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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:2009

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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2008/2009
FIRST YEAR STAGE I EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
CMS 100: INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS
DATE: AUGUST 2009 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions
QUESTION ONE
(a) For each of the following input and output devices and state their advantages and weaknesses
i.) Microphone
ii.) MICR(Magnetic Ink Character Reader)
iii.) OMR (Optical Mark Reader)
iv.) COM (Computer output on Microfiche) (12 Marks)
(b) Define computer architecture and differentiate between RISC and CISC systems. (5 Marks)
(c) State and describe three types of Translators stating for each an advantage and disadvantage
(9 Marks)
(d) What are the main functions of an operating system? (4 Marks)
QUESTION TWO
(a) Define a computer (3 Marks)
(b) Trace the development of the computer since the invention of the modern computer
highlighting on the milestones of each generation. (10 Marks)
(c) Compare a star topology and a Mesh topology (7 Marks)
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QUESTION THREE
(a) Define an information system and describe two Advantages and disadvantages of Manual
information systems. (5 Marks)
(b) Computer software can be classified into three. State and define the classifications and giving
an example of each (4 Marks)
(c) What is the difference between a digital versatile disk and a Compact Disk (4 Marks)
(d) Define the Internet and briefly state the advantages and disadvantages of the Internet in the
business world. (7 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR
(a) What is a computer network (2 Marks)
(b) What are the disadvantages of Bespoke software and In-house software (8 Marks)
(c) Add 10128 to 1116 and Convert the answer to Base 2 (10 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE
(a) List and describe two advantages and disadvantages of computer based information systems.
(5 Marks)
(b)
i.) What is a Database? (2 Marks)
ii. Citing an example explain the advantages and disadvantages of using Database systems
(8 Marks)
(c) Briefly enumerate the strengths and weaknesses of EPOS as applied in computer based
information system. ( 5 Marks )

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