INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CPA CS FOUNDA
INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CPA CS FOUNDA
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Summary INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CPA CS FOUNDATIONAL LEVEL REVISION KIT
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INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CPA CS FOUNDA
INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CPA CS FOUNDATIONAL LEVEL REVISION KIT INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CPA CS FOUNDATIONAL LEVEL REVISION KIT
QUESTIONS
Topic 1 Introduction to ICT 3
Topic 2 Computer systems 5
Topic 3 Computer hardware 8
Topic 4 Computer software 11
Topic 5 Introduction to operating systems 13
Topic 6 Computer files 15
Topic 7 An overview of application packages 17
Topic 8 An overview of information systems 20
Topic 9 Computer networks 24
Topic 10 The internet 28
Topic 11 Emerging issues and trends 30
SOLUTIONS
Topic 1 Introduction to ICT 31
Topic 2 Computer systems 38
Topic 3 Computer hardware 45
Topic 4 Computer software 56
Topic 5 Introduction to operating systems 61
Topic 6 Computer files 73
Topic 7 An overview of application packages 80
Topic 8 An overview of information systems 91
Topic 9 Computer networks 106
Topic 10 The internet 123
Topic 11 Emerging issues and trends 134
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TOPIC 1
INTRODUCTION TO ICT
QUESTION 1
(a) (i) Define the term "computerisation"'
(ii) Identify four benefits of computerisation to an organisation.
QUESTION 2
a) Explain three demerits of computerizationon
b) Outline five methods of entering data into a computer system
QUESTION 3
a) Demonstrate briefly how introduction of information technology could affect the following:
i. Products and services
ii. Production economics.
iii. Buyers.
iv. Suppliers.
v. Substitute products.
vi. Competitors.
QUESTION 4
a) (i) Briefly explain four approaches to computing in an organisation
(ii) Give one advantage and one disadvantage of each of the approaches explained in (b) (i)
above
QUESTION 5
a) Explain two ways in which the use of information communication technology (ICT) is
managed by organisations.
b) Information communication technology (ICT) can be categorized into two broad
products; traditional computer-based technologies and digital data communication
technologies.
Required
i. Using suitable examples highlight six traditional office applications of ICT.
ii. Briefly describe three specialized applications of ICT.
iii. Differentiate between "internal networks" and "external networks" as used in digital data
communication.
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QUESTION 6
Briefly describe the concepts of downsizing as used in computer technology.
QUESTION 7
Your managing director has requested you to assist in preparing a presentation on the impact of
information communication technology (ICT) in your country.
Required:
Identify how the development of ICT has impacted on any four industries in your country.
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