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Introduction To Computer Applications 2009/2010 Academic Year Question Paper

Introduction To Computer Applications 2009/2010 Academic Year

Course:Bachelor Of Education Science

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2009

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. There are 5question 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

PART 1

QUESTION ONE (MARKS 30) COMPULSORY
a) What are the four fundamental components of a computer? Marks 4

b) Write any four feature of word processors. Marks 4

c) What is the different between Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) and Wide Area
Networks (WAN) Marks 4
d) What is operating system? What are the five functions of operating system?
Marks 5
e) How can you find a file and folder inside our computer programs? Marks 2

f) What do you know about desktop? Marks 2

g) How are computers used in the fields of communications and education? Marks 2

h) What is text alignment in MS Word? Explain all four type of horizontal text Alignment.
Marks 5
i) Explain any two differences between human being and computer system. Marks 2

PART 2

QUESTION TWO (MARKS 20)

a) Differentiate between hardware and software. Marks 4

b) What are two categories of system software? Explain. Marks 4

c) What is the difference between GUI and CUI ? Marks 2

d) What is computer virus? How can it affect your computer? Marks 2

e) Find out whether they are True or false Marks 4
1. Boolean Logic (Algebra) was invented by Augusta Ada Byran
2. The technology of digital computers is based upon bi-stable electronic
components.
3. Many of the today’s minicomputers can’t accommodate even 150 users working
from individual terminals.
4. Memory unit can also hold the data for permanent storage too.

f) Fill in the blanks. Marks 4
1. Time period of third generation computer was_____________________
2. The processors in mainframes is measured in__________________
3. Speed of mainframes is measured in_________________
4. A sequence of instructions is called as ___________________ Page 3 of 4

QUESTION THREE (MARKS 20)

a) What are the limitations of internal memory? Marks 2

b) Explain any four types of computer. Marks 5

c) What is a non- impact printer? Give two examples. Marks 3

d) Explain the function of Arithmetic and logic unit Marks 2

e) How are computers used in the fields of business and medicine? Marks 4

f) Describe the function input and out put unit. Marks 4

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 3

d) (!) Differentiate between CTRL + C and CTRL +X Marks 2
(!!) Differentiate between SHIFT + ? and SHIFT + ? Marks 2

e) What is margin? Explain all the four type of margin. Marks 5

f) What is the difference between copying and moving files and folders? Marks 2

g) Give two application area of electronic sheet. Marks 2

QUESTION FIVE (MARKS 20)

a) Why is networking needed? Marks 2

b) What do you understand by electronics mail (e-mail)? Write its four advantages.
Marks 5

c) What is World Wide Web (WWW)? Marks 2

d) Explain any three use of internet? Marks 3
e) What do you understand by the following? (I) URL (II) Multimedia Marks 2

f) What do you know about icon? Write the name of three types of icons. Marks 2

g) What is the difference between a radio button and a check box? Marks 2

h) What is the difference between application windows and dialog windows? Marks 2

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