Explain the differences between parallel running and direct changeover as ways of implementing the new system.
Direct changeover – new system replaces existing system immediately/overnight
Parallel running – new system runs alongside/together with existing system
Parallel running – there is always the old system to fall back on in the event of the new system failing/information is not lost/always a second copy
Direct changeover – if things go wrong lose all data/old system is not available
Direct changeover – training is more difficult to organise
Parallel running – training can be gradual Parallel running is more expensive to implement than direct changeover....
Direct changeover is a quicker method of implementation than parallel running
Direct Changeover: The old system is stopped completely, and the new system is started. All of the data that used to be input into the old system, now goes into the new one.
Parallel Running: The new system is started, but the old system is kept running in parallel (side-by-side) for a while. All of the data that is input into the old system, is also input into the new one. Eventually, the old system will be stopped, but only when the new system has been proven to work.
Identify which processor in the PC systems below is likely to process instructions more efficiently. Justify your answer.
Distinguish between a PAN and a LAN
A PAN exist around a single person whereas a LAN covers a larger area
Define the following
(a) Cookies
(b) Spyware
(c) Phishing
(d)Spam
(e) Pharming
(a) Cookies
(b) Spyware
(c) Phishing
(d)Spam
(e) Pharming
Maranda MOCK 2024 CRE Paper 2
b) What Simeon and Anna said about the life of Jesus during the dedication. (7mks)
Jesus would save people
He would bring glory to Israel
He would be a light to the gentiles
He would be a universal savoir
He would bring judgment to the Israelites
Many people would oppose his work
He would reveal secret thoughts of people
He would be the source of redemption for Jerusalem
Give a reason why microwaves are commonly used for point-to-point communication
A company has decided to deliver its products online to international customers. It has employed you as a project manager to determine whether this is a viable business decision. You choose to conduct a feasibility study. Outline the purpose of a feasibility study using two components associated with this process.
Internet and E-mail Questions
Define the term internet 1mk
Explain the term web page 1mk
Explain the following internet address http://www.google.co.us in reference to the structure of a URL 3mks
What is the world wide web 1mk
Define the term browser 1mk
Explain the meaning of the word hyperlink 1mk
What is a search engine? 1mk
Explain the meaning of the term internet service provider 1mk
Identify three elements apart from a computer that is required for one to be connected to the internet 3mk
Define the term modem 1mk
What is a protocol? Write the following in full: TCP/IP, HTML, HTTP and FTP 5mks
What would you do if a website refused to load on the browser within the first attempt? 1mk
State three internet services 3mks
Define the term internet telephony 1mk
State three benefits of the internet in our society
Name three of the stages in the system life cycle
– fact finding
– feasibility study
– analysis
– design
– testing
– documentation
– implementation/changeover/installation
– evaluation
– maintenance
Explain how an SSD stores data
Uses transistors( resistors and capacitors) . It can be implemented by the use of NAND or NOR gates. Data is stored on the chip as a charge
There are security concerns associated with cloud storage.
(a) State one way in which providers of cloud storage could prevent security breaches by their own employees
(b) Explain why data on networks is encrypted
(a) One from:
(b) To prevent unauthorised access (1) so that data remains confidential (1) by making it unintelligible (1) because it is scrambled (1)
A school opted to use direct changeover approach when installing a new system. Explain three challenges that the school may face as a result of this approach (KCSE 2019)
Identify the network component that uses the IP address to send data only to its correct destination
Router
Compare and contrast CLI and GUI
CLI
GUI
Comparison
Describe one difference between system software and application software
(ii) The organisation has chosen wireless connectivity over wired connectivity for its new office building. There is no significant difference in the cost of installing either.
Give three reasons why the organisation might prefer wireless connectivity.
May not have space for cables to be installed
Employees and visitors can move around the building without disconnecting
Adding new users just means giving out the SSID and password
Ahmed sees the message “Set your browser to accept cookies”.
Explain why some websites make this request.
State advantages of hardcopy output
State two ways of protecting computers against viruses.
Explain what is meant by a LIFO data structure.