Bit2103:Introduction To Computer Applications Question Paper
Bit2103:Introduction To Computer Applications
Course:Bachelor Of Information Technology
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2011
a) Explain the following terms; (5 Marks) i. Desktop ii. Standby mode iii. Title bar iv. Recycle bin v. Tool bar b) Discuss four main features of Microsoft Word. (8 Marks) c) State the basic procedure to perform basic sorting in excel. (2 Marks) d) State circumstances when typists use a format painter. Explain the procedure of Using Format Painter to Copy character and paragraph formats. (4 Marks) e) To enhance applicability, Microsoft Excel provides a number of inbuilt functions. Describe any six such functions using examples. (6 Marks) f) What is a slide transition? How do you set the slide transitions? (5 Marks)
QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)
a) Explain the steps followed to Insert clip art or a picture from the clip gallery. (5 Marks) b) Discuss four advantages of electronic spreadsheets. (8 Marks) c) State the functions of the following in computer application; i. Zoom ii. Tabs iii. Borders iv. Shading (4 Marks) d) Describe the steps followed to print a document from an installed printer. (3 Marks)
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QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)
a) Describe the procedure to select the following. (10 Marks) i. Word ii. Line iii. Paragraph iv. The entire document v. Sentence b) Differentiate between the following terms. Describe the steps involved in each i. Copy and cut (4 Marks) ii. Footer and header. (4 Marks) c) State the steps of saving an existing presentation onto the hard disk or external storage device. ( 2 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)
a) Explain the term document exchange as used in Power point. Highlight the steps followed. (6 Marks) b) Before a cell can be modified or formatted, it must first be selected (highlighted). State the procedure to select. (8 Marks) i. One cell ii. Entire row iii. Entire column iv. Entire worksheet c) Explain three benefits of using a word processor. (6 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE (20 MARKS)
a) Explain the following terms; (7 Marks) i. Home page ii. Web browser iii. Surfing iv. Downloading v. A search engine vi. Web page b) State four internet service providers in Kenya. (4 Marks) c) Discuss three file access methods, stating one advantage of each. (9 Marks)
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