Cop 402 Seminar In Advances In Computer Question Paper
Cop 402 Seminar In Advances In Computer
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Computer Science
Institution: The Presbyterian University Of East Africa question papers
Exam Year:2016
PRESBYTERIAN UNIVERSITY OF EAST AFRICA
NAKURU TOWN CAMPUS
COP 402 SEMINAR IN ADVANCES IN COMPUTER SCIENCE EXAM
(3 Students)
QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)
In a recent management forum attended by ICT managers of academic institutions in the country, participants were informed that Information Technology has evolved through diverse stages that have brought about many approaches through which research strategies may evolve. They were further informed that management practices in firms may not be uniform owing to these diverse approaches that have featured over the years. The scholars present in the meeting raised questions as to what would be the implications of this message in shaping the continued growth of Information Technology. As a current scholar in Computer Science, you are required by the management of your organization to address some issues arising out of this forum.
a) Briefly discuss your understanding of Computer systems explaining how Information Technology influences performance of organizations. (5 marks)
b) Highlight the defining features of the various strategy development approaches. (7 marks)
c) What are the possible research areas implied by these strategy development approaches. (8 marks)
d) Trace the development of Strategic research clearly pointing out the current concerns in the field of Computer Science. (10 marks)
QUESTION TWO (15 MARKS)
In setting out to conduct an academic research it is important to develop a research proposal. Discuss the features of a research proposal. (15 Marks)
QUESTION THREE (15 MARKS)
Academic researchers are required to clearly set out the conceptual framework as well as point out the context of their study. What is “conceptual framework” and what will be the effect of continuing a research without having a clear conceptual framework. (15 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR (15 MARKS)
Discuss the common research designs employed by scholars in Computer Systems. What are the factors that influence the choice of research design? (15marks)
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