QUESTION ONE $[25]$

$$SOFTWARE IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN HARDWARE$$

$1\mathrm{.}1.$ Critically discuss the statement above. $(15)$

$1\mathrm{.}2.$ Describe the functions of an operating system. $(10)$

QUESTION TWO $[20]$

$2\mathrm{.}1.$ Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of traditional local databases and cloud$-$

based databases. $(10)$

$2\mathrm{.}2.$ Critically discuss the impact of e$-$commerce on traditional brick and mortar retail

Businesses. $(10)$

QUESTION $[25]$

An information system has a systems development life cycle $($SDLC$)$ a sequence of steps or

phases it passes through. The phases of the systems life cycle include:

$$ Investigation,

$$ Analysis,

$$ Design,

$$ Development,

$$ Implementation,

$$ Maintenance,

$$ And retirement.

Assess the purpose of each of these phases.