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Cms 100: Introduction To Information Systems (Evening Class) Question Paper

Cms 100: Introduction To Information Systems (Evening Class)

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kca University question papers

Exam Year:2009

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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2008/2009
FIRST YEAR STAGE 1 EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
CMS 100: INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS (EVENING CLASS)
DATE: APRIL 2009 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions
QUESTION ONE
a) With reference to Information System, define fully the following terms (5 Marks)
(i) Software
(ii) Package
(iii) Macros
(iv) Programming
(v) Multiprocessing
b) Explain four basic characteristics of a computer file (4 Marks)
c) Generate three modern classifications of computers that you know (3 Marks)
d) Explain any four benefits of using the various Computer Packages (4 Marks)
e) Briefly explain any four areas of computer applications in the Society (8 Marks)
f) Expand and briefly discuss each of the following types of computer processors
(i) CISC (3 Marks)
(ii) RISC (3 Marks)
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QUESTION TWO
The computers at KCA University are all networked and use Windows as a Human Computer
Interface. The University uses a Student Management Information System to keep and track
students’ records.
a) Explain the following terms
(i) Computer Network (2 Marks)
(ii) Human Computer Interface (2 Marks)
b) Explain any four Human Computer Interfaces that you know (8 Marks)
c) Elucidate on any four applications that can be realized from the use of a Computer
Network in a Business Organization (8 Marks)
QUESTION THREE
a) Explain the various modes used in the traditional classification of computers (6 Marks)
b) Discuss fully any two classification of modern computers that you know (6 Marks)
c) Most of the modern Information Systems are implemented using the Client – Server model
of computing. Explain four benefits for adopting the model in an Organization
(8 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR
a) Some computer memory cannot be used for permanent storage of data. Explain why this is
not possible. (5 Marks)
a) Explain three factors that are considered when one is buying a storage device (6 Marks)
b) Explain clearly two reasons as to why a network administrator will decide to implement
diskless workstations for the network users (4 Marks)
c) List out any five reasons why computer system requires secondary storage media
(5 Marks)
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QUESTION FIVE
A credit and savings organization uses a computerized system to process and track customer
borrowings and savings. A transaction file is used to record transaction details which are later
used to update a master file.
a) What is the difference between file and a record? (2 Marks)
b) Before updating the master file, the transaction file is sorted first. What other processes can
be done on such file? (7 Marks)
c) Explain any two entities that would be found in the file systems of this credit and savings
application (4 Marks)
d) Explain seven advantages of using a database approach to the processing and storage of
information for the Organization (7 Marks )

Cms 100: Introduction To Information Systems (Evening Class) Question Paper

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