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Comp 0111: Computer Applications And Use In Education Question Paper

Comp 0111: Computer Applications And Use In Education

Course:Diploma In Education

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION

COMP 0111: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS AND USE IN EDUCATION

STREAM: DIP. (EDUC) Y1S1 TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: MONDAY 12/8/2013 2.30 P.M. – 4.30 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Do not write on the question paper
Switch off any electronic gadget (Phones, Ipods e.t.c)
Section A - Compulsory (30 Marks)

QUESTION ONE

(a) Differentiate between computer hardware and software. [4 Marks]

(b) Your school wants a simple database to store its student records, fee details and student performance based on their mean grade
(i) In designing the database, mention at least three tables you would consider. [3 Marks]

(ii) What are the advantages of computerized databases? [4 Marks]

(iii) What is a primary key? [2 Marks]

(iv) What must you consider when assigning a field to be a primary key? [2 Marks]

(c) As the career master in your school, you are scheduled to give a talk during your school’s career day.
(i) What application software would you use to prepare your presentation? [2 Marks]
(ii) List at least three advantages of such software. [3 Marks]

(d) Discuss any two types of computers according to size. [4 Marks]

(e) Outline any measures you would undertake to safeguard information stored in your computer. [2 Marks]
(f) Discuss any two factors you would consider in buying software. [4 Marks]

SECTION B [ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS FROM THIS SECTION]

QUESTION TWO – [20 MARKS]

(a) Mention at least three advantages of spreadsheets software. [4 Marks]

(b) Your school is currently installing its local area network. It intends to contact an internet service provider also for internet connectivity.
(i) What advantages will the company gain from networking its computing resources? [4 Marks]

(ii) In what ways can the school use internet to its advantage? [2 Marks]

(iii) Explain at least three network topologies the school can use. [6 Marks]

(c) Discuss any two benefits of using computers. [4 Marks]

QUESTION THREE – [20 MARKS]

(a) Outline the characteristics of primary memory. [4 Marks]

(b) Giving examples, discuss the three technologies used in making secondary storage media. [6 Marks]

(c) Discuss any five disadvantages of using computers. [10 Marks]

QUESTION FOUR – [20 MARKS]
(a) Describe the operating system as a resource manager. [2 Marks]

(b) Describe any three types of operating systems. [6 Marks]

(c) You are asked to help your school purchase computers for office use. Discuss at least four factors you would consider. [8 Marks]

(d) Discuss the use of any two utility programs. [4 Marks]

QUESTION FIVE – [20 MARKS]

Discuss the various uses of computers in our society today. [20 Marks]

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