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This document contains a summary of 9 questions from a course on basic computing skills. It defines key computing concepts like information technology, computers, data, and information. It also describes the main components of a CPU and different types of computers. Finally, it discusses operating systems, system software, internet components, utility programs, and the relationship between software, hardware, and users.

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Name of Programme:Diploma in Human Resources Management

This document contains a summary of 9 questions from a course on basic computing skills. It defines key computing concepts like information technology, computers, data, and information. It also describes the main components of a CPU and different types of computers. Finally, it discusses operating systems, system software, internet components, utility programs, and the relationship between software, hardware, and users.

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NAME OF PROGRAMME:DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT.

COURSE NAME: BASIC COMPUTING SKILLS.

COURSE NO: CS 101

QUESTION 1
(a) Define Information Technology It refers to different ways of obtaining, processing, storing and transmitting data in the form of voice, pictures and words. (b) Define a computer Machine used to process data (c) List three (3) everyday use of computers indicating the places and where they are commonly used. I) II) III) ATM (Automated teller machines) withdrawing money in banks. Blood Tests Hospitals. Word processing Office.

QUESTION 2

(a) With an example, define data. Raw facts and figures that have not been processed and it is just in present form with no meaning, e.g no of female employees in company . (b) With examples, distinguish between data and information. (i) Data refers to raw facts and figures that have not been processed and just shown in the original form. E.g female employees in a company and information refers to i)

processed data and meaningful to reader e.g. average age of females in a company. (c) Define CPU and discuss the three (3) components that make up a CPU. CPU It is where processing of data into information takes place. COMPONENTS: i) ii) iii) Control Unit Coordinates and controls all hardware operations and the peripherals of the computer systems. ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) Carries out the arithmetic operations and logical operations. Main Memory Subdivided into ROM and RAM

QUESTION 3 (a) Explain the five (5) categories of computers. i) ii) iii) iv) v) Super Computers Used for complex calculations and generally expensive. Mainframes Large and require large support staff. Servers Designed to share resources by users. Mini- Computers Multiple users to meet the needs of a small to medium sized company. Micro Computers Easy to use, portable and processing capacity varied according to users needs. Distinguish between ROM and RAM.

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The distinction is that ROM can only retrieve information while RAM is used to store application software information and data temporarily while computer is in operation.

QUESTION 4.

(a) Discuss the five (5) common features that you need to be aware of before you start using your email. i) ii) iii) iv) v) Send button this is clicked after completion of writing the message and you want to send it to the receiver. To text box is where you enter the receivers e-mail. Cc text box is where you enter the address of the other receiver. Subject textbox is where you enter a phrase that describes what the message is about. Message area this is where you type your message.

QUESTION 5

(a) Define internet and list the six components that are required before you can establish a connection with the internet. Internet is a global collection of networks that link several computers and other resources all over the world. i) ISP (internal service provider. ii) COMPUTER SYSTEM

iii) IV) V) VI) III)MODEM WORLD WIDE WEB INTERNET SOFTWARE TELEPHONE LINE

QUESTION 6. (a) Discuss any five (5) functions of an operating system. i) ii) iii) iv) v) Scheduling and loading of jobs in order to provide for continuous processing. Furnishing a complete record of all that happens during processing. Communication with the computer operator usually by means of a console typewriter. Calling into main storage of programmes and sub-routines as and when required. Control over selection and operation of input/output device and file handling.

QUESTION 7 (a) Distinguish between the two types of System Software. i) Operating systems and control programmes Major software required by all computers. Computers cant understand instructions without them. ii) Utilities and service programmes General purpose programmes since they are used to perform repetitive tasks.

(b) Give three (3) advantages and disadvantages of the internet. Advantages i) Electronic marketing and advertising ii) Creation of jobs iii) Electronic banking Disadvantages i) ii) iii) Larger telephone bills Money laundering Tends to make people reclusive.

QUESTION 8

(a) List and explain the five common types of utility programs. i) Sort a program designed to arrange records into an efficient system. Editors used at a terminal and provide facilities for the creation and amendment of programs. File copying a program which simply copies data from one medium to another. File maintenance used for maintaining files in good order. Tracing and debugging used for tracing errors on disk.

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QUESTION 9

(a) By use of a diagram, describe the relation between the two types of software, the hardware and you the user. The user communicates with the application software which interacts with the system software, which communicates with the hardware.

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