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CAPE IT UNIT 1- PAST PAPER QUESTIONS

1. Information Technology (IT) is the application of computer science to solve real life

problems.

(a) Outline ONE example of IT being used in EACH of the following:

(i) Health care (2 Marks)

(ii) Education (2 marks)

(b) For EACH aspect of computer science identified below, describe its function in IT

solutions.

(i) Programming (2 marks)

(ii) Databases (2 marks)

(c) Information Technology involves the use of data. Distinguish between the following

forms of data:

(i) Qualitative and quantitative (2 marks)

(ii) Sampled and detailed (2 marks)

(d) Construct a diagram which illustrates the relationship among data, knowledge and

information. (3 marks)

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(f)

2. A high school wishes to develop a computerized registration system for its students.

With respect to this system, discuss ONE example of data and ONE example of information,

describing fully how EACH may be appropriately represented in the system. (6 Marks)

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3. Explain TWO benefits of using online questionnaire to collect data. (4 marks)

4. Discuss THREE issues that may affect the quality of data collected using online

questionnaires. (6 marks)

5. Read the following paragraph then answer the questions below.

Imran interviewed 25 international cricketers from 4 countries about their favorite things to

do. 13 cricketers said they love to visit the peaceful scene of the English countryside, 5 said

they love a tasty Indian curry and 7 said they feel excited about 12 ounces of latter with a

family appearance.

(i) List TWO examples of quantitative data mentioned in the paragraph above. (2 marks)

(ii) List THREE examples of qualitative data mentioned in the paragraph above. (3 marks)

6. Information processing refers to the transforming of data into information through the use of

computers and other technologies.

a. Information Technology (IT) is one of the five major computing disciplines. List THREE

other disciplines of Computing.

Computer science, computer engineering ,software and information system

(3 marks)

CAPE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY_ UNIT 1

1. Automated information processing has almost completely replaced manual information


processing in many organizations.
(a) (i) List TWO steps in manual information processing and the corresponding steps in
automated information processing. (4 marks)

(ii) Describe THREE negative impacts of automated information systems. (6 marks)

(b) Farad, a racehorse trainer has developed an information system to assist him with the
breeding and training of race horses. The system is designed so that it can potentially
replace Farad when he retires.

(i) What type of automated information system BEST describes the system
above? (1 mark)

(ii) Outline ONE advantage and ONE disadvantage of this type of information
system. (4 marks)

2. Automated information processing techniques using technologies and tools are critical for
working with data.
(a) Explain what is meant by ‘information processing’ in the context of information
technology. Information processing is retrieval storing ad processing of
informtion marks)

CAPE PAST PAPER QUESTIONS

1. The Internet gives users access to global information and instant communication. Access
can occur anytime from a computer in any location.
(a) Other than the World Wide Web, name THREE other services that the Internet offers to
individuals. Web service. file transfer and communication services
(3 marks)

(b) Some households use dial-up connections to access the Internet. Discuss TWO high
speed broadband

(c) d connections that a householder or small business may use to access the Internet.
(6 marks)

(d) The CEO of a multinational company is concerned about the rising costs of office
accommodation for staff. In discussions with colleagues, he was told about a
telecommunication technology that would allow staff to work from home, but still be in
contact with their office using computers.

(i) Propose a telecommunication strategy that the CEO could implement, which would
allow the staff to work at home. (1 mark)

(ii) Other than the computer, list THREE Information Technology tools or services that
would be required by an employee, working from home, to connect to the company’s
network via the Internet. Mobile phone, tablet and laptop
(3 marks)

2. Communications has been utilized greatly in performing many everyday tasks. The
internet is one of the most popular applications used in telecommunications.
(i) Define the term ‘Internet’. Is a vast network that connects computer all over the world
(2 marks)
(ii) Explain EACH of the following telecommunication terms:
(a) Transmission medium is a communication channel that carriers information to the
sender to the receiver
(2 marks)
(b) Modulation- is the process of varying one or more properties of a periodic
waveform. (2 marks)
(c) Bandwidth- is a maximum rage of data transfer across a given path
(2 marks)
(d) Modem- is a hardware device that connects a computer to a broadband network
(2 marks)
(e) Antenna (2 marks)
(f) Web browser- is an application used to access and view websites
(2 marks)

