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 110
COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
APPLICATION
STREAM: SESSION I
DAY: FRIDAY
TIME: 9.00 – 11.00 A.M.
DATE: 26/11/2010
INSTRUCTIONS:
Section A is compulsory and has 30 marks.
Attempt any TWO questions from Section B. Each question has 20 marks.
PLEASE TURNOVER
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SECTION A
QUESTION 1 (30 MARKS)
a) Define a computer and explain any four characteristics of a computer. (5 marks)
b) Being the system administrator at Kabarak University, higlight any five functions of
the operating system. (5 marks)
c) Explain any five advantages of Internet to Internet users of today. (5 marks)
d) Explain with the help of a diagram, the basic elements that make up the computer
system. (5 marks)
e) Briefly explain the hard copy and soft copy output devices giving example of each.
(5 marks)
f) Many people have never acknowledged the importance of networks in an
organization. As a computer network administrator explain any five advantages of
using computer networks in an organization. (5 marks)
SECTION B
QUESTION 2 (20 MARKS)
a) Being a technician at KPLC, Explain in detail the four major types of instruction that
originate from the control unit. (4 marks)
b) Draw a diagram showing how eight computers may be networked together, naming
the topology of the network. (4 marks)
c) As a computer user explain any four application areas of computers today.(4 marks)
d) Discuss the effects of the computers to the human user and society? (4 marks)
e) Calculate the following binary arithmetic 101010 ÷ 110 and 10110 x 1101.
(4 marks)
QUESTION 3 (20 MARKS)
a) As a hardware engineer at RVIST; name and explain any four types of computer
hardware components. (4 marks)
b) Briefly explain the World Wide Web (WWW). (4 marks)
c) Explain in details productivity and specialty software giving example. (4 marks)
d) Differentiate between SAVE and SAVE AS used in Microsoft Excel. (4 marks)
e) Networks are good and at the same time bad. Identify any four disadvantages of
computer networks. (4 marks)
QUESTION 4 (20 MARKS)
a) Explain in details the differences between mini computers and micro computers.
(4 marks)
b) Computers come in different types; explain the difference between special purpose
and general purpose computers. (4 marks)
c) Explain briefly any four disadvantages of Email. (4 marks)
d) Convert (1101001.1010)2 to:
i. Decimal ii. Octal (4 marks)
e) Briefly discuss non-positional number system. (4 marks)
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QUESTION 5 (20 MARKS)
a) As a network engineer explain the difference between W.A.N and V.P.N. (4 marks)
b) Distinguish between:- i. RAM and ii. ROM. (4 marks)
c) Explain what are drivers and their functions in relation to operating system.
(4 marks)
d) As a computer expert what are the advantages of using Email. (4 marks)
e) Differentiate between hardware and software. Give two example of each. (4 marks)
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