KNEC Diploma in ICT module II Computer Applications II past paper: November 2018 Answers

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Course Name:  Information and Communication Technology
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Course Level:  Diploma
Sub Level:       Module II
Course Unit:   Computer Application II
Exam body:    KNEC
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State the meaning of each of the following terms as used in artificial intelligence: i) Environment. ii) Forward chaining. iii) Heuristics. iv) Knowledge engineering. v) Percepts ()

Explain a reason why each of the following entities may be required in accounting information: i) Investors. ii) Leaders. iii) Creditors ()

Distinguish between a polyline and a spline as used in Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs. ()

Explain the effect of enabling annotative properties to a drawing in a CAD program. ()

State whether each of the following items is recorded in the debit or credit side of the trial balance. Carriage inwards, Carriage outwards, Sales, Manufacturing expenses, Sales returns, Discount received. ()

Distinguish between the latitude and longitude of a point as used in Geographic Information System (GIS). ()

Programmers at Gilko are faced with technological challenges of integrating natural language processing in their proposed internet search engine system. Explain three challenges that they may be experiencing. ()

Outline five advantages of using double entry system in accounting procedures. ()

Outline a way in which each of the following intelligent agents perceive their environment: i) A human agent. ii) A robotic agent. iii) A software agent ()

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Outline one role of each of the following personnel in GIS applications. i) Database managers. ii) Remote sensing analysts. iii) Spatial analysts. iv) Land surveyors ()

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Paul intends to raise capital from potential investors to expand his business. State three financial statements that the investors may require in order to access the viability of the business. ()

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Explain the use of artificial intelligence in each of the following areas. i) Banking ii) Call centers. ()

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State two golden rules of accounting in respect to debit and credit. ()

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Table 1 shows financial statements of three companies Wisko, Xeroy and Yoken as at 31st July 2017. Determine the value of W, X and Y. ()

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State the meaning of the term Geographic Information System ()

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Explain the function of each of the following tools as used in GIS. i) GPS; ii) Digital cameras ()

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Differentiate between simple reflex agents and utility based agents as used in artificial intelligence ()

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The following are transactions which took place at Juakali wholesalers in the month of January 2018. Date Transactions 1 January 2018 Deposited Ksh.700, 000 to a bank. 7 January 2018 Paid rent for Ksh.80, 000 by cheque. 6 January 2018 Bought goods for Ksh.70, 000 from Kliptop on credit. 10 January 2018 ()

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Explain each of the following terms as used in artificial intelligence: i) Artificial neural networks; ii) Expert systems. ()

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Explain a reason why business use each of the following financial records in financial accounting: i) Petty cash; ii) Sales journal. ()

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XYZ Company has been advised to computerize its book-keeping and accounting procedures. Outline four benefits that would be gained by the company from heeding the advice. ()

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Wendi intends to purchase a CAD program for use in her organization to design drawings and objects. State three such programs she may choose from. ()