i. Webcam- A digital camera capable of downloading images to a computer for
transmission over the internet or other network, ~
ii. Headset- is headphones combined with a microphone, or one headphone with a
microphone. Headsets provide the equivalent functionality of a telephone handset with
hands-free operation
iii. Joystick- is an input device consisting of a stick that pivots on a base and reports its angle
or direction to the device it is controlling
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a) Highlights six hardware devices found inside the computers’ system unit.
b) Briefly describe four classifications of printers based on their technology
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a) Highlights six hardware devices found inside the computers’ system unit.
b) Briefly describe four classifications of printers based on their technology
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a) Explain the two main reasons why the following types of memory are used for certain
functions in a computer:
i. Random access memory (RAM).
ii. Read only...
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a) Explain the two main reasons why the following types of memory are used for certain
functions in a computer:
i. Random access memory (RAM).
ii. Read only memory (ROM).
b) Identify three local area network (LAN) connecting devices.
c) Distinguish between "serial" and "parallel" processing.
d) Briefly explain three benefits of secondary storage.
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Describe the following characteristics of computer "memory
i. Mutability
ii. Accessibility
iii. Addressability
iv. Volatility
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Describe the following characteristics of computer "memory
i. Mutability
ii. Accessibility
iii. Addressability
iv. Volatility
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a. (i) Explain the use of two equipment’s used during videoconferencing,
(ii) Highlight two advantages of videoconferencing to an organisation.
b. Briefly describe the following types of...
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a. (i) Explain the use of two equipment’s used during videoconferencing,
(ii) Highlight two advantages of videoconferencing to an organisation.
b. Briefly describe the following types of computer hardware:
i. Video graphic array splitter.
ii. System unit.
iii. Universal serial bus port.
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Describe four output devices that could be found in a television broadcasting station
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Describe four output devices that could be found in a television broadcasting station
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(i) Defme the term “optical storage media”.
(ii) Explain four types of optical storage media.
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(i) Defme the term “optical storage media”.
(ii) Explain four types of optical storage media.
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Explain the following computer hardware and software specifications:
i. Intel ® Core (TM) is 650@ 3.20 GHz 3.33GHz
ii. 2.00GB (1.87 GB usable)
iii. TFT 17” Lenovo.
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Explain the following computer hardware and software specifications:
i. Intel ® Core (TM) is 650@ 3.20 GHz 3.33GHz
ii. 2.00GB (1.87 GB usable)
iii. TFT 17” Lenovo.
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Define the term "primary storage" in the context of computing.
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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 following
specification of a personal compiler (PC) system: ¦**
"Pentium IV 3.0 GHZ, 1GB RAM, 150...
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While reading a computer magazine, Mr. Luka Ongeri came across the following
specification 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.
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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...
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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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a) A computer was purchased with the following specification
Required:
Match the appropriate letter with the corresponding description of the computer above:
i. Operating system
ii. Main memory.
iii. Optical...
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a) A computer was purchased with the following specification
Required:
Match the appropriate letter with the corresponding description of the computer above:
i. Operating system
ii. Main memory.
iii. Optical storage.
iv. Secondary storage.
b) Using the information provided in (a) above state the following:
i) Size of the monitor
ii) Processor speed
iii) Type of hard drive interface.
iv) Meaning of "RW" in specification D
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Describe four characteristics of fifth generation computers.
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Describe four characteristics of fifth generation computers.
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Write the following acronyms in full:
i. HDD.
ii. Kbps.
iii. HDMI
iv. P2P
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Write the following acronyms in full:
i. HDD.
ii. Kbps.
iii. HDMI
iv. P2P
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(i) Describe the specific technological developments in each of the five computer generations,
(ii) Highlight three devices that contributed towards evolution of computers
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(i) Describe the specific technological developments in each of the five computer generations,
(ii) Highlight three devices that contributed towards evolution of computers
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Briefly describe five characteristics of computer memory
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Briefly describe five characteristics of computer memory
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Briefly describe the concepts of downsizing as used in computer technology.
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Briefly describe the concepts of downsizing as used in computer technology.
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Information communication technology (ICT) can be categorized into two broad
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Information communication technology (ICT) can be categorized into two broad
products; traditional computer-based technologies and digital data communication
technologies.
Required
i. 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 data
communication.
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(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
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(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
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Demonstrate briefly how introduction of information technology could affect the following:
i. Products and services
ii. Production economics.
iii. Buyers.
iv. Suppliers.
v. Substitute products.
vi. Competitors.
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Demonstrate briefly how introduction of information technology could affect the following:
i. Products and services
ii. Production economics.
iii. Buyers.
iv. Suppliers.
v. Substitute products.
vi. Competitors.
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May 13, 2019
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Outline five methods of entering data into a computer system
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Outline five methods of entering data into a computer system
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