CXC Jan 2000 Theory 1 Hours

1. (a) The following are some components of a typical microcomputer: Central Processing Unit Random access Memory (RAM) Hard disk Floppy disk drive CD-ROM drive Modem State the function of EACH of the items above: (b) 2. You turn on a computer and find that the system unit is on but the monitor remains blank State briefly how Each of the following types of printers works and, for EACH give ONE advantage of using that kind of printer. a. Dot matrix b. Thermal c. Inkjet d. Laser Define the following terms which are used in data communications: (i) Half Duplex communication (ii) Protocol (iii) Downloading (iv) E-mail State the two advantages of using a local area network instead of stand-alone computers.

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State TWO MAIN responsibilities of EACH of the following persons a. Data entry clerk b. Systems Analyst c. Data processing manager d. Network Administrator State the MAIN difference between systems software and application software and give TWO examples of EACH type of software. Explain how a graphical user interface helps to improve use friendliness

5. (a) (b) 6.

Explain briefly the following programming terms: a. Fourth generation language b. Source code c. Compiler d. Logic error e. Syntax error

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Convert the decimal number 4510 to a binary number Convert the binary number 100011102 to a decimal number Subtract the binary number 1010112 from 1110012

State TWO ways in which computer can help EACH of the following professional in the performance of his/her job. (a) Librarian. (b). Medical doctor, (c). Teacher Blue Cloud Airline has the following charges for on-board baggage: Baggage Weight 50 kg or below Above 50 kg Above 100 kg Charge No charge $1 for EACH kilogram in excess of 50 kg $50 plus for $10 for EACH kilogram in excess of 100 kg

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Write a structure algorithm to read the names and baggage weights of five person and computer their baggage charges. The algorithm must print the names of person along with their respective baggage charges. 10. Copy and complete the trace table using the given algorithm The following is the algorithm X=1 Y=2 M=3 WHILE M> 1 DO Y=X+Y X=YX Y=YX M=MY END WHILE PRINT M

X 1

Y 2 3 3

M 3

10. (b) What is printed by the algorithm