Programming & Computer Science Answers

Two types of network connecting media are cables and wireless standards. Name two types of network cables and two wireless network standards.

Name and describe one network configuration.

Define computer network.                                                                                                                         

Distinguish between Computer Network topology and computer network configuration.

Explain each of the following project management terminologies.

a) Project

h) Critical path

c) Task

Describe 2 methods by which you can implement a completed computer system.

(a) What is SDLC?

(b) List 4 phases in the SDLC                                                                           

Choose two phases from (b) above and state 2 activities for each phase.

Give two advantages of a database package over a spreadsheet to manage school information

A leaflet is designed using a word processing software to advertise a course which is currently too big to fit on a single printed page. State how you will use three features of the word processing software to alter the design so that it can fit on one page.

A university provides on-line training courses.

Give two uses of each of the following to help the university run these courses.

- Spreadsheet package

- Database package

- Desktop publishing

In a school, teacher-student after school communication is by wireless network of lap top computers.

a) State two advantages for teachers using this system rather than desktop computers located in a computer

laboratory.                                                                                                                                      b) Give two disadvantages of using laptop computers rather than desktop computers.