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Paper ONE Computer Theory (IT, Maintenance, hardware and software)

Section B Structural, T. score 10

11. The following are connectors describe their functions and evolutions.
A. RJ
B. DB
C. Fire wire
D. Mini-DIN
E. Audio
2. Explain the meaning of HTML files and list 3 applications that can access such files.

Section C, T. score 80

Choose four Question and answer them correctly

1. a) list main component of personal computer system
and briefly describe the function of each
b) Briefly outline the basic concept of hardware,
software and information technology (IT) . (20mrk)
2. a) Indicate whether a light pen and a touchpad are
input or output devices and describe briefly the uses
for each of them.
b) Explain the term CPU and briefly outline its main
functions including the name of the units that are
used to measure its performance. . (20mrk)
3. a) Describe the difference between rom and ram
offering at least two clear characteristics of each
b) List at least four different types of auxiliary
memory storage and compare the in terms of speed,
cost and capacity. . (20mrk)

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Paper ONE Computer Theory (IT, Maintenance, hardware and software)

4. a) List the main stages of development of a

computer base system and briefly describe what
each one entails.
b) Differentiate between operating system software
and application software and give at least two
examples of each. (20mrk)
5. a) What is a LAN, give at least two ways that one can
be useful.
b) Briefly outline the uses of telephone network in
computing and explain the role that a modem plays
in this. . (20mrk)
6. How can internet be useful in the area of education?,
least three possible advances connected with a cool
being online . (20mrk)
7. Explain the term shareware, freeware, single user
and multi user and multi user licenses. Briefly outline
the main legal and security issues associated with
coping, lending and share commercial software. .
(20mrk)

Total Time Allowed:

Good Luck!

Dean
Sir E. David M.

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