THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA
P.O. Box 62157
A. M. E. C. E. A 00200 Nairobi - KENYA
Telephone: 891601-6
Fax: 254-20-891084
MAIN EXAMINATION E-mail:
MAY – JULY 2016 TRIMESTER
FACULTY OF COMMERCE
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
REGULAR PROGRAMME
CIS 111: INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Date: JULY 2016 Duration: 2 Hours
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question ONE and ANY OTHER TWO Questions
Q1. a) Differentiate the following terms as used in ICT
i CPU and UPS (2 marks)
ii Analog and digital computers (2 marks)
iii Tactile and audio outputs (2 marks)
iv Accurate and complete information (2 marks)
v Procedure oriented and object oriented programming (2 marks)
b) Describe THREE types of computer networks (9 marks)
c) Briefly explain the functions of operating system. (11 marks)
Q2. The ICT manager at NSSF approached you to present the system design of
their planned customer order fulfillment system to their ICT steering
committee. Using a relevant diagram, prepare a brief report describing the
logical design for the system. (20 marks)
Q3. a) Cloud computing consists of hardware and software resources made
available on the internet as managed third party services. Explain what is
provided as PaaS and SaaA. (12 marks)
b) In developing new information systems, one of the factors to consider is
the organizational environment. Explain what this factor involves.
(8 marks)
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P.O. Box 62157
A. M. E. C. E. A 00200 Nairobi - KENYA
Telephone: 891601-6
Fax: 254-20-891084
MAIN EXAMINATION E-mail:
MAY – JULY 2016 TRIMESTER
FACULTY OF COMMERCE
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
REGULAR PROGRAMME
CIS 111: INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Date: JULY 2016 Duration: 2 Hours
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question ONE and ANY OTHER TWO Questions
Q1. a) Differentiate the following terms as used in ICT
i CPU and UPS (2 marks)
ii Analog and digital computers (2 marks)
iii Tactile and audio outputs (2 marks)
iv Accurate and complete information (2 marks)
v Procedure oriented and object oriented programming (2 marks)
b) Describe THREE types of computer networks (9 marks)
c) Briefly explain the functions of operating system. (11 marks)
Q2. The ICT manager at NSSF approached you to present the system design of
their planned customer order fulfillment system to their ICT steering
committee. Using a relevant diagram, prepare a brief report describing the
logical design for the system. (20 marks)
Q3. a) Cloud computing consists of hardware and software resources made
available on the internet as managed third party services. Explain what is
provided as PaaS and SaaA. (12 marks)
b) In developing new information systems, one of the factors to consider is
the organizational environment. Explain what this factor involves.
(8 marks)
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ISO 9001:2008 Certified by the Kenya Bureau of Standards
