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Comp 100: Introduction To Computer Applications March 2009 Question Paper
Comp 100: Introduction To Computer Applications March 2009
Course:Bachelor Of Commerce
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2009
COURSE CODE: COMP 100
COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
APPLICATIONS
STREAM: Y1S1
DAY: MONDAY
TIME: 9.00 – 11.00 A.M.
DATE: 23/03/2009
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. There are 5 questions in the paper answer question one, which is compulsory and any
other two questions.
2. Be Brief and precise.
3. Question one carries 30 marks
PLEASE TURN OVERPage 2 of 5
PART ONE
Question One (Marks 30) Compulsory
a) The following spread sheet gives marks obtained by students in diff subjects.
Study it and answer the question that follows
A B C D E F
1 Name
Marks
in
Comp
Marks
in Phy
Marks
in
Chem
Total
Marks
Ave
Marks
2 Mark 66 77 78 X
3 John 78 78 87 Y
4 Kipchumba 87 44 65
5 Joseph 65 56 45
6 Sub Total Z
What formula will you use to calculate X, Y and Z? Marks 3
b) What is the difference between data and information? Marks 2
c) What are the two main fundamental components of a computer? Marks 2
d) Write any four features of word processors. Marks 2
e) What is the different between Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) and Wide Area
networks
(WAN) Marks 2
f) What types of format can exist in data and information? Marks 3
g) Explain any six benefits of using a computer. Marks 3
h) Explain any five application area of computer. Marks 5
i) Explain all the techniques used for moving text? Marks 2
j) How is the Spell check function useful to us? Marks 2
k) Explain any four methods of eliminating viruses. Marks 4Page 3 of 5
PART TWO
Question two (Marks 20)
a) Fill in the Blanks
I. When you use the _________ command, the resulting series replaces the original
selected values.
II. Issuing command Delete from Edit menu will give you ________ options to delete.
III. Clearing format means that if there is any content with some format is there in
current cell then by
issuing clear format command will clear that ________________ only not
the _________________. Marks 3
b) Explain the fourth generation of the computer system. Marks 2
c) How can you classify the computers by technology? Explain all. Marks 2
d) How can you classify computer hardware? Marks 5
e) What is the difference between “The Arithmetic Logic Unit” and “The Control Unit”?
Explain by example. Marks 4
f) What is a wizard? How can you create a document using wizard? Marks 4
Question three (Marks 20)
a) What is the difference between “Dot-matrix (impact)” and “Ink-jet printers”? Explain by
example. Marks 2
b) What is the type of memory that only holds information when the computer is turned
on?
I. RAM
II. ROM
III. Register Mark 1
c) What is the name of the largest holding measure of electronic holding space?
I. MegabytePage 4 of 5
II. Gigabyte
III. Byte Mark 1
d) What is the unit of measure that is abbreviated MB?
I. Mouse
II. Megabyte
III. Monitor Mark 1
e) What is the main memory? Explain any three types of main memory. Marks 4
f) What do you understand by disk formatting? Marks 2
g) What is operating system? Explain any three functions of operating system? Marks 4
h) How can you find a file and folder inside our computer programs? Marks 2
i) True or False
I. Making range of the text is also known as selection of the cells.
II. Clearing content means that if there is any content with some format in current cell
then by issuing
clear content command will clear that formats not the contents alone.
III. To go to on a particular location or particular item use ‘find’ option. Marks 3
Question Four (Marks 20)
a) What do you mean by the term word wrapping? Marks 2
b) What is meant by formatting a document? Marks 2
c) What is the actual use of mail merge feature available in word processors? Marks 2
d) Differentiate between CTRL + C and CTRL +X Marks 2
e) What is margin? Explain all the four type of margin. Marks 5
f) What is text alignment in MS Word? Explain any two type of horizontal text Marks 2
g) Give two application area of electronic sheet. Marks 2
h) List any six categories of functions. Marks 3Page 5 of 5
Question Five (Marks 20)
a) What do you understand by electronics mail (e-mail)? Write any four advantages. Marks
3
b) What is World Wide Web (WWW)
Marks 2
c) Explain any three use of internet?
Marks 3
d) What do you understand by the following?
I. URL
II. Multimedia Marks
2
e) What do you know about icon? Write the name of two types of icons. Marks
3
f) What is computer virus? How can it affect your computer? Marks
3
g) Explain any four types of network topologies. Marks
4
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