Bcs 110: Fundamentals Of Computing Question Paper
Bcs 110: Fundamentals Of Computing
Course:Bachelor Of Education (Arts)
Institution: Kaimosi Friends University College question papers
Exam Year:2017
KAIMOSI FRIENDS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE.
(A Constituent College of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology)
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2016/2017 ACADEMIC YEAR
SEMESTER ONE EXAMINATIONS
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS
COURSE CODE: BCS 110
COURSE TITLE: FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTING
DATE: APRIL,2017
TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Answer Question ONE and any other TWO
KAFUCO Observes ZERO tolerance to examination cheating
QUESTION 1. 30 marks(COMPULSORY).
a). Giving an example,explain what is a network topology. 3 marks
b). Computers could be classified based on hardware structure and the way physical quantities are represented in the computer.Explain three types of such Computers. 6 marks
c) KAFUCO would prefer biometrics in registering and identifying its students than using cards.Give three advantages and two disadvantages of such a system. 5 marks
d) Differentiate between the following. 6 marks
i.Primary and secondary storage
ii.system software and Application software
iii.website and URL
e) Explain the following system specifications:2.10GHz,2.00GB,512GB,17". 2 marks
f) Solve the following as specified. 4 marks
i. 1110110(binary) to decimal
ii.123( base 10 to binary)
g.Give four objectives of the operating system. 4 marks
QUESTION TWO. 20 marks
a) What is computer generation? (2 marks)
b) Discuss FIVE computer generations giving a characteristic and stating the Technology used. 6 marks
c)List and explain FOUR network topologies. 8 marks
d) Explain any two types of network cables. 4 marks
QUESTION THREE. 20 marks
a) Explain FOUR functions of an operating system to a computer. 4 marks
b.List and explain FOUR system utility programmes 8 marks
C) Describe FOUR possible ways in which an organization can ensure its data secure. 8 marks
QUESTION FOUR 20 marks
a) Networking Computers has impacted organizations in many ways.state four advantages and four disadvantages of networking Computers in an organization 8 marks
b) Describe FOUR types of networks. 8 marks
c) Explain the following types of computer memory giving a characteristic in each case. 4 marks
i. Cache memory
ii.Main memory
QUESTION FIVE. 20 marks
a) What is an internet 2 marks.
b) Explain the following terms 8 marks
.i.Phishing
ii.spam mail
iii.intranet
iv.FTP
V.URL
c) Discuss the impacts of the internet on the society today. 10 marks
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