THE PRESBYTERIAN UNIVERSITY OF EAST AFRICA

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

SEP-DEC. 2022 SEMESTER

UCC 113 – INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

DATE: NOVEMEBER 2022 SUBMIT ON 28. NOV. 2022
INSTRUCTIONS:

i. Answer all questions per group & submit hardcopy (printed)

GROUP ONE
a) Distinguish between serial, parallel and massively parallel processing.
(6 MARKS)

b) Explain the major components that make up a computer system. (5 MARKS)

c) State and explain THREE types of Computer Networks. (6 MARKS)
d) Differentiate between the following terms. (3 MARKS)

i. Intranets and Extranets

ii. World Wide Web and Web Browsers
iii. Webpage and Website

GROUP TWO

a) Explain Basic roles of Application Software. (4 MARKS )

b) Explain FIVE features that make Excel a powerful tool in data processing.
(5 MARKS)
c) Sate THREE advantages of normalizing database design. (3 MARKS)
d) Explain at least THREE Viruses that affect operations of a computer (3 MARKS)
e) Describe multiprogramming, virtual storage, time-sharing, and multiprocessing.
Why are they important for the operation of an information system? (5 MARKS)

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 GROUP THREE

a) Explain FOUR general features of Document formatting. (4 Marks)

b) Elucidate on FIVE functions of file management system. ( 5 Marks)
c) Wireless internet is prone to unauthorized user access. Explain FOUR measures that
could be used to mitigate this problem. (4 Marks)
d) Casper was required to purchase a laptop for a client. Explain FOUR factors that he
should consider, other than cost (4 Marks)
e) The following terms as used in MS Access Database. (3 Marks)

i. Database Management system

ii. Table
iii. Field
iv. Record
v. Relation
vi. Query

GROUP FOUR

a) State and explain the characteristics of computers that have made them so powerful
and universally useful. (5 MARKS)
b) Briefly discuss FOUR ways on how tables can be related in Ms Access. (4 MARKS)
c) Explain SIX health issues associated with use of the computer and suggest solutions
for each. (6 MARKS)
d) ICT is pivotal to the success of devolution in Kenya. Explain FIVE measures that
could be realized with its adoption in the County Government (5 MARKS)

GROUP FIVE
a) Data security should be an important area of concern for every small business owner.
Explain FOUR data safety measures that can be adopted (4 MARKS)
b) Explain FIVE reasons why USB flash memory are more preferred than compact disks.
(5 MARKS)

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 c) Anita found various errors displayed in different cells when working on a worksheet.
Explain SIX errors that she could have likely faced and a possible solution.
(6 MARKS)
d) Draw a table showing Formulas, References, and Operators in MS word Tables.
(5 MARKS)
GROUP SIX
a) Discuss FIVE emergent technologies shaping the IT world today. (5 MARKS)
b) State and explain classifications of Computer Language (5 MARKS)
c) What are encoding schemes? Discuss any two common encoding schemes.
(5 MARKS)
d) Anna runs a small business making clothes. To keep track of the costs and income for her
business, Anna uses a software package as shown below (5 MARKS)

i. Cell F5 contains a formula. Suggest a suitable formula for cell F5.

ii. Anna is worried that the information in the spreadsheet could be lost. Describe
three precautions that she should take against data loss.
iii. If cell D3 changes, name another cell which will also change.
iv. The formula in C6 has been replicated across to the other cells in row 6. What
does replicate mean?
v. Name and explain the software application used by Ann to come up with the
table

GROUP SEVEN
a) Explain the FIVE general features of document formatting. (5 MARKS)
b) Explain FIVE importance of database in computer applications (5 MARKS)
c) Describe FIVE areas of Desktop publishing application (5 MARKS)

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 d) Discuss the different wired transmission mediums in networks. (5 MARKS) \

GROUP EIGHT
a) Describe the FIVE features of PowerPoint program (5 MARKS)
b) Distinguish between flat and hierarchical network models. (4 MARKS)
c) Why is a desktop publisher preferred in designing documents than a word processor?
(5 MARKS)
d) Using a diagram, describe the general architecture of a UNIX system. (6 MARKS)

GROUP NINE
a) Ms. Gloria a purchasing assistant is to purchase an office computer, Explain FIVE
main features she should consider? (5 MARKS)
b) Fred is the head of a local Network consulting company. His company has won a
contract to design and develop a network for a middle level college in Chuka. Explain
FOUR benefits the college will gain by implementing the network. (4 MARKS)
c) Using a well labeled diagram, discuss the FIVE major hardware units in a computer
system. Show how they interact. (5 MARKS)
d) Why is layering a very useful feature in a desktop publisher. (2 MARKS)
e) Explain the four types of computers in relation to their computing power. (4 Marks)

