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DIT 104 COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND APPLICATION Past Paper

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2013/2014 ORDINARY EXAMINATION FOR THE DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIT 104 COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND APPLICATION DATE: AUGUST, 2014 TIME: 1½HOURS INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Any Three Questions QUESTION ONE a) Perform the following (show ALL your working) i. 11110111-1101011 [2.5Marks] ii. 1100101+1011011 [2.5Marks] iii. Convert 276 octal to decimal [3Marks] iv. Convert 364 hexadecimal to decimal [3Marks] v. Convert 585 decimal to binary [3Marks] b) Explain THREE reasons as to why computer system needs a secondary storage. [6 Marks] QUESTION TWO a) With the aid of examples, explain the THREE main secondary storage devices [9 Marks] b) Distinguish between an analog & a digital signal. [3 Marks] c) Explain FOUR ways of aligning text [4 Marks] d) Outline FOUR benefits of computer network to the organization. [4 Marks] QUESTION THREE a) Explain the use of the following icons in windows operating system environment. i. Recycle bin ii. My network places iii. My computer iv. My documents [8 Marks] b) Discuss the difference between IMPACT and NON-IMPACT Printers [4 Marks] c) Explain FOUR types of charts that can be created in Electronic spreadsheet application [8 Marks] QUESTION FOUR a) Explain FIVE advantages of tailor-made over the off-the -shelf packages [10 Marks] b) Explain FIVE characteristics of an integrated software [5 Marks] c) Describe the FIVE computer language generations [5 Marks] QUESTION FIVE a) Distinguish between i. Application and system software [2 Marks] ii. Loaders and linkers [2 Marks] iii. Compilers and interpreters [2 Marks] iv. Viruses and worms [2 Marks] b) Explain the functions of the following keyboard shortcut keys. i. ALT + F ii. ALT + V iii. CTRL + D iv. CTRL + Z v. CTRL + Y [5 Marks] c) The student also wanted to play games using the computer. State FOUR input devices the student can use to play games [4 Marks] d) Explain THREE reasons why computers are considered to be useful in business organizations [3 Marks

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2015 January – April KCA Past Paper

DIT 104 COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND APPLICATION. DIT 106 INTERNET PROTOCOLS AND TECHNOLOGY. DIT 203 DBIT 205 SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN. DIT 205 PRINCIPLES OF DATABASE DESIGN. DIT 301 COMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEMS. DIT 304 PRINCIPLES OF COMPUTER SUPPORT  MAINTENANCE. DIT 305 PROGRAMMING METHODOLOGY. DIT 306 STRUCTURED CABLING. DIT 402 FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER NETWORKS. DIT 406 HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION. DIT 407 NETWORK DESIGN AND SETUP. DIT 408 JAVA PROGRAMMING. DIT 504 APPLICATION PROGRAMMING. DIT 505 WEB DESIGN DEVELOPMENT. DMS 103 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS SOFTWARE. DBIT 305 DIT 307 DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS. DCM 101 DIGITAL ELECTRONICS. DCM 102 ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC PRINCIPLES. DCM 105 MICROCOMPUTER SYSTEMS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE. DCM 111 DIGITAL ELECTRONICS-III. DCM 112 ANALOGUE CIRCUITS AND FAULT DIAGNOSIS. DCM 115 E-WASTE MANAGEMENT. DCM104 COMPUTER PRINCIPLES.

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KCA Diploma Past Paper Years

2021 December Diploma Past Papers 2020 Jan-April Diploma Past Papers 2019 Jan-April Diploma Past Papers 2019 May-August Diploma Past Papers 2018 Jan-April Diploma Past Papers 2018 May-August Diploma Past Papers 2018 Sept- Dec Diploma Past Papers 2017 Sept- December Diploma Past Papers 2017 May-August Diploma Past Papers 2016 Sept -Dec Diploma Past Papers 2015-2016 Diploma Past Papers 2015 Jan – April Diploma Past Papers

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Professional Etiquette

Professional ethics are a set of rules and regulations imposed by the professional body to govern the conduct and practice of the members of that profession. The practising auditors and accountants are governed by the rules and regulations imposed by accountants ICPAK. Professional ethics helps regulate the practice and conduct of auditors in order to behave as professionals who act above their self-interest. Members of the institute owe a duty of care to the public and the profession itself. They are supposed to act in a manner consistent with the good reputation of the occupation and refrain from any conduct that may discredit the profession.

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Contents of Engagement letter

1. Explanation of the audit – Explains to client what the audit involves. 2. Method to be used in the audit. 3. Has to highlight the legal framework for conducting the procurement audit. 4. Concept of audit evidence. Auditor will alert the client on how he intends to collect the audit evidence. 5. Procurement audit report to be issued by the auditor to disclose the weaknesses identified, findings of the audit and suggested measures/recommendations for improving the system. 6. The auditors respond with regard to detection, discovery of errors, frauds and any irregularities perpetuated. 7. Audit fees to be charged.

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Audit Engagement letter

This is a letter sent by the auditor to the client before the commencement of an audit by the client. It should be accepted by the client in writing, it is written to create a contract or legal relationship between the auditor and client and it forms the basis of agreement risk on the nature of audit risk to be performed. The letter serves as an agreement to accept appointment of the auditor. Purpose of an engagement letter 1. Define the extent of the auditor‘s responsibility concerning the audit. 2. Minimize misunderstanding between the auditor and client on duties to be performed. 3. Confirm in writing any verbal agreements entered into between the auditor and client. 4. Minimize the auditor‘s liability to 3rd parties especially where the auditor must define the scope of work. 5. Inform the clients on other non-audit services to be provided. 6. Indicates a formal acceptance of the engagement by the auditor. 7. Educate the client on various issues e.g. duty to maintain proper procurement records. 8. Duty to provide information and explanation necessary for the audit work. 9. Duty to prevent the occurrence of errors and frauds.

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