THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

TAKE AWAY CAT

DIT 010: HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE (30 Marks)

1. Explain the term computer

2. Name one secondary storage device
3. explain the two categories of display devices
4. Give the functions of BIOS
5. Define the following terminology as used in computer
i.  Device Driver 
ii. Utility program.
iii. SDRAM
iv. Software
v. A memory slot
6. Give a brief explanation of any five types of personal computer
that you are aware of.
7. What problems are solved when computer memory is upgraded.
8. What are some of the factors to consider when choosing a motherboard

9. Briefly explain all the features that you know of that can affect
processor performance and motherboards
10. Give four advantages of usb ports mounted on the
motherboard

11. List and explain the different types of hardware classification

12. Give reasons why we need to do preventive maintenance on
machines
13. Explain the functions of a mother board

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14. What is the main difference between custom software and packaged
software
15. List and explain the basic operations of system software

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