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Bbm 111: Introduction To Computers Question Paper

Bbm 111: Introduction To Computers

Course:Bachelor Of Business Management

Institution: Moi University question papers

Exam Year:2016

MOI UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS,
RESEARCH AND EXTENSION
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2016/2017 ACADEMIC YEAR

END OF SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS

FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

EXAM CODE: - BBM 111
COURSE TITLE: - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
DATE: - 13TH DECEMBER, 2016 TIME:-9.00 P.M – 12.00 NOON

INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES
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THIS PAPER CONSISTS OF (3) PRINTED PAGES PLEASE TURN OVER

INSTRUCTIONS:-
• Answer Question ONE and any other THREE questions
• Question ONE carries 25 marks
• Time allowed: 3 hours
SECTION A: Answer all questions in section A
QUESTION ONE (COMPULSORY 25 MARKS)
a) With relevant examples, explain computer application areas ( 10 marks)
b) Discuss any six negative impacts of computers to the society ( 5 marks )
c) Define the peripheral devices and give examples of any five explaining their functions. ( 6 marks)
d) State and briefly explain three main parts of a computer system ( 4 marks )
SECTION B: Answer any three questions in section B
QUESTION TWO
a) Define CPU and distinguish its two main components in terms of functions ( 5 marks )
b) Differentiate between ROM, RAM and Cache types of memory (6 marks)
c) Outline any three improvements in the integrated circuits and specify in which generation it was classified ( 4 marks )
QUESTION THREE
a) Define computer software and explain two types of software (5 marks)
b) Briefly describe and explain five functions of the operating system ( 10 marks)
QUESTION FOUR
a) Distinguish between BITS, BYTES and TERRA BYTES. ( 3 marks )
b) Differentiate the following terms:
• Multitasking ( 1 mark)
• Multi user system ( 1 mark)
• Fault tolerance ( 1 mark )
c) Auxiliary storage are referred to as non- volatile. State and explain any four devices ( 9 marks)
QUESTION FIVE
a) Distinguish between LAN, MAN and WAN ( 3 marks )
b) State and explain two types of networks and highlight five hardware components used ( 9 marks )
c) Explain any three services provided by internet to any functional organization ( 3 marks )
QUESTION SIX
a) Briefly discuss ad five considerations one would make while buying a desktop computer system ( 5 marks )
b) By giving clear features each, differentiate MS Excel and Ms Access. ( 6 marks )
c) Convert the following numbers to their binary equivalent
a) 6 10 b) 22 10

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