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Scs 3111: Computer Application And Organization Question Paper

Scs 3111: Computer Application And Organization

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Information Communication Technology

Institution: Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2013

JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION 2012/2013
1ST YEAR 1ST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR BACHELORS DEGREES
(REGULAR)

COURSE CODE: SCS 3111
TITLE: COMPUTER APPLICATION AND ORGANISATION
DATE: 22/4/2013 TIME: 9.00-11.00AM
DURATION: 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS
1. This paper contains FIVE (5) questions
2. Answer question 1 (Compulsory) and ANY other 2 Questions
3. Write all answers in the booklet provided

QUESTION ONE
XYZ Company intends to open up a supermarket in one of the cities in Kenya. The management of this company prefer to computerize there stock control system. You are therefore required to advice the management and giving justification;
a) The various types of input and output devices required (10 Marks)
b) The merits and demerits of using computerized system (10 Marks)
c) The kind of the operating system, utility software and application software required
(10 Marks)
QUESTION TWO
a) Highlight FIVE factors to consider when selecting a computer printer. (5 Marks)
b) Describe the major computer generations and there characteristics (10 Marks)
c) Name FIVE examples of high level languages (5 Marks)

QUESTION THREE
a) Give reasons why Microsoft windows are popularly used operating system (6 Marks)
b) Define the following terms as used in computer system;
i. Software suite (4 Marks)
ii. Computer chip (4 Marks)
iii. Memory register (4 Marks)
iv. Cache Memory (4 Marks)

QUESTION FOUR
a) List FIVE advantages of tailored application software (10 Marks)
b) Name the THREE popular coding systems in computer (6 Marks).
c) Analyze the concept of GIGO as used in computer (4 Marks)

QUESTION FIVE
a) Evaluate any FIVE threats and vulnerability to computer system (10 Marks)
b) Discuss any FIVE measures that can be used to curb the above threats ( 10 Marks)

Scs 3111: Computer Application And Organization Question Paper

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