COMPUTER COMPONENTS
EXAMINATION
FOR THE AWARD OF COMPUTER PACKAGES CERTIFICATE
JUNE – AUGUST {2024}
DAY: THURSDAY 1ST AUGUST 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM TIME: 2
HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Do not write anything on this question paper
2. Answer all questions
SECTION A
a) Briefly describe the term Program as used in Computing. {2 Marks}
b) What is a cursor in a computer? {1 Marks}
c) Name the THREE sequential steps in computer operations. {3 Marks}
d) Outline THREE language processors necessary for programs execution. {3 Marks}
e) Highlight the THREE broad categories of programming linguistics. {3 Marks}
f) Explain TWO ways of Booting a Personal Computer. {2 Marks}
g) Distinguish between a System and a Computer. {2 Marks}
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h) Using examples differentiate between Hardware and Software (Hint: Computer
Components). {4 Marks}
SECTION B
i. The operating system acts as interface between the hardware and the user programs and
facilitates the execution of programs. Explain FIVE tasks performed by an (OS)
operating system. {10 Marks}
ii. Using appropriate illustrations draw block diagram of a computer and indicate the
computer memory types. {10 Marks}
iii. Explain the following computer components and indicate whether they are input/output
devices or Primary/Secondary storage: - {10 Marks}
a) Monitor
b) Keyboard
c) DVD
d) Mouse
e) RAM
iv. Generally, the term computer is used to describe a collection of devices that function
together as a system. Explain FIVE advantages of a computer. {10 Marks}
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v. Computer programming involves a comprehensive process that leads from an original
formulation of a computing problem to an executable program; therefore in essence
software will cause the hardware to function in a desired way. Explain FIVE categories
of software. {10 Marks}
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