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Computer Software

The document is an exam for an Introduction to Computer Software course. It contains 6 questions testing knowledge of computer hardware, software, operating systems, applications, and internet components. Question 1 has 5 parts asking about the history of computers. Question 5 is compulsory and requires describing steps to perform common computer tasks in software like Windows and Microsoft Office.

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OSUN STATE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, ESA-OKE

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING


FIRST SEMESTER 2019/2020 SESSION EXAMINATIONS
COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SOFTWARE
COURSE CODE: COM 111
CLASS: ND I COMPUTER ENGINEERING
TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTION: Question One & Question Five is compulsory and answer any other
two questions of your choice.

QUESTION ONE
a. Colmar invented a machine that could …………………. 2mks
b. Analytical engine could be programmed by … and had … memory to store results 2mks
c. The first general purpose electronic digital computer is … 1mk
d. The full meaning od ENIAC is … it was built using … vacuum tubes, … resistors and …
relays. 4mks
e. EDVAC was the first machine which used …… it had five distinct units …, …, …, …, and …

6mks
QUESTION TWO
a. Briefly discuss system software 2½mks
b. List types of programming language 2½mks
c. Discuss three computer processing techniques 6mks
d. Highlight four types of operating system 4mks
QUESTION THREE
a. Highlight five functions of operating system 5mks
b. List the components needed to connect to the internet 4mks
c. Highlight precautions to be taken to avoid computer virus 5mks
d. List two applications on the internet 1mk
QUESTION FOUR
a. Briefly discuss the following: 6mks
i. Computer Software iii. Cache Memory
ii. Primary Memory iv. Utility Software
b. List the function of the primary unit storage. 3mks
c. List three (3) types of application software and their purpose of usage with relevant examples
each. 6mks
QUESTION FIVE
Write out the steps for carrying out the following operations:
a. To create a desktop shortcut. 3mks
b. To restart my computer. 3mks
c. Creating a new document in Microsoft Word. 3mks
d. To open Microsoft Excel. 3mks
e. To rename a worksheet in Microsoft Excel. 3mks
QUESTION SIX
a. Highlight six (6) application of computers. 3mks
b. List the functions of the input unit 3mks
c. With the aid of diagram, discuss the basic computer organization. 3mks
d. State two characteristics for the following generations of Computers. 6mks
i. First Generation
ii. Third Generation
iii. Fifth Generation

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