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Dibm 0125: Computer Applications In Business Question Paper

Dibm 0125: Computer Applications In Business

Course:Diploma In Business Management

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

DIBM 0125: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN BUSINESS

STREAM: DIP. (BUS. MGT) TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 13/12/2012 11.30 A.M. – 1.30 P.M.

SECTION A: COMPULSORY
QUESTION ONE (COMPULSORY) (30 MARKS)
a) Differentiate between word processor and word processing [4 marks]

b) Explain any 2 examples used for cell referencing in excel spreadsheet [4 marks]

c) Explain the term volatile memory in relation to RAM [2 marks]

d) Outline the difference between primary and secondary memory [5 marks]

e) Define the term E-commerce and state 3 advantages of E-commerce? [5 marks]

f) Briefly outline the major reasons for networking [5 marks]

g) Define a relational database and give two examples. [5 marks]

SECTION B: ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS FROM THIS SECTION
QUESTION TWO.
a) You are the IT manager of an upcoming hotel and the management asks to give the specification in order to procure the computers. Explain the various characteristic that you would recommend to be considered. [5 marks]

b) With an aid of a diagram, explain the common types of computer networks. [15 marks]
QUESTION THREE
a) Identify and explain the essential techniques as used in a mouse [8 marks]

b) Discuss main functions of Read Access Memory in a computer. [6 marks]

c) Discuss the technologies used in storage media [6 marks]
QUESTION FOUR
a) Differentiate between a web browser and a web search engine. [4 marks]

b) Differentiate between the following terms giving examples where applicable [8 marks]
i) Data and information
ii) System software and application software

c) Discuss the various functions of the operating system in a computer [8 marks]
QUESTION FIVE
a) Discuss the various application of computer in different fields of life. [10 marks]

b) Discuss the benefits of implementing Enterprise Resource Planning software in an organization i.e. Chuka University. [10 marks]
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