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The document is an examination paper for the course BIT 1101: Introduction to Computers and Internet at Zetech University. It consists of various questions covering topics such as hardware and software differentiation, network topologies, computer generations, data processing, and application software. The exam also includes questions on Read Only Memory types, binary to hexadecimal conversion, operating system functions, and word processing advantages.

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The document is an examination paper for the course BIT 1101: Introduction to Computers and Internet at Zetech University. It consists of various questions covering topics such as hardware and software differentiation, network topologies, computer generations, data processing, and application software. The exam also includes questions on Read Only Memory types, binary to hexadecimal conversion, operating system functions, and word processing advantages.

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BIT 1101 Introduction TO Computers AND Internet

computer science (Zetech University)

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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2014/2015

EXAMINATION FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

BIT 1101: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS AND INTERNET


DATE: APRIL 2015 TIME: 2
HOURS

Instructions: Answer Question 1 and Any Other Two Questions.

QUESTION ONE

a) Differentiate the following terms (6


marks)
i. Hardware and software
ii. System software and application software
iii. Multiprocessing multiprogramming

b) What do you understand by the term Network Computing Environment?


(2 marks)
c) Describe any three network topologies that can be used on a local area
network.

(6 marks)

d) Compare the first and second generation computers under the following
heading
i. Memory size (3 marks)
ii. Processing speed (3 marks)
e) Examine the processes that data goes through in a computer system and for
each of the processes give examples of devices used
(7 marks)

f) Mention the application areas of the following application software giving


examples of each.
(3 marks)
i. Word processors

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ii. Spreadsheets
iii. Presentation package

QUESTION TWO
a) Briefly explain the following types of Read Only Memory (4
marks)
i) EEPROM
ii) EPROM
b) Convert the following binary numbers into hexadecimal numbers (4
marks)
i) 010111001110
ii) 111001101010001
iii) 1000111011001111

c) Application software is classified into several categories. Give three of these


with specific examples (6
marks)

d) Discuss three functions of an operating system. (6


marks)

QUESTION THREE
a) Expound on any four advantages of preparing documents using word
processing software as compared to manual typewriter
(4 marks)
b) Discuss the MS EXCEL electronic spreadsheet under these particular topics (6
marks)

i. Workbook and worksheet


ii. The three cell references
c) Describe the functions of registers in information processing cycle
(6 marks)
d) Differentiate between a function and formula. Give an example for each
(4 marks)

QUESTION FOUR
a) Examine the following and how they relate to computers
(4 marks)

i. Binary number systems


ii. Language translators
iii. ASCII

b) Name and describe the factors affecting the speed of and performance of
computers
(6 marks)
c) Distinguish between digital and analogous computers (4
marks)

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d) Outline the steps you would follow to perform the following tasks in word
processing
i) Insert a table (2
marks)
ii) Find and replace words (2
marks)
iii) Change font typeface and size (2
marks)

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