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Kbt 206: Information Communication Technology In Agribusiness Question Paper

Kbt 206: Information Communication Technology In Agribusiness

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Agribusiness Management

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2012

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2011/2012
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
SCIENCE (AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND TRADE)
KBT 206:
INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN
AGRIBUSINESS
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DATE: FRIDAY 30TH MARCH 2012
TIME: 2.00 P.M. – 4.00 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS
There are FOUR questions.
Answer Question 1 and any other 2 questions
1.
a)
Describe briefly the positive impacts that computers have had on
Communication.

(5 marks)

b)
Critically examine the main differences between quantitative and qualitative
information.

(5 marks)

c)
Explain benefits to an organization of setting up a website.
(5 marks)

d)
Explain the key difference between Local Area Network (LAN) and a Wide
Area Network (WAN).

(5 marks)

e)
Briefly describe the main data processing activities.

(5 marks)

f)
Compare and contrast a hard disk with RAM.

(5 marks)

g)
Describe the uses of ICT in decision making.

(5 marks)

h)
Outline benefits of fiber optic communications network.
(5 marks)
2.
a)
Illustrate data processing cycle.

(5 marks)
b)
Examine the main challenges facing ICTs use as inputs in small-scale
agriculture in Kenya.

(10 marks)
3.
a)
Name FIVE types of ICT wares and explain how each could be used by an
agribusiness firm.

(5 marks)
b)
Discuss briefly the application of emerging ICT in small-scale agricultural
production.

(10 marks)
4.
a)
The network manager in Kenyatta University is thinking about replacing all of
the current computers. Discuss the main needs to consider.
(5 marks)

b)
Briefly explain the current ICT market structures in Kenya.
(10 marks)
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