KABARAK UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

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THIRD SEMESTER, 2022 ACADEMIC YEAR

EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF

SCIENCE COMPUTER SCIENCE/ COMPUTER FORENSICS/

EDUCATION SCIENCE

COMP 110: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE

STREAM: Y1/S1 - REGULAR TIME: 2:00-4:00PM

EXAMINATION SESSION: SEPT-DEC DATE: 5/12/2022

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Answer Question 1 and any other two questions in the answer booklet

provided.

2. Do not write on your question papers. All rough work should be done in

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 your answer booklet.

3. Clearly indicate which question you are answering.

4. Follow all the instructions in the answer booklet

5. Write neatly and legibly

SECTION A: (COMPULSORY) TOTAL MARKS FOR THIS SECTION IS 30.

1.

(a) Differentiate between impact and non-impact printers [2 Marks]

(b) Compute the following. [6 Marks]

(i) 1010112 = ?10

(ii) 7248=?10

(iii) 12510=?2

(c) Discuss briefly about the following types of computers

(i) Workstation computers [3 Marks]

(ii) Mainframe computer [3 Marks]

(d) Describe the various characteristics of second generation computers

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 Marks]

(e) List FOUR functions of the operating system [4 Marks]

(f) Explain any THREE characteristics of system software [6 Marks]

SECTION B. TOTAL MARKS FOR THIS SECTION IS 40. ANSWER ANY

TWO QUESTIONS FROM THIS SECTION. EACH QUESTION IN THIS

SECTION CARRIES 20 MARKS.

2.

(a) State the hardware technological differences between the second generation and

the third generation computers [4 Marks]

(b) Explain the three types of ROM. [6 marks]

(c) Explain how a ROM works. [4 marks]

(d) Using a well labeled diagram, identify and explain how computer components

contribute to good working order of the computer system. [6 marks]

3.

(a) COVID-19 has stirred up the waters regarding transformation in the way business

should be done; briefly discuss how computers have contributed towards e-commerce

during the pandemic. [6 Marks]

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(b) A friend of yours has established a lower primary school which mainly runs most

of its operations manually (paper work). As a computer literate individual,

i Advice your friend on the need to automate operations in the school by

listing the advantages of computers. [4 Marks]

ii Show your friend, by listing where the computers can be applicable in

the context of the school. [4

Marks]

(c) The Von Neumann computer architecture is believed to be the model for building

computers based on four sub-systems; the memory, Arithmetic/Logic Unit, control

unit and the Input/output system. With the help of a well labelled diagram, discuss the

Von Neumann computer architecture. [6

Marks]

4.

(a) State FIVE devices required to support the setting up of a computer network

[5

Marks]

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 (b) Discuss any FIVE major challenges associated with the online use of

computers

[5 Marks]

(c) Discuss FIVE functions of an operating system in computers [5 Marks]

(d) Explain FIVE features of a good computer software [5 Marks]

5.

(a) Explain any FOUR functions of spreadsheet application [4 Marks]

(b) Discuss FIVE top major emerging computer technologies in the world today

[5

Marks]

(c) Discuss any FIVE ways through which the use of smart mobile phones have

contributed to the growth and expansion of business in Kenya today

[5 Marks]

(d) Discuss SIX challenges that hinder an effective prosecution of cybercriminals

in Kenya today [6 Marks]

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