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:2016
KAIMOSI FRIENDS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY MAIN EXAMINATIONS
2016/2017 ACADEMIC YEAR
FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
COURSE CODE: BCS 110
COURSE TITLE: FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTING
SEPTEMBER 10TH 2016
2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO QUESTIONS
KAFUCO OBSERVES ZERO TOLERANCE TO EXAMINATION CHEATING
QUESTION ONE
a.i). Differentiate between a computer and a computer system. 2 marks
ii. State any six functions of a digital computer. 6 marks
iii. Explain 6 advantages of a computer. 12 marks
b. Discuss the history of computers. 10 marks
QUESTION TWO
a. Discuss the application of computers in the following areas:
i. Schools. 5 marks
ii. Telecommunication. 5 marks
iii. Police station. 5 marks
iv. Banks. 5 marks
QUESTION THREE
a. Discuss the classification of computers based on:
i. Size. 5 marks
ii. Technology. 5 marks
b. Discuss the 5 basic operations for converting raw data into information. 10 marks
QUESTION FOUR
a. State 5 characteristics of the main memory. 5 marks
b. Differentiate between the RAM and ROM. 5 Marks
c. i) Define a computer software. 2 marks
ii. Explain the 4 components of a computer software. 8 marks
QUESTION FIVE
a. Discuss the functions of an operating system. 10 marks
b. Explain five reasons why an organization may network its machines. 10 marks
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