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    MALAWI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

    MALAWI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

    BASIC SCIENCES DEPARTMENT

    END OF FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS

    COMPUTER APPLICATIONS COMP - 111

    DATE: 09TH FEBRUARY 2016 TIME: 09:00 – 12:00 (3hrs)

    EXAMINER: P Maliwichi, C Mtegha, W Gondwe, K Makanda, R


    Tambala, M Phiri , K Munthali, D Chinguwo

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. This question paper has four pages, please check.

    2. There are two sections, answer all questions in section A and any
    one in section B.

    3. Marks for each question are indicated on the right margin.

    1
    SECTION A (Answer all questions)

    QUESTION ONE
    The advancement in computers has made it possible for computers to be used in every
    part of our society today. Describe four benefits and risks of using computers in our
    society? [8]

    QUESTION TWO
    a. Distinguish the Internet from the World Wide Web or Web? [2]

    b. The Internet began as the Advanced Research Projects Agency Network


    (ARPANET) in 1969. Give two main goals as to why the Internet was developed.
    [4]
    c. Describe any three types of websites found on the internet today. [6]

    QUESTION THREE
    To configure devices, manage system resources, and troubleshoot network connections,
    network administrators and other advanced users work with a command-line interface
    (CLI).

    i. Give any three commands used in MS-DOS. [3]

    ii. Give any two advantages and two disadvantages of using Graphical User
    Interface over CLI. [8]

    2
    QUESTION FOUR

    a. The operating system needs 275MB of memory in order to hold the running
    programs being used by the user. Currently, there is only 175 MB of memory
    available in the physical memory on Random Access Memory (RAM). Explain
    how the operating system will acquire the remaining memory in order to run the
    programs. [6]

    b. MUST is planning to develop a student portal. Among other things, students will
    be able to see grades, download software and notes from any computer on
    campus through a network. Using this scenario, discuss the type of computers and
    software that MUST needs to purchased for this to be possible. [8]

    3
    SECTION B (Answer any one question)

    QUESTION FIVE
    a. One of the roles that the operating system plays is to manage system resources.
    Mention any three resources that the OS manages. [3]

    b. A multi-tasking operating system is always multi-user. True or False? Justify your


    answer. [4]

    c. Most computer peripheral devices require their respective device drivers to


    function. Explain why. [5]

    c. The processor processes data, information and instruction using the machine cycle.
    With an aid of a diagram, explain the machine cycle. [8]

    QUESTION SIX
    a. Explain any two functions that you have used in Microsoft Excel application.
    [2]

    b. Explain what a word processor application can do as compared to a Typewriter.


    [4]

    b. Using an example, describe three types of cell referencing used in spreadsheets.


    [6]

    c. With an aid of a diagram, explain the different components of the Processor and
    how other devices connected to the computer communicate with the processor.
    [8]

    END OF QUESTION PAPER

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