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Comp 100 – Introduction To Computer Applications Question Paper

Comp 100 – Introduction To Computer Applications

Course:Bachelor Of Education (Science)

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2015

Instructions
Answer question ONE and ANY other TWO questions
QUESTION ONE [30 MARKS]
a. Define ICT. (1 Mark)
b. Explain two functions of ICT. (4 Marks)
c. Highlight two keys of each generation of computers. (10 Marks)
d. Explain any three peripheral devices of a computer. (3 Marks)
e. Explain any four application areas of Optical Mark Recognition(OMR) (8 Marks)
f. State any four characteristics of Read Only Memory. (4 Marks)
Question Two
a. Explain any three buses in computers. (6 Marks)
b. Describe any three special purpose memories. (6 Marks)
c. Distinguish between Impact and non-impact printers. Give examples of each.
(4 Marks)
d. State any four software considerations when shopping for a computer. (4 Marks)
Question Three
a. Explain any four types of removable storage devices. (8 Marks)
b. Explain any three functions of the operating system. (6 Marks)
c. State any six hardware considerations when selecting a computer system. (6 Marks)
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Question Four
a. State four examples of application software and the uses of each. (6 Marks)
b. Explain any three types of computer networks. (6 Marks)
c. Explain any four areas of computer application in the society. (8 Marks)
Question Five
a. Explain any four merits of standard software over in-house developed software.
(8 Marks)
b. Explain any four advantages of networking computers in an organization.
(8 Marks)
c. Explain any four challenges posed by internet. (4 Marks)

Comp 100 – Introduction To Computer Applications Question Paper

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