Mit 101: Basic Concepts Of It Question Paper
Mit 101: Basic Concepts Of It
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Actuarial Science
Institution: Maseno University question papers
Exam Year:2012
MASENO UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2012/2013
FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR
THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (APPLIED
STATISTICS); BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (ACTUARIAL
SCIENCES) AND BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
(MATHEMATICS) WITH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(MAIN CAMPUS)
MIT 101: BASIC CONCEPTS OF I.T
Date: 13" December, 2012 Time: 2.30—4.30 p.m.
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Answer Question ONE (Compulsory) and any other TWO questions.
MASENO UNIVERSITY ISO 9001: 2008 CERTIFIED
MIT 101: BASIC CONCEPTS OF IT.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer Question ONE and Any Other TWO Questions.
Question one: 30 marks.
a) Define the following times as used in Information Technology:
(i)Hardware.
(ii)Software.
(iii)Operating systems.
(iv)Modem.
(v)Virus.
(vi)Search engine
(6 marks)
b) Differentiate between the following:
i. LAN and WAN.
ii. Freeware and shareware.
iii. Memory and ALU
(6 marks)
c)List six input and six output devices you are aware of. (6 marks)
d) State six advantages of computers. (6 marks)
e) a block diagram, discuss the anatomy of a computer system. (6 marks)
Question two: 20 marks.
a) Discuss the Stages of software development. (10 marks)
b) State and explain briefly three factors to consider when purchasing a PC. (6 marks)
c) Define and give examples of three types of secondary memory. (4 marks)
Question three: 20 marks.
a) Differentiate and give in each Case two examples of System Software and Application Software. (8 marks)
b) Give five reasons why email is becoming a preferred option of communication than other options such as telephone and post Office mail.
(5 marks)
C) Define and State the use of the following computer components
(7 (marks)
i.Clipboard
ii.Control panel
iii.CPU
iv.Desktop
iv.Hard Drive
v.RAM
vi. Cache
Question four: 20 marks.
a) Application software is contrasted with system software and middleware, which manage and integrate a computer's capabilities. State S application software categories giving an example of each and describing how they accomplish specific tasks. (10 marks)
b) State and define 5 data processing processes. (10 marks)
Question five: 20 marks.
a) State 5 functions of Operating Systems. (5 marks)
b) Define a work group and State four advantages of using a work group in computer (5 marks)
c) Briefly discuss the use of computers in:
i. Business.
ii. Education,
iii. Industry
iv. Health.
vi.Communication
(10 marks)
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