UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN ACADEMIC YEAR 2017/2018 SEPTEMBER EXAMINATION UCCS1613 PUTER SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS WEDNESDAY, 6 SEPTEMBER 2017 TIME : 9.00 AM ~ 11.00 AM (2 HOURS) BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONS) BIOCHEMISTRY BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONS) FOOD SCIENCE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONS) BIOTECHNOLOGY BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONS) MICROBIOLOGY BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONS) CHEMISTRY BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE (HONS) PSYCHOLOGY BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION (HONS) PUBLIC RELATIONS BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION (HONS) ADVERTISING Instruction to Candidates : This question paper consists of THREE (3) questions in Section A and TWO (2) questions in Section B. Answer ALL questions in Section A and ONLY ONE (1) question in Section B Each question carries 25 marks. Should a candidate answer more than ONE (1) question in section B, marks will only be awarded for the FIRST ONE (1) question in that section in the order the candidate submits the answers. Candidates are not allowed to use calculator. Answer questions only in the answer booklet provided.2 UCCS1613 COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS Section A [Total: 75 marks} This section consists of THREE (3) COMPULSORY questions. a. @. @ () ©. @ ©) (f) @ (b) © (d) This question paper consists of 5 questions on 6 printed pag’ Define what is abacus and discuss its applications in 4000 BC - 3000 BC. (4 marks) Convert the following numerals to decimal numeral system: @ 323, (1 mark) di) ACB (1 mark) What is the role of Lady Ada Lovelace who helped Babbage in his work? Why her role is important to the computers nowadays? (2 marks) Explain why vacuum tubes are unreliable in the first generation computers? (3 marks) Elaborate in detail the characteristics of the fifth generation computers. (4 marks) What are the advantages of using computers to perform some of the tasks in our daily life? (10 marks) {Total : 25 marks] Why is computer literacy important nowadays? (2 marks) Briefly list out the various hardware components of computer. (8 marks) There are many categories of computer users. Who are the power computer users? (5 marks) Discuss the FOUR (4) machine cycles and explain the concept of pipelining for the machine cycles. (6 marks)3 UCCS1613 COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND APPLICATI 2. (Continued) (©) Q. (a) (b) 3) (d) ) What are the FOUR (4) ways for the processor to dissipate the heat? (4 marks) {Total : 25 marks] Figure 3.1 Logic gates. Based on figure 3.1, provide all the possible results for Z. The input to A and B are binary numbers. Identify what are the logic gates above. (9 marks) What are the THREE (3) types of data that can be entered into a spreadsheet cell? (3 marks) Give the reasons for a user to subscribe to cloud storage. (6 marks) What do volatile and non-volatile memory mean’? (4 marks) One of the features of a spreadsheet software is charting. List any THREE (3) different charts in diagrams that can be provided by a spreadsheet software. (3 marks) [Total : 25 marks} This question paper consisis of 5 questions on 6 printed pages.UCCS1613 COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND APPL! 4 Section B (Total: 25 marks] Answer ANY ONE (1) question in this section. 84 @ Based on Figure 4.1, calculate the total file size (MByte) for both the video VIDEO + 320x240 Frame Size + 25 Frames per Second + 32bits of colors + 22.050 KHz, 8-bit Audio (Mono) *P/S The video has a duration of 1 and audio. | | | | ) © Figure 4.1 The fragment of multimedia file information. (10 marks) What is the difference between a database and a database management system (DBMS)? Provide TWO (2) examples of DBMS. (4 marks) State and describe the basic functions of block, A, B, C and D shown in Figure 42, Figure 4.2 The basic functions of Information System (IS), (8 marks) This question paper consists o' questions on 6 printed pages.5 UCCS1613 COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS 04. (Continued) (@) What are virus, worm and trojan horse? 3 marks) [Total : 25 marks] Q5. (a) Illustrate and explain the THREE (3) basic network topologies that can be deployed in an organization. (9 marks) (b) Based on figure 5.1, write a C++ program that determines if a number is a prime number and display the output message accordingly. Prime numbers are inegers >t Retum No) + “The input number is 2 pnme number =e Retum Yes No ls there 8 (eee | “The input number was eveniy chided by) ae sofienota prime | [leis Fre inout umber is nota pame number — | Return No Figure 5.1 A flowchart to check the prime numbers. (6 marks) This question paper consists of 5 questions on 6 printed pages.6 UCCS1613 COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS Q5. (Continued) (©) What is netiquette? Give an example of good netiquette. (2 marks) (@) Name any TWO (2) social media that are available today. (2 marks) (©) Based on your opinion, provide SIX (6) applications of social media in the society. (6 marks) [Total : 25 marks] ~ This question paper consists of 5 questions on 6 printed pages.