COMPUTER STUDIES QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
List duties of each of the following personnel(a) Database administrator
(b) Data processing manager
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Distinguish between an intelligent terminal and a dumb terminalDumb terminalA computer or communications terminals that has no processing capabilities (has a keyboard and a monitor). Intelligent terminalA computer terminal that has its own processor Related Searches(a) What is utility software
these are system programs that provide a useful service to the user of the computer by proving facilities for performing tasks of a routine nature
(b) Give four examples of utility software
List four stages involved in the data processing cycle (3 mks)
List 3 differences between laser printer and a dot matrix printerLaser
Dot matrix
A computer teacher put a rule that diskettes should not be used in the computer laboratory(a) Give a reason for the rule
What is meant by the term ‘dry running’ as used in program development?
Explain why computers use binary numbers in data representation (2mks)
Distinguish between a compiler and an interpreter (2mks)
How is a point of sale terminal used in a business organization? (2mks)
Name four toggle keys on a standard computer keyboard
Explain the following operating systems functions, Job scheduling and Interrupt handling
a) Job scheduling -- where job/ tasks are assigned to the processor and main memory depending on their priority
b) Interrupt handling- halting of other processes taken by the processor so as to attend to remote enquiries or halting a processor for another task to be performed. Name four approaches that may be used to replace a computerized Information system
(b) Which of the approaches named in (a) above is appropriate for critical systems? Explain
Explain the following terms as used in desktop publishing, Embedded object and Auto flow
a) Embedded object: a separate object/image/graphic/clip imported into the file permanently
b) Autoflow: Facility that allows text/cursor to flow automatically from one text box to the next when the first text is full. List two uses of computers in meteorologyA computer accessories vendor needs to order supplies. A spreadsheet is used to calculate the order part of which is shown below.(a)Write the formula that can be used in:
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