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The document outlines two computer systems assignments with specific due dates and detailed questions covering various topics such as system structure, computer models, storage media organization, and database concepts. Each assignment includes multiple questions requiring definitions, explanations, illustrations, and computations related to computer systems. The total marks for each assignment are specified, emphasizing the importance of clear and concise answers along with the use of diagrams where necessary.

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Computer Systems

The document outlines two computer systems assignments with specific due dates and detailed questions covering various topics such as system structure, computer models, storage media organization, and database concepts. Each assignment includes multiple questions requiring definitions, explanations, illustrations, and computations related to computer systems. The total marks for each assignment are specified, emphasizing the importance of clear and concise answers along with the use of diagrams where necessary.

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Computer Systems

Assignment 1

Due date 19 august 2024

Instructions

- Answer all questions.


- Ensure your answers are clear and concise.
- Use diagrams where necessary to illustrate your points.

Total Marks: 60

Question 1:

a. Define system structure. (4 marks)


b. List the components of a system structure.(6 marks)
c. Categorize the system structure components according to their functions.(6 marks)
d. Explain how to connect system structure components.(6 marks)
e. Describe the process of testing a computer system. (4 marks)
f. Discuss how to maintain operational standards in a computer system.(4 marks)

Question 2:

a) Identify a common computer system model (e.g., Von Neumann architecture).(5 marks)
b) Illustrate the operations of a computer system model identified in question a (7 marks)
c) Articulate the interconnection standards within the system (e.g., bus systems, network
protocols).(6 marks)
d) Implement the computer architecture/model by outlining the steps involved in its
practical application.(7 marks)
e) Illustrate data representation in a computer system, including binary and hexadecimal
representation. (5 marks)
Computer Systems

ASSIGNMENT 2 DUE DATE 2 September 2024

Question 1 [20]

a) State the advantages of LED over CRT [8]


b) Explain any four distinct characteristics of computers [8]
c) Describe the MICR and its application [4]

Question 2[20]

a) Illustrate using a pyramid the organization of storage media in a computer system,


showing the following features [10]
i) Access speed
ii) Access time
iii) Physical size
iv) cost
b) explain the factors that determine whether to engage external or internal support and
maintenance [5]
c) describe the operations and application of the following types of processing:
i) batch [2]
ii) on-line processing [3]

Question 3 [20]

a) just the need for databases in modern organizations [5]


b) define the following terms associated with computer files:[5]
i) bit
ii) character
iii) field
iv) record
v) file
c) compute the following
i) 458+B1616, answer in hex [3]
ii) BF16+64716[2]
iii) 110102+111002 [2]
d) Convert 6410 to
i) Octal [1]
ii) Hexadecimal [1]
iii) BCD [1]
e)
Information technology concepts
ASSIGNMENT NUMBER 2 DUE DATE 30 JUNE 2021

Question 1
Differentiate the following [6]
a. Digital and analog data
b. Data and information
c. Ram and rom

Question 2
i. With the aid of a diagram explain the characteristics of database hierarchy [5]
ii. Describe the three major components of the CPU [9]
Question 3
i. You are an IT manager of an organization and you have been tasked to buy a printer for
the organization. State and explain any 5 factors you would consider when buying the
printer [10]
ii. Convert the following
a. 110.1012 to decimal [2]
b. 11111111111111112 to hexadecimal [2]
c. 4510 to BCD [2]
d. DE16 to decimal [2]
e. 0.2 to binary [2]
iii. Evaluate the following
a. 11012+10012 [2]
b. 278+538 [3]
c. DF816+4AC16 [3]

Question 4

List any merits and demerits of a database [10]

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