(iii) Discuss the impact of the Internet on EACH of the following


(a) Education (2 marks)
(b) Health (2 marks)
(c) Human Resource Management (2 marks s)
3. With the aid of a labelled diagram, explain the concept of automated information
processing.
Is a system network that uses information technology tools and facilittes such as a
computer and printer to transfer raw data
(6 marks)

4. Social networking sites, such as Facebook, allow end users to connect with friends and
family in real time.
(a) Apart from chatting, outline THREE other ways in which students and teachers can
use social networking sites to enhance the teaching and learning process. (6 marks)

(b) (i) List TWO hardware components that are required by a computer to connect to the
Internet. Modem and router
(2 marks)

(ii) The development of mobile phones has made it possible to access the Internet from
any location. Discuss TWO advantages and TWO disadvantages of using the mobile
phone to access the Internet. (8 marks)

5. Various online tools are available for the storage and retrieval of information as required
by users.
(i) List TWO search engines available on the Internet. Google and chrome
(2 marks)

(ii) Outline TWO advantages of using a mailing list to disseminate information online.
(4 marks)

6. Outline ONE function of EACH of the following tools as used in the transmission of
information.
(a) Router- they facilitate communication between computers and the internet
(2 marks)
(b) Hub- it allows communication between devices so that data can be transmitted from
one computer another (2
marks)
(c) Network interface card (NIC)- is data transfer between the computer.
(2 marks)

7. Schools and businesses may use various Internet-based tools to locate, share and work
with information.

(a) Complete the table below by listing, in column two, an Internet-based


tool that helps to achieve the function listed in column one. The first has
been completed as an example.
(4 marks)

(b) In recent years, the Internet has become the choice of storage for personal and business
data. Outline THREE issues associated with this method of storing data. (6 marks)

CAPE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY_ UNIT 1

1. List THREE major components of an information technology system.


2. COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION SYSYEM AND COMPUTING
ENGINEERING (3 marks)
(a) Using an automated teller machine (ATM) system, describe how input, output and
storage devices can be used. (6 marks)

(b) Using a suitable example, explain EACH of the following types of application software:

(i) Management Information Systems -is a computer system consisting of a hardware


and software that serves as the backbone of a organization operations
(3 marks)

(ii) Expert Systems- refers to a computer application that performs a task that would
otherwise be performed by a human experts.
(3 marks)

3. An information technology system or information system can be described as a collection


of components used to produce quality information.
(a) Apart from users, identify THREE other components of an information technology
system. Hardware, software and network
(3 marks)
(b) Outline the role of users as a component of an information technology system.
Hardware- provides support for major function such as input processing
Network- it is device that communicate and share network resources
Software controls the hardware and do users specified worl slp view information to
users (2 marks)
(c) There are many different types of information technology systems. One example is
a management information system (MIS).
(i) Identify TWO other types of information technology systems.
(2 marks) Expert system and Decision support syyem

(ii) Describe the function of EACH of the information technology systems identified
in (c) (i) above. DSS It helps mangers to choose between alternative
solution and expert system is specific taks done by human expert
(4 marks)
(d) Explain, using an appropriate example, why it is useful to distinguish between the
categories of users in an information technology system. (4 marks)

CAPE PAST PAPER QUESTIONS

1. Information Technology systems typically have four major components: hardware,


software, network and users.
(a) Without software, a hardware device will not function. A new scanner is supplied with a
set of drivers, along with the OCR software, on a CD-ROM.
(i) State THREE functions of a scanner driver. (3 marks)

(ii) Suggest, with explanation, ONE reason why the set of drivers is not supplied on a
floppy diskette. (2 marks)
(iii) Discuss TWO other methods that could be used for supplying the software. (4
marks)

2. One desirable feature of the software component of an information technology system is


portability. Define the term ‘software portability’. (2 marks)

(a) The speed of an information technology system is dependent on the characteristics of its
components. For EACH component listed below, state ONE characteristic that can affect
the speed of an IT system.
(i) Hardware (1 mark)
(ii) Software (1 mark)
(iii) User (1 mark)

3. The operating system is sometimes referred to as the most important software of a computer
system.
(a) (i) State THREE examples of an operating system software. Apple ios, Google android
os and Microsoft windowns (3 marks)
(ii) Outline THREE functions of the operating system software. Microsoft windows- it
provide a way to store files run software, play games watch videos (6
marks)

