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Cms 103: Computer Applications Software Question Paper

Cms 103: Computer Applications Software

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kca University question papers

Exam Year:2009

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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2008/2009
FIRST YEAR STAGE II EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
CMS 103: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS SOFTWARE. (SATURDAY CLASS)
DATE: APRIL 2009 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions
QUESTION ONE
a) Explain any five information system activities (5 Marks)
b) Identify the three components of the transaction processing systems giving examples
(6 Marks)
c) State any two types of databases used in organizations today. (2 Marks)
d) Using diagrams, explain the three fundamental database structures or models (6 Marks)
e) Identify FIVE components in the system unit of a computer (5 Marks)
f) Give two examples of Hard copy output devices and two examples of softcopy out put devices.
(2 Marks)
g) Describe the two types of monitors (4 Marks)
QUESTION TWO
a) Briefly describe the functions of the following registers:
i) Accumulator register
ii) Input/output register
iii) Memory buffer register
(6 Marks)
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b) Describe any two types of processors (4 Marks)
c) Define the terms software and hardware (2 Marks)
d) Differentiate between:
ii. System software and application software (4 Marks)
iii. Off the shelf software and Tailor made software (4 Marks)
QUESTION THREE
a) Although it is a recent technology, voice recognition systems are already being used for a wide
range of applications. Identify some of the typical applications of voice recognition systems.
(6 Marks)
b) What are the main differences between impact printers and non impact printers (5 Marks)
c) What are some of the limitations of image scanners that led to the development of optical
scanners? (4 Marks)
d) What are the advantages of optical scanners? (3 Marks)
e) Name any two mouse concepts as an input device (2 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR
a) What factors should one consider when buying a storage unit of a computer system? (6 Marks)
b) What are the limitations of the primary storage of a computer system that lead to consumers
purchasing the secondary storage? (4 Marks)
c) Write short notes on the following
i) Cache Memory
ii) Volatile and non volatile storage
iii) EPROM
iv) RAM
v) Instruction set (10 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE
a) Describe how organizations can use information systems to enhance quality in their
operations, products and services. (10 Marks)
b) Using a sketch diagram, discuss the various office automation systems that help increase
productivity of managers, users and other professionals in a business community (10 Marks)

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