COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
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TIME: 3 HOURS
Instructions:
Answer QUESTION ONE and any other TWO Questions.
QUESTION ONE ( 30 Marks)
a) Distinguish between the following pairs of terms as used in
computing:
i) RAM and ROM. (2 Marks)
ii) System software and application software. (2 Marks)
iii) Soft copy and Hard copy. (2 Marks)
b) Using a well-labelled diagram, describe the functional components
of a computer system. (6
Marks)
c) Charles is experiencing fatigue and eye strain as a result of using a
computer monitor for a long period. State three aspects of the
monitor that she should consider in order to take care of her health.
(6 Marks)
d) Explain three ways in which computers are used in the medical field
(6marks)
e) Explain three requirements needed to connect to email. (6 Marks)
QUESTION TWO (20 Marks)
a)
i) Outline Four main characteristics of the fourth generation
computers. (4Marks)
ii) Susan encountered the options upgrade, Uninstall and Repair
when she was installing software in her computer. Explain the
circumstance under which each option is applicable. (4 Marks)
b)
i) Define a Computer as used in ICT. (2Marks)
