THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA
P.O. Box 62157
A. M. E. C. E. A 00200 Nairobi - KENYA
Telephone: 891601-6
Fax: 254-20-891084
MAIN EXAMINATION E-mail:
AUGUST - DECEMBER 2018 TRIMESTER
FACULTY OF COMMERCE
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
REGULAR PROGRAMME
CIS 111: INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Date: DECEMBER 2018 Duration: 2 Hours
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question ONE and ANY OTHER TWO Questions
Q1. a) State what the following descriptions imply in computer system:
a) Computer hardware on the motherboard, it is responsible for all the
processing within the computer. The processing speed is measured in
gigahertz. (2marks)
b) Computer hardware that serves as input and output medium, the
quality of the hardware is described in mega pixels and retina display.
(2 marks)
c) A dear part of a computer system mounted on the motherboard and
stores data/programs for immediate processing. Its content can easily
be lost in case of power outage/ when power supply is interrupted
(2marks)
d) Computer hardware device that handles permanent storage of
data/information for later retrievals. (2 marks)
e) Hardware input device that is used to input pictures, read barcodes or
handwriting into the computer. (2marks)
f) Hardware device that handles frequently used data or programs
(2 marks)
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ISO 9001:2008 Certified by the Kenya Bureau of Standards
P.O. Box 62157
A. M. E. C. E. A 00200 Nairobi - KENYA
Telephone: 891601-6
Fax: 254-20-891084
MAIN EXAMINATION E-mail:
AUGUST - DECEMBER 2018 TRIMESTER
FACULTY OF COMMERCE
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
REGULAR PROGRAMME
CIS 111: INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Date: DECEMBER 2018 Duration: 2 Hours
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question ONE and ANY OTHER TWO Questions
Q1. a) State what the following descriptions imply in computer system:
a) Computer hardware on the motherboard, it is responsible for all the
processing within the computer. The processing speed is measured in
gigahertz. (2marks)
b) Computer hardware that serves as input and output medium, the
quality of the hardware is described in mega pixels and retina display.
(2 marks)
c) A dear part of a computer system mounted on the motherboard and
stores data/programs for immediate processing. Its content can easily
be lost in case of power outage/ when power supply is interrupted
(2marks)
d) Computer hardware device that handles permanent storage of
data/information for later retrievals. (2 marks)
e) Hardware input device that is used to input pictures, read barcodes or
handwriting into the computer. (2marks)
f) Hardware device that handles frequently used data or programs
(2 marks)
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ISO 9001:2008 Certified by the Kenya Bureau of Standards
