CSC 101: Introduction to Computer Appreciation Past Questions

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

FIRST SEMESTER EXAM

COURSE TITLE: CSC 101: Introduction to Computer Appreciation

1a. Define the term computer and state four functions units of a computer

1b. Differentiate between Rom and RAM with two notable examples for each

2a. Write a short note on the following terms

•  Data
• Information

2b. With the aid of a diagram draw the functional components of a computer system.

3a. List and explain the three types of computers

1. Differentiate between online and off-line information processing

4a. State six differences between computers and typewriters

4b. Give three advantages and disadvantages of computers over typewriters

5a. Explain the words microcomputer and super-microcomputer

5b. briefly explain the following microcomputers, such as Desktops, laptops, and Notebook

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

COURSE TITLE: CSC 101: Introduction to Computer Appreciation

1. What do you understand by the term

• Software and
• Hardware?
• mention at least four input devices you know

2. What are the special features of a standard and enhanced keyboard

3. Discuss the following printers under the heading merit, demerit, features, and quality of the printout.

• low-speed printers
• Daisywheel
• high-speed printers

4. Explain software based on the following headings

• Firmware
• System software and
• Application software

5. List five items that are contained in the system unit, and explain any three among them.

6. Distinguish between compiler and interpreter

7. State the difference between the translator and assembler

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

COURSE TITLE: CSC 101: Introduction to Computer Appreciation

1a. With relevant examples discuss the component parts of the computer system

1. With notable examples elucidate the following
2. Hardware ii) software iii) operating system

2a. Write a short note on the following

1. flowchart ii) Algorithm iii. Transistors
2. Draw a flowchart to calculate the wages of 200 workers in our school whose hourly rate of payment and total give as R and H.

2c. Design an algorithm and draw the flowchart to calculate the average of 200 scores for a course taken by year one student of this very institution

3. What is Protocol?
4. what are the protocols involves in the following?
5. internet ii) World Wide Web iii. Electronic Mail

3c. in respect to internet service, given the meaning of these terms

1. Browsing ii) Up-loading iii) Down-loading iv) host v) TPC/IP vi) ISP vii) Modem
2. You should use your surname as the name of your organization, and your first name to be your country. Therefore, you are required to assume any type of organization and then write down the domain name of your host computer.

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

COURSE TITLE: CSC 101: Introduction to Computer Appreciation

1. The term ________ can be used to describe a device made up of electronic and electromechanically parts
2. Suggest at least six characteristics of a computer system that makes it different to a typewriter machine
3. Hardware is categorized into five definite units such as ____________ and ________
4. Categorically, group these computers according to their size, shape, and processing capacity.(Supercomputer, mainframe computer, minicomputer, and microcomputer)
5. ________ monitor displays images only in a single colour or black and white
6. The _________ of a microcomputer houses the power supply, the motherboard, and the storage device.
7. A supercomputer is preferable in transitions of business activities to microcomputer
8. The CPU of a microcomputer is also referred to as the _______________ of the computer
9. __________ file contained the operational data for carrying out instructions in the computer.
10. Master files and transaction files are good examples of program files (true/false)
11. ________ will be input into a computer system to be processed into useful ______ as an output
12. Data or instruction that should not be used urgently will be stored at ________ storage devices
13. Main memory stored numbers, alphabets, and characters like decimal points or dollar signs. True/false?
14. Analogue computers are computer that combines the functional features of both digital and hybrid computer system. True/false
15. Hybrid computers make use of special electronic circuits called ____ and _______
16. Desktop, palmtop, laptop, pocket, and notebook are examples of microcomputers except notebook
17. _________ are written by computer programming experts/manufacturers to satisfy various users’ needs.
18. ______ is a program that helps to convert other programs into machine language before they can be executed
19. Assembler is a computer program that translates assemble language program to a machine language program. True/False
20. A program that reads, translates, and executes users’ programs, written in a high-level language is called ________
21. A device that rolls on a desk to control cursor movement and other computer functions is _________
22. The main circuit of the computer on which other chips are mounted is —————
23. A program recorded in a permanent storage device such as Rom is referring as ________
24. The high-speed printers are of two basic types ________ and _________
25. ___________ is an area in Ram to which input is read or from which output is sent

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

COURSE TITLE: CSC 101: Introduction to Computer Appreciation

1. What is computer graphics?
2. List and discuss any six equipment used in computer graphics
3. What is an operating system?
4. Describe in detail the function of the operating system
5. Why is an operating system important in a computer system
6. What do you understand by the term INTERNET?
7. How does information travel across the internet
8. Describe the process of receiving and sending mail through the internet
9. What are the major differences between the mainframe and the personal computer (PC)
10. Write short essays on four of the following

• DOS
• Windows
• Modern
• Transmission Media
• Transmission mode
• The Internet
• The World Wide Web
• Communication Network

11. Different between file and record

12. How would you ensure the security or privacy of a file?

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

COURSE TITLE: CSC 101: Introduction to Computer Appreciation

1. The process of seeking, writing, or reading data on a storage unit like in diskettes is called _
2. A file that contains historical information that is not needed regularly is called ___
3. Another name of transaction files is ________
4. ________ is the computer program that is written to meet up specific user needs.
5. Give the full meaning of ASII.
6. _______ is a computer program that is capable of translating assembly language to a machine language program
7. _______ was an inventor that discovered the analytical engine in 1922.
8. A procedure in a computer  machine that allows it begins operations at the desired level is called ________
9. A low-level computer language that replaces machine language is known as __________
10. The process of initializing a diskette for the purpose of storing information is called ___
11. Program recorded in a permanent storage device such as ROM; that cannot be changed by the user is known as ___________
12. The science of communication and control as it is concerned with comparing human and animal brains with that of machine and electronic devices is called __________
13. The science of communication and control as it is concerned with comparing human and animal brains with that of machines and electronic devices is called __________
14. An area of RAM through which input is read or output can send is regarded as _________
15. _________ is a graphical representation of an algorithm
16. ________ is a device that rolls on a desktop to control cursor movement and other computer functions.
17. These computers are arranged according to the ascending order microcomputer, minicomputer, main-frame computer, and supercomputer (True/False)
18. A modem is also known as a motherboard that is derived from MODULATOR and DEMODULATOR (True/false)
19. Information is processed data that is organized to be meaningful and useful ((True/false)
20. Name any two storage media you know
21. As a result of data processing _________ is often processed into a useful ________
22. Desktop and personal computers are examples of ____ computer
23. The ______ of a microcomputer usually houses the power supply, motherboard, and storage devices
24. ___________ monitors display images only in a single color or black and white
25. The term __________ is that made up of electronic and electromechanically components
26. A type of computer system that is designed with a single task/particular job is _____
27. _______ is the name of a computer that combines the functional futures of both analogue and digital computer
28. Give three classifications of computers by their size
29. Give at least four names of the inventors that are responsible for the invention of the computer
30. A hybrid computer makes use of special electronic circuits known as ________ and ______ used to define a devices

SECTION B:

1. Give the three categories of computer
2. The first electronic computer was built in ______ year and where?