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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 FIRST TRIMESTER 2011 EXAMINATIONS

FACULTY : COMPUTING AND INFORMATICS
DEPARTMENT : CIS AND BIT
COURSE CODE : COMP 100
COURSE TITLE : COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer Question ONE and any Other TWO Questions

Question 1
a) With the aid of a well labeled diagram, explain the computer architecture by Von
Neumann. (6marks)

b) Explain the hardware and the software technology which marked the following computer generations: (4marks)
i) 2nd generation
ii) 4th generation

c) Explain two preventive measures against data loss. (2marks)

d) Explain the term System software and list down two types of system software (3marks)

e) Outline four devices needed in setting up a Local Area Network (2marks)

f) Briefly explain the computer’s machine cycle (4marks)

g) Convert the following numbers as required
i) 157.37510 X2 (4marks)

789 10 X8 (2marks)

70FD16 X10 (3marks)
Question 2
a) Networks are essential in today’s information age. Define the term network and discuss
three types of networks, noting their advantages. (11marks)

b) Describe three file organization and access methods (9marks)

Question 3
a) Imagine that you are a Registrar at Kenya Methodist University and you are required to
send invitation letters to 500 students for the forth-coming graduation ceremony. Outline
the steps you would follow to produce enough letters addressed personally to each
addressee. (10marks)

b) Discuss five major roles of the operating system (10marks)

Question 4
a) Differentiate the following terms:
i) Asynchronous and Synchronous Transmission
ii) Multiprocessing and Multiprogramming
iii) Simplex and half duplex data transmission
iv) SRAM and DRAM (8marks)
b) Describe four methods of data processing, noting their advantages and disadvantages
(12marks)
Question 5
a) Explain five factors that influence the speed of the CPU (10marks)

b) Citing specific examples and their uses, describe five classes of proprietary software
(10marks)

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