Bsis 113:Computer Fundamentals And Programming Question Paper
Bsis 113:Computer Fundamentals And Programming
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Information Science
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2011
COMPUTER FUNDMENTALS AND PROGRAMMING (BSIS 113) (DISC 113) 3RD TRIMESTER 2011
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2011 EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : COMPUTING AND INFORMATICS
DEPARTMENT : INFORMATION SCIENCE
UNIT CODE : BSLS 113/DISC 113
UNIT TITLE : COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND PROGRAMMING
:TIME:2 HOURS
Instructions:
SECTION A
Question One.
Explain the main difference between data and information
(2mks)
Explain the difference between a computer package and computer program
(2mks)
Explain the difference between a hard copy and soft copy
(2mks)
Give four examples of computer peripherals.
(4mks)
Question two
Describe five key computer characteristics. (10mks)
Question Three.
Briefly describe how computer applications are used in each of the following industries.
Hospitality industry
Financial industry
Retail/commercial industry
Education
Home/entertainment
Question Four.
Briefly describe the five computer generations giving examples of computers belonging to each generation.
SECTION B.
Question five.
Using a block diagram illustrate the internal structure of the CPU and explain the functions of the various units of CPU.
(14mks)
Describe the technological factors that have improved the processing speed considerably or blocked.
(6mks)
Question Six
You are a sales person at a leading computer shop in Nairobi and you have a customer wanting to buy a computer and printer. Explain to the customer the key computer features he/she needs to consider when buying a computer.
(10mks)
Explain to the customer the different types of printers and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
(10mks)
Question Seven.
Write a basic C++ program that will output the following message on the screen.
Welcome to BSIS 113
This course is computer fundamentals and programming
My name is "John Doe"
0 1 (10mks)
Using examples describe characteristics of each of the languages below.
1st generation
2nd generation
3rd generation
4th generation
(10mks)
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