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Comp 101 :Introduction To Computer Applications Question Paper

Comp 101 :Introduction To Computer Applications

Course:Bachelor Of Computer Science

Institution: Laikipia University question papers

Exam Year:2015

LAIKIPIA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
COMP 101 :INTRODUCTION TO
COMPUTER APPLICATION

1.a)Explain 4 basic functions of a computer and using a diagram show the relationship between the functions.
b) What do the following acronyms stand for
DID, UPS, MAN, HTML, GUI, HTTP, CD
, LAN.
c) printers can be divided into two main categories, explain them giving examples for each.
d) Discuss the following utility programmes
I. Backup
II. File defragmentation
III. Assemblers
iv. Compiler

e) There are various types of cables used for networks, illustrate 3.
f) What is ICT? Explain the impact of ICT on the society.

2a)Discuss the following database models
I. Object - Based Model
II semi structured data Model

b) The CPU has 3 components, discuss them
c) Explain 3 basic techniques used to protect wireless network from unauthorised access
d) What is Internet filtering

3a)Define process management and explain the following types of process management
I. Multiprogramming
II. Multireading
III. Multiprocessing
IV. Time sharing

b) Outline the ten commandments of computer

c) Differentiate the following computer terms
I. File and Folder
II. Drive and directory
III. Hardware and software
VI.Save and save as
V. Absolute and Absolute reference

4.a)Examplicate the steps of storing a document from a folder in the hard drive to a flash disk
B) There are four types of services provided by the Internet to its users. Explain
C) Illustrate the advantages and disadvantages of wireless network
D) Explain 2 types of operating systems

5a)Discuss the features of software
b) Discuss 3 sub systems of a computer
c) What is bandwidth? Explain 2 factors that can cause slow networks
d) Discuss 4 Computer Crimes
e) List and explain 6 File operations

Comp 101 :Introduction To Computer Applications Question Paper

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