GROUP TEN
a) Safari land Ltd is in the process of computerizing the operations of its firm. Explain
FOUR general considerations that the management would prefer when purchasing
computer software.. (4 MARKS)
b) Perform the following number conversions. (4 MARKS)
I. 100111.0112 to decimal equivalent
II. 53310 to its binary equivalent
c) Discuss FIVE symptoms of a computer infected with a virus. (5 MARKS)
d) Discuss FIVE security precautions that one should take in online shopping and in any
other online activities.. (5 MARKS)
e) Briefly elaborate on software classification. (2 MARKS)

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   No. Names GROUP

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 1 P33/13661/2022 WANJIRU, PETERSON NGANGA ONE
2 P33/13700/2022 NGETHA , AMOS MWANGI

3 P33/GV/10636/2021 VIHENDA, ELIZABETH

4 P33/GV/10698/2021 BOSIRE, VIONNE KERUBO

5 P33/GV/10700/2021 ODHIAMBO, MICHAEL

6 P33/GV/10702/2022 AKECH, BRENDA ANYANGO

7 P33/GV/10713/2021 SANTA, IRINE ONYANGO

8 P33/GV/10771/2021 MUGO, WAIRIMU MERCY

9 P33/GV/12222/2022 KAUNDA, ELIZABETH WAKIO

10 P33/GV/13094/2022 MUNGEREZA, FRANKLIN

11 P33/GV/13095/2022 MWANGALA, VICTORIA MNYAZI TWO

12 P33/GV/13096/2022 NJOROGE, ESTHER NJERI

13 P33/GV/13100/2022 REINHARD, IHA KAVIHA

14 P33/GV/13103/2022 GLORIA, NYADZUA MOHAMED

15 P33/GV/13104/2022 WAIRIMU, ISAAC MATHIA

16 P33/GV/13105/2022 KAGECHU, JESSE KARANJA

17 P33/GV/13111/2022 MUCHANGI, KELVIN MURIMI

18 P33/GV/13115/2022 KARANU, JAMES KAMAU

19 P33/GV/13116/2022 KAMURA, NYAMBURA KAREN

20 P33/GV/13117/2022 MAINA, MOLLYANN WANJIKU

21 P33/GV/13118/2022 MURIITHI, MARYLINE WANJIRU THREE

22 P33/GV/13119/2022 WAMBUI, PRUDENCE WANJIRU

23 P33/GV/13122/2022 MACHARIA, MICHELLE WANGARI

24 P33/GV/13126/2022 KIMANI, SHALON WANJA

25 P33/GV/13128/2022 LEJA, DELIGHT ZAWADI

26 P33/GV/13130/2022 WAMBUI, MAUREEN WANJIKU

27 P33/GV/13132/2022 MUTHUMA, MOSES NG'ANG'A

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 28 P33/GV/13136/2022 MWEBI, CALEB

