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- Identify five types of file extensions.(Solved)
Identify five types of file extensions.
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- Explain the following methods of organising computer file:
i. Sequential file organisation.
ii. Hash access file organisation.(Solved)
Explain the following methods of organising computer file:
i. Sequential file organisation.
ii. Hash access file organisation.
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- Mr. Jackson Wabengo, the information communication manager of Vijana Enterprises Ltd.
intends to change the operating system platform in his organisation. He intends to embrace open
source...(Solved)
Mr. Jackson Wabengo, the information communication manager of Vijana Enterprises Ltd.
intends to change the operating system platform in his organisation. He intends to embrace open
source platforms in order to save the cost of annual licenses.
Required:
i) Define the term "open source platform".
ii) Briefly explain three advantages of open source platforms.
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- Briefly describe the following types of operating systems:
i) Real time operating systems.
ii) Multi-user operating systems.(Solved)
Briefly describe the following types of operating systems:
i) Real time operating systems.
ii) Multi-user operating systems.
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- The operating system acts as the resource manager of a computer system
Highlight four functions which are performed by an operating system in managing a computer
system's...(Solved)
The operating system acts as the resource manager of a computer system
Highlight four functions which are performed by an operating system in managing a computer
system's resources.
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- The operating system primarily provides services for running applications on a computer
system Briefly discuss the need for an operating system(Solved)
The operating system primarily provides services for running applications on a computer
system Briefly discuss the need for an operating system
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- a) Briefly explain six functional areas Served by a computer operating system.
b) Outline six activities undertaken during the information system implementation and
evaluation stage.
c) Highlight eight...(Solved)
a) Briefly explain six functional areas Served by a computer operating system.
b) Outline six activities undertaken during the information system implementation and
evaluation stage.
c) Highlight eight situations in a typical, office environment where connection between
computing devices might be required.
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- Highlight ten tasks performed in the creative stage of systems development life cycle.(Solved)
Highlight ten tasks performed in the creative stage of systems development life cycle.
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- Identify five activities of tin operating system in regard to file management.(Solved)
Identify five activities of tin operating system in regard to file management.
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- (i) State three activities that take place during computer booting process.
(ii) Identify three features of a Basic Input/output system,(Solved)
(i) State three activities that take place during computer booting process.
(ii) Identify three features of a Basic Input/output system,
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- a)Explain how operating systems create an impression of doing several jobs at the same time.
b)i) Define the term "real-time processing system".
ii) State two examples of...(Solved)
a)Explain how operating systems create an impression of doing several jobs at the same time.
b)i) Define the term "real-time processing system".
ii) State two examples of real-time processing systems
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- Distinguish between the following terms as used in the context of information technology:
i) Closed source and-open source operating systems,
ii) Beta and integrated software,(Solved)
Distinguish between the following terms as used in the context of information technology:
i) Closed source and-open source operating systems,
ii) Beta and integrated software,
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- Differentiate between:
i. Multitasking and single tasking operating system
ii. old booting and warm booting(Solved)
Differentiate between:
i. Multitasking and single tasking operating system
ii. old booting and warm booting
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- Define the following terms as used in computer networks
i. Unguided media.
ii. Router.
iii. Network interface card
iv. Hot Spot
v. Wi-Fi(Solved)
Define the following terms as used in computer networks
i. Unguided media.
ii. Router.
iii. Network interface card
iv. Hot Spot
v. Wi-Fi
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- Fourth generation languages (4GL’s) consist of a variety of software tools which enable end
users to .develop software applications with minimal or no technical assistance or...(Solved)
Fourth generation languages (4GL’s) consist of a variety of software tools which enable end
users to .develop software applications with minimal or no technical assistance or that enhance
the productivity of professional programmers.
Required:
Describe the features of 4GLs which make them to be preferred by programmers for application
development.
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- Mr. Charles Midika operates a computer bureau which specializes in preparing customers'
curriculum vitae (CVs) and in developing and printing organizations’annual
Required:
Identify four features of computer software...(Solved)
Mr. Charles Midika operates a computer bureau which specializes in preparing customers'
curriculum vitae (CVs) and in developing and printing organizations’annual
Required:
Identify four features of computer software which would be suitable for Mr. Charles Midika's
bureau.
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- A systems developer requires a range of software utilities.
Required:
Define the term "software utility" and describe three types of software utilities.(Solved)
A systems developer requires a range of software utilities.
Required:
Define the term "software utility" and describe three types of software utilities.
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- The following diagram gives an overview of computer software:
Required:
Identify two examples of each of the following computer software’s:
i. General purpose application programs.
ii. Application specific...(Solved)
The following diagram gives an overview of computer software:
Required:
Identify two examples of each of the following computer software’s:
i. General purpose application programs.
ii. Application specific programs.
iii. System management programs.
iv. Systems development programs.
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- People who use modern general purpose computers usually observe three layers of computer
software performing a variety of tasks
Identify and briefly describe the three layers of...(Solved)
People who use modern general purpose computers usually observe three layers of computer
software performing a variety of tasks
Identify and briefly describe the three layers of computer software as usually observed by
general purpose computer users
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- (i) Briefly explain the term "machine level programming language".
(ii) State two advantages and three disadvantages of a machine level programming language.(Solved)
(i) Briefly explain the term "machine level programming language".
(ii) State two advantages and three disadvantages of a machine level programming language.
Date posted: May 13, 2019. Answers (1)