1. State two ways in which a computer may be used in a healthcare sector other than record keeping
State four operations that may be performed on a file by an operating system
Explain the term website as used in the internet
Explain a reason necessitating governments to enact data protection laws
When an image is inserted in a DTP document is selected, handles on its placeholders appear. State three uses of these handles
State a circumstance under which dry-run testing is performed when developing a program (2mks)
State two ways in which data validation is implemented on an input form of a database application
Mikal has been employed as a computer trainer in an organisation. State three roles that she is likely to play in the organisation
List three electronic data processing modes used in computers
A set of connected computers and other devices which share resources such as software, internet connection,printers etc
Define what is meant by a ‘network protocol
Explain the difference between how the IMAP (Internet message access protocol) and SMTP (simple mail transfer protocol) protocols are used
IMAP
SMTP:
Explain the difference between main memory and secondary storage.
What is a utility software?
The following are some of the possible definitions:
It is system software designed to help the users to analyse, configure, optimize, or maintain a computer
System software that helps maintain the proper and smooth functioning of a computer system
Examples include antivirus software, Disk clean-up tools, disk defragmenters, backup software, etc
What is a computer system ?
A computer system refers to computer components that collectively function as a single unit to achieve the desired goal. It can also be defined as a collection of hardware, software, and liveware that work together to receive, process, and manage data
The following are software classified according to the end user licence agreement. Briefly describe each of them:
open source software, freeware, shareware, and proprietary software
Open source : refers to software provided freely with its source code. The user can modify and redistribute the software.
Freeware: these are software that can be downloaded for free and distributed, buta the source code is hidden and cannot be altered.
Shareware: is software that is available for free within a given trial period, after which it must be bought.
Proprietary: software made for commercial purposes. The source code is hidden, and it can only be used after paying for a licence.
Name one item used in the home, other than a computer, that contains a microprocessor.
For your item named in (a) describe two different tasks that the microprocessor performs.
A family has purchased a computer system with the following specification:
Processor speed 2200 MHz
RAM 512 Megabyte
Hard disk drive 120 Gigabytes
CD ROM
DVD writer
Modem 56k
Monitor 17"
(a) The computer has been purchased for buying goods and services over the Internet. Explain how each of these items of hardware would be used for this purpose.
Hard disk drive
RAM
DVD writer
Modem
Hard disk drive
RAM
DVD writer
Modem
Distinguish between an optical scanner and a magnetic ink scanner