Pcomp 011: Introduction To Computers Question Paper
Pcomp 011: Introduction To Computers
Course:Pre-University Programme (Pre-University)
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2011
KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2011 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF PRE-UNIVERSITY COMPUTER
PCOMP 011: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
DAY: WEDNESDAY DATE: 21/03/ 2011
TIME: 9.00 – 11.00 A.M. STREAM: SEM I
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer Question One and any other two questions
Question One
(a) Define the following terms: (3 Marks)
(i) Computer
(ii)Software
(iii) Hardware
(b) Using relevant examples, explain the differences between the following (4 Marks)
(i) Analog and digital computer
(ii) Information and data
(c) (i) List the components of computer hardware (2 ½ Marks)
(ii) Describe the hardware components listed in (c) (i) above. (7 ½ Marks)
(d) (i) Using appropriate examples, distinguish between application software and system
software. (3 Marks)
(ii) With relevant examples, distinguish between operating system and utility software.
(3 Marks)
(e) With reference to spreadsheets, distinguish between the following terms. (2 Marks)
(i) Label and Number entries
(ii) Formula and Function
(f) (i) Discuss two uses you may have for word processors. (2 Marks)
(ii) What is the purpose of formatting a document? (2 Marks)
(g) (i) Describe any three services offered by the Internet. (3 Marks)
(ii) State any two advantages of email over post office mail (2 Marks)
(h) (i) State any two reasons why an organization may prefer using computer systems as
opposed to manual systems. (2 Marks)
(ii) Describe any two functions of spreadsheets. (4 Marks)
Question Two
(a) Describe the first generation of computers based on the following. (5 Marks)
(i) Hardware
(ii) Software
(iii) Physical appearance
(iv) Computing characteristics
(v) Their applications
(b) Describe the five characteristics of a computer. (5 Marks)
(c) State three advantages and two disadvantages of using computers to perform tasks
as opposed to human beings. (5 Marks)
Question Three
(a) Define the following web related terms (3 Marks)
(i) Web browser
(ii) Hyperlink
(iii) Hypertext document
Question Four
(a) Explain the uses of computers in the following areas: (10 Marks)
(i) Education
(ii) Law enforcement
(iii) Entertainment
(iv) Medicine
(v) Communication
(b) Define the term artificial intelligence. (1 Mark)
(c) Describe two features of the fifth generation of computers. (4 Marks)
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