State three ways of transforming a picture embedded in a DTP program in order to fit on a designated space on a document (kcse 2019 paper 1)
Convert the following:
(a) the binary number \(1111 1100_2\) to hexadecimal.
(b) the denary number \(138_{10}\) to hexadecimal.
(c) the hexadecimal number \(5D_{16}\) to denary.
(a) \(F C_{16}\)
(b) \(8 A_{16}\)
(c) \(93_{10}\)
When data is transmitted it is subject to corruption. Explain how a parity check could be used to determine whether corruption has taken place.
A computer is upgraded to a dual-core CPU.
Explain how the upgrade can affect the performance of the computer.
(a)Explain why programmers prefer to represent instruction in hexadecimal rather than in binary
(b) Give two other uses of hexadecimal
(a)Explain why programmers prefer to represent instruction in hexadecimal rather than in binary
(b) Give two other uses of hexadecimal
Why must operating system be installed in a computer before any other program
Maranda 2024 Mock CRE Paper 2
1. a) Based on Deutro-Isaiah, describe the Messiah. (7mks)
The Messiah would be despised/ rejected
The Messiah would be treated harshly/ arrested/sentenced to death
The Messiah would be reconciling people through His suffering
The death of the Messiah would bring forgiveness of sins of humankind
The Messiah would endure suffering/humiliation without complaining/ would suffer innocently
The Messiah would have nothing attractive
The Messiah would be humble/simple
The Messiah would be highly honored
The Messiah would succeed in His work
He would be despised, rejected, wounded oppressed and afflicted
He endured pain and suffering which would have been ours.
Because of our sins he was wounded
We are healed by the punishment he suffered He was treated harshly but he never said a word
He was put in the grave with the wicked
He was buried with the rich even though he did not commit a crime
He took the place of many sinners and prayed that they might be forgiven.
State three different methods that allow people to communicate using the Internet. In each case, give a different benefit for the stated method.
emails: – fast delivery of messages (to recipient’s mail box)
– able to send attachments
– can store messages for later use
– auto-translation no language problems
– can open email at a convenient time
video conferencing/calling/chat:
– removes need to travel (saves time and money)
– allows face to face discussions
– works in real time (only allow once)
VoIP: – much cheaper than normal international calls
– direct communication between people
– works in real time (only allow once)
chat rooms/instant messaging:
– instantaneous reply
– anyone can join in
social networking:
– can ensure only your “friends” are in communication
– usually free to join and use
– talk to (multiple) friends at the same time
Ahmed uses the Internet for some time and is puzzled by the terminology.
(a) Draw a line to match each description to the appropriate technical term.
State the advantages and disadvantages of the command-line interface
Advantages
Disadvantages
Identify one component common to all computers.
Define the term variable as used in programming
A variable is a memory location used to store a value
A web server has an internet protocol (IP) address. Give three characteristics of an IP address.
State the functions of the following features in word processors
Briefly describe the information Security principles or CIA triads
Describe two benefits of using USB connections between a computer and a device.
List four input devices used to capture data by way of scanning
Optical Mark Recognition; Optical Character Recognition; Magnetic Ink Character Recognition ; Optical Bar Recognition
Giving answers as readers is also acceptable, that is, Optical Character Readers, Magnetic Ink Character Readers; Optical Mark Readers
Give three examples of how data can be damaged accidentally
Describe three possible threats to the computers connected to the network and give one way each threat can be reduced or prevented
Virus / trojan / worm / malware
Prevention
Spyware / malware / keylogger
Prevention
Data interception / passive
Prevention
Phishing
Prevention
Pharming
Prevention
Hacker
Prevention
Define the following modes of electronic data processing:
Multi-tasking - It is a data processing modes where a single CPU processing more than one task or program apparently at the same time
Time-sharing - a processing mode where a single CPU processes tasks from more than one user apparently at the same time
Time-sharing - this is a processing mode in which the CPU serves two or more users with different processing requirements ( tasks)
On-line processing - is a mode of processing where the result of data processing transaction is available immediately
Real-time processing - is a mode of data processing in which the time interval required to process and respond to inputs is so small that the response itself is useful for controlling the physical activity of a process