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Comp 111: Information Technology And National Development Question Paper

Comp 111: Information Technology And National Development

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Computer Science

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2009

DAY/DATE: THURSDAY 10/12/09 2.30 P.M. - 4.30 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions.
2. Marks are awarded for clear and concise answers.

Question 1

(a) What do you understand of the following terms/statements? [6 marks]

(i) Information asymmetry

(ii) Information is a constitutive force

(iii) Bundling

(b) Give two types of operating systems giving examples in each. [4 marks]

(c) What is the role of the following system software in a computer? [4 marks]

(i) B.I.O.S

(ii) Drivers

(d) Differentiate between;

(i) Word processor and spreadsheet. [2 marks]

(ii) A database management system and a web browser. [2 marks]

(e) Giving examples, explain how ICT can be used to transform instruction and
learning. [4 marks]

(f) Buying information is not the same as buying or selling most other goods. This is because information is; non-rivalrous, has almost zero marginal cost, non-exclusive and does not exhibit high degree of transparency. Briefly explain these four characteristics. [8 marks]

Question 2

(a) There are various driving forces that change the rules of business and national
competitiveness; These are globalization, information technology, news media including social media, computer networking and connectivity; Citing local examples, justify the Kenyan situation in regard to these forces. [12 marks]

(b) Knowledge economy differs from the traditional economy in several key aspects.
Identify any four differences. [8 marks]

Question 3

Open source software is increasingly becoming common in the developing countries.

(a) Give four benefits of Open source software over generic proprietory software
we are used to. [4 marks]

(b) Citing examples give any five solutions of open software that are in high demand. [10 marks]

(c) Mobile phone, mobile banking and mobile money are new technologies that are
increasingly becoming very successful in Kenya. What do you think will be the role of these innovations in achieving Kenya’s vision 2030. [6 marks]

Question 4

(a) What do you understand from the term e-governance? [2 marks]

(b) Citing examples locally and internationally, how has e-governance been used
to benefit citizens? [8 marks]

(c) What is social media and how has it impacted the industry and society in general?
[5 marks]

(d) What are the drivers of social media revolution? [5 marks]

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