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COLLEGE OF COMPUTER STUDIES

1st Tri, SY 2024-2025


CSIT611/CENG411/ CSCI617– Introduction to Computing
HWAC –MIDTERM
Total Points:50

Student ID Student
Name
Course Code CSIT611/ Course Title Introduction to Computing Section
CENG411/
CSCI617

TOPIC

HWAC INSTRUCTIONS:
DIRECTION &  Write all answers clearly and neatly.
REQUIREMENT/S
(Identify the ILOs  Use proper headings and question numbers for each section or question.
to be assessed at  If handwritten, ensure your writing is legible and well organized.
the end of each  If typed, use a standard font (e.g., Times New Roman or Arial) with font size 12
requirement. and 1.5 line spacing.
Include the rubric
 Don’t forget to write your name and ID.
or marking scheme
for each
item/requirement.)
SECTION-A Find the true statement below. Then, rewrite the remaining false
statements so that they are true.(10 points)
1. macOS is Widely used in personal and business environments.
2. A monitor is an input device that displays output.
3. A hard disk drive is used to temporarily store data.
4. The CPU processes data in the form of input from the user.
5. A web browser is a device that allows you to connect to the internet.
6. RAM is used to store data permanently in a computer.
7. A scanner is used to convert physical documents into digital format, making it an
input device.
8. A computer is a motorized device that processes output into input.
9. A storage device records (reads) and/or retrieves (writes) items to and from
storage media.
10. An output device is any hardware component that allows you to enter data and
instructions into a computer.
SECTION-B-SHORT ANSWERS (25 points)

1. What are the basic functions of a computer? Explain with the help of a
diagram.(5)
2. Explain data and information.(2)
3. What is IPO?(3)
4. Explain the functions of the primary hardware components found inside the
system unit, namely the motherboard, the CPU, and the memory.(5)
5. Differentiate system software and application software.(2)
6. What Are the Four Categories of Application Software?(4)
7. Explain Computer Users and Professionals.(4)

SECTION-C- Analysis. Read the given scenario and answer the following questions
accordingly (15 points)
I.Scenario : You are setting up a new desktop PC and connecting various devices,
including storage drives, monitors, and network equipment. Below are the types of
cables you have available: Power cables, Data cables (e.g., SATA), USB cables, HDMI
cables, and Ethernet cables.
Questions for analysis (5 points) HDMI cable
1. Which cable would you use to connect your computer to the monitor to ensure
high-definition video and sound transmission? Why is this cable ideal?
2. You need to connect an external hard drive to your PC for data transfer. Which
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type of cable would be best for this purpose and why? Data cable
3. What role does an Ethernet cable play in the overall function of a modern
desktop setup?
4. Explain the difference between the function of a power cable and a data cable
inside a computer system.
5. How does a USB cable provide both data transfer and power delivery in modern
computing systems?
II. Scenario: A user reports that their desktop PC is completely unresponsive. When
they press the power button, nothing happens—the fans don’t spin, and there are
no lights on the motherboard.
Symptoms:
• No power indicator lights.
• No sounds from fans or drives.
• No display on the monitor.
Questions for Analysis (5 points)
1. What could be the potential causes of this issue?
2. What steps would you take to diagnose the problem?
3. What solutions would you propose to fix it
III. Identify the parts of URL.(5 points)

HWAC
OUTPUT

RUBRIC / Scoring rubric:


MARKING SCHEME 100% marks for correct &complete explanation
90% marks for partially correct and incomplete explanation
50% marks if major points are missing and incomplete
25% marks if some points are correct
10% mark for incomplete explanation
LEARNING ASSESSMENT/MARKING FACULTY/MARKER’S FEEDBACK
ITEM CILOs MARKS MARKS AWARDED
Section-A C1 10
Section-B C1,C2 25
Section-C C2 15
TOTAL 50

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