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Chtm 0017: Introduction To Computer Applications Question Paper

Chtm 0017: Introduction To Computer Applications

Course:Certificate In Ecotourism And Hospitality Management

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF CERTIFICATE IN ECOTOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
CHTM 0017: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
STREAMS: CHTM TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 17/4/2013 11.30 AM – 1.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Answer questions ONE and any other TWO questions
2. This is a CLOSED BLOCK exam. No reference materials are allowed in the exam room.
3. No mobile phone is allowed in the exam room (make sure to switch it off and leave it with the invigilator if you carried one)
4. Write your answers legibly and use your time wisely.

SECTION A

Question ONE – compulsory (30 Marks)

(a) Define the term:

(i) Word processor. [2 Marks]
(ii) Explain four benefits of word processor over typewriter. [8 Marks]

(b) A company intends to set up internet connectivity for its daily use.

(i) Explain four components the company will require for internet connectivity.
[6 Marks]

(ii) Explain four benefits of internet the company will enjoy. [4 Marks]
(c) Zebedi invited his friends to a birthday party, one of his friends, katana came with a digital camera and took pictures of the proceedings.

(i) Explain how Katana would transfer the pictures to a computer. [2 Marks]

(ii) Katana would wish to send the photos via email to Zebedi. Outline the steps he
would follow to send the photos as attachments. [3 Marks]

(d) Explain the following spreadsheet functions. [5 Marks]

(i) Sum if
(ii) Count
(iii) Max
(iv) Min
(v) Average.

SECTION B

QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)

(a) Computers can be classified according to physical size and processing power. Identify
and explain four types of computers that fall under this category of classifications.
[12 Marks]

(b) Explain four factors to consider while selecting the computer to buy. [8 Marks]

QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)

(a) Define the term computer virus. [2 Marks]

(b) List two types of backing storage devices and media. [2 Marks]

(c) Describe five input devices. [10 Marks]

(d) Explain three characteristics of a computer infected with viruses. [6 Marks]

QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)

(a) Explain five parts of Ms Word screen layout. [10 Marks]

(b) Differentiate the following terms. [6 Marks]

(i) Indentation and alignment
(ii) Formation and editing
(iii) Portrait orientation and landscape orientation.

(c) Explain the steps followed while printing a word document. [4 Marks]

QUESTION FIVE (20 MARKS)

(a) Define the term internet. [2 Marks]

(b) Discuss the impact of internet in the current society. [10 Marks]

(c) Explain four advantages of spreadsheet software. [8 Marks]

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