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Ins 101: Introduction To Information Technology Question Paper

Ins 101: Introduction To Information Technology

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Information Sciences

Institution: Moi University question papers

Exam Year:2013

SCHOOL OF INFORMATION SCIENCES
INS 101: INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TEHNOLOGY
2012/2013 ACADEMIC YEAR
MAIN EXAMINATION

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
ANSWER QUESTION 1 AND ANY OTHER TWO QUESTIONS
TIME: 2Hrs 15Min
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1. (a) Explain, with suitable examples, the meaning of the following terms in the context of information technology:
(i) Data [2mks]
(ii) Information [2mks]

(b) Distinguish, with relevant examples, between the following:
(i) RAM and ROM [4mks]
(ii) Application software and system software [4mks]

(c) Describe, with suitable examples, any five services provided by an operating system. [10mks]
(d) Analyze any four capabilities of Internet technology, highlighting the benefits of such capabilities to an organization. [8mks]

2. (a) Explain what you understand by the term’ file management’ as used in information technology. [2mks]
(b) Describe any five main characteristics of the Hushed File organization method of managing files ina a computer system. [12mks]
(c) Draw a figure to show and explain any three features of the strucuture of a File Organisation method. [6mks]

3. (a) Use a well-labeled diagram to show how an Extended Data Processing Cycle looks like. [10mks]
(b) Explain, with suitable examples, the functionof each of the components in the data processing cycle that you have drawn in (a) above. [10mks]

4. (a) Explain what a computer network is. [2mks]
(b) Describe the characteristics of the following types of networks: [10mks]
(i) Wide Area Network
(ii) Local Area Network
(c) Draw a labeled figure and explain the characteristics fibre optic cable. [8mks]

5. (a) Distinguish between application and system software. [2mks]
(b) Explain any four criteria ou would use to evaluate an “off-the-shelf” software for a firm. [8mks]

Ins 101: Introduction To Information Technology Question Paper

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