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Computer Applications Question Paper

Computer Applications

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Information Technology

Institution: Kca University question papers

Exam Year:2011

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2010/2011
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
BIT 1104: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
DATE: APRIL 2011 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions
QUESTION ONE. (COMPULSORY)
a) Outline the functions of the following icons:
i. My Computer [2 Marks]
ii. My Documents [2 Marks]
iii. Recycle Bin [2 Marks]
iv. My Network places [2 Marks]
b) (i) Describe how internet Works. Give one advantage and one disadvantage of internet in the
modern society [2 Marks]
(ii) Write short note on the following :
o URL
o WWW
o Applets
o FTP [4 Marks]
c) (i) Define a Word-processing program [1 Mark]
(ii) Give two major functions of any word-processing program [4 Marks]
(iii) State three examples of Word-processing program [4 Marks]
d) The following is a toolbar used often in Ms Word.
i. Identify its name [2 Marks]
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ii. Outline the name and function of the labeled icons(A-E) [5 Marks]
QUESTION TWO
a) (i ) Describe any four document views used in Microsoft word. [4 Marks]
(ii ) Explain any two features of a modern word processor. [2 Marks]
(iii) Give any two toolbars used in Microsoft word. [2 Marks]
(iv) Explain the necessary steps used for Mail merging. [2 Marks]
b) (i) Explain how Internet works [4 Marks]
(ii) Describe any three considerations for connecting to internet [6 Marks]
QUESTION THREE
a) Discuss what are search engines and search directories as used in internet. Give an example in each
case. [8 Marks]
b) Explain the following functions as used in Microsoft Excel. Give examples of each
(i) TODAY() [2 Marks]
(ii) SUMIF [2 Marks]
(iii) COUNTIF [2 Marks]
(iv) COUNTA [2 Marks]
c) Explain the following cell addressing methods as used in Microsoft Excel
(i) Mixed cell addressing method [1 Mark]
(ii) Absolute cell addressing method [1 Mark]
(iii) Relative cell addressing method [1 Mark]
(iv) 3-D cell addressing method [1 Mark]
QUESTION FOUR
a) Explain what you understand by the term e-mail program. Give any four e-mail programs that are
currently in use today. [6 Marks]
b) Discuss any three advantages of communicating using an e-mail program. [3 Marks]
A B C D
E
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c) Outline five components of access database. [5 Marks]
d) Explain any six data types you may use in a Microsoft Access table. [6 Marks]
QUESTION FIVE
a) There are five computer generations. All along they describe technological advancement in both
hardware and software. In respect to the above describe the first and fifth generations
[5 Marks for each]
b) (i ) Describe what is PowerPoint? [2 Marks]
(ii) Discuss the following features in PowerPoint presentations:
- Animation
- Transition [2 Marks]
c) Discuss the effects of applying the following MS-DOS commands in your prompt:
(i) FORMAT A:/S [2 Marks]
(ii) COPY C:\KIM\*.TXT A:\JANE [2 Marks]
(iii) REN ????.DOC *.TXT [2 Marks]

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