Introduction To Computer Application Question Paper
Introduction To Computer Application
Course:Bachelor Of Education (Science)
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2010
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KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION SCIENCE
COURSE CODE: COMP 100
COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
APPLICATION
STREAM: SESSION I
DAY: MONDAY
TIME: 2.00 – 4.00 P.M
DATE: 29/11/2010
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Section A is compulsory
• Attempt other two questions from Section B
PLEASE TURNOVER
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SECTION A (30 Marks)
QUESTION ONE:
a) List four effects of computers to the society. (4 Marks)
b) Differentiate between: - (4 Marks)
i. Hard copy and soft copy
ii. Portrait and landscape mode
c) Explain four software which are used to perform routinely tasks. (4 Marks)
d) Explain four different types of network layout. (4 Marks)
e) List out four benefits the education sector can benefit from internet. (4 Marks)
f) Explain the main components of the CPU. (4 Marks)
g) Define the following: - (6 Marks)
i. Secondary storage
ii. System software
iii. Computer network
SECTION B: (20 Marks each)
QUESTION TWO: (20 MARKS)
a) Differentiate between the following:- (4 Marks)
i. Save and save as.
ii. System software and application software.
b) List out four ways in which a government can benefit from using computers.
(4 Marks)
c) List out the disadvantages of using satellite communication. (4 Marks)
d) Explain the benefits an institution can enjoy by having a network of systems.
(4 Marks)
e) Explain the various transmission modes. (4 Marks)
QUESTION THREE: (20 MARKS)
a) List out four different output devices of a computer. (4 Marks)
b) Explain the various services provided by the internet. (4 Marks)
c) Explain the two types of transmission media. (4 Marks)
d) Define the following: - (4 Marks)
i. Recycle Bin
ii. Folder
iii. Task bar
iv. Operating System
e) Explain the three different types of networks. (4 Marks)
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QUESTION FOUR: (20 MARKS)
a) List the different storage units in a computer and their importance. (4 Marks)
b) List four main functions of an operating system. (4 Marks)
c) Explain the various attributes that make a computer distinct from a human being.
(4 Marks)
d) List the benefits of using fiber optic transmission media. (4 Marks)
e) List various application you would use in your career and why? (4 Marks)
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