Introduction To Information Technology-April Question Paper
Introduction To Information Technology-April
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Information Technology
Institution: Kca University question papers
Exam Year:2010
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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2009/2010
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
BIT 1105: INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DATE: APRIL 2010 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions
QUESTION ONE
a) Describe what you understand by the following terms
i) Systems software (1 Mark)
ii)Operating systems (1 Mark)
iii) Application software (1 Mark)
iv)Server (1 Mark)
b) By use of examples, explain the following terms
i) flow chart (2 Marks)
ii)Algorithm (2 Marks)
c) State and explain three types of translators that are used in computer software development
(6 Marks)
d) Describe the meaning of the term ‘data communications’. State and explain two categories of
communication hardware that are used to support data communication in computer networks
(6 Marks)
e) Distinguish between extranet and intranet. Give one example for each term (4 Marks)
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f) There are several major types of information systems are needed to support a variety of managerial
end user responsibilities. State and explain three types of these information systems. Give one
application examples for each system (6 Marks)
QUESTION TWO
a) Briefly explain the meaning of the following terms.
i) Hardware (1 Mark)
ii) Software (1 Mark)
iii)Data (1 Mark)
iv) Knowledge (1 Mark)
b) Describe any Four responsibilities of information technology department that are related to
Network Administration and management function. (4 Marks)
c) The number of internet usage is increasingly becoming popular in modern society. Briefly explain
any four uses of internet (4 Marks)
d) Explain the meaning of the term ‘CPU’. Describe any three components of a central processing
unit (4 Marks)
e) State and explain three main elements that are involved in computer communication (3 Marks)
f) Briefly explain the term ‘word wide web’ (1 Mark)
QUESTION THREE
a) Describe any four applications of computers in the modern society. (4 Marks)
b) What do you understand by the term ‘network protocols’ .Give two examples and where
applicable, use illustrations. (3 Marks)
c) To a developer, the problem is viewed from a development perspective. Describe the steps that
generally apply to computer problem solving in software development. (6 Marks)
d) Distinguish between machine language and assembly language. Give one example (Sample code)
for each language (4 Marks)
e) There are various types of documentation that can be compiled during software development
process. State and explain each of these three of these types. (3 Marks)
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QUESTION FOUR
a) Explain the following terms as they apply in information technology field.
i) Workstation (1 Mark)
ii)Computer ethics (1 Mark)
iii)Cyber crime (1 Mark)
b) Describe any three types of cyber crimes. Give one security measure that can be applied to protect
the system against each crime. (3 Marks)
c) Explain the meaning of the term ‘Causal-responsibility’ (2 Marks)
d) Give four advantages of e-commerce in modern society (4 Marks)
e) Describe any four challenges modern organisations are facing as a result of embracing e-commerce
(5 Marks)
f) Outline any three characteristics of Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence (3 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE
a) Describe the meaning of the term ‘information flow management’ (2 Marks)
b) Outline any four objectives of a system to that is used in information flow (4 Marks)
c) Briefly describe any three types of secondary storage that are used in information technology
(3 Marks)
d) Distinguish between hardware and software. Give one example for each term (4 Marks)
e) Describe four components of a computer system citing functions for each component (4 Marks)
f) Outline any three characteristics of an intelligent system (3 Marks)
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