CONFIDENTIAL 1 CS/OCT 2019/CSC134

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

TEST 1

COURSE : COMPUTER AND INFORMATION PROCESSING

COURSE CODE : CSC134
EXAMINATION : OCTOBER 2019
TIME : 1 1/4 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. This question paper consists of three (3) parts : PART A (10 Questions)
PART B (3 Questions)
PART C (1 Question)
2. Answer ALL

ANSWER SCHEME

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO

This examination paper consists of 6 printed page

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PART A (20 MARKS)

1 D 6 A
2 C 7 C
3 B 8 C

4 D 9 D

5 C 10 A

PART B (25 MARKS)

QUESTION 1

a) Define the term computer. (2m)

- Computer is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions

stored in its own memory that can accept data (input) , process the data, produce
information (output) and store the result for future use.
- Any 4 correct points x 0.5m = 2m

b) Briefly describe TWO (2) basic components of a central processing unit (CPU). (4m)

- Control Unit (CU) – the components of the processor/CPU that directs and
coordinates most of the operations in the computer. – 2m
- Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) – Component of the processor/CPU that performs
arithmetic ( +, -, *, /) , comparison ( >, <, >=, <=, = ) and other operations. – 2m

c) State the difference between RAM and ROM. (4m)

RAM – random access memory ROM – read only memory

Volatile – temporary memory -- 1m Non_volatile - permanent memory –1m

When you power off your computer the Data in ROM is permanently written and is
data stored in RAM will be lost/erased. 1m not erased when you power off your
computer – 1m
Examples – static and dynamic RAM Examples – PROM, EPROM, EEPROM

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QUESTION 2

a) Printers translate information that has been processed by the system unit and its output
is referred to as hard copy. What are the THREE (3) features of a printer?
- Speed, resolution, color, dot pitch, memory, duplex printing etc.
(3 marks)

b) Give TWO (2) examples of biometric devices. (2 marks)

- finger print reader
- iris recognition system
- personal signature verification system
- voice recognition system etc

c) Describe TWO (2) reasons of using cloud storage. Give TWO (2) examples of cloud
storage provider.

◼ To access files on the internet from any computer/device that has internet access.
◼ To allow others to share their files on the internet
◼ To store offsite backups of data
◼ To provide data center functions
◼ Or any other related points [ any two points x 1m = 2m]

✓ Google drive, dropbox, iDrive,Box.net, Youtube,Gmail,Hotmail,Facebook,Myspace

✓ etc [ any 2 points x 1m = 2m]

(4 marks)

QUESTION 3

a) Explain any TWO (2) functions of Utilities software. (4m)

• Antivirus programs – guard your computer against viruses
• Troubleshooting or diagnostic programs – recognizes and correct problems
• File compression programs – reduces the size of files for more efficient storage.
• Backups programs – copies of files to restore if necessary
• Or any related point [ any two points x 2m = 4m]

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b) State TWO (2) examples of mobile operating system. (2 marks)

- Anroid, iOS, symbian, blackberry, Bada etc
- Any two points x 1m = 2m

PART C (15 MARKS)

QUESTION 1

A computer contains many electric, electronic, and mechanical components known as

hardware. Briefly explain FIVE (5) components of a computer hardware with an example for
each component.

1. Input devices – mouse, keyboard, microphone

2. Output devices – printer, monitor, speaker
3. System Unit – motherboard (CPU, memory – RAM & ROM, input port, output port,
network card)
4. Secondary storage – hard disk, CD/DVD ROM/RW
5. Communication devices – network card/port, Wi-Fi card/port, Bluetooth card/port

[ Brief explanation + 1 example : 5 pts x 3m = 15m]

(15 marks)

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