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Access Time - Computer Hardware - Old Exam Paper, Exams of Computer Fundamentals

AMET UniversityComputer Fundamentals

Main points of this exam paper are: Computer Hardware, Information Technology Support, Software Development, Web Development, Networking, Heat Management, Motherboard, Multi-Core, Multi-Processor, Cache Memory

Typology: Exams

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CORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
INSTITIÚID TEICNEOLAÍOCHTA CHORCAÍ
Semester 1 Examinations 2012/13
Module Title: Computer Hardware
Module Code: COMH6003
School: Computing
Programme Title: Higher Certificate in Science in Computing in Information Technology Support
Bachelor of Science in Computing
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Software Development
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Software Development and Networking
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in WEB Development
Programme Code: KITSU_6_Y1
KCOMP_7_Y1
KDCOM_8_Y1
KDNET_8_Y1
KWEBD_8_Y1
External Examiner(s): Ms Erica Gill
Internal Examiner(s): Dr. J. Creagh
Mr. S. Lankford
Mr. A. Guinard
Mr. B. O’Brien
Mr. M. Hamming
Instructions: Answer Question 1 and TWO other questions
Duration: 2 Hours
Sitting: Winter 2012/13
Requirements for this examination:
Note to Candidates:
Please check the Programme Title and the Module Title to ensure that you have received the correct examination paper.
If in doubt please contact an Invigilator.
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CORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

INSTITIÚID TEICNEOLAÍOCHTA CHORCAÍ

Semester 1 Examinations 2012/

Module Title: Computer Hardware

Module Code: COMH

School: Computing

Programme Title: Higher Certificate in Science in Computing in Information Technology Support Bachelor of Science in Computing Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Software Development Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Software Development and Networking Bachelor of Science (Honours) in WEB Development

Programme Code: KITSU_6_Y KCOMP_7_Y KDCOM_8_Y KDNET_8_Y KWEBD_8_Y

External Examiner(s): Ms Erica Gill Internal Examiner(s): Dr. J. Creagh Mr. S. Lankford Mr. A. Guinard Mr. B. O’Brien Mr. M. Hamming

Instructions: Answer Question 1 and TWO other questions

Duration: 2 Hours

Sitting: Winter 2012/

Requirements for this examination:

Note to Candidates: Please check the Programme Title and the Module Title to ensure that you have received the correct examination paper. If in doubt please contact an Invigilator.

Q1.

a) List the main types of ROM. (5 marks)

b) What are the main components for heat management that may be found on a motherboard? (5 marks)

c) Compare the following: multi-core and multi-processor. (5 marks)

d) List 3 system resources. (5 marks)

e) What is the most important consideration when choosing a DVD rewritable drive? (5 marks)

f) Briefly describe the following and outline the key differences: i. PGA socket ii. LGA 1156 slot (5 marks)

g) Explain the purpose of the faceplate on a typical motherboard, giving a clear example. (5 marks)

h) What is the purpose of cache memory on a processor? (5 marks)

[40 marks]

Q4.

a) Briefly, describe the main options provided by a BIOS editing program. (6 marks)

b) With aid of a diagram , outline the functions of the Northbridge and Southbridge on a modern PC. (10 marks)

c) Compare DDR2 and DDR3 memory. (6 marks)

d) If the memory clock frequency is 200MHz, what is the DDR3 SDRAM peak transfer rate? You must clearly explain your answer. (8 marks) [30 marks]