Computer Applications Bachelor's Degree Exam - Computer Systems, Exams of Computer Fundamentals

Download Computer Applications Bachelor's Degree Exam - Computer Systems and more Exams Computer Fundamentals in PDF only on Docsity! Cork Institute of Technology Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Applications – Stage 2 (Bachelor of Science in Computer Applications – Stage 2) (NFQ – Level 8) April 2005 Computer Systems (Time: 3 Hours) Answer any four questions Examiners: Mr. D. Simpson Dr. D. Chambers Mr. P. O’Connor Mr. E. A. Parslow Q1 Write technical notes, using diagrams as required on any two of the following:- a) Briefly explain what is meant by ‘bit-mapped font’ and explain how a typical printer using bit mapped fonts works. Briefly explain what is meant by ‘outline font’ and explain how a typical printer using outline fonts works. (12.5 marks) b) Analogue and Digital signals and how we perform the conversion between the two. (12.5 marks) c) For an input devices and an output device (other than a printer) of your choice describe how they work and the features to be looked for when purchasing them. (12.5 marks) d) What is a process and what states can it take? Why are they used in Operating Systems? (12.5 marks) (Total 25 marks) Q2 (a) When presented with a microprocessor that is new to you what are the main areas you would look at to enable you to efficiently write code for the microprocessor? (5 marks) (b) For each of the areas mentioned above give an example, using a machine(s) of your choice, of the sort of things you would need to know to write efficient code. (20 marks) (Total 25 marks)