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Cms 103: Computer Applications Software (Day Class) Question Paper

Cms 103: Computer Applications Software (Day Class)

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kca University question papers

Exam Year:2009

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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2008/2009
FIRST YEAR STAGE II EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
CMS 103: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS SOFTWARE (DAY CLASS)
DATE: APRIL 2009 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions
QUESTION ONE
a) Distinguish between centralized processing and decentralized processing (2 marks)
b) Define the term System Software, and explain two examples of system software (5 marks)
c) For efficient computer communication, an input-output computer interface is desirable.
Name and explain two input devices and two output devices relevant for such
communication (8 marks)
d) Suggest a way of increasing available memory space during process execution (2 marks)
e) Generate five factors that are considered when purchasing an application package
(5 marks)
f) State three benefits that an Organization can gain from computerizing its operations
(3 marks)
g) A database is an essential component in a Business Organization. State clearly five
advantages of a database system (5 marks)
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QUESTION TWO
A college is starting to computerize its operations in the main Office and the remote campuses. You
have been requested by the management to advice them
a) With reasons, suggest three areas that may need urgent computerization
(6 marks)
b) How would you differentiate Operating Systems from application software?
(2 marks)
c) State three software characteristics that you will emphasize that the management
checks for when shopping for the software (3 marks)
c) It is necessary to buy a multitasking operating system for faster processing.
(i) What is meant by Multitasking? (1 marks)
(ii) What is an Operating System? (2 marks)
(iii) Explain three functions of an Operating System in a Computer
(6 marks)
QUESTION THREE
Application Packages are readily available in the market. The Personal Digital Assistant and Graphics
Software are such Software that has many uses on individually based tasks.
a) Explain the following terms
(i) Graphics Software (2 marks)
(ii) Personal Digital Assistant (2 marks)
b) Explain any three features that are supported by the Personal Digital Assistant package
(3 marks)
c) State four advantages realized from the use of Project Management Software (4 marks)
d) (i) Show your understanding of what is an Information System (1 mark)
(ii) Discuss any three basic resources necessary for an Information System (8 marks)
QUESTION FOUR
a) (i) What is a Computer Algorithm? (1 mark)
(ii) Explain briefly three factors you would consider when buying a Computer (6 marks)
b) Explain the major differences between the following devices
(i) RAM and ROM (2 marks)
(ii) MICR and OCR (2 marks)
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c) (i) What is the Internet? (1 mark)
(ii) Describe four opportunities that the Business people can exploit by using the Internet
(8 marks)
QUESTION FIVE
a) A Business Organization wishes to automate its office Operations. Explain any four Office
Automation Systems you know (8 marks)
b) Discuss the appropriateness of the Spreadsheet Application as an Accounting Software
(6 marks)
c) Identify the elements of a Computer System and give a brief description of each (6 marks)

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