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Cit 726 Computers in Society-2016

This document is an exam for the course CIT726 Computers in Society from the National Open University of Nigeria. It contains 6 questions testing knowledge of key computer and IT concepts. The questions cover topics like computer networks, Windows terminology, hardware components, word processing, spreadsheets, data/information technology definitions, characteristics of the Information Age, applications of IT like email and voice mail, and ethics of information technology. Students are instructed to answer any 4 of the 6 questions in the 2 hour exam.

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Cit 726 Computers in Society-2016

This document is an exam for the course CIT726 Computers in Society from the National Open University of Nigeria. It contains 6 questions testing knowledge of key computer and IT concepts. The questions cover topics like computer networks, Windows terminology, hardware components, word processing, spreadsheets, data/information technology definitions, characteristics of the Information Age, applications of IT like email and voice mail, and ethics of information technology. Students are instructed to answer any 4 of the 6 questions in the 2 hour exam.

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NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

14-16 AHMADU BELLO WAY, VICTORIA ISLAND LAGOS


MARCH/APRIL 2016 EXAMINATION
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

COURSE CODE: CIT726


COURSE TITLE: COMPUTERS IN SOCIETY

Time Allowed: 2 Hours Course Unit: 2


Instruction: Answer Any Four Questions

1a. Besides the cables linking the computers, there are three components that are present in
most networks. Explain what they are. 9 marks

b. Explain what is meant by:

i)web 4 ½ marks

ii) home page of web 4 marks

2. WhenworkingwithWindows,certaintermsandterminologiesareused
todescribeprocessesandconcepts. Describe theseterms:
a) Folder b) Icon c) Mouse d) Shortcut
e) Taskbar 17 ½ marks

3a InorderthatyoumayuseaPC, state thefirsttaskyoumustperform.


4 marks
b. State four standardsystemschecks performed whenturningonyourPC.
4 marks
c. What must you d o b e f o r e turningoffyourcomputer? 2 marks
d List the four hardware components of a typical computer system. 4 marks
e. Explain themostcommonoutputdeviceusedwithadesktopcomputer.
3½marks
4a. Briefly explain what is meant by word processing. 2 ½ marks
b. Enumerate six advantages of word processing. 6 marks
c. Fully explain what is meant by spreadsheet. 4 marks
d. Why is workingwithapaperspreadsheetcanbecomplicated andtime consuming?
5 marks
5a. Explain the following terms:
i) Data 3 marks
ii) Information technology 3 marks
iii) Computer 3 marks
iv) Information and Communication Technology 4 marks

b. Outline three characteristics of the Information Age. 4 ½ marks

6a. Write short notes on the following: voice mail, email, teletext and telnet. 12 marks
b.` List three areas of application of IT in information systems. 3 marks
c. Explain what is meant by the ethics of information technology. 2 ½ marks

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