ROYAL CYBER

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

SECTION A(answer all questions)

1. Define the following terms as used in computers 5mks

a. Data
b. Information
c. Device driver
d. Multitasking
e. Processor
2. State any four criteria used to classify computers 4mks
3. Mention any four computer input devices 4mks
4. State any 3 differences between Primary and secondary storage as used in computers 6mks
5. What is a computer virus 2mks
6. Differentiate between mainframe computer and super computer 4mks
7. Differentiate between hardware and software as used in computers 2mks
8. Explain the term system software giving examples 4mks
9. Give five examples of application software 5mks
10. State the two types of booting 2mks

SECTION B(ANSWER ONLY 2 QUESTIONS)

1. Explain the classification of computer based on data handling criteria (8mks)

2. Explain any four symptoms of computer virus (8mks)
3. Explain any 4 disadvantages of computers in the modern society (8mks)
4. Discuss the layout of a typical computer keyboard (8mks)