INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS AND INTERNET

ORDINARY EXAMINATION

Date: Time: 2 hours

Instructions to Candidates:

 Answer ALL questions in section A and TWO questions in section B

 Write your registration number on all sheets of the answer book used
 Use a NEW PAGE FOR EVERY QUESTION attempted, and indicate the
question number on the space provided on each page of the answer
sheet
 Fasten together all loose answer sheets used.
 Switch off all mobile phones and PDAs

SECTION A: COMPULSORY QUESTION {30 MARKS}

QUESTION ONE
a) Define the term computer generation.
(2
marks)
b) Explain four reasons for using a computer over an electronic typewriter. (4 marks)
c) Some computers are said to be analog while others are said to be digital. Explain the
difference. (4 marks)

d) Explain the tasks performed by the operating system

.(8 marks)
e) Explain four factors to consider while purchasing software
.(4 marks)
f) What is a utility software? List five examples of utility programs ( 6 marks)
g) Define the term programming language
.(2
marks)
SECTION B: ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS {20 MARKS EACH}.

QUESTION TWO
 a) Define the term network and explain two reasons for networking in an organization
(5 marks).
b) Define an input device and give three examples of scanners .(6 marks)
c) List five application areas of the internet. (5 marks)
d) Define the term web browser. (2 marks)
e) Differentiate between “save” and “save as” as used in word processing. (2 marks)
QUESTION THREE
a) Define the term spreadsheet. (2 marks)
b) Name any three application areas of the spreadsheet .(3 marks)
c) Name and explain four parts of MS excel screen. (4 marks)
d) Suggest and explain methods for selecting cells using the following methods.(6 marks)
i) Dragging
ii) Pointing and clicking
iii) Using keyboard
e) Compare and contrast an electronic spreadsheet with a manual spreadsheet .(5 marks)
QUESTION FOUR
a) Other than MS word, name any other four word processors you are familiar with.
(4 marks)
b) Explain five features that a good word processor should have. (5 marks)
c) Define the term computer virus .(2 marks)
d) Give four symptoms that a computer infected with viruses is likely to portray. (4 marks)
e) How can one prevent computers against virus infections .(5 marks)