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Computer Studies Question Paper

Computer Studies

Course:Bachelor In Business Management

Institution: Moi University question papers

Exam Year:2014

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer Question ONE and any other THREE questions
Question ONE carries 25 marks
Time allowed: 3 Hours

QUESTION ONE (COMPULSORY 25 MARKS)
The government of Kenya has offered to computerize small enterprises (SMEs) in the country. You have been chosen to guide the project in graduating all SMEs to the anticipated level by implementing the latest information systems.
a) What five types of computers are expected in the system configuration? (5 marks)
b) What five input hardware types do you expect the SMEs to set up and what for? (5 marks)
c) What types of networks based on geographical scope do you expect and what for? (5 marks)
d) What types of database management systems do you expect in the set up and what for? (5 marks)
e) What are the roles of the various types of software expected in the enterprises? (5 marks)
QUESTION TWO (15 MARKS)
a) With relevant examples, explain the importance of any five output devices. (5 marks)
b) Define computer operating systems and explain its key functions. (10 marks)
QUESTION THREE (15 MARKS)
a) Discuss the role of any five components of computers. (5 marks)
b) With relevant examples, explain the role of the components of the CPU. (10 marks)
QUESTION FOUR (15 MARKS)
a) Distinguish the role of any five permanent storage devices popular today (10 marks)
b) Define the computer system and explain its disadvantages today (5 marks)
QUESTION FIVE (15 MARKS)
a) Explain the role of any five computer RAMs popular today. (10 marks)
b) Explain the features to consider when buying computer software (5 marks)
QUESTION SIX (15 MARKS)
a) By giving five clear features for each, differentiate MS word from MS excel. (10 marks)
b) Convert the following numbers to their binary equivalent.
i. 4910
ii. 12110

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