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1 L~L ~{'#' '{""' UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL FACULTY OF EDUCATION School of Science, Mathematics & Technology Education (Edgewood Campus) BACHELOR OF EDUCATION EXAMINATIONS - NOVEMBER 2010 Module Duration Internal Examiner Title INFORMATION SYSTEMS hours S. Hoosen Code Marks Internal Moderator EDIS MrE Asmal Instructions 1. Answer all questions. 2. All rough work must be done in your answer book. 3. Ensure that your student number is correctly entered on your answer book cover. 4. You must hand in the question paper and your answer booklet.

2 QUESTION ONE [10 MARKS] For each of the questions below choose the most appropriate answer by writing down the letter of your choice. E.g. 1.1 a 1.1 Digital kids are defined as which of the following? a. Hyper communicators who use multiple tools to communicate b. Multitaskers who do several things at once with ease c. Goal oriented as they pursue multiple goals at the same time d. All of the above 1.2 are individual electrical pulses that a computer uses to represent data. a. Analog signals b. Digital signals c. Paired signals d. Bandwidth signals 1.3 The text version of a computer address is called a _ a. Home protocol b. Hypertext c. Link d. Domain name 1.4 Application programs are used for which of the following purposes? a. Facilitating Communications b. As a productivity tool c. Help with home and personal activities d. All of the above 1.5 All of the following are commonly used output devices except a. Display devices and printers b. Pointing devices and keyboards c. Data projectors and speakers d. Fax machines and headsets 1.6 A(n) is a display device that is housed in a metal or plastic case and is available in a variety of sizes. a. CPU b. Window c. Monitor d. Motherboard

3 1.7 This is an online area in which users conduct written discussions about a particular subject. a. Webinar b. Teleconference c. Newsgroup d This is defined as those technologies that allow users to create new forms of interaction in a digital format. a. Animation b. Desktop publishing c. Digital media d. CBT 1.9 A is a program that copies itself repeatedly in a computers memory using up resources. a. Bug b. Horse c. Worm d. Trojan 1.10 Interactive CBT software called coursework is available on which of the following? a. CD b. DVD c. The web d. All of the above QUESTION TWO 2.1 Explain each of the following internet related concepts: Web Browser Web Address Web Page World Wide Web Search Engine (5) 2.2 "Technology and digital media are everywhere and integrated into every aspect of individuals' lives. Today's educators must provide students with the skills they will need to excel in a technology-rich society" (Cashman et al 2008: 11) Briefly describe five ways that you as an educator can integrate technology into teaching and learning in the classroom clearly identifying the benefits of the technologies used. 2

4 2.3 An accounting teacher's application to have a new computer in her classroom that is linked to the internet, has been approved by the school's management team. Use the table below to indicate the types and names of at least 5 application packages that she would need on her computer: Type of Software package e.g. Word Processor Name of software package M.S Word (5) QUESTION THREE Linux Track NOS (network operating system) Multitasking Utilities Desktop OS Antivirus program Operating Systems Proprietary OS File compression program 3.1 Match the concepts above with the descriptions given below: Software that deals with the complexities of computer hardware Programs that coordinate computer resources Concentric ring on a disk A computer's ability to run more that one application at a time Operating system used to control and coordinate computers that are linked together An operating system located on a single stand-alone hard disk One popular, and free, version of the UN[X operating system Operating system owned and operated by a company Guards computer systems against damaging and invasive programs Program that reduces the size of files for efficient storage 3

5 .ll ; Dorument2 Microsoft 1Nud View ; E. ' ~, 'I' B I' ~. I. «! ~~ ~wfsj20,11u11.tod )<It. 1. ~ "-'r~,~oz ' ~Oocuretc, Q~,: -t~e. <o. Mvloletwoo, ""'K English IUS,) QUESTION FOUR 4.1 Describe each of the following types of graphics software: Desktop publishing Image editors Illustration programs Image galleries Graphics suites 4.2 In the field of Robotics, briefly describe each of the following: Perception system Industrial robot Mobile robot (6) 4.3 Discuss the concept of a knowledge based system with the use of fuzzy logic. (4) 4

6 QUESTION FIVE 5.1 What are device drivers? 5.2 Explain the role of Windows Add Printer Wizard 5.3 What is Windows Update and when would you use it? (2) (2) (3) 5.4 List three functions of an operating system. 5.5 Name and describe three types of memory chips. 5.6 Discuss the role of Sockets, Slots and Bus Lines. 5.7 What is the advantage of cache memory? (3) (6) (3) (1) QUESTION SIX [10 MARKS] Study the advertisement below and explain the specifications of the Lap Top that is for sale. Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T GHz 15.4" WXGA TFT display screen CD/OVD Super Multi writer Wireless 3945ABG network connection Intel 945GM Express chipset Windows 7 Professional 32 bit HOD: 120 GB 3 x USB 2.0 ports I X SDTM card reader slot END OF PAPER 5