the symptoms of a patient who is
currently in his office.
[3 marks]
(ii)
The doctor received a telephone call from a consultant to whom he had referred
a patient. The consultant wishes to get copies of the laboratory reports of tests
which the patient did the previous week.
[3 marks]
(iii)
The doctor wishes to access research done by doctors in Russia and was told that
the information is available through an online library.
[3 marks]
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-86.
Companies and individuals refer to a number of criteria to help them select the most appropriate
Information Technology (IT) tools to solve real-life problems.
(a)
(b)
Other than the nature of the solution, list THREE other criteria that may be used to select
the IT tools for a given problem.
[3 marks]
(i)
For EACH software package listed below, state the specific task it was designed
to perform.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
(ii)
(c)
Word Processor
Desktop Publishing
Spreadsheet
Presentation
Database Management
[5 marks]
A school will be having a barbecue at the end of the school year. For THREE of
the software packages listed in (b) (i) above, describe FULLY how the use of the
package could assist the school with planning the barbecue.
[6 marks]
For EACH scenario below, identify the MOST appropriate format to present the information. Justify your choice.
(i)
ZYX Company wishes to present the monthly sales figures for products sold
during the 5-year period, 2006 – 2010 to its shareholders at the next annual general
meeting.
[3 marks]
(ii)
Chris Bravo told the architect that he wanted a two-storey house with a kitchen, a
study, a laundry room, a two-car garage, two patios, an entertainment room with
its own bathroom and five bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. All bedrooms
with bathrooms should be on the top floor. All other rooms should be downstairs.
The architect must submit this information to the Town Planning Department for
approval.
[3 marks]
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-9SECTION III – SOCIAL, ORGANIZATIONAL AND PERSONAL ISSUES
Answer ALL questions.
7.
A large government ministry stores sensitive personal information on its computer system. The
ministry was advised by an Information Technology consultant to examine the security of the
computer system, conduct a risk analysis and devise a plan to reduce the risks. (a)
The risk analysis revealed the following as areas of potential threats to the company’s
computer systems.
•
•
•
•
Natural disasters
Employees
Data errors
Hardware
For THREE of the threats listed above, state
(i)
[3 marks]
how it might be a threat to the company
(ii)
a countermeasure, explaining how the countermeasure could minimize the threat.
[6 marks]
(b)
A number of citizens live in small remote villages. The government department, located
in the capital, has responsibility for registering birth, death and marriages. The department
installed kiosks in the villages to allow the citizens to access its services online. Discuss
THREE advantages of providing its services online to these citizens.
[6 marks]
8.
Total 15 marks
Malware via the Internet poses the biggest threat to the security of computer systems and files. These malicious programs act without the user’s knowledge and deliberately alter the computer’s
operations.
(a)
Other than viruses, identify TWO other popular types of malware.
[2 marks]
(b)
Distinguish between viruses and EACH of the types of malware identified in (a) above.
[4 marks]
(c)
Discuss THREE different precautionary measures that a company could use to combat
malware.
[6 marks]
(d)
Explain fully ONE mechanism an organization could employ that would govern the actions
of its employees regarding their use of its computer systems, and to protect the systems
from potential internal threats.
[3 marks]
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(a)
Governments in most countries have passed legislation to safeguard the intellectual property
of organisations and individuals. Intellectual property rights include copyrights, patents
and trademarks.
(i)
Identify THREE different types of works that may be considered intellectual
[3 marks]
property.
(ii)
Explain EACH of the following pairs of terms, stating ONE similarity, other than
forms of intellectual property, and ONE difference between EACH pair: •
•
(b)
(c)
Copyright and patent
Patent and trademark
[6 marks]
Joan submitted a research paper to her professor. After reading the paper, the professor
accused her of plagiarism.
(i)
Identify TWO things that Joan could have done in her paper which led the professor
to this conclusion.
[2 marks]
(ii)
Suggest THREE possible consequences that could result from Joan’s act of
plagiarism.
[3 marks]
Microchips, computers and application software are being used to meet the needs of
individuals. Explain TWO ways in which the technology can help persons who are either
visually impaired or without limbs. In your response, clearly state what the technology
enables the persons to do and how they are now able to do it.
[6 marks]
Total 20 marks
END OF TEST
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TEST CODE
FORM TP 2011213
CARIBBEAN
02229032
MAY/JUNE 2011
E XAM I NAT I O N S
COUNCIL
ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 2 – PAPER 03/2
1½ hours
10 JUNE 2011 (a.m.)
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
This paper consists of THREE questions.
Answer ALL questions.
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All rights reserved.
02229032/CAPE 2011
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1.
With reference to an Information Technology-based problem that you have researched, answer
the following questions.
(a)
Write a problem statement which can be the basis for developing a solution to the problem.
[2 marks]
(b)
Discuss THREE causes of the problem identified in (a) above.
(c)
In the analysis of a problem, you may use several data-gathering tools.
[6 marks]
(i)
Name TWO data-gathering tools that may be used in the analysis of the problem.
[2 marks]
(ii)
Justify the use of EACH of the tools named in (c) (i).
[4 marks]
(iii)
Discuss ONE limitation of EACH of the tools named in (c) (i).
[4 marks]
(d)
Outline the steps that you should take, AFTER the analysis of the problem, which will
assist you in determining its solution.
[2 marks]
2.
Total 20 marks
Based on the Information Technology-based problem identified in Question 1, answer the
following questions.
(a)
Identify TWO software applications that you would use to solve the problem.
[2 marks]
(b)
For EACH software application identified in 2 (a), list FOUR features, other than
formatting, that you would use in implementing your solution.
[8 marks]
(c)
For any FOUR of the features listed in 2 (b), explain how EACH can be used in solving
the problem.
[8 marks]
(d)
Discuss ONE limitation of ONE of the software applications identified in 2 (a).
[2 marks]
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-33.
To ensure the successful implementation of the solution to the problem identified in Question 1,
there are areas of concern that should be addressed.
(a)
State FOUR different areas of concern, other than financial costs, that must be addressed.
[4 marks]
(b)
Explain how the areas of concern identified in 3 (a) might impact negatively on the
implementation of the solution. Your response should include specific examples.
[8 marks]
(c)
For EACH area of concern identified in 3 (a), outline a strategy that could minimise any
of the negative impacts that might arise.
[8 marks]
Total 20 marks
END OF TEST
02229032/CAPE 2011
TEST CODE
FORM TP 2012209
CARIBBEAN
02129020
MAY/JUNE 2012
E XAM I NAT I O N S
COUNCIL
ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 1 – Paper 02
2 hours 30 minutes
02 MAY 2012 (p.m.)
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1.
This paper consists of THREE sections and NINE questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.
Copyright © 2011 Caribbean Examinations Council
All rights reserved.
02129020/CAPE 2012
-2SECTION I – FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Answer ALL questions.
1.
Automated information processing techniques using technologies and tools are critical for working
with data.
(a)
Explain what is meant by ‘information processing’ in the context of information technology.
[2 marks]
(b)
A Decision Support System (DSS) is one type of information system used by organizations.
[3 marks]
(i)
State THREE other types of information systems.
(ii)
Explain the MAIN function of ONE type of information system listed in (b) (i)
[2 marks]
above.
(c)
The Ministry of Health in your country has just completed a survey in six remote
communities. Printed questionnaires were administered by trained field workers.
The completed questionnaires were returned to the main office for data entry into an
automated information system. As the Information Management Officer of the project,
you are responsible for ensuring that the data from the questionnaires are entered into the
information system.
(i)
List TWO data capture methods that may be used to enter the data from the
[2 marks]
questionnaires into the information system.
(ii)
It is possible that data on the questionnaires will be illegible or that data entry clerks
may enter incorrect data. Outline THREE ways to ensure that only accurate data
[6 marks]
are entered and stored in the information system.
Total 15 marks
2.
Information is an important asset for the effective and efficient operation of an organization.
(a)
For EACH of the following types of information, identify the likely users and the purpose
for which the information is used.
(i)
Strategic
[2 marks]
(ii)
Tactical
[2 marks]
(iii)
Operational
[2 marks]
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-3(b)
With reference to an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) system of a commercial bank,
state ONE example of EACH type of information described in (a) above.
[3 marks]
(c)A professor prepares a report for delivery at a conference using a presentation tool. He
is now unable to attend the conference but will forward the report for viewing by the
participants.
Outline THREE ways in which the presentation may be enhanced for maximum impact
[6 marks]
in his absence.
3.
Total 15 marks
Social networking sites, such as Facebook, allow end users to connect with friends and family in
real time.
(a)
Apart from chatting, outline THREE other ways in which students and teachers can use
social networking sites to enhance the teaching and learning process.
[6 marks]
(b)
(i)
List TWO hardware components that are required by a computer to connect to the
Internet.
[2 marks]
(c)
(ii)
The development of mobile phones has made it possible to access the Internet
from any location. Discuss TWO advantages and TWO disadvantages of using
the mobile phone to access the Internet.
[8 marks]
A student is working from an Internet café on a project. Explain how the student may
execute EACH of the following tasks:
(i)
Making a video file of size 50 MB immediately available to other students in the
class.
[2 marks]
(ii)
Accessing a software program on the school’s server to complete an assignment.
[2 marks]
Total 20 marks
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-4SECTION II – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS
Answer ALL questions.
4.
(a)
One desirable feature of the software component of an information technology system is
[2 marks]
portability. Define the term ‘software portability’.
(b)
The speed of an information technology system is dependent on the characteristics of its
components. For EACH component listed below, state ONE characteristic that can affect
the speed of an IT system.
(i)
Hardware
[1 mark]
(ii)
Software
[1 mark]
[1 mark]
(iii)
User
(c)
Biometrics is an approach used to authenticate users of information systems.
[2 marks]
(i)
State TWO biometric scans that can be used to authenticate users.
(ii)
Discuss TWO major concerns that users may have with respect to a biometric[4 marks]
based authentication system.
(iii)
Some systems use a combination of biometrics, username and password to
authenticate users. Outline TWO advantages of including biometrics together
[4 marks]
with the username and password.
Total 15 marks
5.
The Human Computer Interface (HCI) of an information technology system is critical to the overall
performance of the system.
(a)
Some computer software packages offer both Graphical User Interface (GUI) and Command
Line Interface (CLI) to carry out a task. Explain TWO reasons why a user may choose to
[4 marks]
use the CLI instead of the GUI method.
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-5(b)
An online university registration system requires new applicants to enter various pieces
of information including the age of the applicant.
(i)
Identify TWO GUI features that can be used to capture the age of an applicant.
[2 marks]
(ii)
For ONE of the features identified in (b) (i) above, state ONE advantage of using
this feature.
[1 mark]
(iii)
State TWO disadvantages of placing help information on a user interface.
[2 marks]
(c)
You have been contracted by your Ministry of Culture to develop a software application to
teach a group of vendors in a marketplace to use computers. Outline THREE important
characteristics of the users of this system that should be considered when designing the
[6 marks]
user interface.
6.
(a)
Total 15 marks
Several protocols are essential to the functioning of the Internet. For EACH acronym
below, state its meaning and its function in relation to the Internet.
(i)
HTTP
[3 marks]
(ii)
TCP
[3 marks]
(iii)
IP
[3 marks]
(b)
(i)
Using a suitable example, explain EACH of the following terms:
a)
IP address
[2 marks]
b)
Domain name
[2 marks]
(ii)
(c)
Outline ONE reason why using the domain name over an IP address is the preferred
[2 marks]
method to access web pages.
For the World Wide Web (www) to exist as an organized collection of resources, a
relationship exists among the key components.
Describe the relationship among the three key components of the World Wide Web listed
below.
(i)
Website
(ii)
Web page
(iii)
Hyperlink
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-6SECTION III – INFORMATION AND PROBLEM SOLVING
Answer ALL questions.
7.
Problem solving is defined as the process used for finding solutions to daily problems.
(a) (i)
State TWO considerations in selecting the MOST optimal solution to a problem.
[2 marks]
(ii)
Outline ONE activity that takes place during the review stage of the problem
[2 marks]
solving process.
(b)
To effectively solve problems, quality information is necessary. List THREE criteria for
accepting or rejecting information used during the problem solving process. [3 marks]
(c)
Your neighbours have a one-year-old baby who suffers from an undetermined health
condition. To learn more about the problem, they have started consulting Internet sources
for information. Describe TWO characteristics of information sources that must be
[4 marks]
considered as they search the Internet.
(d)
A detailed report was submitted to the teacher of a school by an invigilator. The extract
below was taken from the report.
Damian Shaw who lives at 11 Arbor Lane, Roseau, came into the CAPE Information
Technology (IT) examination room wearing his school uniform. He sat next to
Trudy Clarke. Thirty minutes before the examination was due to finish, he was
seen reading an IT textbook.
(i)
Based in the extract, identify ONE example of EACH of the following types of
information:
a)
b)
Extraneous
Desirable
[2 marks]
(ii)
Identify TWO categories of information other than those mentioned in (d) (i) above.
[2 marks]
Total 15 marks
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-78.
(a) (i)
(b)
(ii)
[1 mark]
Define the term ‘data flow diagram’.
Outline TWO differences between a ‘context level data flow diagram’ and a ‘first
[4 marks]
level data flow diagram’.
A farmer is researching ways to increase his yearly income.
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Identify TWO pieces of information that can help the farmer improve
[2 marks]
productivity.
For EACH piece of information listed in (a) above, discuss the MOST appropriate
source the farmer should consider for obtaining the required information.
[4 marks]
Outline TWO ways in which access to the Internet can support farmers in
[4 marks]
improving productivity.
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-89.
(a)
Three of the programming paradigms for developing software are the procedural, objectoriented and the functional paradigms.
[4 marks]
(i)
Explain any TWO of the paradigms listed above.
Give an example of a programming language for EACH paradigm explained in
(a) (i) above.
[2 marks]
(ii)
(b) (i)
(ii)
Explain the function of a ‘loop’ in a block of program code.
[2 marks]
Describe ONE error that may cause a program to run infinitely.
[2 marks]
(iii)
Documenting program code is a very important stage in programming. Outline
TWO problems that may arise if programmers do not document source code.
[4 marks]
(c)
Figure 1 shows an algorithm.
Prompt user to enter value for P
1.
2.
Input P
3.
Prompt user to enter value for N
4.
Input N
5.
A=0
6.
For Count = 1 to N do
7. A = Count + P
8. P = P + 1
9.
Endfor
Figure 1
The user enters 3 and 4, respectively. The table below shows the values of Count, A and
P after one iteration.
Count
A
P
1
4
4
Copy the table in your answer booklet and complete it to show the values after EACH
iteration for the duration of the algorithm.
[6 marks]
Total 20 marks
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TEST CODE
FORM TP 2012210
CARIBBEAN
02129032
MAY/JUNE 2012
E XAM I NAT I O N S
COUNCIL
ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 1 – Paper 032
1 hour 30 minutes
06 JUNE 2012 (p.m.)
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1.
This paper consists of THREE questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.
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All rights reserved.
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-2Answer ALL questions.
1.
With reference to an information technology problem that you have researched, answer the following
questions.
(a)
Discuss the MAIN reason why you researched this problem.
[2 marks]
(b)
Discuss TWO causes of the problem identified in (a).
[4 marks]
(c)
Write a problem statement that may form the basis of a solution to the problem you have
[3 marks]
researched.
(d)
A more detailed analysis of the problem may require the collection of data through direct
observation. Outline FOUR guidelines that should be followed when conducting the
observation.
[8 marks]
(e)
After the observation, you are still unclear about the way a small group of users work with
the existing system. Identify ONE other data gathering technique, clearly explaining how
[3 marks]
the technique will enhance the research process.
Total 20 marks
(a)
Based on the problem statement in Question 1 (c), outline THREE possible solutions.
