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Comp 101: Introduction To Computer Applications Question Paper
Comp 101: Introduction To Computer Applications
Course:Bachelor Of Science
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
B.SC (AGRIC. ECON),B.SC (AGRIC), B.SC (ANSC & NARE),
B.SC (WIEM), B.SC (AGRIC.EDUC & EXTENSION), B.SC (ENSC),
B.SC(AGBM), B.SC (CATERING), B.SC (GEN.), B.SC (PSYCHOLOGY),
B.SC(ECOTURISM), BA (ECON & SOCIOLOGY), B.SC (CDEV)
COMP 101: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 6/8/2013 8.30 A.M – 10.30 A.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Answer question ONE in SECTION A and any other TWO questions in SECTION B
2. Marks are awarded for clear and concise answers
SECTION A: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION ONE COMPULSORY - (30 MARKS)
(a) Explain the following terms as applied in computer systems:
[10marks]
(i) Computer
(ii) Computer network
(iii) Software
(iv) Data
(v) Computer Hardware
(b) Describe why a word processing application is important to an organization and state any two word processing software application you would recommend for use.
[4 marks]
(c) Perform the following operations (Show your working)
(i) Add binary number 101110 to 111011. [2 marks]
(ii) Convert 4710 to binary. [2 marks]
(d) Using appropriate examples differentiate between Off-shelf software and Tailor-made software. [3 marks]
(e) Using a diagram,describe the Major parts, icons and tools found on a word application window [3 marks]
(f) Explain how secondary storage such as a hard disk complements the main memory of the computer. [3 marks]
(g) Using relevant examples, differentiate between wired and wireless communications media. [4 marks]
SECTION B– ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS FROM THIS SECTION
QUESTION TWO [20 MARKS]
(a) Explain the impact of computer systems and technology [10 marks]
(i) Health care.
(ii) Education, Science and research
(b) Andersen a student at Chuka university was asked by his lecturer to “indentify and classify five type of computers”, Explain how he will solve the problem. [10 marks]
QUESTION THREE [20 MARKS]
(a) Outline how you would perform the following [6 marks]
(i) Italicize typed text.
(ii) Centre align your text.
(iii)Saving your word document for the first time.
(b) Distinguish between the following software applications categories [4 marks]
(i) Software suite and integrated software.
(ii) Database and accounting software.
(c) Discuss the use of application softwares in computers in perfroming various operations. You must show one advantage of using this applications in operations you will state as compared to manual operations. [10marks]
QUESTION FOUR [20 MARKS]
a) A computer as a collection of machines may be defined by the composition of its parts. Using a diagram, explain these various parts of the computer. [8 marks]
b) Explain the difference between application software and System software. [4 marks]
c) List four services provided by a Local Area Network. [4 marks]
d) List any four types of system Software. [4 marks]
QUESTION FIVE [20 MARKS]
a. Explain FIVE benefits of the Internet. [10 marks]
b. State FOUR things to avoid when working on a computer. [8 marks]
c. Explain the use of the following Short cut keyboard functions. [2marks]
i. Ctrl + V.
ii. Ctrl + S
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