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This document is an examination paper for COMP 111: Introduction to Computer Applications at Laikipia University for the academic year 2022/2023. It consists of five questions covering various topics in computer science, including definitions, classifications, data security, and the importance of computer networks. The exam is scheduled for December 5, 2022, and students are instructed to answer one compulsory question and any two others.

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Comp 111 - Introduction To Computer Applications - 2

This document is an examination paper for COMP 111: Introduction to Computer Applications at Laikipia University for the academic year 2022/2023. It consists of five questions covering various topics in computer science, including definitions, classifications, data security, and the importance of computer networks. The exam is scheduled for December 5, 2022, and students are instructed to answer one compulsory question and any two others.

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COMP 111

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

1ST SEMESTER 2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR

FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF


BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (COMPUTER SCIENCE)

COMP 111: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

STREAM: R TIME: 2 HRS

DAY: MONDAY [11.30AM – 1.30PM] DATE: 05/12/2022

THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF THREE (3) PAGES

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COMP 111

INSTRUCTIONS: - Answer question ONE (compulsory) and any other TWO

QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)


(a) Define a computer [3 marks]
(b) Outline any TWO ways a user may output data from a computer. [2 marks]
(c) Differentiate between data and information. [2 marks]
(d) What is cloud storage? [2 marks]
(e) Define software. [2 marks]
(f) Outline one data security threat. [2 marks]
(g) Explain TWO reasons why computer networks are important. [2 marks]
(h) Differentiate between the internet and the World Wide Web (www). [4 marks]
(i) Identify TWO ways in which the technology improved from the first generation
computers to the second generation computers. [4 marks]
(j) Define an operating system and give one example. [3 marks]
(k) Outline TWO keyboard shortcuts and what they are supposed to do. [4 marks]

QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)


(a) Explain the following terms as used in networking: [6 marks]

(i) IP address
(ii) ISP
(iii)Modem

(b) Discuss THREE ways in which you can prevent unauthorized access of computer data.
[6 marks]
(c) Outline FOUR types of application software and give one example of each.
[8 marks]

QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)


(a) Outline how computers may be classified according to how they represent numbers.
[6 marks]
(b) Explain the two types of storage and give one example of each [6 marks]

(c) What is a monitor? [2 marks]

(d) Discuss how the following factors affect the quality of a monitor: [6 marks]
(i) Resolution
(ii) Dot pitch
(iii)Refresh rate

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COMP 111

QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)


(a) Explain how different data types such as text, graphics and sound are represented internally
in a computer [2 marks]
(b) Outline THREE number systems that a computer makes use of [6 marks]
(c) With the aid of a diagram, discuss the basic operation of a computer [8 marks]
(d) Below are the specifications for a laptop. What FOUR things can be determined about the
laptop? [4 marks]

13", 2.3GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256 GB SSD

QUESTION FIVE (20 MARKS)


(a) (i) Define malware [2 marks]
(ii) Describe THREE types of malware [6 marks]
(b) Describe any THREE types of user interfaces [6 marks]
(c) Discuss THREE reasons why computer networks are important [6 marks]

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