2.
[6 marks]
(b)
Discuss THREE criteria that may be used to evaluate the solutions given in 2 (a) above.
[6 marks]
(c)
Outline TWO reasons why it is the usual practice to identify more than one alternative
solution.
[4 marks]
(d)
Discuss TWO ways in which an enhanced information technology solution may impact
positively on users.
[4 marks]
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You would have selected one of the solutions as the optimal or MOST feasible.
(a)
Discuss THREE reasons why you have chosen this solution.
[9 marks]
(b)
Outline TWO ways in which cost may increase by implementing a new solution.
[4 marks]
(c)
You are required to present a professional report on the problem statement, analysis and
possible solutions. State the MOST appropriate software application that may be used to
prepare this report. Justify your choice.
[3 marks]
(d)
Outline ONE software and ONE non-software approach that may be used to ensure
confidentiality of the documents you have prepared.
[4 marks]
Total 20 marks
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FORM TP 2012212
CARIBBEAN
02229020
MAY/JUNE 2012
E XAM I NAT I O N S
COUNCIL
ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 2 – Paper 02
2 hours 30 minutes
11 MAY 2012 (a.m.)
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1.
This paper consists of THREE sections and NINE questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.
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-2SECTION I – INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Answer ALL questions.
1.
Information technology is dynamic, with data management procedures for both storage and retrieval
changing significantly.
(a)
Explain TWO ways in which EACH of the following has changed over the last 15
years:
(i)
Data storage
[4 marks]
[4 marks]
(ii)
Data retrieval
(b)
In data management, one may choose either a flat file approach or a database approach.
Outline TWO disadvantages of using the flat file approach instead of the database
approach.
[4 marks]
(c)
Define EACH of the following data management terms:
(i)
Field
[1 mark]
(ii)
Record
[1 mark]
(iii)
Cardinality
[1 mark]
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-32.
At ABC International Airport, large volumes of data are stored, retrieved and transmitted daily in
relation to flights, passengers and other aspects of the airport’s business.
(a)
Explain how the absence of EACH of the following may affect the airport’s business:
(i)
Data timeliness
[2 marks]
[2 marks]
(ii)
Data accuracy
(b)
The following information on EACH passenger is to be stored:
•
Passenger ID
•
Last name
•
First name
Flight
•
•
Seat
(i)
Write an SQL statement for creating a passenger table, assuming that all information
[3 marks]
is stored as strings.
(ii)
A record is to be added to the passenger table. Write an SQL statement to add
data for passenger John Brown, with ID 1001, taking flight AB2031 and assigned
[3 marks]
to seat 17C.
(iii)
Write a query to display ALL of the details of passengers with the last name
[3 marks]
‘James’.
(c)
A passenger wishes to verify his flight information prior to leaving home. State TWO
[2 marks]
ways in which he can do this.
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-43.
(a)
Distinguish between the use of EACH of the following pairs of database features:
(i)
Forms and reports
[2 marks]
(ii)
(b)
[2 marks]
Primary key and foreign key
The customer service representatives at a hardware store maintain a database of information
on customers and their orders. The table below is an extract from the hardware store’s
database.
Customer First_Name Last_Name
Address
No.
Order
Product
Quantity
No.
Unit
Price
Total
1
James
Brown
15 Brown’s Road
50
Nails
100
1.00
100
2
Fabian
Lovelace
21 Allen Place
51
Screws
100
1.50
150
3
Jason
Cruger
15 City Street
52
Hammers
10
10.00
100
2
Fabian
Lovelace
21 Allen Place
53
Light Bulbs
20
5.00
100
4
Kareen
Brown
5 Rose Drive
54
Nails
200
1.00
200
(i)
It has been recommended that the database be normalized. Identify THREE features
of the table that justify this recommendation.
[3 marks]
(ii)
(iii)
Show the resulting table(s) if the database were to be normalized to the second
normal form (2NF).
[9 marks]
A higher level of normalization is the third normal form (3NF).
a)
Explain what is meant by the term ‘3NF’, highlighting the benefit it brings
to a database.
[3 marks]
b)
What change would be necessary to convert this database from 2NF to
3NF?
[1 mark]
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-5SECTION II – USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TOOLS
Answer ALL questions.
4.
Most computer users have access to an office productivity suite which includes tools such as
spreadsheet, word processing and presentation software.
(a)
For EACH task below, explain the MOST appropriate way in which it can be accomplished,
highlighting the specific feature of a word processor you would use.
(i)
You would like to save your assignment on your computer at school, but you
are worried that it may be accessed by other students who will use the computer
later.
[2 marks]
(ii)
You have a database with information on 150 members of the local youth club.
You want to create a letter for each of them, and wish to automate the process of
inserting their names, addresses and outstanding member fees, which are all in the
[2 marks]
database.
(iii)
You have a document in which you mention a particular person’s name several
times. You have since discovered that the wrong person’s name was used in the
document. You wish to make the change automatically to save time and also to
[2 marks]
ensure that no occurrence is overlooked.
(b)
Spreadsheet and database applications have several similarities. Discuss TWO features
of spreadsheet applications that make them more appropriate than database applications
[6 marks]
for statistical use.
(c)
A newsletter is to be produced for the school’s chess club. The newsletter is to include
graphics and text of various sizes and colours. What is the MOST appropriate type of
[3 marks]
software to produce the newsletter? Justify your response.
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-65.
The St Vincent Gym and Spa has contracted you to update their website. Figure 1 below shows
the HTML code written for their home page.
<html>
<title> The St Vincent Gym and Spa </title>
<body bgcolor=”blue”>
<H1> Welcome to the St Vincent Gym and Spa </H1>
<P><font face= “arial”> Where workouts and training
meet pampering and relaxation. </font></P>
</body>
</html>
Figure 1
(a)
Draw a carefully labelled diagram to show ALL components of the web page that this
code will generate.
[4 marks]
(b)
The management of the gym wants you to update the web page with the information shown
in the table below.
Item
Price
Regular Member
$ 900
Gold Member
$ 1000
Platinum Member
$ 1200
Write the additional code that would be required to update the webpage.
[5 marks]
(c)
Outline an alternative method to writing HTML code for developing a web page.
[2 marks]
(d)
Distinguish between the terms ‘blog’ and ‘wiki’.
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-76.
(a)
Jonathan, who lives in Belize, has been employed by a software development company
with its head office in Dominica, to write software for its clients. Jonathan will continue
to live in Belize and will utilize information and communication technologies to work
with the company.
(i)
Explain ONE benefit of using information technology which makes this arrangement
feasible for the software development company.
[2 marks]
(ii)
For EACH task below, explain ONE way that Jonathan can accomplish it, identifying
appropriate IT technologies.
a)
Johnathan has written source code for a project and needs to send it to the
head office.
[2 marks]
b)
Jonathan supervises a team of programmers, not all living in Belize, and
wishes to meet with them to discuss the design of a software package.
[2 marks]
c)
Jonathan drew a sketch of a graphical user interface (GUI) on a sheet of
paper and needs the feedback of his team on the sketch.
[2 marks]
(b)
State TWO criteria that may be used to assess the appropriateness of a source of
[2 marks]
information.
(c)
(i)
VOIP, also called internet telephony, is quickly becoming a very popular alternative
to traditional telephone communication. What does EACH letter in the acronym
[1 mark]
VOIP represent?
(ii)
Outline TWO advantages and TWO disadvantages of VOIP compared with
[4 marks]
traditional telephone communication.
(d)
Intelligent appliances offer improvements over traditional appliances through the use of
information technology.
(i)
Identify TWO examples of intelligent appliances in the home.
[2 marks]
(ii)
For ONE of the appliances identified in (d) (i) above, discuss how the features and
use of the appliance in the home setting distinguish it as an intelligent appliance.
[3 marks]
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-8SECTION III – SOCIAL, ORGANISATIONAL AND PERSONAL ISSUES
Answer ALL questions.
7.
The incidence of computer crimes have increased over the years.
(a)
Define EACH of the following computer crimes:
(i)
Software piracy
[1 mark]
(ii)
[1 mark]
Spoofing
[1 mark]
(iii)
Spamming
(b)
Seeta spends many hours a day on the Internet where she does most of her shopping and
banking. Her friends are concerned that she may be at risk for identity theft and computer
addiction.
(i)
To help Seeta understand her friends’ concerns, explain EACH of these risks and
how she may become affected by them.
[4 marks]
(ii)
For EACH of the risks identified in (b), state ONE action which Seeta can take to
minimize the risk.
[2 marks]
(c)
Distinguish between EACH of the following pairs of terms:
(i)
Cracking and hacking
[2 marks]
(ii)
Adware and spyware
[2 marks]
(iii)
Pharming and phishing
[2 marks]
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-98.
(a)
Caribbean countries are prone to various natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes
and flooding. These pose various risks to information technology (IT) systems.
(i)
Identify THREE risks to IT systems, associated with natural disasters.
[3 marks]
(ii)
For EACH risk identified in (a) (i) above, explain how an organization may reduce
the risk.
[6 marks]
(b)
Organizations periodically change their computers and other hardware as they become
outdated.
(i)
State TWO reasons why the disposal of hardware may be a challenge for
[2 marks]
organizations.
(ii)
Describe TWO strategies that may be used by organizations to assist with the
disposal of hardware.
[4 marks]
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-
9.
(a)
10
-
Figure 2 below illustrates suggested seating and positioning o f equipment for computer
use.
>'
/
( m\
\ \ jy
\
I l
I |
// /
-
I
Space in front
ofkeyboardto
I______- " suPPort hands
Foot support
Figure 2
(b)
(c)
(i)
Explain the purpose o f the foot support in the diagram and the potential effect on
the health o f the user if it is NOT provided.
[3 marks]
(ii)
The image also illustrates that space should be in front o f the keyboard to support
hands during pauses in keying. Name and describe the ailment that can occur if
this space is NOT provided.
[3 marks]
Explain how EACH o f the following types o f malware listed below affects the computer
system and can be prevented from occuring.
(i)
Virus
[2 marks]
(ii)
Trojan
[2 marks]
(iii)
Worm
[2 marks]
There is growing concern in businesses with respect to safeguarding information assets.
The Caribbean Bank has decided to develop an Internet policy document because o f the
increased use o f the Internet on computers in the bank.
(i)
State any TWO information assets that would need to be protected at the Caribbean
Bank.
[2 marks]
(ii)
Describe TWO policies that should be included in the Caribbean Bank’s Internet
policy document.
[4 marks]
(iii)
Identify TWO other means by which the Caribbean Bank could safeguard its
information assets.
[2 marks]
Total 20 marks
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TEST CODE
FORM TP 2012213
CARIBBEAN
02229032
MAY/JUNE 2012
E XAM I NAT I O N S
COUNCIL
ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 2 – Paper 032
1 hour 30 minutes
12 JUNE 2012 (a.m.)
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1.
This paper consists of THREE questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.
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02229032/CAPE 2012
-2Answer ALL questions.
1.
With reference to an information technology (IT) problem that you have researched, answer the
following questions.
(a)
Write a problem statement which may be used as the basis for developing a solution.
Your problem statement should highlight your assumptions that define the scope of the
problem, known information, and the expected result after solving the problem.
[3 marks]
(b)
Various tools can be used for analyzing an IT problem. Identify TWO tools you consider
appropriate for analysis of the problem identified in (a) above. Justify the selection of
[4 marks]
these tools.
(c)
Based on the analysis done using the tools in (b) above, explain TWO causes of the
problem.
[4 marks]
(d)
The first two phases of the problem-solving process are the problem definition and the
problem analysis.
[2 marks]
(i)
Identify the FOUR other phases in the problem-solving process.
(ii)
Explain how EACH stage in (d) (i) above will assist you in solving the problem
identified.
[4 marks]
(iii)
For any ONE of the stages in (d) (i) above, name ONE software tool and explain
[3 marks]
how it may be used in the stage.
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-32.
Information Technology (IT) solutions usually include hardware, software and users, as well as
some inputs, processing and outputs.
(a)
(i)
Write a summary of your solution to the problem identified in Question 1 (a), in
terms of its inputs, processing and outputs.
[6 marks]
(ii)
For EACH of the categories below, state TWO of the components you would use
in your solution to the problem.
a)
Hardware
[1 mark]
b)
Software
[1 mark]
c)
Users
[1 mark]
(b)
(iii)
Describe the function of EACH of the components you identified in the solution
described in (a) (ii) above.
[6 marks]
When IT solutions are implemented there are usually some impacts on the organization.
(i)
(ii)
For your solution described in (a) above, discuss TWO of the likely impacts on
the organization in which it is to be implemented.
[4 marks]
For ONE of the impacts identified in (b) (i) above, identify a strategy that may be
[1 mark]
used to address the impact on the organization.
Total 20 marks
3.
Your working solution should have included at least three entities.
[3 marks]
(a)
State THREE of the entities in your solution.
(b)
Draw an entity-relationship diagram to illustrate the relationships among at least THREE
entities in your solution.
[7 marks]
(c)
Write a Structured Query Language (SQL) statement to create a table for any THREE of
the entities in your solution.
[6 marks]
(d)
Explain ONE security feature and ONE data validation method which you would
implement in your solution.
[4 marks]
Total 20 marks
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TEST CODE
FORM TP 2013209
CARIBBEAN
02129020
MAY/JUNE 2013
E XAM I NAT I O N S
COUNCIL
CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION®
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 1 – Paper 02
2 hours 30 minutes
06 MAY 2013 (p.m.)
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1.
This paper consists of THREE sections and NINE questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.
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-2SECTION I – FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Answer ALL questions.
1.
Information technology (IT) is the application of computer science to solve real life problems.
(a)
Outline ONE example of IT being used in EACH of the following:
(i)
Health care
[2 marks]
(ii)
Education
[2 marks]
For EACH aspect of computer science identified below, describe its function in IT solutions.
(b)
(i)
Programming
[2 marks]
(ii)
Databases
[2 marks]
(c)
Information technology involves the use of data. Distinguish between the following forms
of data:
(i)
Qualitative and quantitative
[2 marks]
(ii)
Sampled and detailed
[2 marks]
Construct a diagram which illustrates the relationship among data, knowledge and
[3 marks]
information.
Total 15 marks
(d)
2.
Information processing is integral to information technology.
(a)
The information processing cycle is a sequence of four main activities performed by a
computer.
(i)
Identify the FOUR activities.
[4 marks]
(ii)
Construct a diagram to illustrate the information processing cycle.
[3 marks]
(b)
Information to be used in decision making should exhibit certain characteristics.
(i)
State TWO of these characteristics.
[2 marks]
(ii)
With reference to a commercial banking system, explain how EACH of the
characteristics identified in (b) (i) is important for decision making.
[4 marks]
(c)
Explain the phrase ‘garbage in, garbage out’ or ‘GIGO’ as used in the context of information
technology.
[2 marks]
Total 15 marks
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-33.
Computer hardware and software characteristics and capabilities have changed over the last 30
years.
(a)
Identify ONE way in which EACH of the following has changed.
(i)
Size of hardware
[1 mark]
(ii)
Processor speed
[1 mark]
(b)
Outline the function of EACH of the following tools in the transmission of information.
(i)
Modem
[2 marks]
(ii)
Antenna
[2 marks]
(iii)
Web browser
[2 marks]
(c)
Magdalene owns a small business and wishes to improve its efficiency by computerizing
some aspects of the business. She has recently purchased an office productivity suite.
For EACH business task identified below, specify the tool in the productivity suite that
would be most appropriate for use by Magdalene. Justify your answer.
(i)
Preparing letters for clients
(ii)
Preparing accounting statements
[3 marks]
(iii)
Managing inventory/stock
[3 marks]
(iv)
Creating a company newsletter
[3 marks]
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-4SECTION II – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS
Answer ALL questions.
