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    CHUKA UNIVERSITY

    UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
    EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF CERTIFICATE IN
    COMP SCI Y1S1, ANHE Y1S1, ANHE Y1S2, COMDEV Y1S1, ECDE Y1S1 ,PPMA Y1S1
    COSC 00102: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
    TIME: 2 HOURS
    CAMPUSES: CHUKA
    DAY/DATE…………………… ……………………….

    INSTRUCTIONS:

     Answer question ONE and TWO other questions


     Do not write anything on the question paper
     This is a closed book exam, no reference materials are allowed in the examination room
     There will be NO use of mobile phones or any other unauthorized materials
     Write your answers legibly and use your time wisely.

    Question one (30 marks)


    a. Define the following terms as used in computer science
    i. Data (2marks)
    ii. Programs (2marks)
    iii. System unit (2marks)
    iv. Hardware (2marks)
    b. Briefly explain the two forms of data (4marks)
    c. List any three salient feature of a computer (3marks)
    d. Give two examples of secondary storage devices (3marks)
    e. List any two examples of word processors (2marks)
    f. List any three advantages associated with the use of general purpose software

    (3marks)
    g. Give two examples of database software (2marks)
    h. List any three symptoms of a computer infected by viruses (3marks)
    i. List two examples of email software (2marks)

    SECTION B (ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS)

    Question two (20marks)


    a. Discus five advantages of a computerized system over a manual system

    (10marks)
    b. State three methods of classifying computes and in each case list the different type of
    computers (10marks)
    Question three (20marks)
    a. Discuss the functions of the operating systems (10marks)
    b. Giving examples for each discus the classification of computer networks under
    geographical coverage (10marks)
    Question four (20marks)
    a. Briefly discuss the role of the following feature found in Microsoft word office
    (12 marks)
    i. Cursor position.
    ii. Menu bar
    iii. Document title
    iv. Tool bars.
    v. Status bar Scroll bar
    vi. Scroll bar
    b. Discus the advantages associated with the use electronic mail over traditional paper
    mail (8maks)
    Question five (20marks)
    a. Explain five ways in which computer viruses can be spread

    (10marks)
    b. Discuss five features of Microsoft excel application window

    (10marks)

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