KOLEJ MATRIKULASI PULAU PINANG
SEMESTER / SESI : 01 - 2022 / 2023
NAMA SUBJEK: SAINS KOMPUTER 1
PRA PSPM SC015
MASA: 120 MINIT
NAMA PELAJAR :
KUMP. PRAKTIKUM :
Answer all the questions in the space provided in the question paper.
1. All computers, whether they are smartphones in your hand or large, powerful servers, operate on the
same four basic principles. These are input, processing, storage and output. Each component of a
computer performs one of these functions, but they all work together to make the computer work.
(a) Identify one (1) activity involved in each input, process and output when Alia pays for parking
at the KB mall with her e-wallet.
[3 marks]
Input
Process
Output
(b) Identify the steps of the information processing cycle based on the following statement.
[2 marks]
Statement Step of Information Processing Cycle
The ATM could not verify Jibam's card after he
failed to enter the PIN correctly three times.
Project the World Cup soccer match at
Mamak’s Restaurant LED projector.
2. (a) The numbering system is used to represent any input from a user to be stored in a
computer.
(i) Show the conversion of the binary number 111001 to a decimal number.
[3 marks]
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(ii) Show the conversion of the binary number 11101111 to a decimal number.
[3 marks]
(iii) Show the conversion of the decimal number 52 to a binary number.
[3 marks]
(iv) Show the conversion of the decimal number 696 to a hexadecimal number.
[3 marks]
(v) Show the conversion of the hexadecimal number 4F6A to binary.
[3 marks]
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(b) Computer works only with binary numbers. It stores all types of data in the form of binary digits.
The data is converted to binary form before it is stored inside the computer the process of
converting data into a binary form is known as encoding. Data can be converted into binary
form by using different coding schemes.
Coding Scheme A: This type of coding scheme allowed the use of more European
language characters and accents
Coding Scheme B: The first 128 codes in this coding system represent the same
characters as the first 128 in coding scheme A.
Name and differentiate these two (2) coding schemes based on the given criteria.
[6 marks]
Criteria Coding Scheme A: ________________ Coding Scheme B: _________________
The total number
of characters
represented
The number of
bits to represent
a character
3. (a) Two switches control a bulb at a staircase in a computer lab building, one on the 3rd floor and
the other on the ground floor. Regardless of the position of the other switch, one of the
switches can turn on and off the bulb. Write a Boolean expression to manage the lightbulb,
then create a truth table for this situation.
[5 marks]
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(b) FIGURE 1 shows an example of a logic circuit.
FIGURE 1
(i) Construct a truth table based on this logic circuit.
[2 marks]
(ii) Derive the Boolean Expression for the logic circuit shown in FIGURE 1.
[5 marks]
(c) Seat belt warning buzzer in a car will sound when the system detects the presence of a
passenger on the front seat and does not fast the seat belt while the car is moving forward.
Given:
S – Buzzer sound
P – Sensor detect passenger on front seats
B – Seat belt on
M – Car moving forward
Construct a truth table for the above scenario.
[4 marks]
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(d) You can’t print your tickets unless you have entered all the details needed and have paid the
amount but can straight away print it if you already got your booking number.
Inputs Binary Values Condition
1 Complete all details needed
D
0 Incomplete details
1 Paid
P
0 Unpaid
1 Have booking number
B
0 No booking number
Draw a logic circuit for the above scenario.
[3 marks]
4. (a) Haziq, Arman & Ihsan want to set up the network in their room for their laptops to be
connected. Each of them agreed to allow full access to their shared folders. Since their laptop
have no problem with the Wireless Network Interface Card, they decided not to use a wired
transmission media. Ihsan will allow his printer to be accessed by Haziq and Arman’s laptops.
Draw a suitable network architecture for this scenario
[3 marks]
(b) KMPP library is planning to have a network that will contain four (4) computers in their new
meeting room. Each of the four (4) computers will be assigned their IP address including the
gateway IP address automatically from another of the computer in the same network. The
computer that releases the IP address also has the function to manage the printer in the
network.
Draw the suitable network architecture based on the given scenario.
[4 marks]
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(c) DIAGRAM 1 and DIAGRAM 2 show different classifications of a network. Label and
differentiate between DIAGRAM 1 and DIAGRAM 2 based on the area of coverage.
[4 marks]
DIAGRAM A:_____________________________ DIAGRAM B:________________________________
Differentiate the area of coverage
(d) The PNG college offers email, a student information system, a web server, a printing server,
and internet access to facilitate staff and student operations and communication within the
organisation. The college also makes it possible for parents to view their children's exam
results for each semester.
Differentiate between Intranet and Extranet by giving an example from the statement given.
[4 marks]
Internet Technologies Example from the statement
Intranet
Extranet
(e) Name the Internet technology used in this situation.
[2 mark]
No Description Internet Technologies
A package shipping company allows its
customers to access their intranet to print
(i)
shipment bills, schedule pick-ups, and even track
shipped packages.
(ii) This Internet technology is made to allow both
bottom-up and top-down communication.
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No Description Internet Technologies
Top-down is necessary to get employees aligned
with the organization's vision and mission,
whereas bottom-up communication is unmissable
for real employee engagement.
(f) An online device can be identified by its Internet address, which is a group of special numbers.
There are no longer enough IPv4 addresses due to the amazing increase in devices
connecting to the Internet.
(i) Name the new version of the IP address.
[1 mark]
____________________________________________________________________
(ii) Describe one (1) reason why a new version of the IP address is used nowadays
instead of the old version.
[2 marks]
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
(iii) The Internet supports domain names because long IP addresses might be hard to
remember. Explain the relationship between IP address and domain name.
[2 marks]
____________________________________________________________________
5. (a) Computer ethics is a branch of practical philosophy that addresses how computing workers
should decide on appropriate social and professional behaviour.
Identify the area of computer ethics based on the given statements:
[2 marks]
No Statement Area of computer ethics
Mr Adam conducts an online examination for
(i)
Chemistry subject.
Ms Kiah printed the KFC logo on her stall’s
(ii) banner to increase the sales of crispy fried
chicken.
(b) Netiquette is a made-up word from the words net and etiquette. Apply the suitable rules of
Netiquette applied in FIGURE 2 and FIGURE 3 below:
[2 marks]
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No Scenario Rules of Netiquette
(i)
FIGURE 2
(ii)
FIGURE 3
6. A conceptual model for project management known as the systems development life cycle (SDLC)
details the phases of an information system development project, from the early phase of a feasibility
study to the ongoing maintenance of the finished application.
(a) Explain the purpose of the last step in the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
[2 marks]
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
(b) One of the major activities in the fourth step of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is
install and test the new system. Describe the test that involved the end users.
[2 marks]
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
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(c) Identify the phase of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) based on the given
statements:
[5 marks]
No Statement Phase
Teguh company plans to use the pilot conversion method
i.
to convert the existing system to a newly built system.
The purpose of this phase is to develop a clear
ii.
understanding of the new system’s development.
At this phase, the IT staffs maintain, enhances, and
iii.
protects the system.
To ensure the system runs smoothly, the programmers and
iv. system analysts will fix errors that occurred and improve a
system’s operations.
One of the activities involved in this phase is to determine
v.
the users' wants, needs, and requirements.
END OF QUESTIONS
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