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Coe 121 Introduction To Computers And Application Question Paper

Coe 121 Introduction To Computers And Application

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Electrical And Electronic Engineering

Institution: Moi University question papers

Exam Year:2015

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS AND APPLICATIONS
QUESTION ONE
Explain the features that make the computer system a good tool for information processing
Discuss the role of ICT with regard to Kenya’s vision 2030
Explain giving examples how an engineering student can benefit from use of computers
Discuss both the positive and negative impacts of computer in the society

QUESTION TWO
Discuss four factors that affect the performance of a CPU
Discuss the different types of failures in a computer system
Explain the role of maintenance and the derived benefits obtained from routine maintenance
History of computing is based on contributions of several scientists. Give brief notes
QUESTION THREE
Discuss the features of good programming language
Discuss three categories of programming languages. Use relevant examples
Discuss the functional roles of an operating system in the computer system
Discuss different sources of computer virus

QUESTION FOUR
Discuss the parts that make up a computer system
Explain the different types of translators used in the computer system
Explain the following coding schemes and their relevance in computer systems
i) ASCII
II) EBCDIC
Convert following to their relevant number system
(101.11)2= (?)10
(AB2)16 = (?)8

Discus advantages of high level languages over assembly and machine languages

QUESTION FIVE
Explain some of the functions you could utilize when using Microsoft excel to analyze students performance in a final exam
State the meaning of the following errors in Microsoft excel
i) #Num! ii) # value!
c.Sorting is a powerful feature in Ms Excel. Explain using relevant examples how this is
achieved
d. Distinguish the following terms
i) Workbook from worksheet
ii) Merging cells from splitting cells
iii) Headers from footers

QUESTION SIX
Discuss the role of Ms PowerPoint to a functional organization
Give the steps taken to customize the color scheme of a slide
Describe the four slide views as seen in Ms PowerPoint

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