Ucc 002: Introduction To Computers Question Paper
Ucc 002: Introduction To Computers
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Computer Science
Institution: The Presbyterian University Of East Africa question papers
Exam Year:2016
PRESBYTERIAN UNIVERSITY OF EAST AFRICA
NAKURU TOWN CAMPUS
UCC 002: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS EXAM
(25 Students)
QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)
(a). Define the following (5 marks)
• CPU
• Network
• Process
• Data
• Program
(b). List 4 types of storage systems (2 marks)
(c). What are the four main computing concepts? (4 marks)
(d). List five examples of computer hardware (5 marks)
(e). Discuss three main types of display monitors (3 marks)
(f). List down 5 computing devices invented before the Computer Generations (5 marks)
(h). Discuss six advantages of using computers (6 marks)
QUESTION TWO (15 MARKS)
(a). Discuss four advantages of a computer network (4 marks)
(b).What is a LAN topology? (2 marks)
(c). State and explain the three LAN topologies (9 marks)
QUESTION THREE (15 MARKS)
(a).What is an Operating System? (3 marks)
(b). Discuss the 5 types of Operating system software (5 marks)
(c). List down 7 Operating system services (7 marks)
QUESTION FOUR (15 MARKS)
(a). How do computers represent information? (2 marks)
(b). Define the following (4 marks)
i. Analogue
ii. Digital
iii. Bit
iv. Byte
(c). Convert the following decimals into binary (9 marks)
i. 52410
ii. 11110
iii. 62710
QUESTION FIVE (15 MARKS)
(a).Write brief notes on the following (3 marks)
• Analog Computer
• Mainframe computer
• General Purpose computer
(b). Discuss computer Generations (8 marks)
(c). Compare and contrast microcomputers and minicomputers (4 marks)
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