UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2017/2018
EXAMINATION FOR CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
CBIT 0102: BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS
DATE: DECEMBER, 2017 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question One and Any Other Two Questions
QUESTION ONE
a) Define the following terms with regards to computers [5 Marks]
i. Computer
ii. Peripheral devices
iii. Data
iv. Information
v. Network
b) Using a well labeled diagram explain the crucial steps in data processing [10 Marks]
c) State FIVE benefits of a computer to organizations [5 Marks]
d) There are several types of information systems available in the industry today discuss the
systems [10 Marks]
QUESTION TWO
a) In the just concluded national elections, discuss the data processing methods that were
evident. [5 Marks]
b) State the THREE benefits of internet to organizations [6 Marks]
c) With the aid of diagrams, explain THREE network topologies [9 Marks]
QUESTION THREE
a) Networked communications in business may occur through wide area networks (WANS)
And/or local area networks (LANS). Explain how the TWO types of networks differ.
[8 Marks]
b) Describe the computer generations available in the market today [7 Marks]
c) State what an operating system is and give any THREE functions [5 Marks]
QUESTION FOUR
a) State the importance of Information system to any organization [7 Marks]
b) Using examples, differentiate between Internet and Network [6 Marks]
c) What is a topology? [2 Marks]
d) State and explain the THREE different categories of software [6 Marks]
QUESTION FIVE
a) Using examples differentiate between input and output devices [4 Marks]
b) Explain why wireless network is widely used in most learning institutions [6 Marks]
c) Explain the major difference between special purpose and General purpose computers
[4 Marks]
d) What are the three computer classification based on number of users [6 Marks]
