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Cms 100 Introduction To Information Systems Question Paper

Cms 100 Introduction To Information Systems

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kca University question papers

Exam Year:2012

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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2011/2012
YEAR 1 EXAMINATION FOR THE BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
CMS 100 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(DAY & EVENING)
DATE: APRIL 2012 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question One and Any other Two Questions
Question One
a) Define the following terms
I. Computer [1 Mark]
II. System Bus [1 Mark]
III. Operating System [1 Mark]
IV. Programming Language [1 Mark]
V. Application Package [1 Mark]
VI. Information technology [1 Mark]
b) Using systems theory show your understanding of a computer system [6 Marks]
c) Differentiate the term Data from Information [2 Marks]
d) State and explain using examples five reasons for using computers in Business organizations
[10 Marks]
e) Describe any three functions of an Operating System of a computer [6 Marks]
Question Two
a) i) Expand on the acronyms CISC and RISC [2 Marks]
ii) Define the terms Hardware and Software [2 Marks]
iii) Explain fully the concept of modular construction for a computer system [6 Marks]
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b) The Computer Architecture is basically organized into the following levels, explain each of
them
i) Hardware
ii) Kernel
iii) Shell
iv) Utilities
v) Users [5 Marks]
c) Explain the main components of a Computer System [5 Marks]
Question Three
a) i) Differentiate between the terms Bit and Byte as used in computing [2 Marks]
ii) State the full meaning of the acronyms ASCII and EBCDIC [2 Marks]
b) List the number systems you know, and state their bases [4 Marks]
c) Carry out the tasks following the instructions as given below
i) Convert the Decimal 13 to Binary [3 Marks]
ii) Convert the Binary 1000001 to Decimal [3 Marks]
iii) Convert Binary 101 to Octal [3 Marks]
iv) Convert Decimal 453 to Hexadecimal [3 Marks]
Question Four
a) i) List any six factors that are considered when selecting a programming language [6 Marks]
ii) Differentiate between a High level and Object Oriented Programming languages using
appropriate examples [4 Marks]
iii) Identify three types of High Level Programming Languages, and give an example for each
[6 Marks]
b) State any four data capture techniques used in a computer system [4 Marks]
Question Five
a) Many Organizations which use computers, such as firms and colleges, implement computer
networks such as LAN
i) What is a computer network? [1 Mark]
ii) Expand on the term LAN [1 Mark]
b) Explain three advantages of using computers in Business Organization [6 Marks]
c) State four practical uses of a computer network [4 Marks]
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d) Discuss two peripheral devices that a computer can use to output information [3 Marks]
e) Define the term Computer Virus and explain four ways in which a virus can implement itself in
a computer [5 Marks]

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