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Cisy 303:Computer Hardware Maintenance Question Paper

Cisy 303:Computer Hardware Maintenance

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Computer Science

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

COMPUTER HARDWARE

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 2ND TRIMESTER 2012 (EVENING) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : COMPUTING & INFORMATICS
DEPARTMENT : COMPUTER SCIENCE & BUSINESS INFORMATION
UNIT CODE : CISY 303/DBIT 123/DCIS 203
UNIT TITLE : COMPUTER HARDWARE & MAINTENANCE
TIME : 2 HOURS

Instructions: Answer Question ONE and any other TWO.

Question One (30 Marks)

Describe the following computer hardware components found in the system unit.

(10 Marks)

Power supply connector.
USB (Universal Serial Bus) port.
CPU Chip
IDE Controller
PCI Slot

Briefly describe the post process and indicate what performs this event.

(5 Marks)

With reference to hard disks, explain four types of removable storage devices.

(8 Marks)

Explain FIVE factors to consider when selecting memory for a computer.

(5 Marks)

What is an active partition.

(2 Marks)

Question Two (15 Marks)

Briefly explain the program set up process and state two short cut functions.

(4 Marks)

Discuss the application areas of the following types of safety tools.

(5 Marks)

Anti-static Wrist Strap.
Anti-static mat.
Isopropyl alcohol.
Lint-free cloth.
Hard-held vacuum cleaner.

List and describe the THREE types of resources in a device manager.

(6 Marks)

Question Three (15 Marks)

Describe the items you would consider when updating (flashing) the BIOS.

(6 Marks)

Discuss FOUR tools that a troubleshooter uses in troubleshooting process.

(4 Marks)

Briefly explain the following CPO terminologies.

(5 Marks)

Frontside bus
Cache
Heat sink
Fans
Pins

Question Four (15 Marks)

Discuss FOUR ways that you would go about diagnosing the mother board problems.

(8 Marks)

Memory systems are broken into four different categories explain them.

(4 Marks)

Define the following terms.

(3 Marks)

Dynamic disk
Extended partion
Logical drive

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