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Theory Assessment 1 {Due on Monday 16 January 2023}

Question 1

a. Explain binary data [2]


b. Explain coded data [2]
c. What is an instruction [2]

Question 2

Describe how a computer instruction executes through the instruction cycle. Mention the registers
used at every stage [15]

Question 3

a. What is a micro-operation? Explain the 4 types of these micro-operations [5]


b. Specify the functions of the following microprocessor components:
i. Register element [2]
ii. ALU [2]
iii. Control Unit [2]
iv. Data Bus [2]
v. R/W control lines [2]
vi. I/O control [2]

Question 4

State an example device that connects to the following I/O ports

a. USB [1]
b. PS/2 [1]
c. VGA [1]
d. HDMI [1]
e. ESATA [1]
f. Ethernet [1]
g. FireWire [1]

Total 45 marks
Theory Assessment 2 {Due on Monday 23 January 2023}

Question 1

a. Differentiate between combinational and sequential logic elements [10]


b. With the aid of diagram explain the following sequential logic elements
i. SR Flip Flop [5]
ii. JK Flip Flop [5]
iii. D Flip Flop [5]
iv. T Flip Flop [5]
c. Explain what half and full adders are respectively [10]
d. What are multiplexers and their uses? [2]

Question 2

What is green computing and its advantages? [10]

Question 3

a. Explain 5 tools used by a computer repair technician [5]


b. List the steps that should be taken to take apart a computer [5]
c. State what the following devices are used for
I. Standby Power Supply (SPS) [1]
II. Surge Protector [1]
III. UPS [1]
IV. PSU [1]
V. Powe conditioner [1]

Question 4

a. What are 3 the characteristics and functions of power supply units? [6]
b. Describe the following PSU form factors
i. ATX [2]
ii. Micro ATX [2]
iii. LPX [2]
iv. SFX [2]
c. Describe the following PSU components
i. Resistors [1]
ii. Capacitors [1]
iii. Diodes [1]
iv. Transistors [1]

Total 85 marks
Test 1 {Due on Monday 30 January 2023}

Question 1

Describe the intel 8086 processor architecture interns on its buses and registers [10]

Question 2

Explain the following microprocessor packaging

a. Pin Grid Array (PGA) [3]


b. Plastic Ball Grid Array (PBGA) [3]
c. Single Edge Connector (SEC) [3]

Question 3

Outline processor architectures including their advantages and disadvantages

a. CISC [5]
b. RISC [5]

Question 4

Explain the following microprocess operating modes

a. Real mode [5]


b. Protected mode [5]
c. Virtual mode [5]

Question 5

What is CPU virtualization? State 5 advantages and 5 disadvantages of using this technology [10]

Total 53 marks

Practical Assessment 1 {Due on 20 February 2023}

Question 1

a. Explain the 4 stages you go through when you receive a service request from a customer [4]
b. Explain 3 strategies that can be employed when handling difficult customers [6]
c. Define customer care [2]
d. Describe 2 power supply form factors in relation to connector types [8]

Question 2

a. Explain 5 microprocessor packaging technologies [10]


b. Give 5 differences between DRAM and SRAM [10]

Total 40 marks
Practical Assessment 2 {Due on 20 February 2023}

Question 1

a. Outline the process of installing RAM on your PC [6]


b. Give 2 differences between 32 bit and 64 bit processor [4]
c. i. Outline 6 tools used assembling/ disassembling of a computer [6]
ii. explain the process of assembling a computer [4]

Question 2

a. Explain RAID technology and outline its advantages [10]


b. Give a cause and suggest appropriate solution for each of the following errors below:
i. 2 short beeps [2]
ii. failure to connect to the internet [2]
iii. computer continuous freezing [2]
c. Describe the following expansion buses:
i. EISA [2]
ii. APG [2]

Total 40 marks

Test 2 {Due on 20 February 2023}

Question 1

a. Define a bus [1]


b. Explain the 3 types of buses [9]
c. Derive the truth table and circuit diagram the expression D = ABC + AB’ + BC’ [10]

Question 2

a. Outline the difference between ESD and EMI [5]


b. Differentiate real mode and protected mode [5]
c. Explain a 5-state process model with the aid of a diagram [10]

Total 40 marks

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