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Csc 109: Computer Applications Question Paper

Csc 109: Computer Applications

Course:Bachelor Of Education Science

Institution: Masinde Muliro University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2012

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST)

Course Title: Computer Application

First year second semester

Course code: CSC 109

Time: 3 HOURS

Instruction to candidates:
Answer ALL questions in section A
Answer any TWO questions in section B

SECTION A

QUESTION ONE
a) Explain the following terms as used in databases
i) File
ii) Record
iii) Field
iv) Database (4mks)

b) i) Identify and explain any four features of a word processor. (4mks)
ii) Describe how you would include a picture in a word document. (3mks)
iii) Explain why you would need a spreadsheet in your office. (2mks)

c) i) Define a database? (2mks)
ii) Describe the features of a database. (5mks)

d) i) Explain how you would create a folder in a flash disk. (3mks)
ii) Name and briefly explain any four features of a desktop. (4mks)
iii) Explain the procedure of putting a file on a secondary storage assuming you created the file on drive C. (3mks)

SECTION B

QUESTION TWO
a) Explain the following terms as used in the internet
i) Web browser
ii) Search engine
iii) URL
iv)Web page
v) E-mail (10mks)

b) State and briefly explain five advantages of using a database (10mks)

QUESTION THREE
a) Describe how to create a table in word. (4mks)

b) You have been appointed to give a talk on the effects of education on society
i) What software will you use to organize your lecture? (2mks)
ii) Describe some of the features you will include when using the software to enhance your lecture. (4mks)

c) Explain five applications of the internet. (10mks)

QUESTION FOUR
a) As a principal of a school, you are required to invite parents for a PTA meeting to be held at a school.
Required
i) Using your knowledge on data communication, describe how you will achieve this using a computer. (4mks)
ii) After the meeting, you are required to ensure that the parents get the minutes of the meeting online. Explain how you will achieve this with your computer. (4mks)

b) You are required to ensure that the details of students are well organized in a way they can be found easily. Which software in your opinion will assist you to achieve this? (2mks)
i) Using the software mentioned above, describe how you will create and organize student details in your school. (6mks)
ii) Explain the procedure of creating columns in a word document. (4mks)

QUESTION FIVE
a) Explain the meaning of the following terminologies
i) Word processing
ii) Word Wrap (4mks)

b) Describe how you would carry out the following tasks
i) Mail merging. (3mks)
ii) Creating a table with 4- columns and 5- rows. (3mks)

c) Word processing packages allow users to do a number of interesting functions due to a number of features it offers. Explain any four applications of Ms Word processor. (4mks)

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