Comp 016:Computer Applications Question Paper
Comp 016:Computer Applications
Course:Theology
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2015
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 1''st ''TRIMESTER 2015 (PT) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : COMPUTING & INFORMATICS
DEPARTMENT : COMPUTER SCIENCE
UNIT CODE : COMP 016/DPBA 020
UNIT TITLE : COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question One (compulsory) and any other two questions.
Question One (30 marks)
Highlight three major functions of operating systems.
(3 marks)
State five characteristics of a good spreadsheet package.
(5 marks)
Explain the functions of the following shortcuts in the Ms Word. (6 marks)
CTRL+O
CTRL+A
CTRL+B
CTRL+C
CTRL+Z
CTRL+P
Differentiate between an application software and system software.
(2 marks)
Describe the major components of the computer architecture with a diagram.
(8 marks)
Write the following abbreviations in full.
(4 marks)
DQDB
VPN
MAN
MICR
State two negative impacts of Internet usage in Kenya.
(2 marks)
Question Two
Explain the following terms used in computing.
(5 marks)
Computer
Operating system
Freeware
Data
Hardware
Explain three differences between LAN and WAN.
(3 marks)
Describe the key features in the first, second, third and fourth generations.
(4 marks)
List any three features of a computer system.
(3 marks)
Question Three (15 marks)
Give any five characters of a good information system.
(5 marks)
Explain the five components of information system.
(10 marks)
Question Four
Describe two ways of creating tables in MS. Word
(4 marks)
Give any four examples of operating systems.
(4 marks)
Explain five benefits of computer networking
(5 marks)
List and two types of horizontal alignment.
(2 marks)
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