Database Management Systems (Cisy 221) (Bbit 232) Question Paper
Database Management Systems (Cisy 221) (Bbit 232)
Course:Database Management Systems
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions:
Question One
Convert the following numbers to base 2.
AD416
4318
89010
(9 marks)
Explain five factors that influence the performance of CPU.
(5 marks)
With the aid of a diagram describe the functional parts of a computer.
(6 marks)
Question Two
Name and describe four printing technologies.
(8 marks)
With the aid of a diagram describe three network topologies.
(9 marks)
Define the following the terms:
Trojan horse
Network topology
Computer generation
(3 marks)
Question Three
Briefly explain the following terms:
Virus
Network topology
Control unit
(6 marks)
Define the following software terms giving an example of each.
Word processor
Spread sheet
DBMS.
Operating system
(8 marks)
Describe the following networking media clearly stating the advantage of each.
Coaxial cable
Fibre optic
(6 marks)
Question Four
Explain the function of the following computer networking devices.
NIC
Route
Bridge
Gateway
Switch
Access point.
(12 marks)
Describe four pointing input devices.
(8 marks)
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