- a) Outline four examples of computer utility programs,
b) Briefly discuss four factors to be considered when, selecting open source software.(Solved)
a) Outline four examples of computer utility programs,
b) Briefly discuss four factors to be considered when, selecting open source software.
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- Explain the following computer hardware and software specifications:
iv. LinuxMint II.
v. LibreOffice Impress(Solved)
Explain the following computer hardware and software specifications:
iv. LinuxMint II.
v. LibreOffice Impress
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- Discuss the factors that determine the processing power of a computer.(Solved)
Discuss the factors that determine the processing power of a computer.
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- A personal computer (PC) uses a number of different connectors or ports to connect to peripheral
devices such as a printer.
Outline how each of the following...(Solved)
A personal computer (PC) uses a number of different connectors or ports to connect to peripheral
devices such as a printer.
Outline how each of the following connectors or ports work:
i. Serial port.
ii. Parallel port.
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- a) Distinguish between the following terms in the context of information communication
technology (ICT):
i. Workstation and server.
ii. Light pen and digitizer.
b) Highlight the benefits of secondary...(Solved)
a) Distinguish between the following terms in the context of information communication
technology (ICT):
i. Workstation and server.
ii. Light pen and digitizer.
b) Highlight the benefits of secondary storage in data management.
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- Briefly explain the functions of the following peripheral devices of a computer system
i. Webcam
ii. Head set
iii. Joystick(Solved)
Briefly explain the functions of the following peripheral devices of a computer system
i. Webcam
ii. Head set
iii. Joystick
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- a) Highlights six hardware devices found inside the computers’ system unit.
b) Briefly describe four classifications of printers based on their technology(Solved)
a) Highlights six hardware devices found inside the computers’ system unit.
b) Briefly describe four classifications of printers based on their technology
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- a) Explain the two main reasons why the following types of memory are used for certain
functions in a computer:
i. Random access memory (RAM).
ii. Read only...(Solved)
a) Explain the two main reasons why the following types of memory are used for certain
functions in a computer:
i. Random access memory (RAM).
ii. Read only memory (ROM).
b) Identify three local area network (LAN) connecting devices.
c) Distinguish between "serial" and "parallel" processing.
d) Briefly explain three benefits of secondary storage.
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- Describe the following characteristics of computer "memory
i. Mutability
ii. Accessibility
iii. Addressability
iv. Volatility(Solved)
Describe the following characteristics of computer "memory
i. Mutability
ii. Accessibility
iii. Addressability
iv. Volatility
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- a. (i) Explain the use of two equipment’s used during videoconferencing,
(ii) Highlight two advantages of videoconferencing to an organisation.
b. Briefly describe the following types of...(Solved)
a. (i) Explain the use of two equipment’s used during videoconferencing,
(ii) Highlight two advantages of videoconferencing to an organisation.
b. Briefly describe the following types of computer hardware:
i. Video graphic array splitter.
ii. System unit.
iii. Universal serial bus port.
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- Describe the following hardware devices:
(i) Memory stick.
(ii) Plotter.(Solved)
Describe the following hardware devices:
(i) Memory stick.
(ii) Plotter.
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- Describe four output devices that could be found in a television broadcasting station(Solved)
Describe four output devices that could be found in a television broadcasting station
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- (i) Defme the term “optical storage media”.
(ii) Explain four types of optical storage media.(Solved)
(i) Defme the term “optical storage media”.
(ii) Explain four types of optical storage media.
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- Explain the following computer hardware and software specifications:
i. Intel ® Core (TM) is 650@ 3.20 GHz 3.33GHz
ii. 2.00GB (1.87 GB usable)
iii. TFT 17” Lenovo.(Solved)
Explain the following computer hardware and software specifications:
i. Intel ® Core (TM) is 650@ 3.20 GHz 3.33GHz
ii. 2.00GB (1.87 GB usable)
iii. TFT 17” Lenovo.
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- Define the term "primary storage" in the context of computing.(Solved)
Define the term "primary storage" in the context of computing.
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- A friend has approached you for advice on the purchase of a new computer. He wishes to use the
computer to edit video clips taken on...(Solved)
A friend has approached you for advice on the purchase of a new computer. He wishes to use the
computer to edit video clips taken on his video camera, play games, email friends and family and
write his college work.
Required:
Advise the friend on:
a) The best specifications for the following hardware:
i. RAM.
ii. Processor.
iii. Secondary storage.
iv. Internet connection
b) Four items of commercial software that would be required in order to accomplish the
tasks described above.
c) Four types of input devices required, stating the role of each device.
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- While reading a computer magazine, Mr. Luka Ongeri came across the following
specification of a personal compiler (PC) system: ¦**
"Pentium IV 3.0 GHZ, 1GB RAM, 150...(Solved)
While reading a computer magazine, Mr. Luka Ongeri came across the following
specification of a personal compiler (PC) system: ■**
"Pentium IV 3.0 GHZ, 1GB RAM, 150 GB LID and 17" TFT Monitor".
Explain the meaning of the above specification.
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- a) Describe three types of computers according to their structure speed and architecture.
b) Briefly explain the purpose of each of the following elements of a...(Solved)
a) Describe three types of computers according to their structure speed and architecture.
b) Briefly explain the purpose of each of the following elements of a computer system:
i) The system bus.
ii) The motherboard.
iii) The video card.
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- A sales person will be giving a multimedia presentation to a large group of people in an
exhibition using a laptop computer
Required
i. Briefly describe typical features...(Solved)
A sales person will be giving a multimedia presentation to a large group of people in an
exhibition using a laptop computer
Required
i. Briefly describe typical features of a laptop computer
ii. Highlight four extra devices that may be needed for presentation and state the purpose of
each
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- Kepha Kaunda has installed a note book computer Y and a desktop computer X to form a local
area network (LAN) connecting to the internet through...(Solved)
Kepha Kaunda has installed a note book computer Y and a desktop computer X to form a local
area network (LAN) connecting to the internet through a 10 Megabite (MB) broadband
connection in his bedroom. The configurations on the computers are as follows
Required .
i. Kepha Kaunda wants to connect an external digital video disk (DVD) writer to desktop X
State two different types of external DVD drives and briefly describe how Kepha Kaunda
could install DVD writer to each of the external DVD drives
ii. ' hr desktop X, the size of the cache is smaller than that of the random access memory
(RAM)
iii. Briefly explain what Kepha Kaunda should do to enhance the performance of desktop X
iv. Identify six factors that might affect the connectivity of desktop X and note book Y in the
LAN
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)