TIMES TRAINING CENTRE

Redefining Quality
CAMS I /ATD I – ICT
November, 2018 MOCK Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Instructions:. Respond to any FIVE Questions.
QUESTION ONE
a) Explain how information communication technology is affecting the following sectors of the society:
i) Education (2 marks)
ii) Healthcare (2 marks)
iii) Government (2 marks)

b) Describe three buses in a computer system unit (3 marks)

c) Differentiate between dynamic memory and static memory as used in computer systems (4 marks)

d) Describe each of the following multi user computers (6 marks)

i) Server
ii) Mainframe
iii) Supercomputer
(Total: 20 marks)
QUESTION TWO
a) Distinguish between read only memory and random access memory as used in computer system
(4 marks)
b) Briefly explain the purpose of each of the following element of a computer system; (4 marks)
i) The system bus
ii) The motherboard
iii) The video card

c) Describe three major components of a computer central processing unit (6 marks)

d) Briefly describe the following types of computer hardware’s; (6 marks)

i) video graphic array splitter
ii) universal serial bus port
iii) system unit
(Total: 20 marks)
QUESTION THREE
a) Define the term bespoke software development (2 marks)

b) Briefly explain two advantages and disadvantages of the bespoke software development method
(4 marks)
c) Distinguish between the following pairs of terms as used in programming (4 marks)
i) compiler and interpreter
ii) assembly language and fourth generation languages

d) Briefly describe the following types of operating systems; (6 marks)

i) real time operating systems
ii) multi-user operating systems
iii) single tasking operating systems

d) Identify two user interface supported by a computer operating systems (4 marks)

(Total: 20 marks)
QUESTION FOUR
a) Highlight two factors to consider when acquiring computer software (2 marks)

b) Explain four elements of computer file (4 marks)

c) Define the following (4 marks)

i) a presentation program
ii) database programs

d) Describe the following methods of organizing computer files (6 marks)

i) sequential file organization
ii) index-sequential file organization
iii) direct or hashed access file organization

e) Highlight two major components of presentation program (2 marks)

f) Differentiate between the following terms; (2 marks)

i) web browser and search engine tool
ii) internet protocol and firewall
(Total: 20 marks)

QUESTION FIVE
a) List three functions used in the spreadsheet program (2 marks)

b) Distinguish between master file and transaction file in file management system (2 marks)

c) List the characteristic and benefits of the following type of information systems (8marks)

i) transaction processing systems

ii) decision support systems
iii) executive support systems
iv) knowledge work system
d) Highlight four security threats to an information system (4 marks)

e) Differentiate between the following terms; (4 marks)

iii) e-commerce and e-business
iv) e-learning and m-learning
v) data and information
vi) intranet and extranet
(Total: 20 marks)

QUESTION SIX
a) With the aid of diagrams, briefly explain the following computer network topologies
(Hint: small and neat diagrams required) (12 marks)
i) star network topology
ii) ring network topology
iii) tree network topology
iv) bus network topology
v) mesh network topology

b) State an advantage and disadvantage of each of the network topologies in above. (8 marks)
(Total: 20 marks)

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