RIFT VALLEY UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING, BUSINESS

Assignment 1 (15%)

RULES

 Group member: Minimum 5 and Maximum 6.

 Identical copy from other group is strictly forbidden and the result will be zero
 Identical copy from the handout is strictly forbidden and your result will be zero
 Including students who have never attended a class is prohibited.
 All group members should be participate.
 When you submit after February 28, 2022 your maximum result will be half
(7.5/15)
 Should submit in soft copy using telegram or dejeneb2000@gmail.com
 Submission deadline: February 28, 2022

1. What is the difference between data and information? (2 Points)

2. List at least 6 characteristics of valuable information and discus. (3 Points)
3. What are the components of computer based information system? Explain each
component. (3 Points)
4. What are the difference between input devices and output devices? Give an
examples. (2 Points)
5. List and discus at least 8 system unit components. (2 Points)
6. Discus the difference between hardware and software. Give an examples. (3
points)

Good Luck!