M1 = Motor 1

QUESTION 1:
1.
1

Explain in detail the operation principle of the ladder logic diagram in

FIGURE 1 below.

FIGURE 1

(7)
1.
2

Modify FIGURE 1 in QUESTION 1.1 above by including the following:

cooling fan to cool the two motors

warning lights which will indicate that the motors are running
stop switch to stop the motors

(8)

Hint: both the fan and the light should be ON as long as any of the motors is
ON and the STOP button is not pressed.
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QUESTION 2:
2.1

Explain the TWO basic functions of a register

2.2

You have noticed that while working on your computer strange messages
appear on the screen. You also notice that some of the files are corrupted.

(2)

2.2.1

Explain the possible causes for these problems.

(2)

2.2.2

Explain the possible origin of these problems

(2)

2.2.3

Explain the possible solutions for the problem in QUESTION 2.2.2

above.
2.3

(1)

You have decided to buy a Nortons antivirus software to prevent the

problems from recurring .Explain step by step how you are going to install
this software.
(5)
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QUESTION 3:
3.
1

A resistor of 15, an inductor with inductance of 0, 15 H and a capacitor with

capacitance of 150 f are connected in series across a 100 V, 50Hz supply.
Calculate :

3.
2

3.1.1

the impedance

(3)

3.1.2

the total current

(2)

3.1.3

the voltage across the resistor, inductor and capacitor.

(5)

An RC circuit is an electric circuit composed of resistors and capacitors driven

by a voltage or current.
3.2.1

Identify FOUR faults that can occur on RC series circuits.

(2)

3.2.2

What is the effect of each fault identified in QUESTION 3.2.1 above

(4)
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QUESTION 4:
4.1

Astable multivibrators are circuits normally used to generate a square wave

pulse for logic gates and digital circuits.
Make a neat labelled sketch (circuit diagram) of an astable multivibrator
(8)
which uses NPN transistors.

4.2

Briefly explain the operation of an astable multivibrator in QUESTION 4.1

(
above.
6)

4.3

Make a neat, labelled, veroboard layout design of your astable multivibrator

in QUESTION 4.1 above on the veroboard layout sheet provided.

4.4

Calculate the frequency of the Colpitts oscillator given: C1= 10nF,

(2
C2 =20nF and L = 100F
)

4.5

Calculate the oscillation of frequency of a Hartley oscillator if the total

(2
inductance is 0, 5 H and the capacitance is 10nF.
)

4.6

Explain the difference between damped and undamped oscillations. Include (4)
sketches to support your answers.

(8)

4.7

The 555 timer is one of the most useful and popular ICs ever made and it is
used in many projects. The circuit given in FIGURE 2 is that of a simple
monostable 555 timer.

FIGURE 2

4.7.1 Calculate the time period of the circuit in FIGURE 2 above.

(2)

4.7.2 Briefly explain the operation of the monostable timer in FIGURE 2.

(5)
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TOTAL

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