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Introduction To Computer Application Question Paper

Introduction To Computer Application

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce(Bcom) ()

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2010

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KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
COURSE CODE: COMP 100
COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
APPLICATION
STREAM: Y1S1
DAY: THURSDAY
TIME: 2.00 – 4.00 P.M
DATE: 16/12/2010
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Section A is compulsory
• Attempt other two questions from Section B
PLEASE TURNOVER
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SECTION A (30 Marks)
QUESTION ONE:
a) List the different ways in which computers can be categorized. (2 Marks)
b) Explain the four categories of computer hardware. (6 Marks)
c) List five reasons why you would install an operating system on your system.
(5 Marks)
d) Explain four roles of a user when working with a personal computer. (4 Marks)
e) List four benefits a home can enjoy for using computers. (4 Marks)
f) Explain the different transmission modes of data. (6 Marks)
g) Define the following: - (3 Marks)
i. Mail merge
ii. Modem
iii. Worksheet
SECTION B: (20 Marks each)
QUESTION TWO: (20 MARKS)
a) List four components that make up a computer system. (4 Marks)
b) List four software applications which can be of help in your career. (4 Marks)
c) Explain the benefits of computer networks. (4 Marks)
d) What are the benefits of using fiber optic transmission media? (4 Marks)
e) Explain the different transmission media. (4 Marks)
QUESTION THREE: (20 MARKS)
a) Differentiate between the following: - (4 Marks)
i. Impact and non – impact printer
ii. Internet and intranet
b) Explain the impact of internet to the society. (4 Marks)
c) Differentiate between the following: - (4 Marks)
i. Wire – based and wireless transmission media
ii. Repeater and amplifier
d) How would an organization benefit from having a network printer? (4 Marks)
e) Explain the different default desktop icons. (4 Marks)
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QUESTION FOUR: (20 MARKS)
a) Describe the main component of the CPU. (4 Marks)
b) List four benefits one would enjoy on using an optical disk over a magnetic disk.
(4 Marks)
c) Define system software and give three reasons why you would install them in your
system.
(4 Marks)
d) What is meant by word – wrap? How is it important? (4 Marks)
e) Differentiate between analog and digital transmission of data. Give two advantages of
digital transmission over analog. (4 Marks)

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