29 P33/GV/13138/2022 KAMBO, JOSEPHINE WAMBUI

30 P33/GV/13139/2022 MACHARIA, MERCY WARUGURU

31 P33/GV/13140/2022 LOKORIO, DAISY LONG'OLE FOUR

32 P33/GV/13141/2022 KATUTA, RACHAEL KITONDO

33 P33/GV/13143/2022 CINDY, MUTHONI NYOKABI

34 P33/GV/13144/2022 MUCHIRI, TECLA WANJIRU

35 P33/GV/13145/2022 NAITORE, JANE MUTHONI

36 P33/GV/13148/2022 MATHENGE, JAMES KABUTU

37 P33/GV/13150/2022 WAMBUA, DANIEL KILONZO

38 P33/GV/13151/2022 NTHEI, MWENDWA

39 P33/GV/13152/2022 WAMBUA, STANLEY MAITHYA

40 P33/GV/13157/2022 MUTINDA, JUDY MWONGELI

41 P33/GV/13158/2022 MASILA, ASSUMPTA NDANU FIVE

42 P33/GV/13159/2022 MUTISYA, FAITH MUTHEU

43 P33/GV/13160/2022 RUTH, NZISA MUTHOKA

44 P33/GV/13163/2022 MUTHUI, ESTHER KALIMI

45 P33/GV/13164/2022 MWENDWA, KENNEDY MUINDE

46 P33/GV/13166/2022 NDUNDA, JOSEPH MUIMI

47 P33/GV/13167/2022 SYLVIA, KATHONI MUSEE

48 P33/GV/13168/2022 JOHN, NDULU CHARITY

49 P33/GV/13170/2022 TITUS, WINFRED NDUKU

50 P33/GV/13171/2022 ONESMUS, SARAH MUTANU

51 P33/GV/13172/2022 KARIUKI, TONNY BRIAN MUTUGI SIX

52 P33/GV/13173/2022 NJERU, LINTON MUTETI

53 P33/GV/13175/2022 KANINI, KELVIN MUTHIANI

54 P33/GV/13177/2022 OWACHO, ESTHER OLIVIA

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 55 P33/GV/13178/2022 MWANIKI, YVONE MWENDE

56 P33/GV/13179/2022 NJERU, DENIS MUGENDI

57 P33/GV/13180/2022 KINOTI, SHEILA KAGWIRIA

58 P33/GV/13181/2022 KITHOME, RACHEL MUTILE

59 P33/GV/13182/2022 KIMATHI, VALENTINE NKATHA

60 P33/GV/13183/2022 DORCAS, KAGWIRIA

61 P33/GV/13184/2022 MOGIRE, FAITH KERUBO SEVEN

62 P33/GV/13188/2022 KIMATHI, ERICK

63 P33/GV/13189/2022 VICTOR, MUTHOMI

64 P33/GV/13190/2022 JOSHUA, KELLY MUTUGI

65 P33/GV/13191/2022 NYAMAI, ANNAH NDAISI

66 P33/GV/13192/2022 MWIKALI, ZIPPORAH MUSENYA

67 P33/GV/13193/2022 MUMBUA, MICHEL MUENI

68 P33/GV/13194/2022 MUTIE, TABITHA KAMENE

69 P33/GV/13195/2022 MATHEKA, NICHOLAS KIMEU

70 P33/GV/13198/2022 MUTISO, LAUREEN KALUNDE

71 P33/GV/13200/2022 MBUNGE, JOY MALIA EIGHT

72 P33/GV/13201/2022 MANYONGE, ISRAEL OSCAR

73 P33/GV/13203/2022 CELINE, SHEILA MUTHONI

WAWERU

74 P33/GV/13205/2022 OTIENO, ATIENO FIONA

75 P33/GV/13206/2022 MUTHENGI, SAMUEL MUTETHIA

76 P33/GV/13207/2022 DARIUS, JOHN KIVOTO

77 P33/GV/13209/2022 MICHENI, ANITA KATHURE

78 P33/GV/13210/2022 STACEY, NYAWIRA

79 P33/GV/13211/2022 KIRIA, BRIAN MUTWIRI

80 P33/GV/13213/2022 MUTURI, ERIC NDUNGU

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 81 P33/GV/13215/2022 MONARI, LINET KWAMBOKA NINE
82 P33/GV/13217/2022 MAINA, CYNTHIA NJERI

83 P33/GV/13218/2022 KITONGA, EMILY KALUMU

84 P33/GV/13219/2022 BRIAN, ELIM

85 P33/GV/13220/2022 NYAMBOGA, DAVID BARAKA

86 P33/GV/13222/2022 CHESANG, FAITH PLILAN

87 P33/GV/13223/2022 LINDA, M CHEBET

88 P33/GV/13224/2022 NALIAKA, RUTH WEKESA

89 P33/GV/13226/2022 PAULINE, NEKESA

90 P33/GV/13227/2022 BARASA, DANIEL

91 P33/GV/13228/2022 NATALIE, NASIMIYU TEN

92 P33/GV/13230/2022 GIDEON, KIPRONO ROTICH

93 P33/GV/13233/2022 PHOEBE, NYANCHAMA ONCHIRI

94 P33/GV/13235/2022 ORUTE, EROFINA NASIKE

95 P33/GV/13237/2022 PURITY, CHEPKORIR

96 P33/GV/13239/2022 DOMINIC, ODUOR

97 P33/GV/13241/2022 KELVIN, CHERUIYOT TEMBUR

98 P33/GV/13242/2022 YEGOON, THEOPHELUS

KIPCHUMBA

99 P33/GV/13243/2022 SOFIA, HALAKE

100 P33/GV/13244/2022 JEPTOO, JOYLINE

101 P33/GV/13245/2022 RONO, JEBET MELANIE ONE

102 P33/GV/13246/2022 AGESA, PRECIOUS KAVEZA

103 P33/GV/13247/2022 TANUI, ANGELLA JEPKEMEI

104 P33/GV/13251/2022 OTIENO, SHERYL BEVERLINE

105 P33/GV/13253/2022 OBUNGA, ALLEN TAYLOR

106 P33/GV/13255/2022 MURIITHI, MAGDALINE WANJIRU

107 P33/GV/13256/2022 NYAMWARO, JOSHUA JOSEPH

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 108 P33/GV/13257/2022 ZAKARIA, FAISAL

