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Comp 0111: Computer Applicaction In Education Question Paper

Comp 0111: Computer Applicaction In Education

Course:Diploma In Education

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION
COMP 0111: COMPUTER APPLICACTION IN EDUCATION
STREAMS: BED (ARTS) Y1 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 17/4/2013 8.30 AM – 11.30AM
INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Answer Question ONE and any other TWO Questions
2. This is a CLOSED BOOK exam. No reference materials are allowed in the exam room.
3. No Mobile phone is allowed in the exam room (make sure to switch it off and leave it with the invigilator if you carried one)
4. Write your answers legibly and use your time wisely.

Question One – Compulsory (30 Marks)

(a) When a school wants to buy computers, they have to buy the best computers within allocated budget. This requires careful selection of the equipment that meets the needs of the school. Your school wants to buy computers. You have been given the task by your head to ensure the school gets value for their money in purchasing computer equipment.

(i) Explain FOUR specifications you should include when buying the computer?
[8 Marks]

(ii) List TWO input devices and output devices that must accompany this equipment.
[4 Marks]

(iii) Differentiate between Ram and Rom and explain their roles in a computer system.
[4 Marks]
(iv) While giving examples, deduce how secondary and primary memory complement each
other in a computer system. [4 Marks]
(b) List FOUR utility programs on windows operating system. [4 Marks]

(c) Differentiate between;

(i) Analogue computer and digital computer. [3 Marks]

(ii) Special purpose and general purpose computer. [3 Marks]

Question Two – (20 Marks)

(a) The following are results for your class this term entered in excel worksheet.

A B C D E F G H I
1 Student name Kisw Eng Maths Physics Chemistry Student total Student average Position
2 John 48 89 65 78 89
3 James 22 45 79 68 90
4 Mary 45 56 68 85 67
5 Josphat 17 88 76 86 85
6 Korir 8 99 98 65 58
7 Subject Total
8 Subject Average

Required:

(i) Write the formula/Function that would be typed in Cell G2 and copied down to determine student total. [2 Marks]

(ii) Write the formula /Function that would be typed in Cell H2 and copied down to
determine Student Average. [2 Marks]

(iii) Write the formula/function that would be typed in Cell B7 and copied across
down to determine Subject Total. [2 Marks]

(iv) Write the formula/function that would be typed in Cell B8 and copied across
down to determine Subject Average. [2 Marks]

(v) Which function is the most appropriate for positioning the students based on
Total Marks. [2Marks
(vi) Which cell will be used to hold the average score for the class [2 Marks]

(b) Discuss any FOUR features of a word processor that make it more powerful over manual
typewriter. [8 Marks]

Question Three (20 Marks)

(a) List FOUR components found in a window based graphical user interfaces.
[4 Marks]

(b) Explain FOUR roles of an operating system in a computer system. [8 Marks]

(c) State TWO applications of a spreadsheet programme in an educational institution.
[2 Marks]

(d) Explain THREE types of storage devices. [6 Marks]

QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)

(a) Explain FIVE parts of Ms Word screen layout. [10 Marks]

(b) Differentiate the following terms

(i) Indentation and Alignment
(ii) Formatting and Editing
(iii) Portrait orientation and landscape orientation.

(c) Explain the steps followed while printing a word document. [4 Marks]

QUESTION FIVE (20 MARKS)

(a) Write the following acronyms in full [5 Marks]

(i) URL
(ii) HTTP
(iii) HTML
(iv) SMTP
(v) FTP

(b) Zebedi invited his friends to a birthday party one of his friends, Katana came with a
digital camera and took pictures of the proceedings.

(i) Explain how Katana would transfer the pictures to a computer. [2 Marks]

(ii) Katana would wish to send the photos via Email to Zebedi . Outline the steps he would follow to send the photos as file attachments. [3 Marks]

(c) Discuss the impact of internet in the current society. [10 Marks]

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