Knom 704- Internet Technologies And Applications Question Paper

Knom 704- Internet Technologies And Applications

Institution: Kisii University question papers

Exam Year:2011

KISII UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

FIRST YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT.

SECOND SEMESTER 2010/2011
(JUNE 2011)

KNOM 704- INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS

STREAM: KNOM Y1 S1 TIME: 3 HOURS

DAY: THURSDAY, 5.00 – 8.00 P.M DATE: 23/06/2011

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Do not write anything on this question paper.
2. Answer question ONE and any TWO from the remaining questions.

QUESTION ONE

a. Most of internet services such as www use client server architecture. Distinguish
between client and server and explain the interaction between the two. (5 marks)

b. Provide comparative notes about the two tier and three tier server. (4 marks)

c. Briefly describe the following internet application for knowledge management and
how you can utilize the applications to enrich knowledge and improve management.(21 marks)

i. Wikis

ii. Weblogs

iii. Content management systems

iv. Search Engines

v. Portal

vi. Unified messaging

vii. Open Education Resources

QUESTIION TWO

a. What is a comuunication protocol ? (1 mark)

b. Descibe Email technologies with emphasis on protocols involved in sending and reception of mail and
interaction mechanism between mail client and server. (5 marks)

c. Clearly distinguish between static and dynamic websites. (4 marks)

d. Describe the structure of the following URL address. (3 marks)
http:www.itrs.kisiiuniversity.ack.ke

e. How does an internet domain name differ with IP address? (2 marks)

QUESTION THREE

Explain the use of the following E-business components and web application development tools. (15 marks)

a. HTML

b. XML

c. SOAP

d. Client side script such as Javascript

e. Server side scripts such as php

QUESTION FOUR

a. Assume that you are required to develop a website for your university which among others will advertise the institution,
provide; online inquiries and feedback, interactive forums to students, and faculty, e-learning platform and
security of information. Describe the phases you will undertake in dvelopment and all aspect you will take to consideration
when planning for the website. (12 marks)

b. Why is TCP/IP a popular choice for internet? (3 marks)

Knom 704- Internet Technologies And Applications Question Paper

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