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Comp 100: Introduction To Computer Applications November 2011 Question Paper

Comp 100: Introduction To Computer Applications November 2011

Course:Bachelor Of Education Science

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2010

INSTRUCTIONS:
i. Section A is Compulsory.
ii. Attempt any other two questions from Section B.
SECTION A:
QUESTION ONE:
a. What are the effects of computer to the society? (4 Marks)
b. Explain the following: - (5 Marks)
i. CPU
ii. Software
iii. Internet
iv. Icon
v. Soft copy
c. Why would one install an operating system in their computer? (5 Marks)
d. Differentiate between time sharing and multitasking. (2 Marks)
e. Suppose there is a text you would like to appear at the top and bottom of each page which feature
would you use? Describe the procedure. (4 Marks)
f. Define a virus and list the symptoms of a system which is affected. (5 Marks)
g. List and explain the different attribute of font property. (5 Marks)
Section B:
QUESTION TWO:
a. List four different types of input devices. (2 Marks)
b. Differentiate between thesaurus and dictionary. (2 Marks)
c. What are the benefits of using internet in an organization? (5 Marks)
d. Define the following: - (5 Marks)
i. Slide transition
ii. Spreadsheet
iii. Task bar
iv. Macro
v. Database
e. Differentiate between RAM and ROM. (3 Marks)
f. List the different components on windows. (3 Marks)
QUESTION THREE:
a. List and explain the different attributes of a computer. (5 Marks)
b. Explain how you would organize the different documents in your system. (5 Marks)
c. Define the following terms: - (5 Marks)
i. Mail merge
ii. Function
iii. CD-ROM
iv. Cache
d. List and describe five operating systems. (5 Marks)Page 3 of 3
QUESTION FOUR:
a. What is the necessity of a secondary storage in a computer? (3 Marks)
b. Define the following: - (5 Marks)
i. Antivirus
ii. Multiprocessing
iii. Recycle bin
iv. Cell
v. Hardware
c. What are the benefits of using fiber optic cable? (5 Marks)
d. What are the advantages of using optical disks over magnetic disks? (4 Marks)
e. What are the negative effects of internet? (3 Marks)

Comp 100: Introduction To Computer Applications November 2011 Question Paper

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