Computer Maintenance (CSCT3103)
Computer Science - COS
Semester: First Semester
Level: 300
Year: 2015
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SCHOOL: H.T.T.T.C DEPARTEMENT: CS LECTURER(S): Mr. Pfubong Simon Mundi
COURSE CODE: ICT515 COURSE TITLE: Computer maintenance and security OPTION: ICT
DATE: December 14
th
, 2015 HALL: PBB07 TIME: 2 hrs NATURE: Exam
Instructions: Answer all questions.
1. Name six different tools that may be found in a Computer Maintenance kit explaining what each of them is
used for. 3mks
2. Explain what you understand by computer fault beeps. Of what use are computer fault beeps in computer
maintenance?2mks
3. What is disk fragmentation? What is the effect of serious disk fragmentation on the performance of a
computer? State the procedure for disk defragmentation using the Windows disk defragmenter tool.3mks
4. How would you define computer security? Who is responsible for the security of computer systems? 2mks
5. What are extensions and plug-ins? Why are some of them dangerous to computer systems? How would
you protect a computer against the dangers posed by infectious extensions and plug-ins.3mks
6. Why is Hard disk partitioning important in computer Maintenance? Explain how you would partition your
hard drive using the disk partitioning tool provided by Windows 7 or windows 10.2mks
Good luck
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