This document is an examination paper for the Precertificate in Information Technology at the Technical University of Mombasa, focusing on fundamentals of computers and operating systems. It includes five questions covering topics such as input devices, primary storage, operating system functions, file management, and CPU components. Candidates are required to answer question one and any two additional questions within a two-hour timeframe.
This document is an examination paper for the Precertificate in Information Technology at the Technical University of Mombasa, focusing on fundamentals of computers and operating systems. It includes five questions covering topics such as input devices, primary storage, operating system functions, file management, and CPU components. Candidates are required to answer question one and any two additional questions within a two-hour timeframe.
This document is an examination paper for the Precertificate in Information Technology at the Technical University of Mombasa, focusing on fundamentals of computers and operating systems. It includes five questions covering topics such as input devices, primary storage, operating system functions, file management, and CPU components. Candidates are required to answer question one and any two additional questions within a two-hour timeframe.
This document is an examination paper for the Precertificate in Information Technology at the Technical University of Mombasa, focusing on fundamentals of computers and operating systems. It includes five questions covering topics such as input devices, primary storage, operating system functions, file management, and CPU components. Candidates are required to answer question one and any two additional questions within a two-hour timeframe.
This paper consists of FIVE questions. Attempt question ONE and any other TWO questions Maximum marks for each part of a question are as shown This paper consists of THREE printed pages
Question One (Compulsory)
a) Identify the type of input the devices produce. Tick ( √ ) in the appropriate column.(6 marks)
PRINTIN DEVICES TEXT AUDIO GRAPHICS G VIDEO
Microphone
Keyboard
Webcam
Scanner
Recorder
Mouse
b) State TWO types of primary storage and give characteristics of each. (6 marks)
c) Discuss FIVE functions of operating systems (10 marks)
d) Discuss FOUR factors to be considered when selecting operating system. (8 marks)
Question Two a) Discuss how to restore a deleted file. (3 marks)
b) Discuss FIVE items found on the start menu (10 marks)
c) Describe how date and time is changed on a computer (4 marks)
d) Define a folder and describe how to create a folder in a flash disk. (3 marks) Question Three a) Describe THREE ways of moving a file from the desktop to my documents. (6 marks)
b) State and explain FIVE types of operating systems. (10 marks)
c) Give the functions of the following keys on the keyboard. (4 marks)
