Bud 004 Principles Of Information Technology Question Paper
Bud 004 Principles Of Information Technology
Course:Diploma In Business Management
Institution: Kca University question papers
Exam Year:2014
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2013/2014
STAGE I ORDINARY EXAMINATION FOR THE
CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
BUD 004 PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DATE: APRIL 2014
TIME: 1 1/2 Hours
INSTRUCTION: Answer any THREE questions
QUESTION ONE: (20 MARKS)
a) Define the following terms with regards to computers.
i. Computer
ii. Peripheral devices
iii. Data
iv. Information
v.
[5 Marks]
Network
b) Using a well labeled diagram explain the crucial steps in data processing. [10 Marks]
c) State any FIVE factors to be considered in purchasing IT equipment. [5 Marks]
QUESTION TWO: (20 MARKS)
a) State FOUR functions of the operating system.
[8 Marks]
b) Describe the following types of computers highlighting on size, main memory capacity, hard
disk storage capacity, and number of processors, operating systems, display facility and
popular usage.
i. Super computer
ii. Minicomputer
iii. Personal computer.
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iv. Notebook computers
v. Server
vi. Client.
[12 Marks]
QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)
a) Outline the characteristics that differentiate a local area network (LAN) from wide area
network (WAN) and state the purpose of each.
b) Differentiate between an application software and a system software.
[8 Marks]
[4 Marks]
c) Use a well labeled diagram to show the six main components of a computer system.
[6 Marks]
d) Differentiate between simplex and duplex data transmission methods.
[2 Marks]
QUESTION FOUR: (20 MARKS)
a) Name four types of classes of system maintenance. [4 Marks]
b) State the FIVE advantages of tailor-made over the off-the -shelf packages. [10 Marks]
c) The central processing unit (CPU) and the peripheral devices of a computer system are co-
ordinated by the operating system
Required
(i) Explain the term operating system. [2 Marks]
(ii) Name and describe the main components that an operating system controls. [4 Marks]
QUESTION FIVE: (20 MARKS)
a) Using four points, Explain how the use of Information technology (IT) can bring about
improvements in productivity within a business organization.
[8 Marks]
b) state any three reasons why it is important for managers to understand basic Information
technology concepts
c)
[3 Marks]
With the aid of diagrams, explain THREE network topologies. [9 Marks]
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