(b) Open source software is used extensively by large corporations and individuals for
important tasks.
(i) List TWO examples of open-source software. Mozilla fox , gimp and vnc
(2 marks)
(ii) Outline TWO benefits of open source software.
(4 marks)

CAPE PAST PAPER QUESTIONS

1. Individuals and companies use Information Technology systems daily. The software
component is typically built by developers.
(a) During the development life cycle of an information system, there is the need for
agreed deliverables such as test plans that are produced at the design stage. Give
THREE other examples of deliverables, and state the stage in the development life
cycle at which EACH would be produced. (6 marks)
2. The System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is an important aspect of the development
of information systems.
(a) Use a labelled diagram to illustrate the stages of the SDLC. (7 marks)
(b) Various tools are used at each stage of the SDLC. For EACH of the tools specified
below, state at which stage it would be most appropriately used, clearly explaining its
function at that stage.
(i) Gantt Chart (2 marks)
(ii) Entity-Relationship Diagram (2 marks)
(iii) Interview (2
marks)
(c) Explain why training is an important part of the system development process.
(2 marks)

3. Interviews and observations are two commonly used tools for soliciting information from
users during the SDLC process.
(i) Outline TWO advantages of using interviews instead of observations. (4 marks)
(ii) Explain ONE benefit of using a prototype in the software development process.
(2 marks)

CAPE PAST PAPER QUESTIONS

1. Computer networks are an integral part of life in the 21st century. The Internet is an
example of a network.
(a) Define the term ‘protocol’ in relation to networking. (2 marks)
(b) List THREE protocols that are associated with the Internet. (3 marks)
(c) Explain why protocols are important for communication over the Internet. (3 marks)
(d) Discuss the differences between a local area network (LAN) and the Internet in terms
of the following:
(i) Reach
(ii) Type of connection
(iii) Speed of data transmission (6
marks)

(e) In a school’s computer lab, computers are connected to a wireless local area network
(LAN) and the Internet. The wireless LAN is a star network. Students can print their
work, store files on a server and access the Web. Draw a labelled diagram of the LAN
showing at least THREE computers and other features of the LAN. (6 marks)

2. A network is a collection of computers interconnected by various transmission media.


Transmission media may be wired or wireless.
(a) Explain TWO differences between a Local Area Network (LAN) and a Wide Area
Network (WAN). LAN is a network that covers a small geographic area and
wide area is a network that covers large geographical area
(4 marks)
(b) State TWO examples of EACH of the following:
(i) Wired transmission media -fiber optic and coaxial cable
(2 marks)
(ii) Wireless transmission media – Bluetooth and microwaves
(2 marks)

(c) For ONE of the wired and ONE of the wireless transmission media named in (b)
above, discuss an application of its use in a school environment.
Fiber optic cable contains anywhere from a few to hundreds of optical
fibers within a plastic casing. And Bluetooth-  wireless communication
technology that can be used for close-range data transmission from one
digital device to another (4 marks)

(d) Distinguish between EACH of the following pairs of networking concepts:

(i) Intranet and Extranet- intranet is a private network used by employees to


communication and collaborates while extranet- private network that enterprises
us to provide trusted third parties
(4 marks)
(ii) MAN and VPN- is a computer network that connects computer within a
metropolitan area while vpn and is an encrypted that connects all over the
internet from a device to a network
(4 marks)

3. Computer networks help businesses organize their IT resources for maximum use and
effective management of these resources.
(a) Outline THREE advantages of using a computer network instead of stand-alone
computers. (6 marks)
(b) An organization wishes to network five computers and one printer in the HR
department.
(i) Draw a diagram to represent a network topology that would allow the computers
and printer to be connected in such a way that the failure of any one of the
computers (or its connection) will not affect the function of the network as a
whole. (4 marks)
(ii) Identify the topology drawn in (b) (i) above and state why network failure is
prevented in the case of one computer (or its connection) failing. (2 marks)
(iii) There are other topologies where the failure of a single device will result in a
complete or partial network failure. Draw a labelled diagram to illustrate one
such topology. (3 marks)

4. The Internet is an example of various information technology systems working together.


For the acronym/abbreviation below, write out the meaning in full, explaining ONE
function of the acronym.
(i) LAN local area network it is use to connect device’s from small geographic
area (3 marks)

