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Cisy 303:Computer Hardware Maintenance Question Paper

Cisy 303:Computer Hardware Maintenance

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Computer Science

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

COMPUTER HARDWARE AND MAINTENANCE (CISY 303) (DCIS 103) (DBIT 123) 3RD TRIMESTER 2013

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2013 (FT) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : COMPUTING & INFORMATICS
DEPARTMENT : COMPUTER SCIENCE AND BUSINESS INFORMATION
UNIT CODE : CISY 303/DCIS 103/DBIT 123
UNIT TITLE : COMPUTER HARDWARE AND MAINTANANCE
TIME : 2 HOURS

Instructions:

Question One

Including examples differentiate between parallel and serial parts (4mks)

Explain the following terms in details.

(3mks)

List and explain in detail the different methods used in painter feeder mechanisms.

(3mks)

Using at least four examples for each differentiate between input and output devices.

(4mks)

Explain the functions of the following
Jumper

Dip switch.

(4mks)

List and explain any two hard-drive interface standards.

(4mks)

What is meant by the term chipset?

(2mks)

Explain any two scenarios that would lead to the replacement of a processor.

(2mks)

List and explain any three causes of computer failures and how they can be resolved.

(6mks)

Question Two

Discuss four ways that you would go about troubleshooting the motherboard that is not working.

(8mks)

Explain five factors that one should consider when selecting memory for a computer.

(5mks)

Explain what is meant by an active partition.

(2mks)

Question Three

Discuss in detail the technique of maintaining the correct temperature in computers.

(9mks)

Explain any two threats that can cause harm to computer hardware and how they can be prevented or mitigated against.

(6mks)

Question Four

Discuss the techniques used to ensure that a company’s computer gets continuous and consistent power.

(6mks)

List and explain any three multimedia devices that are standard on portable computers.

(6mks)

Differentiate between a floppy drive cable and an integrated drive electronics data cable.

(3mks)

Question Five

Discuss four standard approaches of troubleshooting.

(4mks)

State any four basic rules of electricity safety.

(4mks)

List and explain any five buses that are found on a computer mother board.

(7mks)

Cisy 303:Computer Hardware Maintenance Question Paper

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