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Automation In Libraries  Question Paper

Automation In Libraries  

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2007



KENYA TT A UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY
EXAMINATIONS
2007/2008
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF
EDUCATION
ELS
.
,
403: AUTOMATION
IN LIBRARIES
DATE: Tuesday 4th December 2007
TIME: 8.00 am - 10.00 pm
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Any THREE QUESTIONS
1
a). Explain what you understand by automated digital libraries.
b). Discuss any 5 reasons why a library or information center should be automated

2.
a). Discuss any FIVE challenges that hinder the process of automation in resource centers in Kenya today.
b). Identify FOUR system conversion methods used in automation process

3.
a) Identify FIVE attributes of quality information
b) With the help of a diagram, illustrate the structure of a CPU (Central Processing Unit) explaining the functions of each of the components.

4.
a). Distinguish between digital and Analog computers
b). Define a computer and name its principle components

5.
a) Distinguish between data and information.
b) Explain the following three major principle types of Networks and give
examples of where each can be used:
(i) LAN
(ii) WAN
(iii) MAN






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