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Dbit 104 Fundamentals Of Computer Systems Question Paper

Dbit 104 Fundamentals Of Computer Systems

Course:Diploma In Business Information Technology

Institution: Kca University question papers

Exam Year:2012

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2011/2012
STAGE I EXAMINATION FOR THE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DBIT 104 FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER SYSTEMS
DATE: MARCH, 2012 TIME: 1½ HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Any Three Questions
QUESTION ONE
a) Briefly explain the meaning of the following terms.
i) Information (1 Mark)
ii) Data (1 Mark)
iii) Organization (1 Mark)
iv) Architecture (1 Mark)
b) Every day, people use computers in different ways. Describe any four applications of
computers in the society (4 Marks)
c) State and explain two types of translators that are used in computer software development
(4 Marks)
d) Briefly describe the meaning of the term ‘computer networks’. State and explain two types of
communication hardware that are used to support computer networks (4 Marks)
e) Distinguish between extranet and intranet. Give one example for each term (4 Marks)
QUESTION TWO
a) Briefly describe the following terms
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i) Systems software (1 Mark)
ii) Operating systems (1 Mark)
iii) Application software (1 Mark)
iv) Server (1 Mark)
b) The number of internet usage is increasingly becoming popular in modern society. Briefly
explained any four uses of internet (4 Marks)
c) Briefly explain the meaning of the term ‘CPU’. Describe three components of a central
processing unit (4 Marks)
d) State and explain three main elements that are involved in any communications systems
(3 Marks)
e) Briefly explain the term ‘world wide web’ (1 Mark)
f) Convert the following
i) FAB(hexadecimal) to binary ( 2 Marks)
ii) 57 (octal) to decimal (2 Marks)
QUESTION THREE
a) Briefly explain the term ‘network protocols’ .Give three examples (4 Marks)
b) Distinguish between
i. machine language and assembly language. Give one example for each language (4 Marks)
ii. procedural languages and artificial languages. Give one example for each language (4 Marks)
c) State EIGHT factors to consider in selecting a printer (8 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR
a) Briefly describe the following terms
i) Workstation (1 Mark)
ii) Computer virus (1 Mark)
iii) Anti-virus software (1 Mark)
b) Describe any three anti-virus softwares available in the market. (3 Marks)
c) Distinguish between RISC and CISC using four factors (8 Marks)
d) States SIX advantages of ready made software (6 Marks)
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QUESTION FIVE
a) Outline any four functions of operating systems (4Marks)
b) Briefly describe any three types of secondary storage that are used in information technology
applications (3 Marks)
c) Distinguish between hardware and software. Give one example for each term (4 Marks)
d) Describe four components of a contemporary computer system citing functions for each
component (4 Marks)
e) Describe the following
i) Field (1 Mark)
ii) Record (1 Mark)
iii) File (1 Mark)
iv) Database (1 Mark)
v) Topology (1 Mark)

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