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Comp 0109: Information Technology And Development Skills Question Paper

Comp 0109: Information Technology And Development Skills

Course:Diploma In Animal Health And Production

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
DIPLOMA IN ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION

COMP 0109: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT SKILLS

STREAM: DIP. ANHE Y1S1 TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: FRIDAY 9/8/2013 8.30 A.M – 10.30 A.M.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:

1. Answer Question One in section A and Any other TWO from section B
2. Switch off all mobile phones and PDA

SECTION A: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION

QUESTION ONE (COMPULSORY)
(a) Differentiate the following terms
(i) System software and application software [2 marks]
(ii) RAM and ROM [2 marks]
(iii) Input device and output devices [2 marks]
(b) Discuss various features that are found in word processor window [8 marks]
(c) Highlight the function of the control unit [4 marks]
(d) Explain why software is the most important component in your computer [2 marks]
(e) Explain the basic characteristics of computer used today in the society [4 marks]
(f) List any 4 units of measuring the memory speed of a computer [2 marks]
(g) Explain negative impact of computer to the society [4 marks]

SECTION B: ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS FROM THIS SECTION
QUESTION TWO
(a) Computers are classified into various types today. Discuss these types according to size and speed [10 marks]
(b) Explain the 5 groupings of major input devices [5 marks]
(c) Briefly explain the discipline where computers are used in the society today [5marks]
QUESTION THREE
(a) With aid of a diagram explain any 4 network topologies in the network structure. [8 marks]
(b) Define World Wide Web [2 marks]
(c) The term Internet is an acronym that stands for International Network. Discuss different uses of the internet in the society today [10 marks]

QUESTION FOUR
(a) You are the IT manager of an organization. Explain the various criteria that you would consider when buying a computer [10marks]
(b) Differentiate between data and information [2 marks]
(c) Explain the information processing life cycle [5 marks]
(d) Explain any 3 storage devices that used in the computer [3 marks]
QUESTION FIVE
(a) With aid of a diagram explain the components of a computer system [5 marks]
(b) Briefly discuss the evolution of computers since 1940s [10 marks]
(c) Briefly discuss Computer crime and challenges of implementing ICTs [5 marks]
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