109 P33/GV/13258/2022 ROTIKEN, SAKAU

110 P33/GV/13259/2022 ANN, WAMUYU MAINA

111 P33/GV/13265/2022 KIMUTAI, BENJAMIN BETT TWO

112 P33/GV/13266/2022 KIPLANGAT, VICTOR

113 P33/GV/13267/2022 ROPSON, KIPKORIR KIRUI

114 P33/GV/13268/2022 BILDAD, KIPRONO KOECH

115 P33/GV/13269/2022 GILBERT, KIPNGETICH BETT

116 P33/GV/13271/2022 LANGAT, KIPKOSGEI ARON

117 P33/GV/13272/2022 DONALD, KIBET

118 P33/GV/13273/2022 PATRICIA, CHEPKIRUI BETT

119 P33/GV/13276/2022 PERPETUA, CHEROTICH RUTO

120 P33/GV/13279/2022 JEPKEMBOI, MERCY

121 P33/GV/13282/2022 JEPKOECH, EDNAH THREE

122 P33/GV/13283/2022 KIPLETING, JAPTHAH

123 P33/GV/13285/2022 KANG'ETHE, PAUL GACHAIYA

124 P33/GV/13288/2022 KIGEN, WILSON

125 P33/GV/13289/2022 WAWERU, GRACE WANGECHI

126 P33/GV/13290/2022 KILONZI, TEVIN MUTUA

127 P33/GV/13291/2022 KIRUI, LEONE KIMURGOR

128 P33/GV/13292/2022 KURIA, DARLENE WAMBUI

129 P33/GV/13294/2022 KIPAYIAN, NTAYIA

130 P33/GV/13297/2022 KURGAT, JEPCHUMBA MERCY

131 P33/GV/13298/2022 JEMUTAI, RUTH FOUR

132 P33/GV/13299/2022 BETWEL, KIPRUTO KIBET

133 P33/GV/13300/2022 KIMAIYO, KIMUTAI VICTOR

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 134 P33/GV/13304/2022 JOAN, JEPKOECH CHERUIYOT

135 P33/GV/13307/2022 SIMON, MARK MWANIA

136 P33/GV/13309/2022 AMINA, AMOIT

137 P33/GV/13310/2022 WABWILE, NOBERT KHAEMBA

138 P33/GV/13312/2022 FORD, WENDY NYAMBURA

139 P33/GV/13314/2022 KIPTOO, JOSHUA NGEYWO

140 P33/GV/13315/2022 BENARD, MUKHWANA BASAKHILA

141 P33/GV/13316/2022 NJUGIA, JOSEPH NJOROGE FIVE

142 P33/GV/13320/2022 SIMIYU, MOSES WEKESA

143 P33/GV/13324/2022 SIMIYU, JOSEPH JUMA

144 P33/GV/13325/2022 CAROLYNE, NAFULA

145 P33/GV/13328/2022 TEBLA, META KULECHO

146 P33/GV/13329/2022 JAMES, SHIRANDULA SHITANDA

147 P33/GV/13330/2022 LEWIS, KUBAI MASHETI

148 P33/GV/13331/2022 ELECTINE, AMACHOTE

149 P33/GV/13332/2022 NYAKOHA, SHARON ODANGA

150 P33/GV/13333/2022 PAULINE, LINAH SIMIYU

151 P33/GV/13334/2022 OTIENO, BRIGHTONE JOSEPH SIX

152 P33/GV/13335/2022 BUDOYI, MILWARD OKWAKO

153 P33/GV/13336/2022 LUMASAI, RODNEY BERU

154 P33/GV/13337/2022 LANGA, MORRIS

155 P33/GV/13341/2022 IMINZA, CHRISTABEL

156 P33/GV/13344/2022 MATUNDA, IGNATIOUS

157 P33/GV/13345/2022 ONDARE, MERCY MAREBA

158 P33/GV/13346/2022 VIHENDAH, BENADETTE SHUMA

159 P33/GV/13347/2022 MBUKA, NEWTONE EMMANUEL

160 P33/GV/13349/2022 CHEGEMA, BRIAN MURANG'O

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 161 P33/GV/13350/2022 OTIENO, YVONNE NELIMA SEVEN
162 P33/GV/13351/2022 RAPHAEL, KARANI

