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SUG 119 Tutorial Questions

This document contains 11 questions about computers and their components. The questions cover topics such as the characteristics and functionalities of computers, the differences between main memory and secondary memory, uses of computers, operating systems, I/O devices, types of software, classifications of computers, hardware components, classes of operating systems, data storage units, and types of file classification.

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SUG 119 Tutorial Questions

This document contains 11 questions about computers and their components. The questions cover topics such as the characteristics and functionalities of computers, the differences between main memory and secondary memory, uses of computers, operating systems, I/O devices, types of software, classifications of computers, hardware components, classes of operating systems, data storage units, and types of file classification.

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SUG 119 Tutorial Questions

Question 1:
(a) Explain the following characteristics of computer:
(i) Speed
(ii) Accuracy
(iii) Diligence
(iv) Storage capability
(v) Versatility
(b) Highlight five functionalities of a computer

Question 2:
(a) Differentiate between main memory (RAM) and secondary memory
(b) What are the advantages and disadvantages of using computer?

Question 3:
(a) Discuss any ten (10) uses of a computer
(b) Highlight various tips to avoid viruses and lessen their impact

Question 4:
(a) Discuss briefly the following tasks perform by an operating system
(i) File Management
(ii) Process Management
(iii) I/O system Management
(iv) Memory Management
(v) Secondary storage Management
(b) Compare system software and application software

Question 5:
(a) Explain the following types of operating system
(i) Simple and multi-operating OS
(iii) Template OS
(iv) Distributed OS
(v) Single and multi-user OS
(b) Highlight the various methods of file organization
(c) Define computer

Question 6: Discuss in details the generations of computer

Question 7:
(a) Explain the following I/O device
(i) Keyboard
(ii) Mouse
(iii) Printer
(iv) Scanner
(v) Speaker
(b) What do you understand by file classification?
(c) State the main objectives of file organization

Question 8:
(a) Explain in details the following types of software:
i. System software
ii. Programming software
iii. Application software
(b) Define hardware and software of a computer

Question 9:
With examples, classify computer under the following headings:
(a) Purpose
(b) Signal type
(c) Size/capacity

Question 10:
(a) Explain briefly the following components of hardware:
i. processor
ii. main memory
iii. secondary memory
iv. input device
v. output device
(b) Discuss briefly the following classes of operating system:
i. Batch processing
ii. Time sharing
iii. Real time

Question 11:
(a) With the aid of a diagram, define operating system
(b) Write briefly on the following basic units of data storage:
i. Bit
ii. Byte
iii. Kilobyte
iv Megabyte
v. Gigabyte
vi. Terabyte
(c) Discuss briefly the following types of file classification:
(i) Alphabetical
(ii) Numerical
(iii) Alpha-numerical and
(iv) Chronological

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