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Computer Applications Question Paper

Computer Applications

Course:Diploma In Information Technology

Institution: Bungoma Technical Training Institute question papers

Exam Year:2009

STAGE I EXAMINATION FOR DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
DIT 103: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
DATE: NOVEMBER 2009 TIME: 1½HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer any THREE questions
QUESTION ONE [20 MARKS]
a) Describe the process of bootstrapping a computer system. [10 Marks]
b) Explain the meaning of the following acronymns
i. CMOS
ii. POST
iii. BIOS
iv. ROM.
[4 Marks]
c) List and explain any six elements of a dialog box. [6 Marks]
QUESTION TWO [20 MARKS]
a) Describe the following windows utilities:
i. Back up
ii. Disk defragmenter
iii. Disk clean up
[6 Marks]
b) Explain any four functions of windows operating system. [8 Marks]
c) Describe the following types of application software:
2
i. Customized software
ii. In-house development software
[6 Marks]
QUESTION THREE [20 MARKS]
a) Describe the following advanced features of a word processor.
i. Thesaurus
ii. Mail merge
iii. Table of contents
iv. Index.
v. Equation editor.
[10 Marks]
b) Lists any six documents you may create using word processors. [6 Marks]
c) Explain any four reasons for using a clip art in a document. [4 Marks]
QUESTION FOUR [20 MARKS]
a) Describe any four function categories you may use in spreadsheets. Give one example in each
case. [8 Marks]
b) An operator defines the type of operation to be performed on the formula operands. Describe
the four types of operators you may use in spreadsheets. [8 Marks]
c) Explain any four advantages of using electronic spreadsheets. [4 Marks]
QUESTION FIVE [20 MARKS]
a) Describe any four disadvantages of using internet. [4 Marks]
b) Explain any six applications of electronic mail. [6 Marks]
c) Describe any four safety precautions of email users. [4 Marks]
d) Explain any three factors you may consider when selecting an internet service provider.
[6 Marks]

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