4.
An information technology system or information system can be described as a collection of
components used to produce quality information.
(a)
Apart from users, identify THREE other components of an information technology
system.
[3 marks]
(b)
Outline the role of users as a component of an information technology system.
[2 marks]
(c)
There are many different types of information technology systems. One example is a
management information system (MIS).
(i)
Identify TWO other types of information technology systems.
[2 marks]
(ii)
(d)
Describe the function of EACH of the information technology systems identified
in (c) (i) above.
[4 marks]
Explain, using an appropriate example, why it is useful to distinguish between the
categories of users in an information technology system.
[4 marks]
5.
Total 15 marks
[2 marks]
(a)
Define the terms ‘authentication’ and ‘authorization’.
(b)
Usability and security are two factors that must be considered in the design of computer
interfaces.
A user interface is to be designed for an automated teller machine (ATM). It is intended
that the ATM will be used by both sighted and visually impaired persons.
For EACH of the following technologies, describe ONE design feature that can be
incorporated to assist the visually impaired in using the ATM.
(i)
Card reader
[2 marks]
(c)
(ii)
Data entry by the user (for example, PIN [personal identification number], account
selection, dollar amounts)
[2 marks]
(iii)
Commands and results from the system to the user (for example, account balance,
request for PIN)
[2 marks]
Describe TWO additional security features, other than the use of a PIN, that would be
appropriate in an ATM.
[4 marks]
(d)
State THREE features of a strong password.
[3 marks]
Total 15 marks
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-56.
The World Wide Web (WWW) is an interconnection of hypertext documents accessible to Internet
users.
Write EACH of the following acronyms in full and explain its function in the context of
the WWW:
(i)
HTML
[3 marks]
(a)
[3 marks]
(ii)
HTTP
(iii)
URL
[3 marks]
(b)
State ONE example of a domain name and ONE example of an IP address. [2 marks]
(c)
Explain why a domain name is more frequently used than an IP address for locating a
website.
[4 marks]
(d)
The TCP/IP is an important aspect of the internet. The diagram below illustrates this
protocol in layers. Explain the purpose of EACH layer.
Application
Transport (TCP)
Internetworking (IP)
Network access
Physical
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-6SECTION III – INFORMATION AND PROBLEM SOLVING
Answer ALL questions.
7.
The problem solving process has several stages, which when followed may lead to an optimal
solution to a problem.
(a)
[3 marks]
Discuss the importance of the ‘analyse the problem’ stage. (b)
Discuss the purpose of TWO tools used in the ‘analyse the problem’ stage.
[6 marks]
(c)
Information available for a given problem solving scenario may be categorized in one of
the ways listed below. Explain any TWO of the following categorizations.
(i)
Extraneous
(ii)
Desirable
(iii)
Essential
(iv)
Cosmetic
[4 marks]
(d)
Carlos finds a flyer while waiting at the bus stop. The flyer advertises a method of earning
US $5 000 per week for life by investing US $10 using a credit card at the website listed
on the flyer. Carlos is very interested in the opportunity but wishes to get additional
information.
Explain why the website listed may not be a trustworthy source of information for
[2 marks]
Carlos.
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-78.
Algorithms are useful tools in the problem solving process because they require the user to identify
a systematic approach to the solution of the problem.
(a)
Examine the algorithm shown below.
sum=0
counter=0
for x =1 to x=20
if x mod 3 =0
counter=counter+1
sum=sum+x
x=x+1
z=sum/counter
print counter
print z
(i)
[3 marks]
Explain the function of the algorithm shown above.
(ii)
State the output of the algorithm.
(iii)
Design a flow chart to represent this algorithm. (b)
[2 marks]
[6 marks]
The following algorithm was designed to accept numeric values representing temperature
readings for a week. It should then calculate the average of temperatures entered and print
that value. However, the algorithm results in a program which freezes the computer on
which it is running.
count=0
sum=0
average=0
temperature=0
while temperature is not 999
read temperature
sum=sum+temperature
average=sum/count
print average
(i)
Explain the source of the problem in the algorithm.
[2 marks]
(ii)
Rewrite the algorithm with the necessary corrections.
[2 marks]
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-89.
After algorithms have been developed, it is common to develop programs based on these algorithms.
[4 marks]
(a)
Use a diagram to illustrate the stages in the program development process.
(b)
Explain EACH of the following programming paradigms, giving ONE example of a
language in EACH case.
(i)
Object oriented
[2 marks]
(ii)
Functional
[2 marks]
(iii)
Procedural
[2 marks]
(c)
Assembly programming is not popular for the development of typical application software,
but it is still quite useful.
(i)
Identify TWO advantages of assembly programming over high-level programming.
[2 marks]
(d)
(ii)
Identify TWO disadvantages of using assembly programming as compared with
high-level programming.
[2 marks]
Any program written in a typical high-level programming language contains various
control structures. Explain EACH of the control structures listed below.
(i)
Sequence
[2 marks]
(ii)
Selection
[2 marks]
(iii)
Iteration
[2 marks]
Total 20 marks
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FORM TP 2013210
CARIBBEAN
02129032
MAY/JUNE 2013
E XAM I NAT I O N S
COUNCIL
CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION®
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 1 – Paper 032
1 hour 30 minutes
10 JUNE 2013 (p.m.)
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1.
This paper consists of THREE questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.
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-2Answer ALL questions.
1.
With reference to a problem which you have researched, answer the following questions.
(a)
Write a description of the problem you have researched.
[2 marks]
(b)
Discuss any TWO causes of the problem described in (a).
[4 marks]
(c)
Defining the problem and identification of possible solutions are two steps in the problem
solving process. Explain ONE other step in the problem solving process.
[2 marks]
(d)
For EACH scenario below, identify the most appropriate data gathering instrument.
Justify your choice of EACH instrument.
(i)
You require feedback from five managers on the limitations of the current manual
system.
[2 marks]
(ii)
You need the answers to 15 questions, intended to gather quantitative data from
100 users in a single company.
[2 marks]
(iii)
You wish to see how users interact with the current system on a day-to-day
basis.
[2 marks]
(e)
For EACH of the three instruments identified in (d) above, outline ONE limitation which
you should consider.
[6 marks]
2.
Total 20 marks
You have proposed several solutions to the problem you described in Question 1 (a), from which
you will select an optimal solution.
(a)
Discuss THREE possible solutions for the problem you described in Question 1 (a).
[9 marks]
[9 marks]
(b)
Evaluate the feasibility of EACH solution proposed in 2 (a).
(c)
Explain the benefit of identifying several possible solutions prior to selecting your final
solution.
[2 marks]
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-33.
Once the solutions have been evaluated, you need to select the optimal or most feasible one.
[1 mark]
(a)
Select the MOST feasible of the three solutions presented in Question 2 (b).
(b)
Justify your selection, making reference to ALL of the strategies being recommended in
[8 marks]
the solution stated in 3 (a).
(c)
You were unable to implement the most feasible solution due to some unforeseen
circumstances and must select one of the remaining alternative solutions.
[1 mark]
(i)
State which of the remaining solutions you would select.
(ii)
Justify the selection of the alternative.
(iii)
Explain ONE disadvantage of using this alternative rather than the solution
[4 marks]
selected in 3 (a) and specify a means of compensating.
(d)
[4 marks]
Your teacher has asked you to make a presentation to the class of your entire problem
solving process. State the MOST appropriate type of application software to accomplish
[2 marks]
this. Justify your choice of software.
Total 20 marks
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TEST CODE
FORM TP 2013212
CARIBBEAN
02229020
MAY/JUNE 2013
E XAM I NAT I O N S
COUNCIL
CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION®
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 2 – Paper 02
2 hours 30 minutes
15 MAY 2013 (a.m.)
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1.
This paper consists of THREE sections and NINE questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.
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-2SECTION I – INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Answer ALL questions.
1.
Businesses and other organizations depend heavily on well-organized, high-quality data for the
efficient and effective running of their operations.
(a)
In database management, the relational model is a popular approach for designing databases.
Outline TWO differences between the relational approach and the hierarchical approach
to database design.
[4 marks]
(b)
Distinguish between the terms ‘sequential access’ and ‘random access’.
(c)
State THREE ways in which the Internet has made data handling and data processing more
efficient.
[3 marks]
(d)
FedRawl Express is an international shipping corporation which offers its freight services
to one hundred million customers in seventy five countries worldwide.
Outline TWO ways in which the absence of timely data may impact the business operations
of FedRawl Express.
[4 marks]
2.
(a)
[4 marks]
(i)
Total 15 marks
Identify TWO elements of an entity-relationship diagram (ERD) and draw the
symbol used to represent EACH of the elements.
[4 marks]
(ii)
Explain the purpose of using an ERD in database modelling.
[3 marks]
(iii)
State TWO functions of the foreign key.
[2 marks]
(b)
One of the benefits of a normalized database is improved performance.
(i)
Define the term ‘normalization’.
[2 marks]
(ii)
Identify TWO benefits of a normalized database other than improved performance.
[2 marks]
(iii)
Explain any ONE of the benefits stated in (b) (ii) above.
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-33.
(a)
The University of High Excellence maintains a database of its employees’ vehicles which is
used primarily for distributing parking permits to the employees and for security purposes.
The table below shows the structure of this database populated with some of the staff
entries.
StaffName
VehicleID Staff ID Colour Address
VehicleID Model
1234abc
Type
Year
Toyota
Corona
2011
Jean Poser
1234098
123JJ
Black
20 Pope St,
New
Amsterdam
Lyle John
344498
123LS
Blue
17 John St,
1234def
Georgetown
Mercedes
Benz
Mini
MPV
2011
Lyle John
1454764
123LS
Blue
17 John St,
Georgetown
2341ght
Allion
Toyota
2010
Sharon Paul
7566238
124SP
Pink
15 Peter Rose
St, Corriverton
234ghi
BMW
BMW X6
2011
Sharon Ragu
5345225
342SK
Red
17 Pike St,
Georgetown
1234thy
Volkswagen Audi
2011
Katie Ram
5375855 453KR Yellow
17 Area A,
Rose Hall
1234vgh
Ford
2011
Edge
(i)
Identify ONE other entity, apart from Staff, named in the table above.
[1 mark]
(ii)
What type of relationship BEST describes the data in the table above? [1 mark]
(iii)
Outline TWO problems of a poorly designed database.
[4 marks]
(iv)
State ONE example of EACH of the problems identified in (a) (iii) above.
[2 marks]
(b)
The University of High Excellence was informed by its IT staff that a redesign might be
necessary to improve the performance of the database.
(i)
Redesign the database so that it is normalized to the second normal form.
[6 marks]
(c)
(ii)
Using standard notation, write the 3NF for the STAFF relation.
[2 marks]
Structured Query Language (SQL) statements can be used to extract information from the
database. Using your normalized database, write a SQL statement to display ALL of the
details of vehicles designed in 2010.
[4 marks]
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-4SECTION II – USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TOOLS
Answer ALL questions.
4.
Office productivity suites provide tools such as word processors, spreadsheet applications, database
applications and presentation software for end users.
(a)
The tasks below can be done using specific features of word processing software. For
EACH task, state the MOST appropriate way it can be accomplished and highlight the
specific word processing feature you would use.
(i)
You have created a document that is 50 pages long. On EACH page, there is a title
called ‘Introduction to Word Processing’. You would like to change ALL titles to
‘Introduction to Word Processing Features’.
[2 marks]
(ii)
You are creating a document and would like to have your personal data appear in
a consistent way at the top of EACH page of the document.
[2 marks]
(b)
Spreadsheet and database applications can be used to do the same task. However, in some
cases, it is more appropriate to use one application rather than the other.
(i)
State THREE situations when it is more appropriate to use a spreadsheet application
rather than a database application.
[3 marks]
(ii)
Discuss TWO advantages of using database software over spreadsheet software.
[4 marks]
(c)
When creating multimedia presentations, one of the factors that should be taken into
consideration is the target audience. Discuss TWO features of presentation software that
may be used to enhance a multimedia presentation designed for a group of kindergarten
[4 marks]
children.
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-55.
Dr Betty Welcome, a CAPE Information Technology (IT) teacher, has started to develop a website
to provide information for her students. Figure 1 below is an illustration of a part of her homepage
when displayed in a web browser.
Dr Welcome’s CAPE IT Website
Welcome to my website. On this website you will find additional materials for
CAPE Information Technology.
The following resources are available
1.
2.
3.
Introduction to Computers
Key Definitions
CAPE IT Syllabus
good luck
Fingers crossed
Figure 1: Dr Welcome’s webpage
(a)
(b)
Write the HTML code that would produce the webpage in Figure 1 above. [12 marks]
(i)
The term ‘blog’ is a shortened form of a longer term. What is the longer term for
‘blog’?
[1 mark]
(ii)
A company with low start-up capital may choose to use a blog to promote its
business instead of setting up a company website. State TWO advantages of using
a blog as compared to a corporate website.
[2 marks]
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-66.
Information technology tools are now among the most commonly used tools to solve real-life
problems. One of the reasons for this is that there is a wide range of tools available for information
retrieval, dissemination and communication.
(a)
Rohan is a cricket fan who has recently started his own cricket website. For EACH task
below, identify the MOST appropriate information technology tool that Rohan can use to
complete the task. State ONE reason for EACH choice.
(i)
Rohan wants to develop a 24-hour service that would help other cricket fans to
communicate with each other, share ideas, discuss current cricket matches and
cricket in general.
[2 marks]
Rohan wants to communicate with all fans once per week with a summary of all
resources posted on his website for that week.
[2 marks]
(iii)
Rohan wants to facilitate question and answer sessions hosted by former cricketers
and allowing interaction with fans.
[2 marks]
(b)
(ii)
Farmer Sita lives in a remote village in the countryside of Guyana. She suffers losses
because of what she suspects to be a new strain of a plant disease. She is desperate to find
out the real cause of the problem.
Although she owns a computer, Farmer Sita does not have Internet access in her area
and has been seeking assistance from a crop specialist. For EACH of the tasks listed
below, identify the MOST appropriate information source for the given task. Justify your
choice.
(i)
The crop specialist has advised Farmer Sita to take photographs of the diseased
crop and send them to the specialist for an initial investigation.
[2 marks]
(ii)
After examining the photographs, the crop specialist cannot find an answer to the
problem. He believes that the latest scientific research may provide him with an
[2 marks]
answer.
(iii)
The crop specialist has still not found the cause of the problem. He has decided
that the best course of action is to ask Farmer Sita for her permission to share the
photographs with other farmers who either are suffering from the same problem
or who have found a solution.
[2 marks]
(c)
The crop specialist receives a number of comments and detailed feedback on likely causes
of the problem and possible solutions. Outline TWO criteria that may be used to assess
the appropriateness of the comments and feedback received.
[4 marks]
(d)
Telemedicine is an emerging application of Information Technology tools to solve health
problems. Discuss TWO technological developments that have made telemedicine
[4 marks]
possible.
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-7SECTION III – SOCIAL, ORGANISATIONAL AND PERSONAL ISSUES
Answer ALL questions.
7.
Information technology has impacted society in almost every possible way and has changed the
way we live, work, communicate and interact with each other. It has made the world a global
village.
(a)
Explain how the widespread availability and use of information technology has impacted
EACH of the following areas:
(i)
Education
[2 marks]
(ii)
Corporate management
[2 marks]
(iii)
Government
[2 marks]
(b)
(i)
Many organizations are now deploying IT-based Knowledge Management Systems
to improve the way knowledge is managed within an organization. Discuss
ONE benefit of using information technology for knowledge management in an
organization.
