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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:2016

KAIMOSI FRIENDS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY MAIN EXAMINATIONS
2016/2017 ACADEMIC YEAR

FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

COURSE CODE: BCS 110

COURSE TITLE: FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTING

SEPTEMBER 10TH 2016

2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO QUESTIONS

KAFUCO OBSERVES ZERO TOLERANCE TO EXAMINATION CHEATING

QUESTION ONE

a.i). Differentiate between a computer and a computer system. 2 marks

ii. State any six functions of a digital computer. 6 marks

iii. Explain 6 advantages of a computer. 12 marks

b. Discuss the history of computers. 10 marks

QUESTION TWO

a. Discuss the application of computers in the following areas:

i. Schools. 5 marks

ii. Telecommunication. 5 marks

iii. Police station. 5 marks

iv. Banks. 5 marks

QUESTION THREE

a. Discuss the classification of computers based on:

i. Size. 5 marks

ii. Technology. 5 marks

b. Discuss the 5 basic operations for converting raw data into information. 10 marks

QUESTION FOUR

a. State 5 characteristics of the main memory. 5 marks

b. Differentiate between the RAM and ROM. 5 Marks

c. i) Define a computer software. 2 marks

ii. Explain the 4 components of a computer software. 8 marks

QUESTION FIVE

a. Discuss the functions of an operating system. 10 marks

b. Explain five reasons why an organization may network its machines. 10 marks

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