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Comp 100: Introduction To Computer Applications Question Paper

Comp 100: Introduction To Computer Applications

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2010

COURSE CODE: COMP 100
COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
APPLICATION
STREAM: Y1S1
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Attempt THREE Questions
• Attempt other TWO questions from Section B

SECTION A

Question one (30 Marks)
a) How can different industries benefit from a computer? (4 Marks)
b) Explain the different methods one can acquire software. (4 Marks)
c) Explain four different programs that help the user to perform routinely tasks. (4 Marks)
d) Explain the following terms: (6 Marks)
i. Task bar
ii. Topology
iii. World Wide Web
e) Explain three different devices that can be found in a network. (6 Marks)
f) Explain the different modes one can use to transmitting data. (6 Marks)

SECTION B
Question Two (20 Marks)
a) Explain how a computer processes information. (4 Marks)
b) Explain the different modes one can get the information on hard copy of a text document.
(4 Marks)
c) Explain the following terms:- (6 Marks)
i. Baud
ii. Bandwidth
iii. RAM
d) Explain how the corporate world can benefit from internet. (4 Marks)
e) Define modem. (2 Marks)

Question Three: (20 Marks)
a) Explain the uniqueness of a computer that has led to its adoption. (4 Marks)
b) Differentiate between the following: (4 Marks)
i. Primary storage and secondary storage
ii. Motherboard and keyboard
c) Explain the following: - (6 Marks)
i. My Computer
ii. Recycle Bin
iii. Internet explorer.
d) Define intranet. (2 Marks)
e) Explain four utility programs. (4 Marks)

Question Four: (20 Marks)
a) Explain the different components of the CPU. (4 Marks)
b) List explain four different software applications you can use in relation to your career
(4 Marks)
c) Explain three common network layouts. (6 Marks)
d) Describe how you can fix a certain text to appear in every page as a title automatically.
(4 Marks)
f) Define a workbook. (2 Marks)

Comp 100: Introduction To Computer Applications Question Paper

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