CAPE PAST PAPER QUESTIONS


1. The human computer interface (HCI) for an Information Technology system that is to be
used by the general public has to be chosen carefully. One example of where menus are
used as a HCI is with mobile telephones.
(i) State, with explanation, ONE other situation where menus are used as the main
feature of the HCI. (3 marks)

(ii) A hotel offers bookings via the Internet using an online reservation form. Other than
menus, suggest THREE features of a graphical user interface (GUI), giving ONE
advantage of EACH feature that would make the booking process simple and user
friendly. (6 marks)

2. The Human Computer Interface (HCI) of an information technology system is critical to


the overall performance of the system.
(a) Some computer software packages offer both Graphical User Interface (GUI) and
Command Line Interface (CLI) to carry out a task. Explain TWO reasons why a user
may choose to use the CLI instead of the GUI method. (4 marks)

(b) An online university registration system requires new applicants to enter various
pieces of information including the age of the applicant.
(i) Identify TWO GUI features that can be used to capture the age of an applicant.
(2 marks)
(ii) For ONE of the features identified in (b) (i) above, state ONE advantage of using
this feature. (1 mark)
(c) State TWO disadvantages of placing help information on a user interface. (2 marks)

CAPE PAST PAPER QUESTIONS

3. The human computer interface (HCI) for an Information Technology system that is to be
used by the general public has to be chosen carefully. One example of where menus are
used as a HCI is with mobile telephones.
(iii) State, with explanation, ONE other situation where menus are used as the main
feature of the HCI. (3 marks)

(iv)A hotel offers bookings via the Internet using an online reservation form. Other than
menus, suggest THREE features of a graphical user interface (GUI), giving ONE
advantage of EACH feature that would make the booking process simple and user
friendly. (6 marks)

4. The Human Computer Interface (HCI) of an information technology system is critical to


the overall performance of the system.
(d) Some computer software packages offer both Graphical User Interface (GUI) and
Command Line Interface (CLI) to carry out a task. Explain TWO reasons why a user
may choose to use the CLI instead of the GUI method. (4 marks)

(e) An online university registration system requires new applicants to enter various
pieces of information including the age of the applicant.
(iii) Identify TWO GUI features that can be used to capture the age of an applicant.
(2 marks)
(iv) For ONE of the features identified in (b) (i) above, state ONE advantage of using
this feature. (1 mark)
(f) State TWO disadvantages of placing help information on a user interface. (2 marks)

CAPE PAST PAPER QUESTIONS

1. People are involved in problem-solving activities every day.

(a) Explain the concept of problem solving in the context of Information Technology.

(2 marks)
(b) An interview is one of the instruments (tools) that can be used to gather data in the

analysis stage of problem solving. Name ONE other instrument that can be used in this

stage. (1 mark)

(c) Discuss ONE advantage and ONE disadvantage of the instrument named in (b) when

compared with interviews. (6 marks)

2. The Board of Governors of a tertiary institution decided to open a second campus in another

part of the island. To aid in the decision making on where to locate the campus, the Board

will require certain pieces of information. Examine the following pieces of information, and

for EACH, state whether it is cosmetic, desirable or essential. Justify your response.

(i) There are restaurants, bars and a botanical garden nearby.

(ii) The buildings will be painted green.

(iii) The main bus terminal is one mile from the proposed site. (6

marks)

3. The problem-solving process is essential in the development of Information Technology (IT)

solutions. In a certain organization, the IT manager has decided to use this process to create a

solution for automating the tasks performed by the human resource department.

(a) State FIVE stages of the problem-solving process.

Define the problem, Analysis the problem, identify the problem, evaluate possible

solution and review (5 marks)

(b) Discuss TWO pieces of information that would be relevant to the IT manager. Your
discussion should include possible sources of information and the purpose of the

information in the problem-solving process. (6 marks)

(c) Discuss TWO criteria that the IT manager should consider in deciding if a piece of

information can be used and how it should be used. (4 marks)

4. Problem solving is defined as the process used for finding solutions to daily problems.

(a) (i) State TWO considerations in selecting the MOST optimal solution to a problem.

