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Introduction To Computers(Dpba 020) Question Paper

Introduction To Computers(Dpba 020)

Course:Business Administration

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question one (compulsory)
Answer any other two questions.
Question One
Define the following terms:
(4 Marks)
Workbook.
Cell.
Formula bar.
Recycle bin.
Describe the four functions performed by a computer.
(4 Marks)

Differentiate between an application software and system software.
(2 marks)

What are the functions for the following shortcuts?
(5 Marks)
Shift + F3.
CTRL + E
CTRL + A
Alt + F10
CTRL + Z
Explain the functions of any three components inside the system unit of a microcomputer.
(6 Marks)

Highlight difference between ROM and RAM.
(8 marks)

What is an icon?
(1 Mark)

Question Two
Convert the following:
(6 Marks)
B6C16 to Binary.
4638 to decimal.
34810 to octal.
With the help of a diagram describe three network topologies.
(6 Marks)

Describe the function of the following menu items in Ms Word:
(3 Marks)
Tools
- word count.
Edit
- replace.
Format
- change case

Question Three
What do you understand by the term indenting in Ms Word?
(2 Marks)

Describe any three types of viruses.
(6 Marks)

Describe two layout views of slides in Ms PowerPoint.
(4 Marks)

List any three secondary storage devices.
(3 Marks)

Question Four
Discuss the reasons why computer system uses binary number system in data representation?
(4 Marks)

Differentiate between a virus, worm and a Trojan horse.
(3 Marks)

What is a worksheet grid?
(4 Marks)
Describe how you would perform the following in Ms Windows.
Rename a folder.
Resize a window horizontally.
(4 Marks)

Question Five
Distinguish between software and hardware giving two examples each.
(4 Marks)

State three advantages of having a computer network.
(3 Marks)

State in order, the technologies used in each computer generation.
(5 Marks)

State and explain any three features of a word processor.
(3 Marks)

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