Computer Science

Grand Test
Max. Marks
Obt.Marks
Time 2 hours

ATTEMPT ALL QUESTIONS

Q1.a) Explain how is it possible to increase computer performance .
Include some risks in your answer.(5)

b. A car is fitted eith the latest GPS navigation system. It is controlled

by embedded system in form of microcontroller.
Ì)Describe the inputs needed by the embedded system and describe
which output you would expect.(3)
Ï)Since updates to the GPS device are required every six months,
explain how the device can be updated without the need to take the
car to take to garage every 6 months.(2)

Q2.a) Design barcode using data in fig 3.14.(6)

b) Describe one advantage and one disadvantage of using QR code.(2)

c)Describe the purpose of 3 largest corner squares in a QR Code.(2)

Q3a).Filipe has a music file on his computer’s backing store. He wishes

to listen to his music through loud speakers. Describe how music can
be played through loudspeakers.(5)
b) Give three advantages of LEDs over Cold Cathode Flourscent tube.
(3)

Q4.a) Explain the main differences between control and monitoring of

a process.(6)

b)Describe how sensors are used to control an air conditioning unit of

car. Name two sensors used. You may include a diagram.(6)
Q5.a)Describe how sensors would be used to maintain correct water
temperature and gas pressure in reactor.(6)

b) Describe how sensors and micro processor would be used to

control traffic at junction.(4)
Q6.Describe how RAM and ROM chips could be used in following
devices.(6)
a. microwave oven

b.refrigerator

c.remote controlled model aeroplane

Q7. Name two types of memory used in mobile phones. For each
named memory, describe its purpose in the mobile phone.(4)
Q8a).Explain what is meant by virtual memory.(2)

b)Explain how virtual memory is used to run program 5.(4)

Q9.a) Fill in the blanks(6)

Solid state devices control the movement of
---------- within a ----------- chip. The device is made up of a ----------- and
and at each ---------- there is a ------------ and a ---------- transistor.
----------- are attracted towards when a voltage is applied.
b) Give three advantages of using SSD.(3)

c) Describe one disadvantage of ssd.(1)

Q.10. Define each of the following: (4)

1)NIC
2)MAC Address

3IP Address
4)Router

5)DHCP Server

Q.11.a) Describe the differences between static and dynamic ip

addresses. Explain why each is necessary.4)

b) Define mac address. Describe its two types.(2)

Q.12a. Name two types of touchscreen technology and describe their

working.(6)
b)1.Briefly describe the working of OLED Screens.(1)

2.Give three advantages of OLED Screens.3)

Q.13
a. Define the term sensor.(1)

b.Name four types of sensors Anne can use in her farm(fruit).(6)

Q.14.a.i. Give two advantages of putting the game’s program on Rom
chip.

Ï. Why have manufacturers uses RAM chips?

Î) Give reasons why USB ports are incorporated.(8)

b.Give two reasons why the manufacturer would use 3d printers.(2)

Q.15.a)Describe 4 differences between RAM and ROM.(4)

b)Compare DVD with blu-ray.(6)