(2 marks)

(ii) Outline ONE activity that takes place during the review stage of the problem solving

process. (2 marks)

(b) To effectively solve problems, quality information is necessary. List THREE criteria for

accepting or rejecting information used during the problem-solving process. (3 marks)

(c) Your neighbors have a one-year-old baby who suffers from an undetermined health

condition. To learn more about the problem, they have started consulting Internet sources

for information. Describe TWO characteristics of information sources that must be

considered as they search the Internethe information should be correct t. accurate and

relevant-the information show be necessary to the topic (4

marks)

5. A detailed report was submitted to the teacher of a school by an invigilator. The extract

below was taken from the report. Damian Shaw who lives at 11 Arbor Lane, Roseau, came

into the CAPE Information Technology (IT) examination room wearing his school uniform.
He sat next to Trudy Clarke. Thirty minutes before the examination was due to finish, he was

seen reading an IT textbook.

(i) Based in the extract, identify ONE example of EACH of the following types of

information:

(a) Extraneous

(b) Desirable (2 marks)

(ii) Identify TWO categories of information other than those mentioned in (d) (i) above.

(2 marks)

6. The problem solving process has several stages, which when followed may lead to an

optimal solution to a problem.

(a) Dis cuss the importance of the ‘analyse the problem’ stage.

identifying the overriding problem and establishing the causes and effects

related to that problem (3 marks)

(b) Discuss the purpose of TWO tools used in the ‘analyse the problem’ stage

(6 marks)

7. Carlos finds a flyer while waiting at the bus stop. The flyer advertises a method of earning

US $5 000 per week for life by investing US $10 using a credit card at the website listed on

the flyer. Carlos is very interested in the opportunity but wishes to get additional information.

(a) Explain why the website listed may not be a trustworthy source of information for Carlos.

(2 marks)

8. (a) (i) Identify the FIRST and LAST stages of the problem-solving process. (2 marks)
(ii) Describe THREE important questions that should be asked during the SECOND stage

of the problem-solving process. (6 marks)

9. Ringo is a rural cattle farmer. Over the last two years he has lost animals to an unknown

disease which has caused him to suffer losses. He was advised by some friends to consult

refereed sources for more information about this unknown disease.

(i) Ringo has never heard about refereed sources before. Identify THREE pieces of information

that would be relevant for Ringo as he searches for refereed sources.

(ii) Books, Journals and magazines (3 marks)

Outline TWO advantages of using a refereed source of information compared with a non-
refereed source. (4 marks)

CAPE PAST PAPER QUESTIONS

1. A Dataflow Diagram (DFD) is an important software engineering tool.


(a) Explain the purpose of a DFD in the software engineering process.
Shows user ow data moves from one process to another in a software system (3
marks)
(b) State the name of EACH of the following DFD symbols: (4 marks)

1) sorce
2) data stores
3) data flow
4) process
(c) A payroll system involves the payroll clerk entering the hours worked by weekly paid
employees. This results in the calculation of the net pay and the printing of payslips. The
payslips are given to the employees and the payroll database is updated. Draw a context
diagram for the payroll system described above. (8 marks)

2. (a) (i) Define the term ‘data flow diagram’.


Maps of the flow of information for any process (1 mark)
(ii) Outline TWO differences between a ‘context level data flow diagram’ and a ‘first
level data flow diagram’.
Flow diagram maps out a process so that you can communicate easily
(4 marks)

3. Data flow diagrams (DFDs) are used to show the flow of data through an information system.
(a) (i) State TWO types of data flow diagrams.
Logical and physical (2 marks)
(ii) Draw the symbols used in DFDs to represent EACH of the following:
a) Data flow
b) Process
c) External entities
d) Data stores (4 marks)

CAPE PAST PAPER QUESTIONS- ALGORITHM

1. Algorithms are blueprints to solving problems and are used by programmers when developing
computer programs.
(a) Identify THREE ways of representing algorithms.
Flow chart, pseudocode and programming language (3
marks)
(b) For any TWO ways identified in (a), discuss the features of EACH way of representing an
algorithm. Your response should include an example and an advantage of using the
method of representation. (6 marks)
(c) Consider the algorithm shown in Figure 2 and answer the following questions.

