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Csc 110: Fundamentals Of Computing Question Paper

Csc 110: Fundamentals Of Computing

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts

Institution: Masinde Muliro University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2009

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MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY(MMUST)
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2008/2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
FIRST YEAR SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS (SANG’ALO CAMPUS)
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS)
COURSE CODE: CSC 110
COURSE TITLE: FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTING

DATE: 27th April 2009 TIME: 9.00 a.m. – 12.00 noon

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Answer Question one and any other two questions

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Question 1

a) Explain the following terms:
i. Virtual memory
ii. ALU
iii. Digital system
iv. Modem
(8 marks)

b) A computer system is made up of a number of peripherals:
i. What is a peripheral?
ii. State any FOUR benefits of using peripherals.
(8 marks)

c) Distinguish between the following terms:
i. Operating system and application program.
ii. Word processor and database software
(6 marks)

d) There are several types of microcomputers:
i. Describe any FOUR features of a microcomputer that distinguish it
from other types of computers. (4 marks)

ii. Name any FOUR types of microcomputers stating a suitable area of
use by each type. (4 marks)

Question 2

The use of computer networks has brought several benefits to organisations’ information
management:
a) Discuss how the size of an organisation relates to various types of computer
networks. (8 marks)

b) Explain any FOUR security problems of computer networks and propose a possible
solution to each of these problems. (12 marks)

Question 3

a) Different organizations acquire different types of computers to accomplish their dayto-
day operations. Compare and contrast between the following types of computers:
i. Digital computers and analog computers
ii. Special-purpose and general-purpose computers
(12 marks)

b) Modern computer systems use the binary number system to represent data for their
operations. Using a suitable illustration, explain this statement.(8 marks)

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Question 4

a) Describe any TWO methods of software acquisition and explain the circumstances
where each method of acquisition will be desirable. (8 marks)

b) Discuss the benefits of using a spreadsheet software package in a business enterprise.
(12 marks)

Question 5

a) Explain what you understand by stored program concept and discuss its benefits to
computing. (8 marks)

b) Using a suitable diagram, describe how the computer processor operates. (12 marks)

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