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Cisy 303:Computer Hardware And Maintenance Question Paper

Cisy 303:Computer Hardware And Maintenance

Course:Computer Science

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 : CISY 303/DCIS 103/DBIT 123
UNIT TITLE : COMPUTER HARDWARE AND MAINTENANCE
TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer question One and any other two questions

Question One (30 marks)

What are the two functions of a power supply unit (PSU) in a computing device?

(2 marks)

Name and describe four fire extinguisher ratings.

(4 marks)

What are the two types of damages that can be caused on devices by ESD?

(2 marks)

List four steps a PC technician needs to take to protect themselves against electrical shock and burns.

(4 marks)

Which has more features, a port replicator or a docking station?

(2 marks)

What is the main work or purpose of a computer case?

(1 mark)

Name and describe FIVE connectors that are found inside a computer case.

(5 marks)

What is an operating system and what are its main tasks in a computer system?

(4 marks)

Name (in full) six computer ports that support video

(6 marks)

Question Two (20 marks)

Why is it important to have the same form factor for the case, motherboard and power supply unit?

(7 marks)

Name and describe SEVEN components that are housed in inside a computer case.

(7 marks)

Name and describe FIVE main form factors to motherboards.

(5 marks)

Question Three (20 marks)

Name and describe in detail FIVE roles and responsibilities that a PC technician will play during the course of their career.

(10 marks)

Please list the TEN traits of a competent and helpful technician.

(10 marks)

Question Four (20 marks)

Please name and briefly describe the languages or methods a computer operating system uses in communicate to a printer, as determined by the installed printer drives.

(10 marks)

Name and describe FIVE processor features affect performance and compatibility with motherboards.

(5 marks)

Briefly describe the FIVE main types of printers bringing out the differences.

(5 marks)

By use of diagrams, briefly describe the following commonly used RAID configurations.

(5 marks)

Spanning
RAID 0
RAID 1
RAID 5
RAID 10

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