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Computer Programming For Business Y1s2 &Amp; Y2 S2 Question Paper

Computer Programming For Business Y1s2 &Amp; Y2 S2

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2010

COURSE CODE: BMGT 121
COURSE TITLE: COMPUTER
PROGRAMMING FOR
BUSINESS
STREAM: Y1S2 & Y2 S2
DAY: FRIDAY
TIME: 4:00 – 6:00 P.M.
DATE: 9/04/2010
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. This paper contains FIVE questions. ANSWER ANY FOUR.
2. All question carry equal marks
3. Marks for each section are indicated aside.

QUESTION 1
a) Information can be argued as one of the factor of production. Discuss clearly the meaning
of this statement. (15 marks)
b) Describe a digital computer and cite three advantages over an
analogue computer. (10 marks)

QUESTION 2
a) First-generation languages are machine dependent while third-generation languages are
machine independent. Discuss (15 marks)
b) Discuss the five factors that influence the methods used in capturing data into a computer
system. (10 marks)

QUESTION 3
a) Compare two input devices of human processing system to two input devices of
computer systems. (8 marks)
b) Why are fourth Generation Languages considered to be very high level languages?
Discuss. (7 marks)
c) Computer systems are made up of many subsystems; two of these are transaction
processing systems and office automation systems. Explain these systems. (10 marks)

QUESTION 4
a) Computer can be classified by data manipulated, the size or the purpose. Using examples
clearly differentiate and explain each of these categories. (20 marks)
b) State five characteristics of a Mainframe computer. (5 marks)

QUESTION 5
a) What types of management decisions, and levels do the following systems serve? Give at
least one typical example of each system in your answers.
(i) Decision support systems.
(ii) Management systems
(iii) Database management systems
(iv) Expert systems. (20 marks)
b) List five features that you will consider when designing a graphical user interface
(GUI) (5 marks)

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