[3 marks]
(ii)
Describe TWO procedures that an organization may employ to protect itself from
phishing attacks.
[4 marks]
(iii)
State TWO ways in which information technology has impacted job
opportunities.
[2 marks]
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-88.
Developing countries such as those in the Caribbean have from time to time received donations
of used or refurbished computers from donor agencies in the developed world. These computers
can potentially pose various risks to the recipients.
(a)
Discuss TWO types of risks that used or refurbished computers are likely to pose to
recipients.
[6 marks]
(b)
The Cooperative Society of the West Indies (CSWI) is planning to upgrade its operations
from a manual system to a fully computerized system. As part of this upgrade, changes
will be made to the existing policies to
• reduce the cost of software and hardware tools
• make the workplace safer
• introduce environmentally friendly computing practices.
(i)
Outline TWO ways in which CWSI can minimize its software costs. [4 marks]
(ii)
Outline TWO computing practices that CSWI can implement as part of its
[4 marks]
environmentally friendly computing policy.
(iii)
Recommend ONE ergonomic best practice that CSWI should implement.
[1 mark]
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-99.
Information Technology provides opportunities for individuals and organizations to access and
use information provided by a wide variety of sources. However, access does not mean free to
use, as information may be protected by various laws.
(a) (i)
Define the term ‘trademark’.
[2 marks]
(ii)
State TWO practices that could lead to accusations of plagiarism.
[2 marks]
(b)
Software piracy is a major problem for software developers, owners of software, and law
enforcement agencies.
(i)
Discuss THREE ways in which software piracy can affect an organization.
[6 marks]
(c)
(ii)
Outline TWO mechanisms that a government can use to deal with software
piracy.
[4 marks]
Most organizations now provide Internet access to employees for work purposes. However,
employees may also engage in non-work related activities and in the process increase the
risk of compromising the organization’s information assets.
(i)
Discuss TWO issues that should be included in an organization’s email use policy
document.
[4 marks]
(ii)
Explain ONE means by which an organization can protect its information assets
from being compromised through emails.
[2 marks]
Total 20 marks
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TEST CODE
FORM TP 2013213
CARIBBEAN
02229032
MAY/JUNE 2013
E XAM I NAT I O N S
COUNCIL
CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION®
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 2 – Paper 032
1 hour 30 minutes
14 JUNE 2013 (a.m.)
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1.
This paper consists of THREE questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.
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02229032/CAPE 2013
-2Answer ALL questions.
1.
With reference to an information technology (IT) problem that you have researched, answer the
following questions.
(a)
Write a problem statement which can be the basis of developing a solution.
[2 marks]
(b)
Discuss THREE causes of the problem described in (a) above.
[6 marks]
(c)
In the analysis of a problem, you may use several data-gathering tools.
(i)
Identify TWO tools that you could use to assist in performing a thorough analysis
of the problem stated in (a). Provide a clear justification for your answer.
[6 marks]
(ii)
Discuss ONE limitation of EACH of the tools named in (c) (i) above.
[4 marks]
(d)
The first two phases of the problem-solving process are the problem definition and the
problem analysis. State the additional phases that should be completed in solving the
[2 marks]
problem.
2.
Total 20 marks
Information technology (IT) solutions usually include hardware, software and users, as well as
inputs, processing and outputs.
(a)
State ONE component in your solution for EACH of the following categories:
(i)
Hardware
[1 mark]
(ii)
Software
[1 mark]
(iii)
Users
[1 mark]
(b)
Discuss the function of EACH of the components you identified in the solution described
[6 marks]
in (a) above.
(c)
When IT solutions are implemented, they usually have some impact on the organization.
(i)
Describe your solution to the problem stated in Question 1 (a), in terms of its
inputs, processing and outputs.
[6 marks]
(ii)
For your solution described in (c) (i) above, discuss TWO of the likely impacts on
the organization in which it is to be implemented.
[4 marks]
(d)
Identify ONE limitation of your solution.
[1 mark]
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Your working solution should have included at least three entities.
(a)
State THREE of the entities in your solution.
[3 marks]
(b)
Draw an entity relation diagram to illustrate the relationship among these entities.
[5 marks]
[6 marks]
(c)
Describe EACH entity using standard notation.
(d)
Write a Structured Query Language (SQL) statement to create a table for EACH of the
THREE entities stated in (a) above.
[6 marks]
Total 20 marks
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TEST CODE
FORM TP 2014210
CARIBBEAN
02129020
MAY/JUNE 2014
E XAM I NAT I O N S
COUNCIL
CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION®
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 1 – Paper 02
2 hours 30 minutes
05 MAY 2014 (p.m.)
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1.
This paper consists of THREE sections and NINE questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
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-2SECTION I – FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Answer ALL questions.
1.
Automated information processing has almost completely replaced manual information processing
in many organizations.
(a)
(i)
List TWO steps in manual information processing and the corresponding steps in
[4 marks]
automated information processing.
(ii)
Describe THREE negative impacts of automated information systems.
[6 marks]
(b)
Farad, a race horse trainer, has developed an information system to assist him with the
breeding and training of race horses. The system is designed so that it can potentially
replace Farad when he retires.
(i)
What type of automated information system BEST describes the system above?
[1 mark]
(ii)
Outline ONE advantage and ONE disadvantage of this type of information
system.
[4 marks]
Total 15 marks
2.
(a)
(i)
Explain TWO benefits of using an online questionnaire to collect data.
[4 marks]
(ii)
Discuss THREE issues that may affect the quality of data collected using online
questionnaires.
[6 marks]
(b)
Read the following paragraph then answer the questions below.
Imran interviewed 25 international cricketers from 4 countries about their favorite things
to do. 13 cricketers said they love to visit the peaceful scene of the English countryside,
5 said they love a tasty Indian curry and 7 said they feel excited about 12 ounces of latte
with a frothy appearance.
(i)
List TWO examples of quantitative data mentioned in the paragraph above.
[2 marks]
(ii)
List THREE examples of qualitative data mentioned in the paragraph above.
[3 marks]
Total 15 marks
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-33.
The Internet provides users with a range of electronic sources of information for everyday use.
(a)
State TWO electronic sources of information that are available through the Internet.
[2 marks]
(b)
(i)
Discuss TWO advantages and ONE disadvantage of electronic sources of
information over non-electronic sources of information.
[6 marks]
(c)
(ii)
Outline THREE reasons why it is important for some information sources to be
in BOTH formats.
[6 marks]
Various online tools are available for the storage and retrieval of information as required
by users.
(i)List TWO search engines available on the Internet.
[2 marks]
(ii)
Outline TWO advantages of using a mailing list to disseminate information
online.
[4 marks]
Total 20 marks
SECTION II – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS
Answer ALL questions.
4.
The operating system is sometimes referred to as the most important software of a computer
system.
(a)
(i)
State THREE examples of an operating system software.
[3 marks]
(b)
(ii)
Outline THREE functions of the operating system software.
[6 marks]
Open source software is used extensively by large corporations and individuals for important
tasks.
(i)
List TWO examples of open source software.
(ii)
Outline TWO benefits of open source software.
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[4 marks]
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-45.
Computer networks help businesses organize their IT resources for maximum use and effective
management of these resources.
(a)
Outline THREE advantages of using a computer network instead of stand-alone
computers.
[6 marks]
(b)
An organization wishes to network five computers and one printer in the HR department.
(i)
Draw a diagram to represent a network topology that would allow the computers and
printer to be connected in such a way that the failure of any one of the computers
(or its connection) will not affect the function of the network as a whole.
[4 marks]
(ii)
Identify the topology drawn in (b) (i) above and state why network failure is
prevented in the case of one computer (or its connection) failing.
[2 marks]
(iii)There are other topologies where the failure of a single device will result in a
complete or partial network failure. Draw a labelled diagram to illustrate one such
[3 marks]
topology.
6.
(a)
Total 15 marks
(i)
With the aid of a labelled diagram, illustrate the steps of the systems development
lifecycle (SDLC).
[6 marks]
(ii)
Interviews and observations are two commonly used tools for soliciting information
from users during the SDLC process. Outline TWO advantages of using interviews
instead of observations.
[4 marks]
(b)
Explain ONE benefit of using a prototype in the software development process.
[2 marks]
(c)
The World Wide Web (WWW) has emerged as the most popular means of providing and
accessing information.
(i)
(ii)
Describe ONE client and ONE server software tool that is used to access the
WWW.
[4 marks]
Outline TWO differences between Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and
Extensible Markup Language (XML).
[4 marks]
Total 20 marks
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-5SECTION III – INFORMATION AND PROBLEM SOLVING
Answer ALL questions.
7.
(a)
(i)
Identify the FIRST and LAST stages of the problem-solving process. [2 marks]
(ii)
Describe THREE important questions that should be asked during the SECOND
stage of the problem-solving process.
[6 marks]
(b)
Ringo is a rural cattle farmer. Over the last two years he has lost animals to an unknown
disease which has caused him to suffer losses. He was advised by some friends to consult
refereed sources for more information about this unknown disease.
(i)
Ringo has never heard about refereed sources before. Identify THREE pieces of
information that would be relevant for Ringo as he searches for refereed sources.
[3 marks]
(ii)
Outline TWO advantages of using a refereed source of information compared with
a non-refereed source.
[4 marks]
Total 15 marks
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Data flow diagrams (DFDs) are used to show the flow of data through an information system.
(a)
[2 marks]
(i)
State TWO types of data flow diagrams.
(ii)
Draw the symbols used in DFDs to represent EACH of the following:
a)
Data flow
b)
Process
External entities
c)
(b)
d)
[4 marks]
Data stores
John was asked to design a students’ records management software package. After
researching possible approaches, John suggested that he will use the object-oriented
paradigm.
(i)
Explain TWO benefits of using the object-oriented paradigm to design software.
[4 marks]
(ii)
State THREE features of any object-oriented program.
[3 marks]
(iii)
State TWO programming paradigms other than the object-oriented paradigm.
[2 marks]
Total 15 marks
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Programming is the process of creating instructions for the computer to solve a particular problem.
(a)
(i)
State TWO types of control structures used in program code.
[2 marks]
(ii)
Explain ONE advantage of using a flow chart over pseudocode to represent
algorithms.
[2 marks]
(b)
Draw the flow chart for the algorithm illustrated below.
1.
Input N
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
While N <10) {
Input M
M = M+N
Display M
Input N
}
Print “goodbye!”
(c)
[10 marks]
Testing is one stage in the program development cycle.
(i)
List TWO other stages in the program development cycle that can take place after
testing.
[2 marks]
(ii)
Explain TWO problems that may arise if program code is not tested before use.
[4 marks]
Total 20 marks
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FORM TP 2014211
CARIBBEAN
02129032
MAY/JUNE 2014
E XAM I NAT I O N S
COUNCIL
CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION®
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 1 – Paper 032
1 hour 30 minutes
09 JUNE 2014 (p.m.)
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
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This paper consists of THREE questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
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1.
With reference to a problem which you have researched, answer the following questions.
(a)
Write a description of the problem you have researched.
[2 marks]
(b)
Discuss TWO causes of the problem identified in (a) above.
[6 marks]
(c)
For EACH data gathering tool below, explain ONE situation where it could be appropriately
used for gathering data.
(i)
Interviews
(ii)
Questionnaires
(iii)
Observation
(d)
[6 marks]
Imagine that some of the users that you need to gather data from are located in various
countries. For EACH of the three tools mentioned in (c) above, discuss ONE way in which
it can be implemented using the Internet.
[6 marks]
2.
Total 20 marks
Based on your problem statement in Question 1, you have proposed several solutions, from which
you will select an optimal solution.
(a)
For the problem statement given in Question 1, discuss THREE possible solutions.
[9 marks]
[9 marks]
(b)
Evaluate the feasibility of EACH solution proposed in (a) above.
(c)
Explain the benefit of identifying several possible solutions prior to selecting your final
solution.
[2 marks]
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Once the solutions have been evaluated, you need to select the optimal or most feasible one.
(a)
Select the MOST feasible of the three solutions presented in Question 2 (b). [2 marks]
(b)
Justify your selection, making reference to ALL of the strategies being recommended in
[8 marks]
the solution stated in (a) above.
(c)
You were unable to implement the most feasible solution due to some unforeseen
circumstances and must select one of the remaining alternative solutions.
(i)
State which of the remaining solutions you would select.
(ii)
Justify the selection of the alternative.
(iii)
[1 mark]
[4 marks]
Explain ONE disadvantage of using this alternative rather than the solution
selected in (a) above. Specify a means of compensating for the change.
[4 marks]
(d)
You wish to put together a discussion of all the work you have done. State the MOST
appropriate type of application software that you would use to accomplish this.
[1 mark]
Total 20 marks
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FORM TP 2014213
CARIBBEAN
02229020
MAY/JUNE 2014
E XAM I NAT I O N S
COUNCIL
CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION®
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 2 – Paper 02
2 hours 30 minutes
14 MAY 2014 (a.m.)
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1.
This paper consists of THREE sections and NINE questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
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-2SECTION I – INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Answer ALL questions.
1.
Most organizations use relational databases to store, organize and retrieve data. This can be
achieved by applying various concepts and methods.
(a)
Describe EACH of the following data management terms:
(i)
Data warehouse
(ii)
Data mart
[2 marks]
(iii)
Data mining
[2 marks]
(b)
[2 marks]
Draw a diagram to illustrate an example of a data warehouse.
[3 marks]
(c)In introducing data warehousing, one characteristic that a database administrator (DBA)
should focus on is ‘change over time’. Explain THREE other characteristics of a data
warehouse.
[6 marks]
Total 15 marks
2.
The database design shown below was used to develop a database for a company.
(a)
Column Name
Type
Properties
Empname
EmpID
Sal
City
Country
char
integer
integer
char
char
not null
primary key
State the purpose of EACH of the following properties:
[1 mark]
(i)
Primary key
(ii)
Not null
[1 mark]
(b)
What does the word ‘char’ indicate in the structure above?
(c)
Create queries to perform EACH of the following tasks:
[1 mark]
Change Mrs White’s salary to 75 000.
[2 marks]
(ii)
Remove ALL employees who are getting a salary less than 70 000.
[2 marks]
(iii)
Display the names of ALL employees who live in Kingston.
[2 marks]
(i)
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Describe EACH of the following terms related to file organization:
Serial
[2 marks]
(ii)
Direct
[2 marks]
(iii)
Index-sequential
[2 marks]
(i)
3.
Total 15 marks
A business owner designs and uses a relational database to monitor the usage of his machine by
operators.
[7 marks]
(a)
Explain the process of normalization, highlighting 1NF, 2NF and 3NF.
(b)
In the above context, explain EACH of the following terms, using appropriate examples:
(i)
Insertion anomaly
[2 marks]
(ii)
Update anomaly
[2 marks]
(iii)
Deletion anomaly
[2 marks]
(c)
The diagram below is an entity relationship diagram (ERD) model for the organization.
(i)
Describe FULLY the relationship that exists between the ‘Machine’ and the ‘Section’
in the diagram above.
[3 marks]
(ii)
Using appropriate examples, describe TWO other types of relationships that may
exist when creating an ERD.
[4 marks]
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-4SECTION II – USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TOOLS
Answer ALL questions.
4.
(a)
(b)
Many organizations utilize information technology (IT) tools to manage their day-to-day
[6 marks]
operations. Outline THREE reasons why organizations utilize IT tools.
State THREE features of a data management tool.
(ii)
Outline THREE reasons why it is more appropriate to use a software such as
Microsoft Access to manage a company’s data instead of a word processing
application.
[6 marks]
5.
[3 marks]
(i)
Total 15 marks
(a)
State THREE criteria that may be used in the selection of an information technology tool
[3 marks]
to solve a particular problem.