(i) Assume that the user entered 5 at the prompt, what is the value of X, Y and Z when the
algorithm in Figure 2 terminates? (4 marks)

(ii) Rewrite the algorithm to perform the iteration 10 times without asking the user to enter a
value for X. (2 marks)

1. Xavier has been asked to write a program to determine the average score obtained by students in
the Information Technology class.
(a) Identify THREE programming paradigms, stating ONE example of EACH. (6 marks)
(b) Explain why it is beneficial for Xavier to write an algorithm BEFORE he begins to write
the program. (2 marks)
(c) Draw a flow chart for Xavier’s program. Assume:
(i) The score of each student will be entered one at a time.
(ii) The user will indicate by entering ‘-1’ as a score that there are no more scores to be
entered. (6 marks)

2. Algorithms are useful tools in the problem solving process because they require the user
to
identify a systematic approach to the solution of the problem.
(a) Examine the algorithm shown below.
(i) Explain the function of the algorithm shown above. (3 marks)
(ii) State the output of the algorithm. (2 marks)
(iii) Design a flow chart to represent this algorithm. (6 marks)

3. The following algorithm was designed to accept numeric values representing temperature
readings for a week. It should then calculate the average of temperatures entered and print
that value. However, the algorithm results in a program which freezes the computer on which
it is running.

(i) Explain the source of the problem in the algorithm. (2 marks)


(ii) Rewrite the algorithm with the necessary corrections. (2 marks)

CAPE PAST PAPER QUESTIONS-PROGRAMMING

1. Programming is the development and maintenance of instructions to a


computer in a computer
language. As the System Development Life Cycle guides Information Technology
professionals through Information Technology systems development, the program
development cycle guides programmers through the development of computer programs.
(a) State THREE stages of the program development cycle. (3 marks)
(b) Explain the term ‘control structures’. (2 marks)
(c) Discuss THREE control structures that a programmer might use to implement tasks that a
program is to perform. Your response should clearly highlight the significant differences
among the control structures. (9 marks)

2. A procedural programming approach to problem solving is most suited in situations that


require the use of a single algorithm that is applicable to many different sets of data. For
example, calculating the account balances of bank customers, regardless of the amounts
deposited or withdrawn by each customer.
(a) Describe TWO other situations in which a procedural programming paradigm would
be MOST appropriate. (4 marks)
(b) Which programming paradigm is MOST suited to map routes using cities and
streets? Justify your response. (2 marks)

3. Xavier has been asked to write a program to determine the average score obtained by students
in the Information Technology class.
(a) Identify THREE programming paradigms, stating ONE example of EACH. (6 marks)
(b) Explain why it is beneficial for Xavier to write an algorithm BEFORE he begins to write
the program. (2 marks)
(c) Draw a flow chart for Xavier’s program. Assume:
(i) The score of each student will be entered one at a time.
(ii) The user will indicate by entering ‘-1’ as a score that there are no more scores to be
entered. (6 marks)
(d) When Xavier implemented his solution, the program did not stop requesting grades after
the user entered ‘-1’.
(i) Explain whether this is a semantic or syntactic error. (3 marks)
(ii) Discuss the MOST likely cause of the error and how it could be resolved.

4. (a) Three of the programming paradigms for developing software are the procedural, Object
oriented and the functional paradigms.
(i) Explain any TWO of the paradigms listed above. (4 marks)
(ii) Give an example of a programming language for EACH paradigm explained in (a) (i)
above. (2 marks)
(b) (i) Explain the function of a ‘loop’ in a block of program code. (2 marks)
(ii) Describe ONE error that may cause a program to run infinitely. (2 marks)
(iii) Documenting program code is a very important stage in programming. Outline TWO
problems that may arise if programmers do not document source code. (4 marks)

2. After algorithms have been developed, it is common to develop programs based on these
algorithms.
(a) Use a diagram to illustrate the stages in the program development process. (4 marks)
(b) Explain EACH of the following programming paradigms, giving ONE example of a
language in EACH case.
(i) Object oriented (2 marks)
(ii) Functional (2 marks)
(iii) Procedural (2 marks)
(c) Assembly programming is not popular for the development of typical application
software, but it is still quite useful.
(i) Identify TWO advantages of assembly programming over high-level programming.
(2 marks)
(ii) Identify TWO disadvantages of using assembly programming as compared with high-
level programming. (2 marks)
(d) Any program written in a typical high-level programming language contains various
control structures. Explain EACH of the control structures listed below.
(i) Sequence (2 marks)
(ii) Selection (2 marks)
(iii) Iteration (2
marks)

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