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Computer Software Applications Question Paper

Computer Software Applications

Course:Diploma In Business Management

Institution: Kca University question papers

Exam Year:2010

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2009/2010
STAGE III EXAMINATION FOR DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
DMS 103: COMPUTER SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
DATE: APRIL 2010 TIME: 1½ HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer any THREE questions
Question One
a) Explain FIVE reasons why computers are considered to be useful in business organizations.
[10 Marks]
b) Outline FIVE factors that differentiate between off the shelf and bespoke software. [10 Marks]
Question Two
a) Peter has bought a computer with the following software: Word Processing, Spreadsheets,
Database, Computerized Accounting and Graphics modules. State the purpose of each module.
[10 Marks]
b) The computer had a CD-ROM drive. State clearly two differences between CD-ROM and a
Flash Disk. [5 Marks]
c) The student also wanted to play games using the computer. State FIVE input devices the student
can use to play games. [5 Marks]
Question Three
a) Explain FIVE word-processing features. [10 Marks]
b) Explain the functions of the following keyboard shortcut keys.
ALT + F
ALT + V
2
CTRL + D
CTRL + Z
CTRL + Y [5 Marks]
c) Explain FIVE advantages of word-processing software. [5 Marks]
Question Four
a) Briefly describe the steps followed when creating a new company in quick books application.
[4 Marks]
b) Explain FIVE advantages of using computerized accounting program. [10 Marks]
c) Explain THREE security features available in quick-books application. [6 Marks]
Question Five
a) Define Office automation. [2 Marks]
b) Discuss four advantages of introducing office automation in a modern organization. [8 Marks]
c) State FOUR office automation software applications and hardware used in a modern office
[8 Marks]
d) What are the challenges faced by organizations in implementing office automation [2 Marks]

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