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Bmit 116: Introduction To Information Technology December 2009 Question Paper
Bmit 116: Introduction To Information Technology December 2009
Course:Bachelor Of Business Management And Information Technology
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2009
COURSE CODE: BMIT 116
COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
STREAM: Y1S1
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Question One is compulsory
2. Answer any other two questions
QUESTION ONE
a) Using a diagram, show how the hardware components of a computer are interrelated.
[Marks 4]
b) Discuss two techniques used for acquiring computerized systems for an organization.
[Marks 4]
c) Explain the following terms with necessary examples.
[Marks 10]
d) System Software consists of programs that co-ordinate the activities of hardware and other
programs. Briefly explain four commonly known types of systems software
[Marks 4]
e) Describe the two broad categories of user interfaces supported by various operating systems.
[Marks 4]
f) Compare and contrast the impact and the non impact printers.
[Marks 4]
g) List two types of optical input devices and describe their uses. [Marks 2]
h) Describe the uses for speech-recognition systems. [Marks 2]
i) Identify two types of video input devices and their uses. [Marks 2]
j) List the two most commonly used types of computer monitors. [Marks 4]
QUESTION TWO
a) A community clinic that works with families with problems of violence and domestic abuse
runs a separate shelter for battered women and children. They currently have no computers,
keeping everything on paper files. They consult with you about installing a computer system.
i) Describe ways in which computers could be introduced to improve efficiency and
security.
ii) Name at least 4 uses with a short description of each and what benefit they would
confer.
[Marks 8]
b) Draw a diagram showing how five computers may be networked together, naming the
topology of the network.
[Marks 4]
c) Distinguish between the following terms
i) Header and Title
ii) RISC and CISC processors
iii) Absolute cell and Relative cells
[Marks 9]
d) Describe any two types of transmission media [Marks 4] Page 3 of 4
e) Identify three common variants of the mouse. [Marks 3]
f) List two categories of alternative input devices. [Marks 2]
QUESTION THREE
a) Differentiate between hardware and software. Give two example of each.
[Marks 8]
b) What are two categories of system software? Explain. [Marks 6]
c) What is a non- impact printer? Give two examples. [Marks 6]
d) Explain the function of Arithmetic and logic unit [Marks 4]
e). How are computers used in the fields of business and medicine? [Marks 6]
QUESTION FOUR
a) The following diagram represents how software, hardware and the user interact in a
computer.
User
Application Software
Operating System
Peripherals
Make clear the meaning of the diagram, by explaining how, when someone, using a
Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, types a key on the keyboard, this results in a number appearing
on the monitor screen.
[Marks 4]
b) Convert (10100011)2 binary number in to decimal number. [Marks 6]
c) Find out the addition of 1101012 and 1011112 [Marks 4]
d) What do you understand by electronics mail (e-mail)? Write its four advantages.
[Marks 6]
e) What is World Wide Web (WWW) [Marks 4]
f) Name and describe any three types of storage devices. [Marks 6]
Page 4 of 4
QUESTION FIVE
a) When referring to computers, communications describes a process in which one computer
transfers data, instructions, and information to another computer(s). Briefly describe the
following terms in relation to data communication and networks? [Marks 6]
b) Choice of printers is influenced by different factors. Explain any four of these factors.
[Marks 4]
c) Distinguish between LAN,MAN and WAN and give examples of each
[Marks 6]
d) Describe four commonly known application software with suitable examples.
[Marks 4]
e) Multiplying 10110 with 1101 [Marks 6]
f) Differentiate workstations from personal computers. [Marks 4]
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