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1. MODULE CODE:
COMP109

2. TITLE OF THE MODULE:

COMP109 Introduction to Computer Hardware

3. FACULTY:
Information and Communication Technology

4. DURATION:
3 hours

5. WHAT IS THE EXAMINATION WORTH AS A PERCENTAGE OF THE

OVERALL SEMESTER ASSESSMENT?
This examination is worth 40% of the overall Semester assessment.

6. STATE THE TOTAL MARKS AVAILABLE FOR THE PAPER

The total marks available for the paper is 100.

40%

7. STATE THE NUMBER OF SECTIONS THE PAPER CONTAINS:

1. Answer all questions.

2. Write all your answers in the question paper.
3. If you make a mistake please put a single diagonal line through the
section you wish to be ignored by the lecturer.
4. Return all scripts upon completion of the test including any workings.
5. The use of reference materials, electronic or hardcopy, is prohibited
unless if announced otherwise by the invigilator.

Module Objectives:
To equip students with the physical components (hardware) of the computer that
will enable them to function effectively in organizational and social environment.

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SECTION A

The questions in this section should test Knowledge.

State the Total number of questions you want to be set in this section. Please
note that the total number of questions you provide must be three times the
number of questions you want to be set in each section. The questions should be
grouped according the chapters/Topics/Study Units in this module.

Number of Questions to be set in this Section: ……8………Total Marks: …30…

CHAPTER 1/INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER HARDWARE

NO QUESTION Mark(s)
1 What are the four (4) characteristics of computer 4

Give any three (3) physical components of computer you know 3

2
3 What is the main purpose or function of the resistor in a circuit 2
4 Define computer hardware 2
5 It is used as mechanically support and electrically connection of 2
electronic components using conductive pathways, tracks
or signal traces etched from copper sheets laminated onto
a non-conductive substrate is known as

CHAPTER 2/ BASIC ELECTRONICS AND CIRCUITS

NO QUESTION Mark(s)
1 An electronic component is any basic discrete device or physical 2
entity in an electronic system used to affect electrons or their
associated fields is known as
2 Voltage is measure in 2
3 Goes back and forth, or oscillates, rather than travelling in one direction is 2
known as

4 State Ohm’s and Watts law respectively 4

5 electrical current is measure in 2

CHAPTER 3/ MOTHERBOARDS

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NO QUESTION Mark(s)
1 What is computer motherboard 2

Explain form factors of a computer 2

2
3 Is a group of microchips on the motherboard that controls the flow of 2
data and instructions to and from the CPU is known as

4 What is the other name for North bridge and South bridge 3
5 Differentiate between direct current AC and alternative current AC 2
6 Is electrical channel that transfers bits internally within the circuitry of a 2
computer allowing all the devices to communicate with each other—
essentially electronic paths is called

7 What is standouts 2

SECTION B

The questions in this section should test Application.

State the Total number of questions you want to be set in this section. Please
note that the total number of questions you provide must be three times the
number of questions you want to be set in each section. The questions should be
grouped according the chapters/topic/study units in this module.

Number of Questions to be set in this Section: ………7….Total Marks: 30…..

……………….

CHAPTER 1/INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER HARDWARE

NO QUESTION Mark(s)
1 Explain the Information Processing Cycle. 4
2 List the five (5) generations of computer 4

3 Define the following 3

a. Data
b. Information
c. Software

CHAPTER 4/MICROPROCESSOR

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NO QUESTION Mark(s)
1 Give three Characteristics of the Central Processing Unit 3

2 Explain any three types of the CPU or microprocessor components 3

3 What is CPU or microprocessor 2

4 What are the two (2) main computer processors or CPU you know 2

CHAPTER 5/ MEMORY AND STORAGE DEVICES

NO QUESTION Mark(s)
1 List the four main types of ROM chips in PCs 4
2 Outline two (2) input devices and give their uses each 2
3 What are the two (2) main categories of memory 2
4 What is the full meaning of DMAR 1
5 Outline three (3) types of DRAM modules 3
6 Distinguish between secondary and primary storage and give one 2
example each

CHAPTER 6/ PC CASING
NO QUESTION Mark(s)
1 Explain the term PC casing 2
2 Give two (2) functions of PC casing 2
3 Mention the two (2) types of PC casing and briefly 4
explain
4 What are the three (3) main parts of PC case 3

CHAPTER 8/ WIRELESS AND MOBILE DEVICES

NO QUESTION Mark(s)
1 Give four (4) types of mobile devices and give one (1) example each 4
2 Define mobile operating system and give example 3

3 Give three (3) importance of mobile operating system 3

4 Give two (2) examples of personal navigation device 2
5 Outline three (3) type of mobile operating system that you know 3

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CHAPTER 9/ OPERATING SYSTEM

NO QUESTION Mark(s)
1 Briefly explain what is meant by operating system 2
2 Outline three (3) categories of operating system 3

3 Give three (3) importance of an operating system 3

4 Mention any four (4) operating system you know 4
5 What is portioning 1
6 Give two (2) types of partitioning 2

CHAPTER 10/ TROUBLESHOOTING AND CONFIGURATION

NO QUESTION Mark(s)
1 Distinguish between troubleshooting and configuration 2
2 Outline the six (6) series of logical steps in speeding up the 5
troubleshooting processes of a computer

3 Give two (2) computer diagnostic software tools you know 2

4 What is Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) in computer 2

5 Mention any three (3) Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) you know in 3
computer

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SECTION C

Questions in this section should test Comprehension

State the total number of questions you want to be set in this section. Please
note that the total number of questions you provide must be four (4) times the
number of questions you want to be set in each section. The questions should be
grouped according the chapters/topics/units in this module.
Highlight difficult questions in red.

Number of Questions to be set in this Section: ……2… Total Marks: ……40……….

CHAPTER 1/INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER HARDWARE

NO QUESTION Mark(s)
1 A company has consult you, if there employee should use a
desktop or a laptop at work, there employee go out on flied to get
some data and come back and analyze it, suggest them what you 20
think is the best for that kind of work. Write the advantages and
disadvantage of both Desktop and Laptop, what kind of
specification should be in that particular computers you are
suggesting and justify your answer?

CHAPTER 2/ BASIC ELECTRONICS AND CIRCUITS

NO QUESTION Mark(s)
3i The battery of your system is 40-volt battery and the resistance of 5
the resistor is 4 Ohms. How much current flows through the
circuit?
3ii You have purchase a device (bulb) of 20 watts and you powered 5
it on for 15 minutes. Calculate the energy consumed.
4i The battery of your system is 40-volt battery and the resistance of 5
the resistor is 4 Ohms. How much current flows through the
circuit?
4ii If given Amperage (I) is 6.5 and Voltage (V) is 8, Calculate 5
Electric Power (P)

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