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Universiti Teknologi Mara Test 1: Confidential CSC134/MARCH2020/TEST1

This document contains a practice exam for a Computer and Information Processing course. It has three parts - multiple choice questions, short answer questions, and an essay question. The multiple choice section contains 15 questions testing various topics related to information systems, computer hardware, and input/output devices. The short answer section has 6 questions requiring definitions and brief descriptions. Finally, the essay question asks to discuss 5 examples of combination input/output devices. The exam is designed to test students' knowledge of key concepts covered in the course.

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Universiti Teknologi Mara Test 1: Confidential CSC134/MARCH2020/TEST1

This document contains a practice exam for a Computer and Information Processing course. It has three parts - multiple choice questions, short answer questions, and an essay question. The multiple choice section contains 15 questions testing various topics related to information systems, computer hardware, and input/output devices. The short answer section has 6 questions requiring definitions and brief descriptions. Finally, the essay question asks to discuss 5 examples of combination input/output devices. The exam is designed to test students' knowledge of key concepts covered in the course.

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CONFIDENTIAL CSC134/MARCH2020/TEST1

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA


TEST 1

COURSE : COMPUTER AND INFORMATION PROCESSING

COURSE CODE : CSC134

DATE : 2 MAY 2020

TIME : 1 HOUR

SEMESTER : SEMESTER MARCH 2020

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. This question paper consists of three (3) parts:
PART A (15 Questions)
PART B (6 Questions)
PART C (1 Question)

2. Answer ALL questions from all three (3) parts.

3. Do not bring any material into the examination room unless permission is given by the invigilator.

Student ID

Group

Lecturer’s name

Section Total Marks Marks Lecturer’s Comment


Part A 15
Part B 20
Part C 10
Total Marks

45
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO
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This examination paper consists of 6 printed pages

Part A: Multiple Choice (15 Marks)


Instruction: Write your answer in the box provided

1. Give the CORRECT flow of activities in information processing cycle.


A. Input → output → process → storage
B. Input → process → output → storage
C. Process → input → storage → output
D. Storage → input → process → output

2. Which of the following computers is also referred to as a server and is used to support
end-users for things such as retrieving data from a database or providing access to
application software?
A. Midrange
B. Mainframe
C. Supercomputer
D. Microcomputer

3. Indicate the type of special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a


larger product.
A. GPS device
B. Tablet
C. Game console
D. Embedded

4. Choose the INCORRECT green computing suggestion.


A. Use computer and devices that comply with the Energy Star program
B. Use CRT monitors instead of LCD monitors.
C. Use video conferencing and VoIP for meetings
D. Do not leave the computer running overnight.

5. Which part of an information system consists of the rules or guidelines for people to
follow?
A. People
B. Internet
C. Procedures
D. Data
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6. Choose the CORRECT port that provide high-speed connections for external hard
disk drives, optical discs, and the other large secondary storage devices. Ch2
A. External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (eSATA) ports
B. Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI)
C. Firewire ports
D. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) ports

7. A 64-bit-word computer can access


A. 2 bytes at a time
B. 6 bytes at a time
C. 4 bytes at a time
D. 8 bytes at a time

8. Which of the following is a function of the CONTROL UNIT?


A. It provides pathways that support communication among the various
electronic components.
B. It directs the movement of electronic signals between memory and the
arithmetic-logic unit.
C. It performs fundamental math operations like addition, subtraction, and so on.
D. It uses the logic to compare two pieces of data.

9. Name the chip that helps to improve computer’s performance in executing


instructions.
A. Android OS
B. ROM chip
C. Cache chip
D. Windows 10

10. Select the CORRECT process of translating the instruction into signals the computer
can execute.
A. Fetching
B. Executing
C. Decoding
D. Storing
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11. The followings are commonly used units of measurement to describe memory
capacity
i. Megabyte (MB)
ii Gigabyte (GB)
iii Terabyte (TB)
iv Nanobyte (NB)
A. i and ii
B. i and iii
C. i, ii and iv
D. i, ii and iii

12. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?


i Printer resolution is measured in dpi (dots per inch).
ii Printer output is often called hard copy.
iii Memory within a printer is used to store printing instructions and
documents waiting to be printed.
iv Printer speed is measured in the number of words printed per minute.
A. i and ii
B. i and iii
C. i, ii and iv
D. i, ii and iii

13. “With this pointing device, you can control game actions by varying the pressure,
speed and direction”.
Identify the pointing device described.

A. Joystick
B. Optical mouse
C. Touch screen
D. Trackball

14. Which of the following is a type of scanning device?

i. Optical Scanner
ii Bar code reader
iii Stylus
iv Character and mark recognition

A. i and ii
B. i, ii and iii
C. i, ii and iv
D. ii, iii and iv
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15. Identify the input device that is used for check processing in the banking industry.
A. MICR
B. RFID
C. OCR
D. OMR

Objective Answer:

1 9

2 10

3 11

4 12

5 13

6 14

7 15

Part B: Short Answer (20 Marks)

Question 1 (3 Marks)

a). Define information system.


b). Briefly compare DATA and INFORMATION and give an example.

Question 2 (3 Marks)

Provide TWO (2) comparisons on computer usage between mobile users and enterprise users.

Question 3 (4 Marks)

Describe TWO (2) components of the Central Processing Unit (CPU).


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Question 4 (3 Marks)

Briefly describe analog and digital signal. Support your answer using illustrations.

Question 5 (4 Marks)

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a technology used for electronic and wireless
identification of objects, humans, and animals.

a) State TWO (2) features of the RFID tag.


b) State TWO (2) applications of RFID in the Malaysia industry.

Question 6 (3 Marks)

Compare between ink-jet printer and laser printer by stating TWO (2) differences.

Part C: Essay (10 Marks)

Usually, input device has ability to accept data into the computer while output device then
reproduces or display the result of processing. However, many devices combine input and
output capabilities. It can save space and able to perform a variety of functions.
Discuss FIVE (5) examples of combination input and output devices.

END OF QUESTIONS

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