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Define the term "primary storage" in the context of computing.
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While reading a computer magazine, Mr. Luka Ongeri came across the followingspecification of a personal compiler (PC) system: ■**"Pentium IV 3.0 GHZ, 1GB RAM, 150 GB LID and 17" TFT Monitor".Explain the meaning of the above specification.
Date posted: May 13, 2019 . Answers (1)
a) Describe three types of computers according to their structure speed and architecture.b) Briefly explain the purpose of each of the following elements of a computer system:i) The system bus.ii) The motherboard.iii) The video card.
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Describe four characteristics of fifth generation computers.
Write the following acronyms in full:i. HDD.ii. Kbps.iii. HDMIiv. P2P
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Briefly describe five characteristics of computer memory
Briefly describe the concepts of downsizing as used in computer technology.
Information communication technology (ICT) can be categorized into two broadproducts; traditional computer-based technologies and digital data communicationtechnologies.Requiredi. Using suitable examples highlight six traditional office applications of ICT.ii. Briefly describe three specialized applications of ICT.iii. Differentiate between "internal networks" and "external networks" as used in digital datacommunication.
(i) Briefly explain four approaches to computing in an organisation(ii) Give one advantage and one disadvantage of each of the approaches explained in (b) (i)above
Demonstrate briefly how introduction of information technology could affect the following:i. Products and servicesii. Production economics.iii. Buyers.iv. Suppliers.v. Substitute products.vi. Competitors.
Outline five methods of entering data into a computer system
(i) Define the term "computerisation"'(ii) Identify four benefits of computerisation to an organisation.