Comp 110: Introduction To Computer Science 2010 Question Paper

Comp 110: Introduction To Computer Science 2010

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2010

COURSE CODE: COMP 110
COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
APPLICATION
STREAM: SESSION I
DAY: TUESDAY
TIME: 9.00 – 11.00 A.M.
DATE: 10/08/2010

INSTRUCTIONS:
I. There are 4 questions in the paper. Answer question one, which is compulsory and
any other two questions.
II. Be Brief and precise.
III. Question one carries 30 marks

PART ONE
Question One (Marks 30) Compulsory
a) Explain briefly
i) Date
ii) Program
iii) Information
iv) Hardware Marks 4

b) What are the four fundamental components of a computer? Marks 4

c) Classify computers according to their technology and purpose. Marks 4
d) Explain all Marks 6
i) Home computer
ii) Personal computer
iii) Desktop Computer
iv) Workstation
v) Lap-top
vi) Embedded Computer

e) Explain types of computers

i) Mainframe Computer
ii) Minicomputers
iii) Microcomputers
iv) Supercomputers Marks 4
f) Explain briefly the third generation of computer. Marks 2
g) Explain all the terms
i. Main memory
ii. Secondary memory Marks 2
h) What is the different between Metropolitan Area Network(MAN) and Wide Area
networks(WAN) Marks 4

PART TWO
Question Two (Marks 20)

a) Convert the digital number 112 into decimal, binary, octal and hexadecimal.
Marks 4

b) Explain any two categories of system software? Marks 2

c) What is the difference between GUI and CUI? Marks 2 3

d) How machine language is different from assembly language? Marks 2

e) Convert 43.125 into binary, octal and hexadecimal. Marks 6

f) How are computers used in the fields of communications and education?
Marks 4

Question Three (Marks 20)
a) Explain any three categories Of Application Software Marks 3
b) Explain briefly
i. Network Interface Card (NIC)
ii. Twisted Pair Wire Marks 4
c) What is the limitation of internal memory? Marks 2

d) What is a non- impact printer? Give two examples. Marks 5

e) Explain the function of Arithmetic and logic unit Marks 2

f) How are computers used in the fields of business and medicine? Marks 2

g) Write a short notes on DBMS Marks 2

Question Four (Marks 20)

a) What is a modem? Marks 2
b) Write any four Advantages of Networks Marks 4
c) What do you understand by electronic mail (e-mail)? Write its four advantages.
Marks 3

d) What is World wide web(WWW) Marks 2

e) Explain any three use of internet? Marks 3

f) What do you understand by the following?(i) URL (ii) Multimedia
Marks 2

g) What do you know about icon? Write the name of three types of icons.
Marks 2

h) What is computer virus? How can it affect your computer? Marks 2

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