163 P33/GV/13352/2022 OTIENO, GLORIOUS ATIENO

164 P33/GV/13353/2022 DORINE, JEPTOO

165 P33/GV/13354/2022 SULLE, GERMAINE AUMA

166 P33/GV/13356/2022 OJWANG, BARCELONA OTIENO

167 P33/GV/13357/2022 OCHOLA, LINDA ADHIAMBO

168 P33/GV/13360/2022 OTIENO, RENEE ALUOCH

169 P33/GV/13361/2022 TREVOR, OCHIENG PENGO

170 P33/GV/13363/2022 MOMANYI, KIMBERY KWAMBOKA

171 P33/GV/13364/2022 NYANGENYA, VICTOR NYABARO EIGHT

172 P33/GV/13365/2022 JULIUS, OMBONGI NYANGENA

173 P33/GV/13367/2022 REBECCAH, MORAA OGACHI

174 P33/GV/13370/2022 MORANG'A, DOLPHINE MARIAMU

175 P33/GV/13371/2022 EDINAH, MONCHARI ABUGA

176 P33/GV/13372/2022 OMONDI, SHARLET ADHIAMBO

177 P33/GV/13373/2022 NYAMWARO, DICKSON MATIBE

178 P33/GV/13374/2022 MAISO, CLEVIS BOSIRE

179 P33/GV/13375/2022 MAERA, MIKE ABAGA

180 P33/GV/13376/2022 SHARON, ROBINA MOKUA

181 P33/GV/13377/2022 NYAGAKA, DORINE KWAMBOKA NINE

182 P33/GV/13378/2022 MOSE, MOGENI CLEMENT

183 P33/GV/13380/2022 YVONE, SHYNE AKINYI

184 P33/GV/13383/2022 OGOLLAH, MAQUILET AWINO

185 P33/GV/13384/2022 ACHIENG', LUCY OTIENO

186 P33/GV/13385/2022 AMONDI, NELYVET OKEYO

187 P33/GV/13386/2022 OTIENO, FIDEL OCHIENG

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 188 P33/GV/13387/2022 SYNTHIA, AKOTH

189 P33/GV/13390/2022 ODONGO, KENNEDY OCHIENG

190 P33/GV/13391/2022 OKOTH, OUMA STEVEN

191 P33/GV/13392/2022 OKEYO, RODGGERS WILLIAM TEN

192 P33/GV/13396/2022 IMMACULATE, ANYANGO
OCHIENG

193 P33/GV/13397/2022 TIM, NDUBI

194 P33/GV/13398/2022 VEMIAH, NYANCHERA EZRA

195 P33/GV/13399/2022 DEBORAH, GECHEMBA

NYANG'ATE

196 P33/GV/13400/2022 WICLIFF, NYANG AU MONGARE

197 P33/GV/13401/2022 NYAMWEYA, BIKORO SPINAH

198 P33/GV/13402/2022 ONYAMBU, CHARLES

199 P33/GV/13403/2022 OBWOGE, MOMANYI IAN

200 P33/GV/13404/2022 BILDAD, NYABWENGI MOINDI

201 P33/GV/13405/2022 MOGIRE, MIRIAM NYAINDERE ONE

202 P33/GV/13407/2022 AMONDI, MARYSHEILA OUKO

203 P33/GV/13408/2022 MWITA, JEREMIAH NASHON

204 P33/GV/13410/2022 SINDA, PATRICK MOSABI

205 P33/GV/13411/2022 VICTOR, ONYANGO

206 P33/GV/13412/2022 ONYANGO, FREDRICK ANGAGA

207 P33/GV/13413/2022 ONYANGO, NASHON ORIANG

208 P33/GV/13414/2022 OTIENO, MICHAEL OYUGI

209 P33/GV/13417/2022 CATHERINE, ANYANGO ONGOJA

210 P33/GV/13418/2022 NYIEGO, JOYNNER AWUOR

211 P33/GV/13419/2022 SALAH, MOHAMED MOHAMUD TWO

212 P33/GV/13573/2022 NDUNG'U, SHARON BANICE NJERI

213 P33/GV/13580/2022 GOTERI, EVANS MAROA

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 214 P33/GV/13595/2022 VICTOR, OMONDI ODOYO

215 P33/GV/13607/2022 GISAIRO, IVY GESARE

216 P33/GV/13701/2022 OTIENO, ALVIN MICKEY

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