GS IBUKA/KABAYA TVET SCHOOL

LEVEL IV BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

FIRST TERM EXAMINATION_ CCMCS401: COMPUTER SKILLS
Wednesday, 06-Dec-2023
INSTRUCTIONS: ALL QUESTIONS ARE COMPULSORY

1) Define a computer and state its essential parts. 5 marks

2) A computer system is composed by input devices, CPU and output devices.
5 marks
a. What is the difference between input and output devices?
b. Give any two (2) examples of input devices
3) Enumerate any five (5) factors for choosing an operating system. 5 marks
4) Operating system is large and powerful software that controls and manages
computer hardware and application software. Give at least five (5) electronic
devices that use operating system. 5 marks
5) Discuss any five (5) functions of operating system in a computer 5 marks
6) Computer-Aided Design (CAD) is application software that is used by architects,
engineers, drafters, artists, and others to create precision drawings or
technical illustrations. Give any six (6) examples of other application softwares
available. 6marks

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7) Give an two (3) examples of OS that can be installed on each of the following:
6 marks
a. Laptops
b. Smartphones
8) Explain the following terms: 6 marks
a) OS d) ROM
b) RAM e) GB
c) CPU f) IOS

9) what are functions obtained in Microsoft office word when you type the
following shortcuts: 7 marks
a. ctrl+A e. ctrl+C
b. ctrl+S f. ctrl+X
c. ctrl+U g. ctrl+V
d. ctrl+B
10) Give any five advantages and disadvantages of a computer. 10 marks
11) With a neat sketch, show the flow of instructions between OS, hardware, user
and application software. 10 marks

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