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Bcs 110: Fundamentals Of Computing Question Paper

Bcs 110: Fundamentals Of Computing

Course:Bachelor Of Education (Arts)

Institution: Kaimosi Friends University College question papers

Exam Year:2017

KAIMOSI FRIENDS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE.
(A Constituent College of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology)

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

2016/2017 ACADEMIC YEAR

SEMESTER ONE EXAMINATIONS

FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS

COURSE CODE: BCS 110

COURSE TITLE: FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTING

DATE: APRIL,2017

TIME: 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Answer Question ONE and any other TWO

KAFUCO Observes ZERO tolerance to examination cheating

QUESTION 1. 30 marks(COMPULSORY).

a). Giving an example,explain what is a network topology. 3 marks

b). Computers could be classified based on hardware structure and the way physical quantities are represented in the computer.Explain three types of such Computers. 6 marks

c) KAFUCO would prefer biometrics in registering and identifying its students than using cards.Give three advantages and two disadvantages of such a system. 5 marks

d) Differentiate between the following. 6 marks
i.Primary and secondary storage
ii.system software and Application software
iii.website and URL

e) Explain the following system specifications:2.10GHz,2.00GB,512GB,17". 2 marks

f) Solve the following as specified. 4 marks

i. 1110110(binary) to decimal

ii.123( base 10 to binary)

g.Give four objectives of the operating system. 4 marks

QUESTION TWO. 20 marks

a) What is computer generation? (2 marks)

b) Discuss FIVE computer generations giving a characteristic and stating the Technology used. 6 marks
c)List and explain FOUR network topologies. 8 marks

d) Explain any two types of network cables. 4 marks

QUESTION THREE. 20 marks

a) Explain FOUR functions of an operating system to a computer. 4 marks
b.List and explain FOUR system utility programmes 8 marks

C) Describe FOUR possible ways in which an organization can ensure its data secure. 8 marks

QUESTION FOUR 20 marks

a) Networking Computers has impacted organizations in many ways.state four advantages and four disadvantages of networking Computers in an organization 8 marks

b) Describe FOUR types of networks. 8 marks

c) Explain the following types of computer memory giving a characteristic in each case. 4 marks
i. Cache memory
ii.Main memory

QUESTION FIVE. 20 marks

a) What is an internet 2 marks.
b) Explain the following terms 8 marks
.i.Phishing
ii.spam mail
iii.intranet
iv.FTP
V.URL

c) Discuss the impacts of the internet on the society today. 10 marks

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