Comp100:Computer Applications Question Paper

Comp100:Computer Applications

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2010

FACULTY : ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION AND COUNSELLING

TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS Answer Question ONE in Section A and any Other TWO Questions in Section B

Section A

Question 1

a) i) What is taskbar? State and explain its properties. (5marks)

ii) Explain briefly four roles of a taskbar. (4marks)

b) Differentiate between the following as they have been used in computer applications:

i) Data

ii) Information (2marks)

c) Enlist and briefly explain five positive impacts of computers to the current society. (5marks)

d) Unlike the human beings the computer systems are known to have a different behavior. State and discuss five characteristics of computers. (10marks)

e) Write notes on:

i) Footer

ii) Foot note. (4marks)

Section B

Question 2

a) E-mail is one way of communication over the network, using your own words briefly explain this (e-mail) concept. What are its advantages? Explain. (5marks)

b) Give a detailed discussion on the functional components of a computer system (10marks)

c) What is a spread sheet? State and explain four parts of a spread sheet. (10marks)

Question 3

a) Explain types of text cases available in Ms. Word. (5marks)

b) Using the computer applications concept briefly explain four output devices that are commonly used in a computer system. (8marks)

c) Give a brief account on the types of arithmetic operators available in excel. Use examples in each case to demonstrate on how they are used. (5marks)

d) Distinguish between the following secondary storage devices:

i) DVD ii)CD (2marks)

i Question 4

a) What is a deadlock? State and explain with the aid of a well labeled diagram the factors that may lead to the occurrence of a deadlock in a computer system. (10marks)

b) Using your own words, briefly explain the concept of the client-server technology.(10marks)

c) Define the following:

i) Internet

ii) Web page

iii) URI

iv) Browser

v) Computer system (5marks)

Question 5

a) State and briefly explain five major applications of a computer system. (10marks)

b) An operating system is a system software which controls the functional components of a computer system. Briefly explain five roles of an operating system in a computer system. (5marks)

c) Using step per step formula clearly explain the mail merge concept. (5marks)

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