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Ucu 102 Introduction To Computer Studies Question Paper

Ucu 102 Introduction To Computer Studies

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Pwani University question papers

Exam Year:2012

A Constituent College of Kenyatta University
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR
1ST YEAR 1ST SEMESTER EXAMINATION
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
UCU 102: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER STUDIES

END SEMETER: I TIME: 3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL questions in section A and any TWO in section B
2. Your hand writing should all be legible
3. Marks are indicated in brackets and this exam bears a weight of 70%

SECTION A: (40 MARKS)

QUESTION ONE (10 MARKS)

a) State the meaning of the following computer terms:
i) Computer (1 mark)
ii) Electricity (1 mark)
iii) Modem (1 mark)
iv) Lifeware (1 mark)
v) Server (2 marks)
b) Explain clearly how to start a computer right from powering it on at the wall socket. (4 marks)

QUESTION TWO –
Explain clearly ten different ways of loading Microsoft word/windows 2007 (XP) for data processing. (10 marks)

QUESTION THREE -
a) What is an LED and why is it important? (2 marks)
b) State Ohm’s law and give its electrical expression. (2 marks)
c) The inflorescence bulb in the PUC computer laboratory reads 100 watts, 240 volts and 60 Hertz:

i) What is the impedance of the circuit? (2 marks)
ii) How much electrical power is consumed in this circuit?
(1 mark)
iii) Explain clearly how one may avoid electrocution while replacing a faulty bulb. (3 marks)

QUESTION FOUR - (10 MARKS)

Answer question four with respect to MS Excel (Spread sheets)
a) Explain clearly the purpose(s) of the following:
i) Functions (1 mark)
ii) IF function (1 mark)
iii) COUNT IF functions (1 mark)
iv) SUMIF function (1 mark)
b) Explain clearly how the following tasks are achieved:
i) Merging cells (1 mark)
ii) Changing orientation of text (1 mark)
c) Distinguish between
i) Wrapping text and shrink to fit. (2 marks)
ii) Editing cell contents and formatting cells (2 marks)

SECTION B – (30 MARKS)

QUESTION FIVE - (15 MARKS)
a) What’s a computer virus? (2 marks)
b) State and explain eight different ways of detecting viruses in a computer. (8 marks)
c) State and explain ten different ways of avoiding viruses in a computer.
(5 marks)

QUESTION SIX - (15 MARKS)
a) What’s computer booting? (2 marks)
b) Differentiate between cold and warm booting (3 marks)
c) State and explain any ten steps of the booting process (10 marks)

QUESTION SEVEN – (15 MARKS)
- Answer this question with respect to Microsoft power point
a) What’s Microsoft power point? (2 marks)
b) State how to create a presentation using design templates (6 marks)
c) State the uses of the following views of a slide set:
i) Outline view (2 marks)
ii) Slide sorter view (2 marks)
iii) Slide show (1 mark)
iv) Slide view (2 marks)

Ucu 102 Introduction To Computer Studies Question Paper

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