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Computer Applications (Comp 016) Question Paper

Computer Applications (Comp 016)

Course:Computer Science

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

TIME : 2 HOURS

Instructions: Answer Question ONE and any other TWO.
Question One
State and differentiate between the first FOUR computer generations.
(8 Marks)
Give FIVE advantages of using computers in organizations.
(5 Marks)
Give TWO (2) advantages of star and bus networks.
(4 Marks)
State THREE ways you can ensure viruses do not access your electronic data.
(3 Marks)

Question Two
Differentiate between the THREE classifications of computers according to
functionality. (6 Marks)
Convert the following numbers to base 10.
1110112
(3 Marks)
AC16
(4 Marks)
158
(3 Marks)

Differentiate between OCR and MICR.
(4 Marks)

Question Three
Differentiate between the following types of primary memory.
Ram & Rom.
(6 Marks)
PROM & EEPROM.
(4 Marks)

Differentiate between the following types of computer networks.
(6 Marks)
LAN
WAN
Explain the function of the following computer network devices.
(4 Marks)
Repeaters.
Bridge

Question Four
Describe the following networking communication media clearly stating advantages of each.
(8 Marks)
Fiber optic
Twisted
Describe the following types of printers;
(6 Marks)
Daisy wheel
Laser
Define the following software terms giving an example for each.
(6 Marks)
Spreadsheet
Word processor
DTP

Question Five
Differentiate between command drive and graphical user interfaces.

(6 Marks)
With the aid of a diagram describe a hard disk.
(6 Marks)
List FOUR file organizational methods and describe each.
(8 Marks)

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