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Lins 251 :Information Technology Question Paper

Lins 251 :Information Technology

Course:Bachelor Of Library And Information Science

Institution: Laikipia University question papers

Exam Year:2015

LAIKIPIA UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF LIBRARY AND

INFORMATION SCIENCE (BLINS)

LINS 251 :INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY II

MAIN CAMPUS

INSTRUCTION :-
Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions.

Question 1(30mks)
a)Using practical examples, justify why Laikipia University should connect to intranets and extranets. (20mks)
b)You are required to set up a computer network for Jamian Enterprises. Using clearly labelled diagrams, explain to the management the four types of network that can be used. (10mks)

Question 2(20mks)
a)Highlight five advantages of client/server computing (12mks)
b) Explain any four types of wireless communication (8mks)

Question 3(20mks)
a) Using practical examples, discuss the impact of networks as used in libraries (14mks)
b)Explain three advantages of fibre optics as used in Kenya currently (6mks)

Question 4(20mks)
a)Descdibe the role of the following Internet concepts in computer networks (12mks)
I. Topology
II. Browser
III. Search engine
IV. Hypertext Transfer Protocol
V. Universal Resource Locator
VI. Repeater
b) Distinguish between line system and radio system, give one example in each case (8mks)

Question 5(20mks)
a) Describe any five properties of computer networks (12mks)
b) Differentiate between the following terms ;
I. Internet and worldwide Web (4mks)
II. Hyperlink and Hypertext (4mks)

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Lins 251 :Information Technology Question Paper

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