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Bit2104:Introduction To Computer Programming And Algorithms Question Paper

Bit2104:Introduction To Computer Programming And Algorithms

Course:Bachelor Of Information Technology

Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2010

a. What is a computer? (2 Marks) b. Describe the various computer generations taking into account the key hardware and software technologies used. (8 Marks) c. Differentiate between the following terms using relevant examples: i. Input and output devices (2 Marks) ii. Data and information (2 Marks) iii. System software and application software. (2 Marks) iv. Off the shelf software and tailor made software. (2 Marks) v. Software and hardware (2 Marks)
d. Describe why a word processing application is important to an organization. Give five reasons. (5 Marks) e. What are the five basic operations performed by any computer system? (5 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – 20 MARKS
a. Briefly explain what happens during the following computing data processing phases: (4 Marks) i. Input phase ii. Processing phase iii. Output phase iv. Storage phase b. The increasing popularity of computers has proved that it is a very powerful and useful tool. The power and usefulness of this popular tool are mainly due to its characteristics. Identify these characteristics. (8 Marks) c. Computers can be categorized into various categories according to their size and speed of processing data. Briefly discuss these categories. (8 Marks)
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QUESTION THREE – 20 MARKS
a. Discuss four limitations of the primary storage of a computer system that lead to consumers purchasing the secondary storage? (8 Marks) b. Discuss how the following programs are useful to you in your program: (4 Marks) i. Ms Word ii. Ms Excel iii. Ms Power Point iv. Ms Access c. With the aid of a diagram explain the memory hierarchy. (8 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – 20 MARKS
a. An organization is interested in buying a printer. Discuss any four factors should they consider when buying the printer? (6 Marks) b. Explain three examples of input devices and three examples of output devices. (6 Marks) c. Discuss any four ways in which you can make use of the internet as student. (8 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE – 20 MARKS
a. Briefly discuss the functions of the components of the “Central Processing Unit”. (6 Marks) b. Perform the following base conversions: (6 Marks) i. 121 decimal to binary ii. 691 decimal to octal iii. 7A hex to decimal c. Add the binary numbers in binary form: (4 Marks) i. 100110 and 1001 ii. 11101 and 1011 d. Subtract the following numbers. (4 Marks) i. 231 octal and 122 octal ii. 11001 binary and 1100 binary

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