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Cpa Section 3 Question Paper
Cpa Section 3
Course:
Cpa
Institution:
Kasneb question papers
Exam Year:
2004
Answer any FIVE questions. All questions carry equal marks
QUESTION ONE
a) Kenfin Ltd is a medium size commercial bank having branches in major towns in Kenya. The bank provides over the counter services and is planning to introduce online banking services. The online banking services will enable the bank to centralize some information processing systems while decentralizing others. You are the project manager overseeing the implementation of the online banking services project.
(i.) What information systems services would you recommend to be centralized or decentralized? Justify your answer citing any assumptions made. (8 marks)
(ii.) Describe three key risks that may affect the duration and/or cost of the project.(6 marks)
b) Describe how a software developer can make use of the internet. (6 marks)
(Total: 20 marks)
QUESTION TWO
a) suggest the three types of decisions that a management accounting information system can support indicating the type of accounting information required to support each decision. (6 marks)
b) It is claimed that fourth generation languages (4GLs) can reduce delays in applications development and make information freely and readily available.
Comment on this statement discussing four grounds that consistently support or disapprove it. (8 marks)
c) What does an organization's approach to system conversion depend on?(4 marks)
d) In the context of computer programming, differentiate between source code and object code. (2 marks)
(Total: 20 marks)
QUESTION THREE
a) In many computer installations, the most common form of terminal is the visual display unit (VDU). State and explain key features of a VDU terminal. (8 marks)
b) Computerized accounting/financial systems still need internal controls to enhance the integrity of such systems. Explain four internal control procedures that need to be put in place to guarantee the integrity of such systems. (8 marks)
c) Explain the following database security features:
(i.)Authorization (2 marks)
(ii.)Authentication (2 marks)
(Total: 20 marks)
QUESTION FOUR
a) Describe the functional components of a typical computer system. (5 marks)
b) Differentiate between the following terms:
(i.) Hardware and software; (1 mark)
(ii) Application software and system software; (1 mark)
(iii) Bit and byte; (1 mark)
(iv) RAM and ROM; (1 mark)
(v) Data and information. (1 mark)
c) Describe three major factors that affect the performance of a computer operation. For each factor, state one example of measurement. (6 marks)
d) Examine the issues to be considered when planning for information systems training.(4 marks)
(Total: 20 marks)
QUESTION FIVE
(a) Who should be involved in a requirement review? Suggest their role in the requirement review. (8 marks)
(b)(i) Networks are increasingly being managed remotely. Name three security implications of remote network management and three mechanisms that are needed for remote network management. (6 marks)
(ii) Examine some of the challenges facing the convergence of networks in business organizations. (6 marks)
(Total: 20 marks)
QUESTION SIX
a) Briefly describe the following two elements of software quality and explain how each element can be measured:
(i.) Functional correctness of the software. (4 marks)
(ii.) Reliability of the software. (4 marks)
b) Give four examples of industries and business organizations that are currently using computer networking. (4 marks)
c) Human intelligence can be defined as a person's ability to solve problems, utilize logic and think critically. Discuss the major differences between human intelligence and artificial intelligence. (6 marks)
d) Examine two disadvantages of using direct access storage devices. (2 marks)
(Total: 20 marks)
QUESTION SEVEN
a) Describe any three features of information needed for strategic planning.(6 marks)
b) What risks do you see in using information communications technology (ICT) as a strategic resource and what actions should be taken to make ICT a viable strategic resource?(6 marks)
c) Electronic point of sale (EPOS) and Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) are the dominant terminals currently being used in business.
Briefly explain three summary reports that are likely to be generated by each terminal.
(6 marks)
d) Differentiate between logical file structure and physical file structure. (2 marks)
(Total: 20 marks)
QUESTION EIGHT
a) In modern economies, the volume of trade transacted by enterprises over the internet is rapidly increasing that transacted through the traditional channels.
Discuss how any two traditional functions of doing business have moved to the internet and the benefits this movement has brought to enterprises. (10 marks)
b) Most governments are embracing information communication technology through the implementation of e-governance initiatives.
c) Describe what is meant by e-governance and give four areas in which e-governance is beneficial to the public. (10 marks)
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