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The Degree Of Master Of Science In Enterpreneurship Question Paper

The Degree Of Master Of Science In Enterpreneurship

Course:Master Of Science In Entrepreneurship

Institution: Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2012

JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2012/2013
FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENTERPRENEURSHIP
HR 3108: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN SME’S
DATE: AUGUST 2012 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER QUESTION ONE (COMPULSORY) AND ANY OTHER TWO QUESTIONS
QUESTION ONE: 30 MARKS
a) Explain the following terms ( 6 marks)
(I) Data
(II) information
b) define the terms: (8 marks)
(i) processor
(ii) main
(iii) byte
(iv) Bit
(v) Sector
c) Keyboard short cuts are very useful. List and describe any that you are familiar with.
(6 marks)
d) With reference to Ms Word explain the following (10 marks)
(I) Bullets and numbering
(II) Tabs
(III) Mail merge
(IV) Find and replace
QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)
a) Explain the following data filling methods: (9 marks)
(i) Hierarchical
(ii) Random
(iii) Alphabetic
b) Discuss the following terms used in document readers and give their respective features:
(9 marks)
(I) Optical Character Reader (OCR)
(II) Optical Mark Reader (OMR)
(III) Magnetic Ink Character Reader (MICR)
c) Apart from OCR, OMR AND MICR state any other four computer input devices. (2 marks)
QUESTION THREE: 20 MARKS
(a) Tasks that are performed repeatedly can be automated. State and explain the facility in Ms Word that does the automation. (3 marks)
(b) Explain the following items used in Ms Word: (8 marks)
(I) Title case
(II) Toggle case
(III) Landscape
(IV) Portrait
(V) Autocorrect
(c) Distinguish between copying and moving files (4 marks)
(d) Identify and describe two functions of an operating system (5 marks)
QUESTION FOUR
(a) As a data processing manager, state and explain five methods of maintaining data securely. (10 marks)
(b) Describe various critical information systems used by businesses to enhance competitiveness. (5 marks)
(c) (i) Describe any five typologies used for networking (5 marks)
(d) Identify and describe any three types of networks that you are familiar with (5 marks)
QUESTION FIVE (20 MARKS)
(a) Discuss challenges faced by a typical SME as it tries to adopt and utilize ICT’S in the region. (10 marks)
(b) Describe: (10 marks)
(i) Five types of output devices
(ii) Five storage devices

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