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Introduction To Information Systems (Sunday Class) Question Paper

Introduction To Information Systems (Sunday Class)

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kca University question papers

Exam Year:2010

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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2009/2010
SECOND YEAR STAGE 2 EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
CMS 100 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS (SUNDAY
CLASS)
DATE: APRIL 2010 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question ONE and Any other TWO Questions
QUESTION ONE
a) The traditional classification of computers was mainly based on the physical size. Generate any
three classes of computers based on this factor (6 Marks)
b) A Computer system has an input and output component. Discuss any of the following
peripheral devices that are used in a computer
i)Four Input devices (4 Marks)
ii) Three Output devices (3 Marks)
c) Modern business organizations are making use of computer systems. State the possible
effects that can be realized by use of computers (7 Marks)
d) Explain any five general features that are used to differentiate the various computer
generations (5 Marks)
e) “According to systems theory, an information system is composed of several components”.
From this understanding, show how a computer qualifies to be an Information System
(5 Marks)
QUESTION TWO
a) A computer is a machine that works predominantly on the software programs. State any
three types of software that you know and give their functions (6 Marks)
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b) Computer represents data using the binary number system. Explain four ways of data
representation in a computer system (4 Marks)
c) Discuss any five backing storage devices that supplements the limited primary storage
(10 Marks)
QUESTION THREE
a) i) Define the terms Bit, Byte and word as used in computing (3 Marks)
ii) Explain how the image storage and sound storage are implemented in a computer
system (4 Marks)
b) Computer system is an asset to a business organization and requires proper security.
Discuss the factors that cause security concerns in the usage of the computers system
(8 Marks)
c) Generate any five basic functions of the utility programs of the computer software
(5 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR
a) Explain any five factors that are considered when selecting a programming language
(5 Marks)
b) Suggest areas that may need urgent computerization in a business organization. Support your
answers with an explanation for each (8 Marks)
c) Define the term High level language Programming; and identify any three languages applied in
the high level programming process (7 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE
a) Explain fully any six advantages achieved through the use of databases in an organization
(6 Marks)
b) The computers in a business organization are linked together by mainly a Local Area Network
(LAN). Elucidate on any four benefits that an organization enjoys by use of a LAN
(8 Marks)
c) Discuss any three major applications areas of computers in the real life situations (6 Marks)

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