(b)
Identify an emerging technology and describe how this technology may assist a visually
challenged person.
[3 marks]
(c)
(i)
[3 marks]
Identify THREE types of web pages.
(ii)
Describe the operations of EACH of the web pages identified in (c) (i) above.
[6 marks]
6.
Total 15 marks
(a)
Information is considered a valuable commodity. However, the quality of information is
dependent on the source. Describe TWO characteristics that an information source may
have. [6 marks]
(b)
Explain TWO advantages of presenting information in a graphical format.
[4 marks]
(c)
Explain the purpose of hyperlinks in an HTML document.
[2 marks]
(d)
Write the HTML code snippet to create a hyperlink to the website www.cxc.org.
[3 marks]
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Write the HTML code that will update a web page to include the content displayed below.
Our motto is:
•
•
•
Spirit
Energy
Innovation
[5 marks]
Total 20 marks
SECTION III – SOCIAL, ORGANIZATIONAL AND PERSONAL ISSUES
Answer ALL questions.
(a)
Discuss TWO ways in which information technology impacts positively on employment.
7.
[6 marks]
(b)
Discuss THREE health risks that are associated with improper computer usage in the work
place.
[9 marks]
8.
Total 15 marks
The Manager of Information Systems in an organization has to consider protecting the information
system from both natural disasters and human interference.
(a)
Describe THREE ways in which information can be compromised by a user with
unauthorized access.
[6 marks]
(b)
Describe TWO ways in which Information and Communications Technology (ICT) can
mitigate the risk posed by natural disasters.
[4 marks]
(c)
(i)
State ONE environmental risk to an information system.
[1 mark]
(ii)
Discuss how the risk identified in (c) (i) above impacts on the environment and
how this impact may be reduced.
[4 marks]
Total 15 marks
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(a)
(i)
[2 marks]
Define the term ‘virtual organization’.
(ii)
State THREE advantages of a virtual organization to a business owner.
[3 marks]
(b)
(i)
(ii)
[1 mark]
Define the term ‘computer crime’.
[2 marks]
State TWO examples of such a crime.
(c)
Discuss TWO policies that a company can implement to safeguard its information
[6 marks]
assets.
(d)
Discuss TWO consequences of software piracy for software developers.
[6 marks]
Total 20 marks
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FORM TP 2014214
CARIBBEAN
02229032
MAY/JUNE 2014
E XAM I NAT I O N S
COUNCIL
CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION®
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 2 – Paper 032
1 hour 30 minutes
13 JUNE 2014 (a.m.)
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1.
This paper consists of THREE questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
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02229032/CAPE 2014
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1.
With reference to an information technology (IT) based problem that you have researched, answer
the following questions.
(a)
Write a problem statement which can be the basis of developing a solution to the
problem.
[2 marks]
(b)
Discuss THREE causes of the problem identified in (a) above.
[6 marks]
(c)
Identify TWO tools that you could use to assist you in performing a thorough analysis of
the problem stated in (a) above. Provide a clear justification for your answer.
[6 marks]
(d)
After the analysis of the problem, outline the steps that should be taken, highlighting how
[6 marks]
these steps will assist you in solving the problem.
2.
Total 20 marks
The introduction of an information technology (IT) solution usually has an impact on the
organization in which it is implemented.
[4 marks]
(a)
Summarize your solution to the problem stated in Question 1 (a).
(b)
For your solution described in (a) above, discuss TWO of the likely impacts that it may
have on the organization.
[4 marks]
(c)
State the tools that you will use to implement the solution outlined in (a) above and for
EACH tool, explain the main feature that you will use. Provide justification for the use
of the features mentioned.
[6 marks]
(d)
Describe the Human Computer Interface (HCI) that will be appropriate for your solution.
Provide a sketch.
[6 marks]
Total 20 marks
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Your working solution MUST include at least three entities.
[3 marks]
(a)
State THREE of the entities in your solution.
(b)
Draw an entity-relationship diagram to illustrate the relationship among the entities stated
[7 marks]
in (a) above.
(c)
Write a Structured Query Language (SQL) statement to create a table for any THREE of
[6 marks]
the entities in your solution.
(d)
Explain ONE security feature and ONE data validation method which you would
implement in your solution.
[4 marks]
Total 20 marks
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FORM TP 2015221
CARIBBEAN
02129020
MAY/JUNE 2015
E XAM I NAT I O N S
COUNCIL
CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION®
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 1 – Paper 02
2 hours 30 minutes
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1.
This paper consists of THREE sections and SIX questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
3.
Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.
4.
Do NOT write in the margins.
5.
If you need to rewrite any answer and there is not enough space to do so on the
original page, you must use the extra lined page(s) provided at the back of this
booklet. Remember to draw a line through your original answer.
6.
If you use the extra page(s) you MUST write the question number clearly
in the box provided at the top of the extra page(s) and, where relevant,
include the question part beside the answer.
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SECTION A
SECTION I: FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Answer ALL questions.
1.
Information processing is one of the core components of information technology.
(a)
With the aid of a labelled diagram, show the relationship among knowledge, data and
information.
[3 marks]
(b)
A wiki is an example of an electronic information source.
(i)
Define the term ‘wiki’.
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
[2 marks]
(ii)
State TWO disadvantages of this information source.
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
[2 marks]
(iii)
Identify TWO other electronic information sources.
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
[2 marks]
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(iv)
Outline TWO advantages of EACH of the electronic information sources identified
in (b) (iii).
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
[8 marks]
(c)
Outline the importance of data quality to the decision-making process.
.................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................
[2 marks]
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(d)
Dr Francene is in charge of a clinic that treats children’s diseases. Discuss ONE way in
which EACH of the following information characteristics will impact care of her patients.
(i)
Accuracy
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
[3 marks]
(ii)
Timeliness
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
[3 marks]
Total 25 marks
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2.
There have been significant advances in the fields of computer engineering and information
systems.
(a)
Discuss ONE way in which EACH of the following has improved in the last ten years.
(i)
Information processing
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
[3 marks]
(ii)
Storage technology
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
[3 marks]
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(b)
Outline ONE function of EACH of the following tools as used in the transmission of
information.
(i)
Router
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
[2 marks]
(ii)
Hub
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
[2 marks]
(iii)
Network interface card (NIC)
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
[2 marks]
(c)
Sunil owns a retail outlet and is of the view that computerization will improve some
aspects of the business. He has recently purchased a productivity suite.
(i)
Identify ONE office productivity suite.
...................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................
[1 mark]
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(ii)
For EACH task identified below, specify the type of application software that
would be MOST appropriate. Justify your answers.
•
Preparing thank you letters for current customers
......................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................
[3 marks]
•
Creating a flyer to advertise new products
......................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................
[3 marks]
•
Managing inventory and stock levels
......................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................
[3 marks]
•
Preparing quarterly income tax statements
......................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................
[3 marks]
Total 25 marks
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SECTION II: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS
Answer ALL questions.
3.
Information systems are usually described as a collection of components used to produce quality
information.
(a)
(i)
Identify THREE components of an information system.
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
[3 marks]
(ii)
Outline the function of EACH of the components identified in (a) (i) above.
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
[6 marks]
(b)
Outline the relationship between an operating system and application software.
.................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................
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[2 marks]
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(c)
(i)
Define the term ‘data warehousing’.
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
[1 mark]
(ii)
Outline TWO ways in which data warehousing may benefit an organization.
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
[4 marks]
(d)
Describe EACH of the following types of software, stating ONE example of each.
(i)
Open source
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
[3 marks]
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(ii)
Proprietary
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
[3 marks]
(iii)
Freeware
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
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[3 marks]
Total 25 marks
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4.
(a)
Define EACH of the following terms:
(i)
Authentication
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
[2 marks]
(ii)
Encryption
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
[2 marks]
(b)
Discuss ONE design feature that would help visually impaired persons access their email.
.................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................
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[3 marks]
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(c)
The Internet is an example of various information technology systems working together.
For EACH acronym/abbreviation below, write out the meaning in full, explaining ONE
function of each.
(i)
LAN
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
[3 marks]
(ii)
TCP/IP
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
[3 marks]
(iii)
URL
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
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[3 marks]
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(d)
(i)
Explain the term ‘domain name’.
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
[3 marks]
(ii)
Outline THREE differences between the Internet and the intranet.
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
[6 marks]
Total 25 marks
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0212902015
SECTION III: INFORMATION AND PROBLEM SOLVING
Answer ALL questions.
5.
While riding to school one morning, Rohan had a bike accident. He was taken to the emergency
room by ambulance for treatment of severe head injuries. The nurse on duty completed a medical
form with information relating to Rohan.
(a)
State whether EACH of the following statements on the medical form is extraneous or
essential information. Justify your answers.
(i)
Allergies
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
[2 marks]
(ii)
Bike colour
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
[2 marks]
(iii)
Blood type
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
[2 marks]
(iv)
Shoe size
....................................................................................................................................
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[2 marks]
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(b)
Outline TWO advantages of using surveys to capture data for problem analysis.
.................................................................................................................................................
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.................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................
[4 marks]
(c)
Mr Singh is an Antiguan farmer who has been in business for over 20 years. In recent years,
his chickens have not been growing to full size. After watching an American advertisement
about a new chicken feed that made chickens grow faster and weigh more, he decided to
switch the brand of feed, even though the new brand cost the same as his old brand. However,
at the end of the next crop cycle, he noticed that the chickens weighed much less than in
previous years of production.
(i)
Outline THREE criteria that Mr Singh should have considered before accepting the
information in the advertisement.
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(ii)
Using the scenario in (c), discuss the activity involved in EACH of the following
stages in the problem-solving process.
•
Defining the problem
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Selecting a solution
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(iii)
Identify THREE other stages in the problem-solving process.
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(a)
(i)
Define the term ‘algorithm’.
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[2 marks]
(ii)
Identify TWO properties of a ‘well-designed’ algorithm.
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(b)
Explain EACH of the following control structures.
(i)
Iteration
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(ii)
Sequence
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(iii)
Selection
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Sketch a diagram to illustrate the stages in the program development process.
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Explain EACH of the following programming paradigms:
(i)
Object-oriented
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(ii)
Procedural
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Examine the following pseudocode.
begin
end
(i)
input a
input b
input c
sum = a+b+c
avg = sum/3
print avg
Explain the function of the pseudocode shown above.
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(ii)
The user enters the values for a, b and c as 24, 26 and 10 respectively. Use the
pseudocode to determine the output.
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FORM TP 2015222
CARIBBEAN
02129032
MAY/JUNE 2015
E XAM I NAT I O N S
COUNCIL
CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION®
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 1 – Paper 032
1 hour 30 minutes
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1.
This paper consists of THREE questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
3.
Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.
4.
Do NOT write in the margins.
5.
If you need to rewrite any answer and there is not enough space to do so on the
original page, you must use the extra lined page(s) provided at the back of this booklet.
Remember to draw a line through your original answer.
6.
If you use the extra page(s) you MUST write the question number clearly in the
box provided at the top of the extra page(s) and, where relevant, include the
question part beside the answer.
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.
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Answer ALL questions.
1.
With reference to a problem which you have researched, answer the following questions.
(a)
Write a description of the problem you have researched.
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[2 marks]
(b)
Discuss any TWO causes of the problem described in (a).
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(c)
Defining the problem and identification of possible solutions are two steps in the problemsolving process. Explain ONE other step in the problem-solving process.
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For EACH scenario below, identify the most appropriate data gathering instrument.
Justify your choice of EACH instrument.
(i)
You require feedback from five managers on the limitations of the current manual
system.
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[2 marks]
(ii)
You need the answers to 15 questions, intended to gather quantitative data from
100 users in a single company.
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[2 marks]
(iii)
You wish to see how users interact with the current system on a day-to-day basis.
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(e)
For EACH of the three instruments identified in (d), outline ONE limitation which you
should consider.
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2.
You have proposed several solutions to the problem you described in Question 1 (a), from which
you will select an optimal solution.
(a)
Discuss THREE possible solutions for the problem you described in Question 1 (a).
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Evaluate the feasibility of EACH solution proposed in 2 (a).
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(c)
Explain the benefit of identifying several possible solutions prior to selecting your final
solution.
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3.
Once the solutions have been evaluated, you need to select the optimal or most feasible one.
(a)
Select the MOST feasible of the three solutions presented in Question 2 (b).
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[1 mark]
(b)
Justify your selection, making reference to ALL of the strategies to be recommended for
the solution stated in 3 (a).
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You were unable to implement the most feasible solution due to some unforeseen
circumstances and must select one of the remaining alternative solutions.
(i)
State which of the remaining solutions you would select.
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[1 mark]
(ii)
Justify your selection of the alternative.
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[4 marks]
(iii)
Explain ONE disadvantage of using this alternative rather than the solution
selected in 3 (a) and specify a means of compensating.
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(d)
Your teacher has asked you to make a presentation to the class of your entire problemsolving process. State the MOST appropriate type of application software to accomplish
this. Justify your choice of software.
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FORM TP 2015224
CARIBBEAN
02229020
MAY/JUNE 2015
E XAM I NAT I O N S
COUNCIL
CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION®
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 2 – Paper 02
2 hours 30 minutes
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1.
This paper consists of THREE sections and SIX questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
3.
Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.
4.
Do NOT write in the margins.
5.
If you need to rewrite any answer and there is not enough space to do so on
the original page, you must use the extra lined page(s) provided at the back of
this booklet. Remember to draw a line through your original answer.
6.
If you use the extra page(s) you MUST write the question number clearly
in the box provided at the top of the extra page(s) and, where relevant,
include the question part beside the answer.
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.
Copyright © 2014 Caribbean Examinations Council
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SECTION I: INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Answer ALL questions.
1.
Databases are sometimes used to meet business and individual needs.
(a)
(i)
Define the term ‘database’.
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[2 marks]
(ii)
Explain the relationship between a ‘database’ and a ‘database management system’.
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[2 marks]
(iii)
The following diagram is part of a school report which shows the personal data
of students.
Student ID
Firstname
1234
John
2345
Jean
Using the report, identify ONE example of EACH of the following:
•
Field
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•
Record
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A database developer may use various strategies for organizing data.
(i)
Explain how data is organized and accessed using EACH of the following strategies:
•
Sequential
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Direct
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[4 marks]
(ii)
Outline TWO situations where sequential organization would be more appropriate
than direct access.
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(c)
(i)
Describe the relational database method of database organization.
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(ii)
Distinguish between a relational database and EACH of the following models:
•
Object-oriented
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Hierarchical
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[4 marks]
(d)
(i)
Outline TWO ways in which reports can be generated by a database management
system.
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(ii)
State ONE way in which data storage has changed in the last five years.
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Database design is an integral part of information technology development.
(a)
At the College of Sports and Science, students are charged a registration fee for each sport
in which they participate. Each sport may have a different registration fee.
You are required to develop a database to compile information on students, sports played,
and fees charged.
(i)
Draw an E-R diagram to represent the scenario described above.
[8 marks]
(ii)
Design a database in the 2nd normal form to implement the E-R diagram drawn
in (a) (i) above.
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(iii)
Write an SQL statement that returns the “sports” with registration fees higher than
$1000.
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(b)
(i)
Explain the term ‘referential integrity’.
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(ii)
Outline TWO data validation strategies.
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Answer ALL questions.
3.
(a)
Discuss THREE reasons why an organization would benefit from using information
technology (IT) tools.
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(b)
(i)
Identify ONE example of EACH of the following software packages.
•
Presentation
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Software development
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Statistics
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(ii)
Discuss ONE major function of EACH of the software packages listed in (b) (i).
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(c)
John is unhappy with the quality of service provided by his Internet Service Provider. He
has written a two-page letter outlining his concerns and would like to share the letter with
as many persons as possible.
