Hbc2106:Introduction To Computer Systems Question Paper
Hbc2106:Introduction To Computer Systems
Course:Bachelor Of Commerce
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2010
QUESTION ONE - (30 MARKS)
(a) Outline the five elements of a computer system. (5 Marks) (b) Define the following terms: (i) Computer system (ii) Virtual memory (iii) System bus (iv) Operating system (8 Marks) (c) Jacquard entered into the record in 1802 for having contributed to the development of computing. What was his invention and how did the invention contribute to the development of computers? (4 Marks) (d) Briefly state any five applications of computers in the society. (5 Marks) (e) Mention any three functions of a processor. (3 Marks) (f) (i) define a Virus (2 Marks) (ii) Briefly explain any three types of viruses (3 Marks)
QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)
(a) Computer systems run with the help of system software. Outline any three examples of system software. (6 Marks) (b) Discuss any three software applications, showing their relevance in business set up. (6 Marks) (c) Briefly state the characteristics of a complex instruction set computer. (5 Marks)
(d) Discuss any three applications of the computer software in the day to day office work. (3 Marks)
QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)
(a) Outline any five functions of the operating systems in the computer. (5 Marks) (b) Computers can be classified into several categories, briefly discuss any four criteria used to classify computers. (8 Marks) (c) Differentiate between the following terms: (i) Virtual and cache memory (ii) ASCII and BCD (4 Marks) (d) Briefly discuss the development (either economic or social) caused by the current development in computer technology. (3 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)
(a) Briefly explain any four CPU registers. (8 Marks) (b) State any four processor models (2 Marks) (c) Convert the following: (i) 5768 to binary (ii) 6.2510 to binary (iii) 1110101011112 to hexadecimal. (6 Marks) (d) Explain te eleae o stoae ees te aeeet o toa’s oe atoato and organization. (4 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE (20 MARKS)
(a) s a elaoate aa ese te ote’s a eo oaato (6 Marks) (b) Mention the three factors that are considered when trying to oe oesso’s speed. (6 Marks) (c) Convert the following; (i) 67810 to BCD (ii) EA516 to decimal. (4 Marks) (d) Explain how networking has been able to affect the business procedures and overall economic growth. (4 Marks)
More Question Papers