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Computer Applications Question Paper

Computer Applications

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Information Technology

Institution: Kca University question papers

Exam Year:2009

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2008/2009
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
BIT 1104: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
DATE: AUGUST 2009 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions
QUESTION ONE (30 Marks)
(a) Discuss any TWO advantages of using a word processor over a manual typewriter. (4 Marks)
(b) List FOUR tab settings found in a word processing package (4 Marks)
(c) Briefly explain six uses of internet (6 Marks)
(d) Explain the functions of the following Dos commands
I. Copy Con (3 Marks)
II. Comp (3 Marks)
(e) Differentiate between Dos and Windows operating system (2 Marks)
(f) Define the following terms as used in spreadsheets
(i) Legend (2 Marks)
(ii) Labels (2 Marks)
(g) State and explain two major classification of printers (4 Marks)
QUESTION TWO (20 Marks)
a). Explain the following as used in word processing
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i). Cursor
ii). Formatting
iii). Scrollbars
iv). Windowing
(4 Marks)
b). Explain what you understand by the term Batch Files (2 Marks)
c). Apart from being reasonably descriptive, there are a few rules governing the choice of a filename:
explain the rules governing file names (4 Marks)
d). Explain the function and the importance of queries (2 Marks)
e). State and explain any Four types of action queries (8 Marks)
QUESTION THREE (20 Marks)
a). Explain the function of the following Dos commands and give the syntax of each
(i) Attrib
(ii) Diskcopy
(iii) Xcopy (6 Marks)
b). Explain the functions of the following folders as used in internet explorer
(i)History folder
(ii)Favorites folder
(4 Marks)
c). Explain how you would print a worksheet in landscape orientation (5 Marks)
d). List and state the function of any Five major components categories of the hardware system
(5 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR (20 Marks)
a). Identify FIVE advantages of using electronic spreadsheets (4 Marks)
b). Briefly explain Three views found in MS word document (6 Marks)
c). Give any FOUR sources of viruses (4 Marks)
d). Describe any THREE pointing input devices used in computers (6 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE (20 Marks)
a). Briefly explain three forms in which data entered in a cell in Ms excel (6 Marks)
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b). Outline the steps followed when copying text using drag and drop method as used in MS Word
using a mouse. (5 Marks)
c). Identify Six symptoms of viruses when they attack your machine (3 Marks)
d). Give the steps followed when creating headers and footers in Ms word (3 Marks)
e). Explain the function of RD command and give any Two rules which must be followed before using
the command (3 Marks)

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