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Fundamentals Of Ict Question Paper

Fundamentals Of Ict

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FUNDAMENTALS OF ICT
MOCK EXAM
DURATION THREE (3) HOURS
1.Answer any five questions
(a)Mr Paul a technician with Icon systems technology LTD is setting up a local area network (LAN) for a client.
Required
i.Identify four network devices that he would use in setting up the LAN ( 4marks)
ii.State six advantages of a LAN (6 marks)
(b) Identify three vital services which information systems can provide to a business organization (3 marks)
c.Examine the key factors which are essential to the success to of a business to business ( B 2 B) e- commerce model (7 marks)

2. (a) Describe the following methods of organizing computer files
(i) Sequential file organization (3 marks)
(ii) Line- sequential file organization (3 marks)
(iii) Indexed-sequential file organization ( 3 marks)
( iv) Direct or hashed access file organization (3 marks)
(b) Briefly describe the following types of operating systems
(i) Real time operating system ( 4 marks)
(ii) Multi-user operating system (4 marks)

3.(a) Differentiate between information systems (Is) and information technology (4 marks)
(b) Write short notes on the following types of information systems
(i) Transaction processing systems ( 4 marks)
(ii) Decision support systems ( 4 marks)
(iii) Knowledge management systems ( 4 marks)
(iv) Office automation systems ( 4 marks) Total 20 marks

4.(a) Outline any three dangers inherent in the increasing use of information technology in business organization ( 3 marks )
(b) Distinguish between buffer storage and cache storage. (4 marks )
(c) Describe any two types of visual display units. (4 marks )
(d) A retailer would like to acquire suitable data input device for his new information processing system. He has approached you for advice.
Required.
Explain to the retailer how each of the following data input devices work and state the circumstances under which each of them would be most appropriate to use.
(i) Compact disk read only memory ( CD- ROM). ( 3 marks)
(ii) Magnetic ink character reader (MICR). ( 3 marks)
(iii) Write once read many). (WORM) ( 3 marks)

5.You are employed as a database administrator by a large manufacturing company, currently you are installing a new database management system which you intend to use for stock control, production control and production costing
Required
(a) State three properties of a database ( 3 marks )
(b) Explain the functions of a database management system (DBMS). ( 7 marks)
(c) Describe the benefits which would accrue to the company as a result of having a computerized stock control system. ( 10 marks)

6.(a) State six ways in which business firms can use desktops publishing (DTP) software. ( 6 marks)
(b) Explain the need for the following devices in a computer network environment
(i) Bridges. ( 2 marks)
(ii) Routers. ( 2 marks)
(iii) Repeaters ( 2 marks)
(c) explain four major features of the Internet which makes it a suitable platform for conducting e- commerce. ( 8 marks)

7.Mr Joel a business man recently moved to Watu Wengi Estate in Makutano Town. He has identified a building which is suitable for setting up a supermarket. He has consulted you to carry out a feasibility study on the type of information which would be suitable for the supermarket
Require
(a) Explain the meaning of the term “feasibility study”. ( 4 marks)
(b) Describe any four stages of systems development life cycle (SDLC). ( 16 marks)

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