UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN
CENTRE FOR FOUNDATION STUDIES (Kampar Campus)
ACADEMIC YEAR 2024/2025 (February Session)
FHCT1012 COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY
PRACTICAL HOMEWORK
Name: ID No.: Practical Group:
Q1. (a) Suggest and justify the suitable type of computer for the following users:
(i) A small business owner managing an online boutique. (2 marks)
(ii) A multinational corporation with offices in different countries
requiring centralised data storage and seamless communication
between branches. (2 marks)
(iii) A college student majoring in multimedia design. (2 marks)
(iv) An automotive manufacturer integrating smart features into their
vehicles. (2 marks)
(b) Jessica is participating in a virtual reality (VR) conference from her desktop
computer where attendees from around the world are gathered in shared virtual
space.
(i) List FOUR (4) components that are needed for the conference to have
a successful communication. (4 marks)
(ii) List and explain ONE (1) communication device and ONE (1) wireless
transmission media that are needed in order for Jessica to be able to
present her publication live virtually during the conference. (4 marks)
(c) (i) List the direction(s) of information flow and information system(s)
involved in the middle managerial level of an organisation. (4 marks)
(ii) Name the report that is produced when there is a request from the
higher management. (1 mark)
Q2. (a) Other than connectivity, data and people, state and explain other THREE (3)
elements of an information system. (6 marks)
(b) List TWO (2) examples each of operating systems for server and desktop
computer. (4 marks)
(c) In a national park, while visitors enjoy the park's ambience, they use their
smartphones to browse the internet and make calls to their loved ones. Within
the park's cafes and open spaces, people connect to available Wi-Fi networks
for faster internet access. Identify and explain TWO (2) types of wireless
transmission media that exist in the scenario above. (4 marks)
This practical homework consists of 2 questions on 1 printed page.
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FHCT1012 COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY
Answer ALL questions using the table below.
Q1. Desktop computer
(a)
(i)
Q1. Server
(a)
(ii)
Q1. Laptop
(a)
(iii)
Q1. Embedded computer
(a)
(iv)
Q1. Input devices, output devices, system unit, communication devices.
(b)
(i)
Q1. Broadband modem, microwave.
(b)
(ii)
Q1. Regional sales managers communicate vertically with district sales managers and
(c) the vice president of marketing and horizontally with other middle-level managers.
(i) Decision support system (DSS) and management information system (MSS).
Q1. Demand report
(c)
(ii)
Q2. Software, hardware, connectivity.
(a)
Q2. Server: Microsoft Windows Server, Mac OS X Server
(b) Desktop: Mac OS, Microsoft Windows
Q2. Broadcast radio, communication satellite.
(c)
This practical homework consists of 2 questions on 1 printed page.