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Pcmp 001: Introduction To Computer And Operations Systems Question Paper

Pcmp 001: Introduction To Computer And Operations Systems

Course:Certificate In Computer Literacy

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF CERTIFICATE OF COMPUTER LITERACY

PCMP 001: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER AND OPERATIONS SYSTEMS

STREAM: CERT (COMP LITERACY) TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: THURSDAY 1/8/2013 8.30 A.M – 10.30 A.M

A. Define the following terms (6mrks)

a. Software
b. A computer
c. Input devices

B. Discuss the classification of computer according to size and speed (10mrks)

C. Differentiate between the following (6mrks)

a) Primary memory and secondary memory
b) Application software and system software
c) Cold booting and warm booting

D. What are the functions of the random access memory (3mrks)

E. Explain 4 major areas where computers are used in the society today (4mrks)

F. Discuss the grouping of the keyboard (5mrks)

G. Name 4 unit used to measure memory (4mrks)

H. Computers were introduced in the 1940s. Discuss the generation of computer since then up to date (10mrks)

I. Explain the benefits of using computers (8mrks)

J. List two types of computer monitors (2mrks)

K. List four types of magnetic storage disk and four types of optical storage disk
( 4mrks)

L. Discuss the mouse techniques (5mrks)

M. Giving examples explain what you understand by output device (3mrks)

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