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MERU UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

P.O. Box 972-60200 – Meru-Kenya.


Tel: +254 (0)799529958, +254 (0)799529959, +254 (0)712524293
Website: www.must.ac.ke Email: [email protected]

University Examinations 2023/2024

FIRST YEAR, SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURE

CIT 2107: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER AND APPLICATION

DATE: DECEMBER 2023 TIME: 1.5 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question one and any other two questions

QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)


a) Define a computer (3 marks)
b) Differentiate between data and information (2 marks)
c) State three factors used to classify computers giving an example in each case. (3 marks)
d) Computers have evolved through a number of generations. State the five generations and the
technology used in each generation. (5 marks)
e) Distinguish between impact and non-impact printers and give two examples of each (4 marks)
f) List down 4 factors to consider when buying an output device (4 marks)
g) What is warranty with reference to the purchase of computers (5 marks)
h) Differentiate between portability with reference to hardware and software (2 marks)
i) Give two differences between ram and rom (4 marks)

QUESTION TWO (15 MARKS)


a) Highlight four computer crimes that may compromise the integrity of data and information in
an organization. (8 marks)
b) Discuss 4 ways computers are used to improve productivity in agriculture sector. (7 marks)

Meru University of Science & Technology is ISO 9001:2015 Certified


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QUESTION THREE (15 MARKS)
a) State five common application software and what they are used to achieve (10 marks)
b) Highlight five formatting features of word processors (5 marks)

QUESTION FOUR (15 MARKS)


a) Explain the three components of spreadsheets (6 marks)
b) Highlight five application areas of spreadsheets today (5 marks)
c) State four major uses of the internet today (4 marks)

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