UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2015/2016
EXAMINATION FOR THE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
DBIT 406 INTERNET APPLICATION PROGRAMMING
DATE: AUGUST 2016 TIME: 1½HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Any THREE Questions.
QUESTION ONE.
(a) Write a JavaScript program embedded within an HTML environment that would be able to
generate the output “This is DBIT 406 exam” when run on web browser (8 Marks)
(b)Outline four benefits of HTML over other web authoring tools (4 Marks)
(c)Explain the following terms: – (4 Marks)
(i) Hyperlink
(ii) Website
(iii) Web browser
(iv) Web content
(d) Giving appropriate examples explain two types of websites (4 Marks)
QUESTION TWO
(a)Write the HTML code to create the frameset shown below: – (7 Marks)
(b)Outline four disadvantages of HTML frames (4 Marks)
(c)List and briefly describe five factors you would consider while designing and implementing a
commercial website (5 Marks)
(d) Explain the functions of the following networking protocols : – (4 Marks)
(i) FTP
(ii) VOIP
(iii)SMTP
(iv)TCP/IP
QUESTION THREE
(a)Outline four differences between Java programming language and JavaScript (4 Marks)
(b) Explain the importance of animations in web pages (2 Marks)
(c) Write a JavaScript code embedded on an HTML page to output the statement “This is My
Final Exam” when a user clicks on a button named “Click Me” (8 Marks)
(d) List and briefly explain four benefits and two disadvantages of the Internet technology to an
organization (6 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR
(a) With the aid of a sketch, describe the typical organization of a web site (4 Marks)
(b)Give four examples of web authoring tools (4 Marks)
(c) Explain the following HTML lists:- (4 Marks)
(i) Ordered list
(ii) Definition list
(d) The figure 1 below shows the KCA University online admissions form.
Figure 1
Required: Write HTML code that will generate the above form in a web browser.
Note: The control for name input is a textbox (50 characters) while control for educational
history is a text area. (8 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE
(a)Write a JavaScript program embedded within HTML document that would display Today’s
date when the user clicks on a button named “Today’s Date is:” (8 Marks)
(b)Explain the functions of the following HTML tags:- (8 Marks)
(i) <BR>
(ii) <SUB>
(iii)<BODY>
(iv)<MARQUEE>
(c) State two advantages of using code generators during web design (4 Marks)
