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Introduction To Information Technology Question Paper

Introduction To Information Technology

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Information Technology

Institution: Kca University question papers

Exam Year:2011

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2010/2011
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
BIT 1105: INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DATE: APRIL 2011 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions
QUESTION ONE
a) Briefly explain the meaning of the following terms.
i. Digital transmission (1 Mark)
ii. Full duplex (1 Mark)
iii. Simplex (1 Mark)
iv. Organizational Knowledge (1 Mark)
b) Computers have become the modern day mode of communication and transacting business.
Describe any four applications of computers in the society. (4 Marks)
c) State and explain three types of translators that are used in computer software development
(6 Marks)
d) with the aid of a diagram explain the different network topologies. (6 Marks)
e) Distinguish between extranet and intranet. Giving one example for each term. (4 Marks)
f) Briefly explain the major types of information systems used in organizations and the levels they
serve in an organization. (6 Marks)
2
QUESTION TWO
a) Briefly describe the following terms
i. Systems software (1 Mark)
ii. Operating systems (1 Mark)
iii. Application software (1 Mark)
iv. Expert system (2 Marks)
b) Briefly describe any Four responsibilities of information technology department that
are related to Network Administration and management function. (4 Marks)
c) The number of internet usage is increasingly becoming popular in modern society. Briefly explain
any four uses of internet. (4 Marks)
d) Briefly explain the meaning of the term ‘CPU’. Describe any three components of a central
processing unit. (4 Marks)
e) State and explain three main elements that are involved in computer communication (3 Marks)
QUESTION THREE
a) Using examples, Briefly explain the following terms
i. Flow chart (2 Marks)
ii. Algorithm (2 Marks)
b) Briefly explain the term ‘network protocols’ and give one example. (3 Marks)
c) To a developer, the problem is viewed from a development perspective. Describe the steps that
generally apply to computer problem solving in software development. (6 Marks)
d) Distinguish between machine language and assembly language. Giving one example
(Sample code) for each language. (4 Marks)
e) There are various types of documentation that can be compiled during software development
process. State and explain each of these three of these types. (3 Marks)
3
QUESTION FOUR
a) Briefly describe the following terms
i. Workstation (1 Mark)
ii. Computer ethics (1 Mark)
iii. Cyber crime (1 Mark)
b) Describe any three types of cyber crimes. Giving one security measure that can be applied to protect
the system against each crime. (3 Marks)
c) Briefly explain the meaning of the term ‘Causal-responsibility’ (2 Marks)
d) Give four advantages of e-commerce in modern society (4 Marks)
e) Describe any four challenges modern organisations are facing as a result of embracing e-commerce
(5 Marks)
f) Outline any three characteristics of Bodily-Kinaesthetic Intelligence (3 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE
a) Briefly describe the meaning of the term ‘information flow management’. (2 Marks)
b) Outline any four objectives of a system that is used in information flow. (4 Marks)
c) Briefly describe any three types of secondary storage that are used in information technology
(6 Marks)
d) Describe four components of a computer system citing functions for each component (8 Marks)

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