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MEKDELA AMBA UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES


Department of Geography and Environmental Science
Course Title: Computer Application mid exam:25%
Second year geography Total Time Allowed:40min
Name__________________ ID Number__________ section______
Year___________Semister________
Key Instructions
• Be sure this exam paper consists three parts and
four pages.
• Turn off your mobile phone.
• Use answer sheet attached to provide answers
for each item type.
• Any form of attempt to cheat automatically
disqualified your result.
• Make your hand writing clear and readable.

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I. Multiple Choice Questions (Choose the best answer from given
alternative (1.5 point each))
1. _________What does the word “computer” mean?
A. To program
B. To calculate
C. To store data
D. To control instruction
2. ________Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a computer?
A. Speed
B. Accuracy
C. Power of Remembrance
D. Emotional Intelligence
3. _______What classification of computer uses continuous states rather than
discrete numbered states?
A. Digital Computer
B. Analog Computer
C. Microcomputer
D. Minicomputer
4. _______Which of the following is a primary use of computers in Business?
A. Payroll management
B. Online accounting
C. Computer-Based Education (CBE)
D. Inventory management
5.________ What is a key feature of workstation computers?
A. Limited software usage

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B. Exclusive design for complex work
C. Low cost
D. Single-user restriction
6.________ What distinguishes a microcomputer from a minicomputer?
A. Microcomputers support multiple users
B. Minicomputers are smaller in size
C. Microcomputers use a microprocessor as their CPU
D. Minicomputers are less expensive
7. _______Which of the following best describes programmability in computers?
A. The ability to follow a sequence of instructions
B. The ability to store large amounts of data
C. The ability to process millions of instructions per second
D. The ability to retrieve lost da
8. _______Why are computers essential in the banking sector?
A. They are used for CAD and animation
B. They manage employee databases
C. They facilitate online accounting and ATM services
D. They handle data analysis
9. _______What does the “8-bit” in an 8-bit microprocessor signify?
A. The number of tasks the chip can perform simultaneously
B. The amount of data processed at a time
C. The chip’s external storage capacity
D. The number of processors embedded in the chip

10._____What type of computer is designed for technical or scientific applications


and is generally used for complex tasks?

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A. Microcomputer
B. Workstation
C. Minicomputer
D. Mainframe

II. Complete the missing words/phrases that must be compatible with


the incomplete sentences. (1 point each)
1._______________generation computers used in real time, time sharing and
distributed operating system.

2._______________is the characteristic of computers that ensures they can process


millions of instructions per second with minimal errors.

3.Computers are widely used in the __________ sector for payroll calculations,
budgeting, sales analysis, and managing employee databases.

III. give briefly and clear answer for your understand with
reality.
1. List and explain at least three characteristics of computers that make
them essential in modern applications? (3 point)
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________.
2. Describe the differences between analog and digital computers, and
provide an example where each type is used?(2 point)
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________.

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3. Briefly Describe and discuss generation of computers? (3 point)
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
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