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CGSE Computer Science-Essay Style Questions

This document contains instructions for 14 quick assignment questions on various topics in computer science for a class labeled J277. The questions cover topics such as improving computer performance, network protocols and topologies, data security for online shops like Amazon and banks, operating systems, and the ethical and environmental impacts of technology. Students are to write short responses ranging from 150-200 words to several paragraphs for each question.

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CGSE Computer Science-Essay Style Questions

This document contains instructions for 14 quick assignment questions on various topics in computer science for a class labeled J277. The questions cover topics such as improving computer performance, network protocols and topologies, data security for online shops like Amazon and banks, operating systems, and the ethical and environmental impacts of technology. Students are to write short responses ranging from 150-200 words to several paragraphs for each question.

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J277 - 8 mark questions

Set these as Quick Assignments.

J277 1.1.1 Architecture of the CPU: speed up a computer


Charlotte has had her computer for three years. She say that it is running too slowly.
Describe some different approaches that she could use to make the computer faster.
Explain how each of methods speeds up the computer.
Write 3 to 4 short paragraphs

J277 1.3.1 Networks and topologies 1


Network protocols are divided into layers. Discuss each layer and its functions. Include
examples.
Write 150-200 words

J277 1.3.1 Networks and topologies 2


A removals firm need to set up a network at their new office. Aisha, the manager, is unsure
of the network protocols involved. Discuss the network protocols that will be used, their
function and purpose.
Write 150-200 words

J277 1.4.1 Identifying and preventing vulnerabilities: Amazon task


Explain why it is important that an online shop such Amazon keeps customer data secure,
and describe some ways they can achieve this.
Write three to four paragraphs

J277 1.4.2 Identifying and preventing vulnerabilities: Bank security


A bank offers an online banking service to customers. There are many threats posed to the
network. Explain three different threats and explain how the bank can protect themselves
from each threat.
The answer should be three paragraphs each explaining a threat and how the bank can
reduce the threat.

J277 1.5.1 Operating systems


Grayson wishes to upgrade his old laptop but is confused over which operating system to
buy. Discuss the functions of an operating system covering: 1. Hardware and devices 2.
User Interfaces 3. ResourceFileDisk Management 4. User Accounts.
Write about 150-200 words
J277 1.6.1 Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental impact 1
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of open and closed source software in relation
to the needs of a family run, local plumbing supplies business.
Write about 150-200 words.

J277 1.6.1 Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental impact 2


Priyah runs a her family's chain of tanning shops. Discuss the advantages and
disadvantages of open and closed source software for their business.
Write about 150-200 words

J277 1.6.1 Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental impact


Global warming is caused by greenhouse gasses. Electricity is produced by burning coal
which produces harmful greenhouse gasses. Some people think technology is increasing
global warming. Other people think technology can save us from global warming. Write
arguments for both points of view and then decide which argument is the best.
A good answer will have 4 paragraphs (two paragraphs for each side of the argument).

J277 1.6.1 Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental impact 1


How might technological advancement make the world a better place?
Write about 150 words.

J277 1.6.1 Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental impact 2


How might technological advancement make the world a worse place?
Write about 150 words

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