(i)
Discuss TWO information sources that may be used to publish the letter.
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[4 marks]
(ii)
Identify ONE information source that would NOT be suitable for publishing the
letter. Justify your answer.
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Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and other web-based tools facilitate the creation of different
types of web pages.
(a)
Write the HTML source code that will accurately implement the following content in a
web page.
CAPE IT UNIT 01
• Programming
• Coding
• Algorithm
CAPE IT UNIT 02
CAPE Unit 02 deals with advanced content
and additional topics
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(b)
(i)
Define the term ‘web portal’.
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(ii)
Outline THREE features of a wiki-based web page.
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(c)
A biologist is embarking on a one-month field trip to the Amazon jungle.
Even though she will need to use technology during the trip, she does not want to travel
with too many devices.
(i)
Identify ONE emerging technology that the biologist may use during the field trip.
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Outline THREE ways in which the technology listed in (c) (i) will provide the
necessary support during the field trip.
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0222902013
SECTION III: SOCIAL, ORGANIZATIONAL AND PERSONAL ISSUES
Answer ALL questions.
5.
(a)
Cyber terrorism is one of the criminal activities aided by computer systems.
(i)
Identify THREE other types of computer crimes that are likely to occur in a school
or university.
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[3 marks]
(ii)
Discuss THREE strategies that may be implemented to prevent computer crimes.
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In order to protect the private information of all employees, the human resources department
of an organization has created a policy for its employees to follow when handling private
information.
Outline THREE privacy protection guidelines that this policy might contain.
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(c)
Outline THREE ways in which information technology has impacted on education in the
last five years.
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6.
(a)
The protection of intellectual property is an important aspect of information technology.
(i)
Define the term ‘copyright’.
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[2 marks]
(ii)
Outline TWO differences between ‘copyrights’ and ‘patents’.
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(b)
(i)
Define the term ‘plagiarism’.
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Outline TWO negative implications of plagiarism.
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[4 marks]
(c)
Consumers should be aware of the security, health and safety, and environmental risks
associated with computer use.
(i)
Identify ONE environmental risk associated with computer use.
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[1 mark]
(ii)
Outline THREE health and safety risks associated with extensive computer use.
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(iii)
Outline THREE data protection mechanisms that a company may use to secure its
information assets when communicating over a network.
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[6 marks]
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FORM TP 2015225
CARIBBEAN
02229032
MAY/JUNE 2015
E XAM I NAT I O N S
COUNCIL
CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION®
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 2 – Paper 032
1 hour 30 minutes
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1.
This paper consists of THREE questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
3.
Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.
4.
Do NOT write in the margins.
5.
If you need to rewrite any answer and there is not enough space to do so on the
original page, you must use the extra lined page(s) provided at the back of this booklet.
Remember to draw a line through your original answer.
6.
If you use the extra page(s) you MUST write the question number clearly in the box
provided at the top of the extra page(s) and, where relevant, include the question
part beside the answer.
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.
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1.
With reference to an information technology (IT) problem that you have researched, answer the
following questions.
(a)
Write a problem statement which can be the basis of developing a solution.
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Discuss THREE causes of the problem described in (a) above.
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In the analysis of a problem, you may use several data-gathering tools.
(i)
Identify TWO tools that could assist you in performing a thorough analysis of the
problem stated in (a). Provide a clear justification for your answer.
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Discuss ONE limitation of EACH of the tools named in (c) (i) above.
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(d)
The first two phases of the problem-solving process are problem definition and problem
analysis. State the additional phases that should be completed in solving the problem.
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2.
Information technology (IT) solutions usually include hardware, software and users, as well as
inputs, processing and outputs.
(a)
State ONE component in an IT solution for EACH of the following categories:
(i)
Hardware
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(ii)
Software
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Users
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Discuss the function of EACH of the components identified in (a) above.
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When IT solutions are implemented, they usually have some impact on the organization.
(i)
Describe your solution to the problem stated in Question 1 (a), in terms of its
inputs, processing and outputs.
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(ii)
For your solution described in (c) (i) above, discuss TWO of the likely impacts on
the organization in which it is to be implemented.
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Identify ONE limitation of your solution.
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Your working solution should have included at least three entities.
(a)
State THREE of the entities in your solution.
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(b)
Draw an entity-relationship diagram to illustrate the relationship among these entities.
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Describe EACH entity using standard notation.
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Write a Structured Query Language (SQL) statement to create a table for EACH of the
THREE entities stated in (a).
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COUNCIL
CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION®
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 1 – Paper 02
2 hours 30 minutes
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1.
This paper consists of THREE sections and SIX questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
3.
Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.
4.
Do NOT write in the margins.
5.
If you need to rewrite any answer and there is not enough space to do so on the
original page, you must use the extra lined page(s) provided at the back of this
booklet. Remember to draw a line through your original answer.
6.
If you use the extra page(s) you MUST write the question number clearly
in the box provided at the top of the extra page(s) and, where relevant,
include the question part beside the answer.
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.
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SECTION A
SECTION I: FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Answer ALL questions.
1.
Information processing facilitates the generation of data into information.
(a)
(i)
In the table below, list THREE components of manual information processing
AND their corresponding components in automated information processing.
Component
Information Processing
Manual
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(ii)
Discuss TWO advantages of automated information processing over manual
information processing.
Advantage 1:
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A transaction processing system (TPS) is one type of automated information system.
(i)
Outline TWO functions of a transaction processing system (TPS).
Function 1:
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(ii)
Some organizations maintain both a manual and an automated transaction
processing system. Outline TWO benefits of maintaining both types of systems.
Benefit 1:
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(iii)
Discuss ONE disadvantage of maintaining both a manual and automated transaction
processing system.
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(c)
John was given a set of character and string data to process.
List ONE type of information John can create by processing these data.
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(ii)
List TWO examples of the type of information listed in (c) (i) above.
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List ONE form of processing John can apply to arrive at the examples in (c) (ii)
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(a)
The quality and structure of data and information affect their usefulness.
(i)
Discuss THREE data quality characteristics
Characteristic 1:
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(ii)
Outline ONE strategy for achieving EACH of the qualities listed in (a) (i) on
page 7.
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(b)
Schools and businesses may use various Internet-based tools to locate, share and work with
information.
Complete the table below by listing, in column two, an Internet-based tool that helps to
achieve the function listed in column one. The first has been completed as an example.
Function
Internet-based Tool
Locate information
Search engine
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In recent years, the Internet has become the choice of storage for personal and business
data. Outline THREE issues associated with this method of storing data.
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SECTION II: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS
Answer ALL questions.
3.
The development of computer software is an important process and involves many different
information technology (IT) professionals.
(a)
(i)
List THREE categories of IT professionals associated with the development of
software.
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(ii)
Outline TWO roles of any one of the categories of IT professionals listed in (a) (i)
above.
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(b)
The systems development life cycle (SDLC) is one process used to develop software.
(i)
List THREE stages of the SDLC and ONE associated output/deliverable for EACH
stage.
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Discuss TWO benefits of using computer aided software engineering (CASE) tools.
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(c)
Programming languages are used to write the instructions of computer software.
(i)
List TWO examples of programming languages.
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(ii)
Outline TWO reasons why a company may select a particular programming
language to implement a given software package.
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4.
Computer networks are commonly used in many organizations.
(a)
Discuss THREE functions of a computer network.
Function 1:
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Protocols are an important component of a computer network.
(i)
Define the term ‘protocol’.
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(ii)
List THREE examples of protocols used for communication on the Internet.
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(c)
A number of different technologies work together to facilitate the operation of the World
Wide Web.
(i)
Define the term ‘uniform resource locator’ (URL).
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State ONE example of a complete uniform resource locator (URL).
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Identify THREE components of the URL stated in (ii) above.
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SECTION III: INFORMATION AND PROBLEM SOLVING
Answer ALL questions.
5.
(a)
Data flow diagrams (DFDs) are commonly used in the process of software development.
(i)
State the purpose of a DFD in the software development process.
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(ii)
State THREE of the symbols used to draw a DFD.
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(iii)
A fast food ordering system involves a sales clerk entering the items and quantity
ordered by a customer. This results in the calculation of the total cost of the order
and the printing of a receipt. The receipt is given to the customer and the sales
database is updated.
Draw a context diagram for the ordering system described above.
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Many tools are used during the analysis stage of the problem-solving process.
(i)
List THREE tools that may be used during the analysis stage.
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(ii)
Outline ONE advantage of using EACH of the tools listed in (b) (i) above.
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Discuss the importance of the review stage of the problem-solving process.
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6.
(a)
Programming is a process that involves a number of tasks. Designing algorithms is one
such task.
(i)
Identify TWO ways of representing an algorithm other than using pseudocode.
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Outline TWO advantages of using pseudocode to represent an algorithm.
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Outline TWO disadvantages of using pseudocode to represent an algorithm.
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The figure below shows an algorithm.
N1 = 0
N2 = 0
Total = 0
Count = 0
X=0
For X = 1 to 3
READ N1, N2
IF (N1 > N2)
Total = Total + N1
Count = Count + 1
ENDif
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(i)
State TWO control structures that are used in this algorithm.
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(ii)
In the space below, write the part of the algorithm above that represents ONE of the
control structures stated in (b) (i) above.
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(iii)
Study the algorithm above and use it to complete the table below.
X
N1
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1
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Total
Count
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0
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Explain the function of this algorithm.
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TEST CODE
FORM TP 2016228
CARIBBEAN
02129032
MAY/JUNE 2016
E XAM I NAT I O N S
COUNCIL
CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION®
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 1 – Paper 032
1 hour 30 minutes
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1.
This paper consists of THREE questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
3.
Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.
4.
Do NOT write in the margins.
5.
If you need to rewrite any answer and there is not enough space to do so on the
original page, you must use the extra lined page(s) provided at the back of this booklet.
Remember to draw a line through your original answer.
6.
If you use the extra page(s) you MUST write the question number clearly in the
box provided at the top of the extra page(s) and, where relevant, include the
question part beside the answer.
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.
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Answer ALL questions.
1.
With reference to a problem which you have researched, answer the following questions.
(a)
Write a description of the problem you have researched.
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Discuss any TWO causes of the problem described in (a).
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Defining the problem and identifying possible solutions are two steps in the problemsolving process. Explain ONE other step in the problem-solving process.
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For EACH scenario below, identify the most appropriate data gathering instrument.
Justify your choice of EACH instrument.
(i)
You require feedback from five managers on the limitations of the current manual
system.
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(ii)
You need the answers to 15 questions, intended to gather quantitative data from
100 users in a single company.
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(iii)
You wish to see how users interact with the current system on a day-to-day basis.
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(e)
For EACH of the three instruments identified in (d) on page 5, outline ONE limitation
which you should consider.
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2.
You have proposed several solutions to the problem you described in Question 1 (a), from which
you will select an optimal solution.
(a)
Discuss THREE possible solutions for the problem you described in Question 1 (a).
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Evaluate the feasibility of EACH solution proposed in 2 (a).
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(c)
Explain the benefit of identifying several possible solutions prior to selecting your final
solution.
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3.
Once the solutions have been evaluated, you need to select the optimal or most feasible one.
(a)
Select the MOST feasible of the three solutions presented in Question 2 (a).
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You were unable to implement the most feasible solution due to some unforeseen
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Your teacher has asked you to make a presentation to the class of your entire problemsolving process. State the MOST appropriate type of application software to accomplish
this. Justify your choice of software.
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CARIBBEAN
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CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION®
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 2 – Paper 02
2 hours 30 minutes
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1.
This paper consists of THREE sections and SIX questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
3.
Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.
4.
Do NOT write in the margins.
5.
If you need to rewrite any answer and there is not enough space to do so on
the original page, you must use the extra lined page(s) provided at the back of
this booklet. Remember to draw a line through your original answer.
6.
If you use the extra page(s) you MUST write the question number clearly
in the box provided at the top of the extra page(s) and, where relevant,
include the question part beside the answer.
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SECTION I: INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Answer ALL questions.
1.
The increasing number of users of the Internet has led to the generation of very large volumes
of data.
(a)
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Define the term ‘data warehouse’.
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Fresh Food Supplies is a company that purchases vegetables and fruits from small farmers
and retails to larger supermarkets and individuals.
(i)
Outline TWO ways in which the absence of timely data from farmers may affect
Fresh Food Supplies.
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Fresh Food Supplies received inaccurate data from farmers because the farmers
miscalculated the harvesting periods.
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Supplies.
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Data flow diagrams (DFDs) are used in the analysis and design phase of database software
systems.
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Susan currently uses a table in Microsoft Word to save data on the books in her personal
library. Part of the table that Susan uses is shown below.
Book
ISBN
BookTitle
Cost
123456X
Introduction
to Pascal
20
2345Z
Information
Technology
36
012034B
Information
Systems
40
012034B
Information
Systems
40
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Author
Author
Name
Address
Blaze
100 New
Pascal
Street,
Nassau
19 Main
Paul
Street,
Smart
Georgetown
19 Main
Paul
Street,
Smart
Georgetown
123 Forest
Judy
Ave,
Smith
Bridgetown
Author_Phone Publisher_Name Publisher_Address
123-455-1111
Book House
231-098-3929
Pink Tree
Publishers
231-098-3929
Pink Tree
Publishers
320-234-9870
Pink Tree
Publishers
23 Old Hope Road,
Georgetown
54 Regent Road,
Kingstown
54 Regent Road.
Kingstown
54 Regent Road,
Kingstown
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Discuss TWO problems with the current approach to storing data on the books.
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Susan was advised to use a database to manage her books. To do so, the database must
be designed and normalized.
Draw an entity-relationship (E-R) diagram to show the relationship among the
entities.
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Using the design suggested in (b) (i) on page 8, write an SQL statement that
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SECTION II: USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TOOLS
Answer ALL questions.
3.
(a)
Peter coaches teenaged football players. However, after three months, he noted that
his players were not improving. He was advised to use information technology (IT) to
analyse this problem.
(i)
List TWO hardware IT tools that Peter can use in his analysis.
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Outline ONE way in which EACH of the tools listed in (a) (i) above can
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Discuss THREE communication tools that may be used by Peter to share
his analysis with the players and receive their feedback.
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Anderson works for a leading news agency. He reports on health issues facing tribal
communities living in the forest.
(i)
Outline THREE formats of information that would be appropriate for Anderson
to capture information for his reports. Justify your answers.
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List ONE format of information that would NOT be suitable for his reports.
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(i)
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Write the HTML code that will implement the following in a webpage:
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•
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A level one header named INTRODUCTION
A paragraph of text of your choice
An ordered list of two items of your choice
An image of size 100*100
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Jessie would like to publish her essays on the Internet. She decided to use a blog.
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Intelligent appliances are now commonly found in many homes.
(i)
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Discuss ONE way in which one of the appliances listed in (c) (i) above may
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SECTION III: SOCIAL, ORGANIZATIONAL AND PERSONAL ISSUES
Answer ALL questions.
5.
(a)
Information technology (IT) has impacted the way knowledge is managed within an
organization.
Outline THREE ways in which IT has impacted knowledge management within
organizations.
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Copyright has emerged as one of the biggest problems associated with the use of
information technology. However, IT can also help solve some of the copyright issues
faced by companies and individuals.
(i)
Outline TWO ways in which information technology enables copyright
violations.
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Using examples, discuss TWO ways in which the Internet may enable
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Identity and information theft are two common types of computer crimes committed
against individuals and organizations through the Internet.
(i)
Define the term ‘identity theft’.
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Outline TWO email policies organizations can use to prevent information theft.
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Many risks and threats are associated with the ownership and use of computers.
Outline TWO mitigating strategies that may be used to counter EACH of the following
risks:
(i)
Hardware theft and vandalism
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Green computing practices can help mitigate environmental risks.
