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Acmp 111: Computer Hardware Question Paper
Acmp 111: Computer Hardware
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Applied Computer Science
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE APPLIED COMPUTER SCIENCE
ACMP 111: COMPUTER HARDWARE
STREAMS: ACMP YIS2 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 17/4/2013 8.30 AM – 10.30 AM
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Answer QUESTION 1 and any other TWO QUESTIONS from Section B.
• This is a CLOSED BOOK EXAM, No reference materials allowed.
• No use of mobile phones, no calculators.
• Write your answers legibly and use your time wisely.
SECTION A: COMPULSORY (30 Marks)
QUESTION 1 (30 MARKS)
(a) With use of appropriate examples, explain the meaning of the following terms:
(i) Output device [2 Marks]
(ii) Input device [2 Marks]
(b) The devices listed below are used in an office setting on a day to day basis. State a sensible use that an office worker could make of them. [8 Marks]
(i) Hard disk
(ii) Rewritable CD (CD-RW)
(iii) CD-ROM
(iv) Flash disk
(c) From what location are the 1st computer instructions available on boot up? Give reasons why these instructions need to be stored in that location. [4 Marks]
(d) With respect to a network interface card, what does the term 10/100 refers to?
[2 Marks]
(e) State the two types of power supply connectors to the motherboard? [2 Marks]
(f) Explain the various function of the motherboard? [4 Marks]
(g) What are the two types of memory in computer system? [2 Marks]
(h) What is the purpose of the computer bus? [2 Marks]
(i) Describe what an integrated circuit is (IC). [2 Marks]
SECTION B: (CHOOSE ANY TWO QUESTIONS FROM THIS SECTION)
QUESTION 2 (20 MARKS)
(a) Discuss the various internal components found in Modern processors. You can use illustrations to elaborate your answer. [10 Marks]
(b) Discuss the following types of computer systems, giving the difference in hardware capabilities? [10 Marks]
(i) Desktop computer
(ii) Super computer
(iii) Mini computer
(iv) Mainframe computer.
QUESTION 3 (20 MARKS)
(a) A company has a workforce of around 300 staff. Some work in the office using the computer system for administrative tasks, while others use the computer system on the production line for giving details of orders that need to be manufactured. Select appropriate peripheral hardware for these two application areas, giving reasons for your choices. [10 Marks]
(b) Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) provide keyboards to allow users to input data. Computers are often supplied with QWERTY keyboards to allow users to input data. Discuss the differences between these different types of keyboard, explaining why the differences are necessary. [10 Marks]
QUESTION 4 (20 MARKS)
(a) Discuss the various power problems experienced with computer systems. [10 Marks]
(b) Describe the three stages of computing and the role of each. [6 Marks]
(c) Describe two devices that process information inside a computer. [4 Marks]
QUESTION 5 (20 MARKS)
(a) What is computer network? Use sketches to explain how computer networks works. [5 Marks]
(b) Discuss the various types of computer networks. [15 Marks]
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