2. What is file organization?

(1mk)

b)

Differentiate between the following file organization methods:

i)

Sequential and serial

(4mks)

.
ii)

Random and indexed-sequential

3.

Define the following terms:

(i) Computer network

(2mks)

(ii) Data transmission

(2mks)

(b) Differentiate between a modern and a multiplexer.

(2mks)

c. State three advantages and three disadvantages of computer networking. (6mks)

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4. (a) What is a distributed system?

(2mks)

(b) State any two advantages of distributed systems.

(2mks)

5.

Distinguish between bounded and unbounded transmission media, giving two

examples in each. (4mks)

6.

State what is meant by each of the following data transmission media, and give two
advantages and three disadvantages for each.
i)

Twisted pair cables.

(3mks)

ii) Coaxial cables

iii)

Fibre optic cables

iv)

Wireless/microwave/radio transmission.

(2mks)

7.

Define the following terms:

i)

(3mks)

Computer Program

ii)

Programming

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iii)

Programming language

8.

Explain the meaning of the following as used in computer programming. (1mks)

i)

Syntax -

ii)

Semantic

9.

a)

What are low-level languages? Give their features.

(2mks)

b)

Give three advantages of high-level languages as opposed to low-level

languages

(3mks)

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