SCHOOL COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT A/Y: 2024-2025 Term:1
EXAM TITLE: Backend Application Development
EXAMINER: ......................................................
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TOTAL MARKS: 70 marks
Class: LEVEL 4 SWD TIME: 3 hours
Date:....../12/2024
Instructions:
This paper Consists of Two sections: A and B
Section A: Attempt all questions (50 marks)
Section B: Attempts any 2 (4) questons (20 marks)
Separate your answer with horizontal line
Addition instruction:
Calculator & Drawing materials should be used where applicable
Section A: Attempt all questions (55 marks)
1) Define the following terms /5 marks
a) API
b) Express js
c) CORS
d) Middleware
e) Server
2) With example discuss about routing in Express js /5 marks
3)
a) Define what an API is and its role in software development. /1 marks
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b) Explain what an endpoint is in the context of web APIs. /2 marks
c) Provide an example of an endpoint you might to retrieve user information based on
their username in a social media application. /2 marks
4) Explain in your own words what a server is in the context of Node.js. Then, write step-by-step
instructions on how to create a basic server using Express.js. /5 marks
5)
a) Define JSON and explain its importance in web development. /2.5 marks
b) How would you convert the following object into a JSON data string? {"title": "Book",
"pages": 200}/2.5 marks
6)
a) Explain what the HTTP GET method is used for in the context of web development. /2.5
marks
b) Write the code to create a simple Express.js route that responds with "Hello, World!"
when a user visits the root URL ("/")./2.5 marks
7) Imagine you're building an API for a weather app. Your API needs an endpoint to retrieve the
current weather. Create an Express.js route that responds with a JSON object containing the
current temperature=23, conditions=sunny, and city:kigali. /5 marks
8) Explain the information typically required for database connection configuration /5 marks
9) What do you understand by npm init and how to implement it /5 marks
10) Explain Error Handling Middleware in Express.js Applications with example/5 marks
SECTION B: Attempt Only 2 (4) questions (20Marks)
1. Discuss the role of Express.js in building RESTful APIs. Provide examples of defining routes and
handling HTTP requests. /10 marks
2. Explain the concept of middleware in Express.js. Discuss various types of middleware and their usage
in web applications. /10marks
3. Describe the integration of MYSQL with Node.js using MYSQL2 /10 marks
4. How can you implement input validation in an Express.js application? Provide an example of a
validation library you might use. /10 marks
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