DATA PROCESSING, ELEMENTARY PROGRAMMING AND SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT QUESTIONS
1. Define the term data processing cycle
2. Explain the main four stages of processing cycle
3. Outline the stages of data collection
4. Explain three types of computational errors
5. Explain the two types of computational errors
6. Define the term data integrity
7. Give three factors that determine the integrity of data
8. State at least five ways of minimizing threats to data integrity
9. Explain three ways in which data can be processed
10. State advantages of computerized filling system
11. Explain the main three element of computer file
12. Explain six computer processing files
13. Differentiate between logical file and physical file
14. Explain four main method of organizing files
15. State the advantages and disadvantages of
i. Sequential file organization
ii. Direct file organization
iii. Serial file organization
iv. Indexed – sequential file organization
16. Describe at least five types of electronic data processing modes
17. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of electronic processing
18. Define the term computer programming
19. Explain the meaning of the following terms as used in computer programming
i. Source program
ii. Object code
iii. Translators
iv. Assembler
v. Interpreter
vi. Compiler
20. Differentiate between
a. interpreter and the compiler
b. Structured and non – structured programming
c. Low level language and high-level language
21. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the high-level languages
22. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of low-level languages
23. Describe the six stages of program development
24. Explain three method of error detection
25. Differentiate between syntax errors and logical error
26. Explain why it is important to test program before e implementing it
27. Define the term modular programming and state two advantage of modular
programming
28. State the disadvantages of monolithic programming
29. Explain three types of documentation
30. Differentiate between the pseudocode and flow chart
31. Define the term system
32. Differentiate between the soft system and the hard system
33. Explain the characteristic of system
34. Define the term system entropy and when is system said to be in entropy
35. Define the term information system.
36. Explain the reasons for developing new information system
37. Explain the role of information system analyst
38. Explain three major system development theory
39. Explain the seven stages for system development cycle.
40. Define the term, feasibility study and explain four types of feasibility study
41. Explain five ways of information gathering and state the advantage of each of them
42. Define the term file conversion and state factor to consider during file conversion
43. Define the term change over
