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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:2012

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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2011/2012
YEAR I EXAMINATION FOR THE BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
CMS 103 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS SOFTWARE (Day + Eve)
DATE: APRIL 2012 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question One and Any other Two Questions
QUESTION ONE
a) An operating system may offer a variety of batch and on-line facilities.
Differentiate between batch and online processing. (4 Marks)
b) Explain the term "desktop publishing (DTP)" in computer applications. (2 Marks)
c) Identify two ways that computers can communicate with each other. (2 Marks)
d) Describe four techniques for entering information into a computer. (4 Marks)
e) Indentify four techniques for extracting information from a computer. (4 Marks)
f) List any four operations associated with files (4 Marks)
g) Discuss five ways on how use of technology can enhance learning in BCOM class (10 Marks)
QUESTION TWO
a) Many organizations which use computers, such as firms and colleges, posses a LAN
i. What is a Computer (1 Mark)
ii. Write in full the term LAN (1 Mark)
iii. Explain any four advantages of a firm using a LAN (4 Marks)
iv. Identify four disadvantages of using a LAN (4 Marks)
b) Explain any three computer interfaces (6 Marks)
c) Distinguish between multi programming and multi tasking (2 Marks)
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d) Identify two types of information systems used at the managerial level in organizations
(2 Marks)
QUESTION THREE
a) What is a database? (1 Mark)
b) Describe the procedure of creating the following in Access:
i. A look up
ii. A report
iii. Relationships between tables
iv. Primary Key
v. A form with a sub form
(15 Marks)
c) Differentiate between: (4 Marks)
i. A primary key and a foreign key
ii. One to one relationship and One to many relationship
QUESTION FOUR
a) Explain how computers are applied in office management systems (10 Marks)
b) Discuss five practical application of Information Technology and Computer software in
business (10 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE
a) Give two examples of desktop publishers other than Ms publisher (2 Marks)
b) Identify any three blank publications a user can select from Ms Publisher window (3 Marks)
c) Describe how to: (10 Marks)
i. Get to the background of the publication page
ii. Put a page border
iii. Group objects
iv. Print multiple copies of business cards per sheet
v. Rotate or flip an object
d) Identify five tools on the drawing tool bar in Ms Publisher (5 Marks)

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