CMES/08

Q1.
a. Explain the following terms as used in computing
i. computer system
ii. Computer terminal
b. Explain the effect of computerization in
i. Secretarial work
ii. Teaching in the classroom
iii. Medical diagnosis in hospitals.
(10 marks)
c. Explain FIVE outstanding differences between a computer and a calculator
(10 marks)
Q2.
a. Explain the importance of input devices in computer systems
(4 marks)
b. Describe briefly any FIVE input devices used in computer systems
(10 marks)
c. Classify computer according to their type of electrical signals and internal circuitry
(6 marks)
Q3.
a. Explain the importance of output devices in computer systems
b. Describe any FOUR output devices used in computer systems
(11 marks)
c. Classify computers according to use
(9 marks)
Q4.
a. Define the term “storage device” as used in computer systems
b. State THREE safety measures to be observed in handling storage devices
(8 marks)
c. Describe any THREE storage devices used in computer systems.
(6 marks)
d. Describe THREE types of microcomputers
(6 marks)
Q5.
a. Figure (1) shows the Microsoft-word screen. Name the futures numbered (i) to (x).
b. Explain, in point form, the procedure you would follows if you are required to go to the computer room,
type a letter to your parent or guardian and present the letter to the lecturer in a storage device.
Q6.
a. Explain the following terms as used in computing
i. Software
ii. Hardware
iii. Firmware
b. Describe the computers in each category if computers are classified by their physical size and the number
of terminals supported.
Q7.
a.
i. Explain Why the five fingers of each hand are thought to be the earliest computing aid
ii. The fingers are said be useful for decimal and digital computing. Explain.
b. Explain the contribution of Egyptian civilization to the development of computing aids.
c. Describe each of the following computing aids
i. Abacus
ii. Soroban
Q8.
a. Explain the importance of classifying computers into categories.
b. Give FOUR demerits of the pioneer generation of computers over the current generation of computers.

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 (10 marks)
c. State ONE outstanding feature for each group if computers are grouped according to the age of
manufacture and the type of electronic components used to build it.
(10 marks)

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