Computer Applications (Comp 010) Question Paper
Computer Applications (Comp 010)
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer all questions in section A and choose two questions in section B
SECTION A
Question One
Define the following terms:
Data processing
Data
Information
Computer
(4 marks)
Question Two
List four devices that can be connected to the CPU via the universal serial BUS ports to enable either data input or information output. (4 marks)
Question Three
Name five keys found on the keyboard and explain the functions of each.
(5 marks)
Question Four
Distinguish between the following:
Dot matrix printers and daisywheel printer.
Ink-jet printers and laser printers.
(6 marks)
Question Five
Outline the qualities of computer that a hospitality practitioner as to consider before purchasing one. (5 marks)
Question Six
A researcher working as photographer with hotel X has taken 20,000 photographs. Each photo taking a capacity of 3 megabytes (MB’s) on his camera memory. Calculate the number of Kilobytes (KB’s) and Gigabytes (GB’s) in that memory card. (6 marks)
SECTION B
Question One
List five disadvantages of using computer in hospitality industry.
(5 marks)
Describe the functions of a property management system used by hotels.
(10 marks)
Question Two
List three types of application packages that can be used in the hospitality industry.
(3 marks)
State and explain the four major ancillary systems available in the hospitality industry.
(12 marks)
Question Three
Briefly explain the three main computer peripheral devices.
(6 marks)
Describe the computer classification.
(9 marks)
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