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An organization is known for using pirated software for some of its operations.
Discuss THREE issues that this organization is likely to face as a result of using pirated
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 2 – Paper 032
1 hour 30 minutes
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1.
This paper consists of THREE questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
3.
Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.
4.
Do NOT write in the margins.
5.
If you need to rewrite any answer and there is not enough space to do so on the
original page, you must use the extra lined page(s) provided at the back of this booklet.
Remember to draw a line through your original answer.
6.
If you use the extra page(s) you MUST write the question number clearly in the box
provided at the top of the extra page(s) and, where relevant, include the question
part beside the answer.
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Answer ALL questions.
1.
With reference to an information technology (IT) problem that you have researched, answer the
following questions.
(a)
Write a problem statement which can be the basis of developing a solution.
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In the analysis of a problem, you may use several data-gathering tools.
(i)
Identify TWO tools that could assist you in performing a thorough analysis of the
problem stated in (a). Provide a clear justification for your answer.
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The first two phases of the problem-solving process are problem definition and problem
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Information technology (IT) solutions usually include hardware, software and users, as well as
inputs, processing and outputs.
(a)
State ONE component in an IT solution for EACH of the following categories:
(i)
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Discuss the function of EACH of the components identified in (a) above.
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When IT solutions are implemented, they usually have some impact on the organization.
(i)
Describe your solution to the problem stated in Question 1 (a), in terms of its
inputs, processing and outputs.
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For your solution described in (c) (i) above, discuss TWO of the likely impacts on
the organization in which it is to be implemented.
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Identify ONE limitation of your solution.
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Your working solution should have included at least three entities.
(a)
State THREE of the entities in your solution.
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Write a Structured Query Language (SQL) statement to create a table for EACH of the
THREE entities stated in (a).
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 1 – Paper 02
2 hours 30 minutes
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1.
This paper consists of THREE sections and SIX questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
3.
Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.
4.
Do NOT write in the margins.
5.
If you need to rewrite any answer and there is not enough space to do so on the
original page, you must use the extra lined page(s) provided at the back of this
booklet. Remember to draw a line through your original answer.
6.
If you use the extra page(s) you MUST write the question number clearly
in the box provided at the top of the extra page(s) and, where relevant,
include the question part beside the answer.
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.
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SECTION I: FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Answer ALL questions.
1.
(a)
Employees in an organization work with different types of information on a daily basis.
(i)
Using the list below, complete the table to show the type of information used by EACH
of the employees.
Tactical
Operational
Structured
Employee
Strategic
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Line Manager
Bank Teller
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(ii)
Describe ONE information report that a middle level manager could use to carry out
his/her function.
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Chief Executive Officer
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(i)
Discuss THREE ways in which Information Systems could be used to improve the
management of the testing and examination process in education.
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For each of the THREE ways discussed in (i) above, identify ONE piece of data and
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Various hardware, software and communications tools are used in Information Technology.
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Many software tools used in Information Technology are now Internet-based.
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Search engines are commonly used to retrieve information online.
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Answer ALL questions.
3.
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Computer networks are commonly used in many organizations.
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Outline THREE differences between Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Extensible
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Hyperlinks can be used to create a link from one web page to another. Discuss TWO other
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End users are an important category of information technology professionals.
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Various types of Human Computer Interface (HCI) exist to facilitate interaction between
a user and the computer.
(i)
Discuss THREE reasons why the ‘form’ is a commonly used HCI.
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Answer ALL questions.
5.
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To solve scientific problems it is always important to use information of a high quality.
Explain THREE criteria that are MOST important when selecting information to solve scientific
problems.
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Adriano would like to open a night club in a rural neighbourhood. He was advised not to do
so by many of his friends and business advisors.
(i)
Outline ONE piece of information for EACH of the following categories that his
friends may have shared with him.
• Essential
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List ONE other category of information not mentioned in (b) (i) above.
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An automated car parking system allows drivers to purchase a ticket by entering the type of
vehicle they are driving and the expected length of stay. This information is used to calculate
the cost of the ticket which is then printed and given to the driver. The parking database is
then updated.
Draw a context diagram for the parking system described above.
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Various programming paradigms, languages and constructs are used to create computer
programs.
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List TWO programming paradigms.
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List ONE programming language for EACH of the paradigms listed in (a) (i) above.
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The figure below shows the flow chart for part of an algorithm.
(i)
State the values that are printed when the following values are read for A and B,
respectively.
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Write the pseudocode for the alogrithm shown on page 16.
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Extend the pseudocode in (b) (ii) above to allow for 10 sets of values for A and B to
be entered.
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CARIBBEAN
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COUNCIL
CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION®
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 1 – Paper 032
1 hour 30 minutes
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1.
This paper consists of THREE questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
3.
Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.
4.
Do NOT write in the margins.
5.
If you need to rewrite any answer and there is not enough space to do so on the
original page, you must use the extra lined page(s) provided at the back of this booklet.
Remember to draw a line through your original answer.
6.
If you use the extra page(s) you MUST write the question number clearly in the
box provided at the top of the extra page(s) and, where relevant, include the
question part beside the answer.
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Answer ALL questions.
1.
With reference to a problem which you have researched, answer the following questions.
(a)
Write a description of the problem you have researched.
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For EACH scenario below, identify the most appropriate data gathering instrument.
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You require feedback from five managers on the limitations of the current manual
system.
You need the answers to 15 questions intended to gather quantitative data from
100 users in a single company.
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You wish to see how users interact with the current system on a day-to-day basis.
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(e)
For EACH of the three instruments identified in (d) on page 5, outline ONE limitation
which you should consider.
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You have proposed several solutions to the problem you described in Question 1 (a), from which
you will select an optimal solution.
(a)
Discuss THREE possible solutions for the problem you described in Question 1 (a).
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Evaluate the feasibility of EACH solution proposed in 2 (a).
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Explain the benefit of identifying several possible solutions prior to selecting your final
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Once the solutions have been evaluated, you need to select the optimal or most feasible one.
(a)
Select the MOST feasible of the three solutions presented in Question 2 (a).
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Justify your selection, making reference to ALL of the strategies to be recommended for
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You were unable to implement the most feasible solution due to some unforeseen
circumstances and must select one of the alternative solutions.
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State which of the remaining solutions you would select.
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Justify your selection of the alternative.
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Explain ONE disadvantage of using this alternative rather than the solution
selected in 3 (a) and specify a means of compensating.
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Your teacher has asked you to make a presentation to the class of your entire problemsolving process. State the MOST appropriate type of application software to accomplish
this. Justify your choice of software.
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CARIBBEAN
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COUNCIL
CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION®
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 2 – Paper 02
2 hours 30 minutes
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1.
This paper consists of THREE sections and SIX questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
3.
Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.
4.
Do NOT write in the margins.
5.
If you need to rewrite any answer and there is not enough space to do so on
the original page, you must use the extra lined page(s) provided at the back of
this booklet. Remember to draw a line through your original answer.
6.
If you use the extra page(s) you MUST write the question number clearly
in the box provided at the top of the extra page(s) and, where relevant,
include the question part beside the answer.
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.
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SECTION I: INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Answer ALL questions.
1.
(a)
The Internet has impacted Information Management over the past 20 years.
(i)
Explain TWO ways in which the Internet has impacted data management.
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Outline TWO issues associated with the use of the Internet for data management.
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State THREE situations when a file approach to data management might be more useful
than a database approach.
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Define EACH of the following terms:
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Master file
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List TWO file organization methods.
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Outline THREE reasons for having a separate master file and a transaction file.
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Databases store and organize data using particular structures.
The diagram below depicts a database. Study the diagram and then answer the questions
which follow.
(i)
Terms used in a database include field, record, table and file. State the database
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Database design is an important process when developing a database.
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Apply normalization to the ‘Purchase Table’ below to convert it into the 2NF in
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Customer ID
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SECTION II: USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TOOLS
Answer ALL questions.
3.
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An organization wishes to automate its data processing system. However, the organization
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Professor Thomas uses presentation software to deliver his Mathematics lectures and his
students report that they are learning the mathematical concepts more effectively.
Discuss TWO features of a presentation tool that Professor Thomas is likely to be using
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Write the HTML code to implement the section of a web page as displayed below.
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The objective of this course is to give students a general understanding of computers
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The knowlwdge gained from this course should be advantageous to students in
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Various information technology tools are used to access and communicate with remote
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The different sources of information provide options for users when accessing information.
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Inappropriate use of the Internet by employees might affect a company in many ways.
(i)
Discuss TWO ways by which inappropriate Internet use by employees may affect
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(a)
Many organizations have developed and implemented policies to protect their information
assets from various threats.
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Outline THREE points that are likely to be part of an organization’s policy to
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An organization has decided to monitor and read all emails sent and received by
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Software piracy is a major problem for countries that produce software and for those that
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Discuss TWO strategies a country might implement to discourage software piracy.
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FORM TP 2017248
CARIBBEAN
02229032
MAY/JUNE 2017
E XAM I NAT I O N S
COUNCIL
CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION®
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 2 – Paper 032
1 hour 30 minutes
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1.
This paper consists of THREE questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
3.
Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.
4.
Do NOT write in the margins.
5.
If you need to rewrite any answer and there is not enough space to do so on the
original page, you must use the extra lined page(s) provided at the back of this booklet.
Remember to draw a line through your original answer.
6.
If you use the extra page(s) you MUST write the question number clearly in the box
provided at the top of the extra page(s) and, where relevant, include the question
part beside the answer.
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Answer ALL questions.
1.
With reference to an information technology (IT) problem that you have researched, answer the
following questions.
(a)
Write a problem statement which can be the basis of developing a solution.
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In the analysis of a problem, you may use several data-gathering tools.
(i)
Identify TWO tools that could assist you in performing a thorough analysis of the
problem stated in (a). Provide a clear justification for your answer.
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The first two phases of the problem-solving process are problem definition and problem
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Information technology (IT) solutions usually include hardware, software and users, as well as
inputs, processing and outputs.
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State ONE component in an IT solution for EACH of the following categories:
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When IT solutions are implemented, they usually have some impact on the organization.
(i)
Describe your solution to the problem stated in Question 1 (a), in terms of its
inputs, processing and outputs.
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For your solution described in (i) above, discuss TWO of the likely impacts on
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Identify ONE limitation of your solution.
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Your working solution should have included at least three entities.
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State THREE of the entities in your solution.
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Write a Structured Query Language (SQL) statement to create a table for EACH of the
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FORM TP 2018245
CARIBBEAN
02129020
MAY/JUNE 2018
E XAM I NAT I O N S
COUNCIL
CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION®
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 1 – Paper 02
2 hours 30 minutes
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1.
This paper consists of THREE sections and SIX questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
3.
Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.
4.
Do NOT write in the margins.
5.
If you need to rewrite any answer and there is not enough space to do so on the
original page, you must use the extra lined page(s) provided at the back of this
booklet. Remember to draw a line through your original answer.
6.
If you use the extra page(s) you MUST write the question number clearly
in the box provided at the top of the extra page(s) and, where relevant,
include the question part beside the answer.
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.
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SECTION I: FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Answer ALL questions.
1.
(a)
Conducting research is very important to universities; therefore, information sources are critical
for decision-making and must exhibit certain characteristics.
(i)
List THREE information sources that are acceptable for research to be conducted by
universities.
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Describe FOUR characteristics common to all of the information sources listed in (a)
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Define EACH of the following telecommunication terms:
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A representative of a university prepares a report for delivery at a conference using a
presentation tool.
Outline THREE ways in which the presentation could be enhanced for maximum impact.
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(a)
Data is generally classified as qualitative or quantitative.
(i)
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Computer hardware has changed significantly since it was first developed.
(i)
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SECTION II: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS
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The operating system is an important computer software component.
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Over the last 20 years, open source software has become a viable alternative to proprietary
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Your school canteen has three computers and one printer. You have been asked to design a
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A business wants to implement a new security system. You have been hired as
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Answer ALL questions.
5.
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In information technology, collecting information is an integral part of problem-solving.
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Explain the concept of problem solving in the context of information technology.
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The mortgage department of a bank calculates the monthly payments of customers based
on the amount of money borrowed.
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From the following list, complete the table below by specifying THREE cosmetic,
THREE desirable and THREE essential information.
• Name of customer
• Current contact information
• Medical records
• Model of house selected
• Date of birth
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Distinguish between essential and cosmetic information.
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Computer programs are developed following a number of stages.
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Algorithms are essential to the problem-solving process.
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Examine the algorithm shown below.
N = 0
Count = 0
Total = 0
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Read N
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Count = Count + 1
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Explain the function of the algorithm shown above.
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Use the algorithm shown above to determine the issing vales in the table below.
Count
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State the final value of ‘Count’ when the algorithm ends.
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CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION®
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 1 – Paper 032
1 hour 30 minutes
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1.
This paper consists of THREE questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
3.
Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.
4.
Do NOT write in the margins.
5.
If you need to rewrite any answer and there is not enough space to do so on the
original page, you must use the extra lined page(s) provided at the back of this booklet.
Remember to draw a line through your original answer.
6.
If you use the extra page(s) you MUST write the question number clearly in the
box provided at the top of the extra page(s) and, where relevant, include the
question part beside the answer.
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Answer ALL questions.
1.
With reference to a problem which you have researched, complete the following tasks.
(a)
Write a description of the problem you have researched.
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Discuss any TWO causes of the problem described in (a).
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Defining the problem and identifying possible solutions are two steps in the problemsolving process. Explain ONE other step in the problem-solving process.
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For EACH scenario below, identify the most appropriate data gathering instrument.
Justify your choice of EACH instrument.
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You require feedback from five managers on the limitations of the current manual
system.
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You need the answers to 15 questions intended to gather quantitative data from
100 users in a single company.
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You wish to see how users interact with the current system on a day-to-day basis.
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For EACH of the THREE instruments identified in (d) on page 5, outline ONE limitation
which you should consider.
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You have proposed several solutions to the problem you described in Question 1 (a), from which
you will select an optimal solution.
(a)
Discuss THREE possible solutions for the problem you described in Question 1 (a).
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Explain the benefit of identifying several possible solutions prior to selecting your final
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Once the solutions have been evaluated, you need to select the optimal or most feasible one.
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Select the MOST feasible of the three solutions presented in Question 2 (a).
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Justify your selection, making reference to ALL of the strategies to be recommended for
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You were unable to implement the most feasible solution due to some unforeseen
circumstances and must select one of the alternative solutions.
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State which of the remaining solutions you would select.
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Justify your selection of the alternative.
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Explain ONE disadvantage of using this alternative rather than the solution
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(d)
Your teacher has asked you to make a presentation to the class on your entire problemsolving process. State the MOST appropriate type of application software to accomplish
this. Justify your choice of software.
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CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION®
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 2 – Paper 02
2 hours 30 minutes
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1.
This paper consists of THREE sections and SIX questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
3.
Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.
4.
Do NOT write in the margins.
5.
If you need to rewrite any answer and there is not enough space to do so on
the original page, you must use the extra lined page(s) provided at the back of
this booklet. Remember to draw a line through your original answer.
6.
If you use the extra page(s) you MUST write the question number clearly
in the box provided at the top of the extra page(s) and, where relevant,
include the question part beside the answer.
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SECTION I: INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Answer ALL questions.
1.
(a)
Database management systems are an important element of information management.
(i)
Define the term ‘database’.
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Define the term ‘database management system’.
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One type of database organization is hierarchical. List THREE other types of
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State the way in which data is organized in TWO of the database organizations
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Healthy Babies Medical Centre is a healthcare facility that provides free services to mothers
and their newborn babies. The facility is managed by a group of volunteer doctors, nurses
and midwives. A decision was made by the organization to use a database approach to
register the babies.
