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Computer Fundamentals And Programming Question Paper

Computer Fundamentals And Programming 

Course:Computer Science

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2010



INSTRUCTIONS Answer THREE Questions in Section A and TWO Questions in Section B


SECTION A


Question 1

Explain the following terms

a) Data

b) Computer

c) Programming

d) Hard disk drive

e) Algorithm (10marks)


Question 2

Explain any FIVE characteristics of a computer. (10marks)


Question 3

Using an illustration explain the classification of computers . (10marks)


Question 4

Using an illustration explain how the Central Processing Unit (C.P.U) executes programs.

(10marks) SECTION B


Question 5

a) Discuss the various parts of a C++ program with a suitable example. (10marks)

b) Discuss an algorithm and the properties of a good algorithm. (10marks)


Question 6

Using illustrations on the graphical presentations and truth tables discuss the various logic gates.

(20marks)


Question 7

a) Write a code of a C++ Program to implement addition of two numbers (10marks)

b) Using appropriate examples, explain the conversion of :-

i) Decimal to binary (5marks)

ii) Decimal to hexadecimal (5marks)






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