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Introduction To Computers. Question Paper
Introduction To Computers.
Course:Introduction To Computers
Institution: M.D.I Computer Training College question papers
Exam Year:2011
M.D.I COMPUTER TRAINING COLLEGE
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
EXAM - THEORY
TIME 1 hr 30 mins.
1. Define the following terms.
a. A computer system. (2mks)
b. A window. (2mks)
c. An Icon (2mks)
2.Name any three icons found in the windows opening screen. (3mks)
3.Describe the procedure for creating a shortcut from the Ms word application to the desktop. (2mks)
4.Explain the purpose of the following items in a window.
a. Title bar (1mk)
b. Scroll bar (1mk)
c. Restore button (1mk)
d. Menu bar (1mk)
e. Window border (1mk)
5. Differentiate between data and information. (2mks)
6. What is processing? (2mks)
7. Explain how you would do the following:-
a. Move a file from one folder to another. (1mk)
b. Save a file in a diskette. (2mks)
c. Delete a file. (1mk)
8. Explain the following terms as used in computers:-
a. GUI. (2mks)
b. The recycle bin. (1mk)
c. Dialog box. (1mk)
d. Folder. (1mk)
9. List two methods used to copy and move information. (2mks)
10. What is formatting? And why should the disk be formatted? (2mks)
11. Differentiate between cold booting and warm booting. (2mks)
12. Describe what happens during cold booting? (2mks)
13. Explain the functions performed by:-
a.The control unit (2mks)
b.The arithmetic logic unit (2mks)
14. What is a hertz? (2mks)
15. Describe any two types of computers based on functionality. (2mks)
16. The CPU and I/O devices are controlled by the operating system. Explain the term operating system. (1mk)
17. Give five advantages of computers. (5mks)
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