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Bit 111:Introduction To Business Information Systems Question Paper

Bit 111:Introduction To Business Information Systems

Course:Computer Science

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 1''ST ''TRIMESTER 2013 EXAMINATION
FACULTY : COMPUTING & INFORMATICS
DEPARTMENT : COMPUTER SCIENCE & BUSINESS INFORMATION
UNIT CODE : MISC 116/BIT 111
UNIT TITLE : INTRODUCTION TO BIS/COMP. SYSTEMS
TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS

Answer question one and any other two questions

Question One

Describe the input processing and output devices of a computer system.

(3 Marks)

What are the advantages of using computer based systems in organizations for business purposes?

(4 marks)

A computer system can be described as having a number of elements and two of these are hardware and software. What elements constitute these two classes?

(6 marks)

Digital theory is a company that sells computers. You have been employed as one of the technical assistants in the company to assist in sales and training of new customers. Advice a customer on the computer specification or features you need to consider when buying a computer.

(4 marks)

Discuss the main reasons why a middle sized organization may need to establish a computer network.

(4 Marks)

Explain briefly some of the services that individuals connecting to the internet can enjoy.

(5 Marks)

Discuss some of the security threats that businesses can face as a result of implementing computer based systems.

(4 Marks)

Question Two

Define the term operating system.

(2 Marks)

Explain any four functions of operating systems and give examples.

(10 marks)

Give two examples of single user operating systems and two examples of multi-user/network operating systems.

(4 marks)

Question Three

Differentiate the term internet and network.

(2 Marks)

What are the components required to establish a computer network for purposes of data sharing? Explain briefly each.

(10 marks)

Explain three dangers of using the internet from an ethical viewpoint.

(3 marks)

Question Four

Provide brief explanations with examples the following classification of software

Application software

(3 marks)

System software

(3 marks)

Special purpose software

(3 marks)

Describe the three types of media that can be used to connect computers together.

(6 marks)

Question Five

With the aid of a diagram, describe the main components of a computer or computer organization.

(6 marks)

How can an organization prevent the security threats that it can encounter as a result of the introduction of computer based systems?

(6 marks)

How can computer systems be said to provide strategic advantage to businesses?

(3 marks)

Bit 111:Introduction To Business Information Systems Question Paper

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