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Computer Applications Software (Day) Question Paper

Computer Applications Software (Day)

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kca University question papers

Exam Year:2010

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2009/2010
FIRST YEAR STAGE 2 EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
CMS 103 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS SOFTWARE (DAY)
DATE: APRIL 2010 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question ONE and Any other TWO Questions
QUESTION ONE
a) A Computer uses Systems Software and Application Software. Define the terms System
Software and Application Software (2Marks)
b) Computerizing business operations may require the users of the computers to be trained. State
clearly five reasons for training employees on how to use computers (5 Marks)
c) “Computers are very important in an Organization”. Justify this statement by giving five
functions of a computer facility within an organization (5 Marks)
d) A computer is a system that comprises mainly hardware and software. It processes input data to
get information as output. Define fully the terms:
i) Computer
ii) System
iii) Hardware
iv) Software
v) Input
vi) Output (6 Marks)
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e) Briefly discuss the terms Virtual Memory and Cache Memory as used in the execution of
programs in a computer system (4 Marks)
f) As a person with knowledge about application software, and assuming that you have been called
to advice on the same, explain fully any four factors that the business should consider so as to
buy the most appropriate application packages (8 Marks)
QUESTION TWO
a) The use of computers in organizations is the basis for an information system. Explain the five
components of a computer based information system (5 Marks)
b) Word processing is an application package that is commonly used especially to prepare
documents. State seven features supported by the Word Processing Package (7 Marks)
c) Computers have various applications in the real life situation. Describe four application areas in
which computers are being used at our homes (8 Marks)
QUESTION THREE
a) Office Automation is the process of incorporating the relevant application packages into the
business operations.
i) Define fully the term Office Automation (2 Marks)
ii) State five components that can be found in an Imaging System (5 Marks)
b) Briefly explain any four benefits that can be realized by the use of Office Automation Systems
in a business organization (8 Marks)
c) The use of Information Technology has caused structural, and geographical changes among other
changes. Explain any other five IT capabilities and their effect on organizations (5 Marks)
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QUESTION FOUR
a) Briefly explain the applicability of the following Office Automation Systems
i) Multimedia (3 Marks)
ii) Security Software (2 Marks)
iii) Communication Software (3 Marks)
b) The management has the responsibility of maintaining a good Business Information System.
Generate the basic resources that are necessary for an effective Business Information System
(5 Marks)
c) It has been observed that modern business organizations urgently need and must make use of
information systems. State seven reasons to support this observation (7 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE
a) A database is a collection of un duplicated data items that can be manipulated easily. Explain the
three models of structuring a database for an organization (6 Marks)
b) State fully five advantages of using a database system in an organization (5 Marks)
c) Discuss briefly any three examples of each of the following items
i) Backing storage media (3 Marks)
ii) Input devices (3 Marks)
iii) Output devices (3 Marks)

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