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Comp 100: Computer Applications Question Paper

Comp 100: Computer Applications

Course:Computer Applications

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF SECOND TRIMESTER 2010 EXAMINATIONS

FACULTY : BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES
DEPARTMENT : BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
COURSE CODE : COMP 100
COURSE TITLE : COMPUTER APPLICATION
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer Question ONE and any Other TWO Questions

Question 1
a) Differentiate between the following pairs of terminologies:
i) Hardware and software
ii) Data and Information
iii) System software and Application software
iv) Secondary storage and main memory
v) Open loop system and closed loop system (10marks)

b) Explain the following generation of computers|
i) First generation computers
ii) Second generation computers
iii) Third generation computers
iv) Fourth generation computers (12marks)

c) XYZ is a business organization with a very high turnover and a broad customer base, but they are still using the manual system to process their transactions. Can you explain to their management why it is important to start using IT in their organization (6marks)

d) Explain peripheral devices (2marks)

Question 2
a) Explain the factors which should be considered when choosing hardware (10marks)

b) Differentiate between a hard disk and a floppy disk (4marks)

c) What is main memory? (2marks)

d) The file organization refers to the physical arrangement of data on the backing storage
devices such as tape and disks. Briefly distinguish between Serial file organization and Sequential organization (4marks)
• In serial file organization he records are not laid in any particular order
• Sequential file is another type of serial except that is has an additional feature that is the key fied

Question 3
a) Explain the following modes of processing or access:
i) Multiprocessing
ii) Multiprogramming
iii) Batch processing
iv) Remote job entry (8marks)

b) Explain an operating system (2marks)
c) Explain the following:
i) PROM
ii) EPROM
iii) EAPROM
iv) EEPROM (4marks)

d) Explain the following window tools as used to perform various jobs in a document window:
i) Scroll Bar
ii) Command Bar (4marks)

e) Explain how you would open an existing file in drive “C” (2marks)

Question 4
a) What is word processing? (2marks)

b) Define the following as used in word processing
i) Formatting
ii) Mail merge
iii) Spell check
iv) Word wrap (8marks)

c) List and explain any FIVE tools used in word processing (10marks)

Question 5
a) What are registers (2marks)
b) Explain any FIVE functions of an operating system (10marks)

c) With a relevant diagram explain the functional units of a computer (8marks)

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