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Introduction To Information Systems Question Paper

Introduction To Information Systems

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kca University question papers

Exam Year:2009

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2009/2010
SECOND YEAR STAGE 2 EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
CMS 100: INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(DAY & EVENING CLASS)
DATE: DECEMBER 2009 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question ONE and Any other TWO Questions
QUESTION ONE
a) Using diagrams, explain three network topologies that are used in computer networks
(9 Marks)
b) Discuss five characteristics of organizations as systems (10 Marks)
c) Using diagrams describe the three translators used to translate high level languages to low level
languages (6 Marks)
d) List two advantages and one disadvantage of data scanning devices (3 Marks)
e) Name two components of the system board (2 Marks)
QUESTION TWO
a) Diferentiate between
i. flat bed scanners and hand held scanners (4 Marks)
ii. Static RAM and Dynamic RAM (4 Marks)
iii. Sequential and Random access (4 Marks)
b) Define the term Program (2 Marks)
2
c) Discuss three advantages of high level languages over low level languages
(6 Marks)
QUESTION THREE
a) Discuss five factors one would consider before buying a printer (10 Marks)
b) Elucidate three typical uses of voice reproduction system (6 Marks)
c) Identify two advantages and two uses of magnetic tapes (4 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR
a) Discuss six functions of the operating system (12 Marks)
b) Write short notes on the following:
i) Multiprocessing
ii) Multiprogramming
iii) Interactive computing
iv) Time-sharing
(8 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE
a) Identify and discuss three areas in an organization where information systems can be used to
support:
i) Management (6 Marks)
ii) Organization operations (6 Marks)
b) Define the following terms:
i) Business process re-engineering
ii) Enterprise resource planning
(4 Marks)
c) Identify four benefits of enterprise resource planning (4 Marks)

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