(i)
Explain TWO advantages of using a database approach, rather than a traditional
filing system.
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Outline THREE ways in which inaccurate data provided by mothers about their
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Normalization is an important process in the design and development of database systems.
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Define the term ‘normalization’.
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The following table is a ‘books’ table’.
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Using the normalized database, write an SQL statement to output the ID of all
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List the THREE types of relationships that exist in relational databases.
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Answer ALL questions.
3.
(a)
Explain TWO reasons why information technology (IT) tools are preferred by businesses
over non-IT tools.
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Software tools are used in almost every aspect of the daily lives of individuals and
businesses.
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Statistical tools
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Database management tools
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Financial packages
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Software tools assist researchers with many of their tasks.
(i)
Outline TWO features of a word processing tool that are MOST appropriate for
the preparation of documents.
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(a)
Sam teaches Biology and has decided to set up a wiki page for his class to use for studying.
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Outline TWO benefits of using a wiki.
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Wearable computing devices are now commonly used for a variety of reasons.
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(i)
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Write the HTML code to display the table described below in a web page.
• A table with two rows and two columns each
• The headers “P1” and “P2” respectively in each of the two columns in the first
row
• One paragraph of text in each of the two columns in the second row
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(a)
Information technology, and in particular the Internet, has impacted society in many ways.
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Spam has emerged as one of the biggest challenges for online users.
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State THREE negative effects of spam.
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The management and disposal of obsolete computer equipment is a major challenge for
modern organizations.
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(a)
Computer security and health risks must be mitigated to ensure the protection of an
organization’s information, assets and employees.
(i)
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• Computer security risk
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risks associated with computer use.
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Natural disasters pose severe threats to the information technology systems of many
countries.
Discuss TWO strategies that may be used to mitigate the risks to information technology
systems posed by natural disasters.
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Malware presents a threat to computer systems in many ways.
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List TWO types of malware.
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Outline TWO effects of malware attacks.
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02229032
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CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION®
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 2 – Paper 032
1 hour 30 minutes
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1.
This paper consists of THREE questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
3.
Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.
4.
Do NOT write in the margins.
5.
If you need to rewrite any answer and there is not enough space to do so on the
original page, you must use the extra lined page(s) provided at the back of this booklet.
Remember to draw a line through your original answer.
6.
If you use the extra page(s) you MUST write the question number clearly in the box
provided at the top of the extra page(s) and, where relevant, include the question
part beside the answer.
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Answer ALL questions.
1.
With reference to an information technology (IT) problem that you have researched, complete the
following tasks.
(a)
Write a problem statement which can be the basis of developing a solution.
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Discuss THREE causes of the problem described in (a).
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In the analysis of a problem, you may use several data-gathering tools.
(i)
Identify TWO tools that could assist you in performing a thorough analysis of the
problem stated in (a). Provide a clear justification for your answer.
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Discuss ONE limitation of EACH of the tools named in (c) (i).
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The first two phases of the problem-solving process are problem definition and problem
analysis. State the additional phases that should be completed in solving the problem.
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Information technology (IT) solutions usually include hardware, software and users, as well as
inputs, processing and outputs.
(a)
State ONE component in an IT solution for EACH of the following categories:
(i)
Hardware
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Software
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Discuss the function of EACH of the components identified in (a).
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When IT solutions are implemented, they usually have some impact on the organization.
(i)
Describe your solution to the problem stated in Question 1 (a), in terms of its
inputs, processing and outputs.
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For your solution described in (c) (i), discuss TWO of the likely impacts on the
organization in which it is to be implemented.
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Identify ONE limitation of your solution.
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Your working solution should have included at least three entities.
(a)
State THREE of the entities in your solution.
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Draw an entity–relationship (ER) diagram to illustrate the relationship among these
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Write a Structured Query Language (SQL) statement to create a table for EACH of the
THREE entities stated in (a).
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 1 – Paper 02
2 hours 30 minutes
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1.
This paper consists of THREE sections and SIX questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
3.
Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.
4.
Do NOT write in the margins.
5.
If you need to rewrite any answer and there is not enough space to do so on the
original page, you must use the extra lined page(s) provided at the back of this
booklet. Remember to draw a line through your original answer.
6.
If you use the extra page(s) you MUST write the question number clearly
in the box provided at the top of the extra page(s) and, where relevant,
include the question part beside the answer.
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Answer ALL questions.
1.
(a)
A police officer arrived on the scene of an accident. After a brief investigation she recorded
the following data on the accident in the report below.
The accident occurred in the countryside at 12:45 a.m. at the junction of Hart and Layne Road.
The single vehicle, a 1980 Toyota Corolla, was driven by an 18-year-old male. The driver
reported that he lost control of the vehicle and struck a tall coconut tree.
(i)
Define the term ‘data’.
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(ii)
Use the data recorded in the report above to identify TWO examples of quantitative
data and TWO examples of qualitative data.
Quantitative Data
Qualitative Data
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Many large organizations consider the manual processing of information as outdated and have
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Most small businesses today still carry out their information processing manually. Outline
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A mechanic instructor selected two of his best students to investigate the underlying engine
problems of his car. In order to gather information on the engine, one student used books while
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After solving his car’s engine problems, the instructor decided to disseminate the information
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Identify ONE of the least effective tools for disseminating the information. Justify
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State TWO tools which the instructor could use to present the information in real time.
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Bandwidth and modulation can affect the quality of a presentation in real time. State
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SECTION II: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS
Answer ALL questions.
3.
(a)
A systems development life cycle (SDLC) is composed of a number of clearly defined and
distinct stages. With the aid of a labelled diagram, illustrate the stages of the SDLC.
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IT professionals continue to stress that human–computer interface (HCI) is one of the most
critical components to the success of any system.
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List THREE types of human–computer interfaces other than the graphical user interface
(GUI) and command line interface (CLI).
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Computer networks are integral to the effective running of many organizations.
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State the MAIN function of EACH of the following terms. Give ONE example of EACH.
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Transmission media
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An information system is an integrated set of components for collecting, storing and
processing data for the purpose of providing information.
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Define EACH of the following terms:
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Encryption
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Authentication
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SECTION III: INFORMATION AND PROBLEM-SOLVING
Answer ALL questions.
5.
(a)
Data flow diagrams (DFDs) are widely used in the IT profession.
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Define the term ‘data flow diagram’.
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Describe a level 1 DFD.
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A customer can order sports gear from a sports shop. The sports shop will deliver the gear
and an invoice. The sports shop can also order gear from its supplier if it is out of stock
of any of its products. The supplier would send a delivery note after shipping the gear.
Draw a context level diagram to represent the information in the scenario above.
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(c)
Information plays a critical role in all organizations. List THREE criteria for accepting a
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An IT manager was informed that there was a virus affecting an organization’s computing
system.
Suggest THREE important pieces of information required and the role that EACH piece
of information plays in informing the IT manager’s decision-making.
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Problem definition and problem analysis are critical stages of the problem-solving process. (a)
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List THREE tools that are used at the problem analysis stage.
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Examine the flowchart below
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Write the pseudocode represented by the flowchart given.
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(d)
A student was required to write an algorithm to sum all even numbers not exceeding 10 and
all odd numbers not exceeding 10. The student produced the following algorithm.
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INPUT
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Num = Num + 2
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Write the values of EACH of the following variables after execution of the algorithm.
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Identify the lines in the algorithm which contain an error.
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TEST CODE
FORM TP 2019253
CARIBBEAN
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MAY/JUNE 2019
E XAM I NAT I O N S
COUNCIL
CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION®
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 1 – Paper 032
1 hour 30 minutes
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1.
This paper consists of THREE questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
3.
Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.
4.
Do NOT write in the margins.
5.
If you need to rewrite any answer and there is not enough space to do so on the
original page, you must use the extra lined page(s) provided at the back of this booklet.
Remember to draw a line through your original answer.
6.
If you use the extra page(s) you MUST write the question number clearly in the
box provided at the top of the extra page(s) and, where relevant, include the
question part beside the answer.
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.
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Answer ALL questions.
1.
With reference to a problem which you have researched, complete the following tasks.
(a)
Write a description of the problem you have researched.
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Discuss any TWO causes of the problem described in (a).
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Defining the problem and identifying possible solutions are two steps in the problemsolving process. Describe ONE other step in the problem-solving process.
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For EACH scenario below, identify the most appropriate data gathering instrument.
Justify your choice of EACH instrument.
(i)
You require feedback from five managers on the limitations of the current manual
system.
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You need the answers to 15 questions intended to gather quantitative data from
100 users in a single company.
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You wish to see how users interact with the current system on a day-to-day basis.
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(e)
For EACH of the THREE instruments identified in (d) on page 5, outline ONE limitation
which should be considered.
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2.
You have proposed several solutions to the problem you described in 1 (a), from which you will
select an optimal solution.
(a)
Discuss THREE possible solutions for the problem you described in 1 (a).
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Evaluate the feasibility of EACH solution proposed in 2 (a). Include technical, financial
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(c)
Explain the benefit of identifying several possible solutions prior to selecting your final
solution.
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Once the solutions have been evaluated, you need to select the optimal or most feasible one.
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Select the MOST feasible of the three solutions presented in 2 (a).
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Justify your selection, making reference to ALL of the strategies to be recommended for
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(c)
You were unable to implement the most feasible solution due to some unforeseen
circumstances and must select one of the alternative solutions.
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State which of the alternative solutions you would select.
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Justify your selection of the alternative solution stated in (c) (i).
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Explain ONE disadvantage of using this alternative rather than the solution
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Your teacher has asked you to make a presentation to the class on your entire problemsolving process. State the MOST appropriate type of application software to accomplish
this task. Justify your choice of software.
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CARIBBEAN
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COUNCIL
CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION®
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 2 – Paper 02
2 hours 30 minutes
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1.
This paper consists of THREE sections and SIX questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
3.
Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.
4.
Do NOT write in the margins.
5.
If you need to rewrite any answer and there is not enough space to do so on
the original page, you must use the extra lined page(s) provided at the back of
this booklet. Remember to draw a line through your original answer.
6.
If you use the extra page(s) you MUST write the question number clearly
in the box provided at the top of the extra page(s) and, where relevant,
include the question part beside the answer.
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SECTION I: INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Answer ALL questions.
1.
(a)
Data warehouses and data mining are commonly used to help organizations manage data.
(i)
Define the term ‘data warehouse’.
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Describe the process of ‘data mining’.
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Outline TWO ways the loans department of a bank may use data mining to improve
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A data management employee decided to use a file instead of a database to store data for
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Explain THREE problems this employee may encounter as a result of this decision.
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Data flow diagrams (DFDs) are used in the analysis and design phase of database software
systems.
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State TWO elements that are used to create data flow diagrams.
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2.
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Database design is concerned with the organization of data in a structured way.
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Define EACH of the following database design concepts:
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Explain ONE way in which normalization impacts databases.
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An E-R diagram is an important design tool used during database design.
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Describe an E-R diagram.
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Tables are commonly used to store data in a database. The table below contains data for
patients at a hospital.
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Doctor ID
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Doctor Name
Peter Pan
Peter Pan
Christine Cone
Liz Hinds
Patient City
Bridgetown
Kingston
Georgetown
Port of Spain
Apply normalization to the ‘patients table’ above to convert it into the 2NF.
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Write a query using SQL statements that will list the ID of all patients from
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SECTION II: USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TOOLS
Answer ALL questions.
3.
(a)
Professor Ying Yang writes a research paper on the findings of an experiment he conducted
for publication in a journal. He shares a draft of the paper with his colleagues for their
feedback.
(i)
State TWO examples of word processing software.
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Discuss TWO features of a word processing software that Professor Yang’s
colleagues could use to provide feedback.
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Ms Rosy Andrews uses a spreadsheet software to record her students’ scores for mid- term
tests, assignments and final examinations.
(i)
State TWO examples of spreadsheet software.
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Outline THREE features of a spreadsheet software that could assist Ms Andrews
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(i)
A database management system tool can be used by organizations to protect
important data. List THREE other uses of a database management system tool.
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Explain THREE ways in which a database management system facilitates the
protection of data.
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4.
(a)
Jessica frequently visits bird sites in the rainforest to document their habits. She is unable
to use her smartphone; hence, she needs to use a variety of information technology tools
to document information on the birds.
(i)
State ONE appropriate information technology tool that Jessica may use to document
information in EACH of the following formats.
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Outline ONE reason why Jessica may choose to document information by using
text as opposed to graphic images.
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Describe the MOST appropriate format that Jessica can use to record and display
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A scientist researching the development of new medicine has decided to disseminate the
results to the scientific community by publishing a book instead of a scientific journal.
(i)
Discuss TWO advantages of publishing a book over a journal to disseminate
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SECTION III: SOCIAL, ORGANIZATIONAL AND PERSONAL ISSUES
Answer ALL questions.
5.
(a)
It is common for employees to have access to the Internet from work.
(i)
Outline TWO activities employees can engage in online that may cause their
company to face a lawsuit.
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Data collected from customers is an important enterprise information asset. Employees
are tasked with the protection of this important asset.
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Outline THREE policies or procedures an organization can put in place to manage
the privacy of customers’ data.
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Natural disasters and acts of terrorism are hazards to information technology systems in
the world today.
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Copyrights, patents and trademarks are forms of intellectual property that individuals and
companies use for financial gains.
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Explain the term ‘patent’.
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Plagiarism is a major problem for educational institutions as the Internet becomes more
accessible to students. Explain TWO negative implications of plagiarism for an educational
institution.
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An IT specialist at a small company, with about 25 PCs, was authorized to purchase one
copy of a software program. She installed the software on all 25 PCs. She was accused
of software piracy.
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Define the term ‘software piracy’.
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There is much debate about the positive outcomes of software piracy. Outline
THREE positive outcomes of software piracy from the perspective of the software
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UNIT 2 – Paper 032
1 hour 30 minutes
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1.
This paper consists of THREE questions.
2.
Answer ALL questions.
3.
Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.
4.
Do NOT write in the margins.
5.
If you need to rewrite any answer and there is not enough space to do so on the
original page, you must use the extra lined page(s) provided at the back of this booklet.
Remember to draw a line through your original answer.
6.
If you use the extra page(s) you MUST write the question number clearly in the box
provided at the top of the extra page(s) and, where relevant, include the question
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Answer ALL questions.
1.
With reference to an information technology (IT) problem that you have researched, complete the
following tasks.
(a)
Write a problem statement which could serve as the basis of developing a solution.
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Explain THREE causes of the problem described in (a).
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In the analysis of a problem, you may use several data gathering tools.
(i)
Identify TWO tools that could assist you in performing a thorough analysis of the
problem stated in (a). Provide a clear justification for your answer.
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Outline ONE limitation of EACH of the tools named in (c) (i).
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The first two phases of the problem-solving process are problem definition and problem
analysis. State the additional phases that should be completed in solving the problem.
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Information technology (IT) solutions usually include hardware, software and users, as well as
inputs, processing and outputs.
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Name ONE component in an IT solution for EACH of the following categories:
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Describe the function of EACH of the components identified in (a).
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When IT solutions are implemented, they usually have some impact on the organization.
(i)
Describe your solution to the problem stated in 1 (a), in terms of its inputs,
processing and outputs.
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For your solution described in (c) (i), discuss TWO of the likely impacts on the
organization in which it is to be implemented.
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Identify ONE limitation of your solution.
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Your working solution should have included at least three entities.
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List THREE of the entities in your solution.
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(b)
Draw an entity–relationship (E-R) diagram to illustrate the relationship among these
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Describe EACH entity using standard notation.
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(d)
Write a structured query language (SQL) statement to create a table for EACH of the
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