Computer Fundamentals And Programming Question Paper
Computer Fundamentals And Programming
Course:Computer Science
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2010
INSTRUCTIONS Answer THREE Questions in Section A and TWO Questions in Section B
SECTION A
Question 1
Explain the following terms
a) Data
b) Computer
c) Programming
d) Hard disk drive
e) Algorithm (10marks)
Question 2
Explain any FIVE characteristics of a computer. (10marks)
Question 3
Using an illustration explain the classification of computers . (10marks)
Question 4
Using an illustration explain how the Central Processing Unit (C.P.U) executes programs.
(10marks) SECTION B
Question 5
a) Discuss the various parts of a C++ program with a suitable example. (10marks)
b) Discuss an algorithm and the properties of a good algorithm. (10marks)
Question 6
Using illustrations on the graphical presentations and truth tables discuss the various logic gates.
(20marks)
Question 7
a) Write a code of a C++ Program to implement addition of two numbers (10marks)
b) Using appropriate examples, explain the conversion of :-
i) Decimal to binary (5marks)
ii) Decimal to hexadecimal (5marks)
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