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SECTION A: SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE /40 marks

1. What is network architecture? (2 marks)

Network architecture refers to the way network devices and services are structured to serve the
connectivity needs of client devices.

2. List and describe the two types of widely used network architectures illustrating the diagram of each
(1+4x2=9 marks)

Client/Server: There is a computer playing a central role and hosting the services requested by the other
node called clients
Peer to peer: all the nodes play similar roles in the communicaiton

3. Give the meaning of OSI as designed by the International standard organization. List and explain the
different layers of the OSI model in descending order. And precise the unit data at each layer
(1+7+3.5=11 marks)

OSI=Open System Interconnection

Application: data
Presentation Translate data in a usable form data
Session Establish communication session data
between application
Transportation: Provides end to end Segment/datagram
communication ensuring data
delivery without error,
duplication or lost
Network Connect networks packet
Data link Communicate on local network frame
Physical Provide a transmission medium Bits stream

4. In computing most of time people are using the word cloud. Explain what is a cloud? (2 marks)

The cloud refers to servers accessible over the Internet, as well as the software and databases that run
on those servers.

5. What is Cloud Computing? Give an illustration of it (2+2=4 marks)


Cloud computing is the provision of on-demand computing resources (physical or virtual servers, data
storage, network capacity, application development tools, software, AI-powered analytics tools, etc.)
over the Internet with pay-as-you-go pricing.

Example: VOD services, Cloud Hosting services, API

6. From the experience that you have acquired when learning cloud computing, list and explain 4
benefits of Cloud Computing? (1.5x4-6 marks)
Elasicity:
scalability:
ressource polling:
Mesurability:
7. Answer true or false on the following questions (0.5x12-6 marks)
a. Hardware as a Service is not a major type of cloud computing usage: True
b. Virtual Machine Ware (VMware) is an example of software Service: False
c. API stand for Analysis Programming Interface: False
d. A Cloud application relies on Remote Servers: true
e. A Cloud app is Hardware program: false
f. A Google Apps Engine is a type of CaaS
8. A good cloud computing network cannot be adjusted to provide bandwidth on demand: false
h. IBM Bluemix is a cloud platform as a service developed by IBM:
i. Cloud Service has a many to many Relationship with their customers: true
j. Google doc is a type of Cloud computing: True
k. Cloud providers provide cloud services to cloud users: True
1. Cloud applications can function offline: True

SECTION B: OPERATING SYSTEMS. (40 marks)


1. What is an operating system (5marks)

System software responsible of managing hardware and software ressources

2. Whatis memory management? (5marks)

In this the mechanism put in place by the OS to ensure the correct use of computer memory.
3. State the activities performed by the operating system for processor management (5marks)
-Porvide scheduling algorithm
-allocade and de-allocate CPU to porcess
4. Differentiate between general purpose operating system and mobile operating system
(5marks)
5. List the five (5) components of information system (10marks)
software
procedures/business management rules
hardware
data/database
people
network
6. Why study the human use of computers systems? (5marks)
To improve user experience
7. List the four (4) key components of android architecture (5marks)

Fig. Android OS architecture.

SECTION C: PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL REGULATIONS (20 marks)


Part 1: Short Structural(10marks)
1. Define the following terms as used in project management? (2marks)
a. Project portfolio
b. Project manager
c. Project plan
d. Project charter
2. List and explain at least 2 project management knowledge areas (2marks)
3. List and explain 2 major phases of a project management life cycle (2marks)
4. Who is an intervenor in legal terms? (1mark)
5. List and explain 3 types of intervenors you know (3marks)

Part 2: Essay (10 mks)


1. You are the new project manager for the construction of 2 classrooms at ABC Higher Institute. Draft
a project plan showing all the phases, task activities, resources, time
allocation, resource allocation, and necessary charts for the project. From your time frames, calculate
the optimistic, pessimistic and most likely estimates for the first and last activity on your plan (5marks)
2. Using your knowledge of market research, suggest to your school a marketing research plan that
allows them increase the number of international student admission (5 marks)

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