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Comp 100: Computer Applications Question Paper

Comp 100: Computer Applications

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Criminology

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN CRIMINOLOGY
COMP 100: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
STREAMS: COMP Y2S1 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: THURSDAY 25/4/2013 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:

• Answer Question ONE in Section A and any other TWO Questions in Section B
• Marks are awarded for clear and concise answers

SECTION A

QUESTION ONE COMPULSORY (30 MARKS)

(a) Define the following terms; [8 Marks]
(i) Computer systems
(ii) Programming language
(iii) Data
(v) Modem

(b) Differentiate between the following; [4 Marks]

(i) Analogue and digital computer
(ii) Systems software and application software

(c) Distinguish between ROM and RAM [4 Marks]

(d) Identify any two components of the central processing unit (CPU) and explain their
functions. [4 Marks]
(e) Work out the following conversions: [4 Marks]

(i) 1101001012 to decimal equivalent
(ii) 4510 to octal equivalent

(f) Explain any three functions of operating systems. [6 Marks]

SECTION B (40 MARKS) Choose Two Questions

QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)

(a) Explain any FIVE application areas of the internet [10 Marks]

(b) Explain five problems that can be caused by connecting a computer systems to the internet. For each problem state a possible remedy. [10 Marks]

QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)

(a) Outline three factors you would consider when acquiring an application software.
[4 Marks]
(b) With aid of a diagram distinguish between star and bus network topologies.
[6 Marks]
(c) “Office computers have attracted work vices that need to be tamed.” Discuss
[10 Marks]
QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)

(a) Distinguish between internet and intranet. [4 Marks]

(b) “Fifth generation computers are more effective and better than the earlier generation of computers. Discuss [6 Marks]

(c) You are the chief procurement officer of Chuka University and the University would like to connect its computer systems to the internet. Explain the components you would advice the university to purchase so as to effect the connection. [10 Marks]

QUESTION FIVE (20 MARKS)

(a) Give four reasons why compact disks (CD) are being used more often than magnetic tapes. [4 Marks]

(b) Explain any five symptoms of a computer infected by virus [10 Marks]

(c) Discuss three measures one should take to prevent a computer form being infected. [6 Marks]

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