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Fundamentals Of Computers Question Paper
Fundamentals Of Computers
Course:Certificate In Information Technology
Institution: Africa Nazarene University question papers
Exam Year:2018
QUESTION ONE
A)Explain the unique capabilities and characteristics of a computer. (3marks)
b)Differentiate the two terms as used in computing
i)Data
ii)Information
c)Explain the three major criteria which can be used to classify computers (3marks)
d)Convert the 19FDE base 16 to its decimal equivalent (2 marks)
e)Explain the main operations of central processing unit 2 marks)
f)Work out the decimal equivalent of the following binary numbers 3 marks)
i)101.112
ii)111.1012
iii)11101112
g)State and explain the five basic operations of a computer system 5marks
h)Explain the aspects on which the storage criteria are based on 4marks
i)Eplain at least four functions of operating systems
j)Define the following terms as used in computing 3marks
i)Computer crime
ii)Keyboard logger
iii)Authentication
iv)Intellectual property
v)Code of ethics
vi)Computer ethics
QUESTION TWO
A)Differentiate the following terms as used in disk access; 3marks
i)Seek time
ii)Lately
iii)Transfer rate
b)Explain the roles of instructions set in computer architecture 2marks
c)Differentiate between sequential access devices and direct access devices give examples in each case 4marks
d)Explain the advantages of cache memory 3marks
e)The boot process begins with the application of electricity to your computer, which starts the POST and moves through a procedure that locates a bootable device and loads an operating system. What roles does POST perform in boot process 3marks
QUESTION THREE
A)Explain at least three classifications of instructions 3marks
b)Explain at least three types of computer registers 3marks
c)Convert the following Octal Numbers to Decimal; 3marks
i)745
ii)13
iii)45
d)Explain the following concepts as used in resource management in computers
i)DMA
II)I/O
III)IANTERRUPT request
QUESTION FOUR
a)Explain at least four security threats faced in computing world 4marks
b)Describe at least five networking devices giving their purpose 5marks
c)Convert the following digits according to instructions 4marks
i)9.6824 10 to binary
ii)25.462 10 to binary
d)Explain at least four characteristics of main memory 2marks
QUESTION FIVE
A)Differentiate between computer architecture and computer design 4 marks
b)Give three characteristics of 3rd generation computer 3 marks
c)State at least five differences between primary and secondary storage 5marks
d)Convert the 15 16 to base 2 2 marks
e)Differentiate between Personal Area Networks and Metropolitan Area Network 1 mark
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