HARARE POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE

DIVISION OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

COMPUTER COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

Assignment 1 Due Date: 22 February 2024

Instructions:

 Answer all questions.

 Start every question on a new page.
 No late submission.
 Attach Question Paper on your Assignment

Question 1

a) Define a computer (2marks)

b) Describe the following Computers:
i. Laptop
ii. Palmtop
iii. Notebook
iv. Docking Station (8marks)

Question 2

Briefly explain the function of the following peripherals:

a) Scanner
b) Bar code reader
c) Stylus
d) OCR
e) MICR (10marks)

Question 3

Give a clear meaning of the following:

a) Microcomputer (2marks)
b) Minicomputer (2marks)
c) Mainframe Computer (3marks)
d) Super Computer (3marks)
Question 4

State the meaning of the under listed abbreviation:

i. www
ii. USB
iii. CLI
iv. GUI
v. ALU
vi. EXE
vii. PDF
viii. WAP
ix. GPRS
x. BIOS (10)

Question 5

a) Define Software (2marks)

b) Explain the following types of software giving examples:
i. Operating System Software (2marks)
ii. Application Software (2marks)
iii. Utility Programs (2marks)
iv. Antivirus Software (2marks)

50 MARKS