KNEC Craft Certificate in ICT Module 1:Introduction to ICT November 2021 Past Paper Answers

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Course Name:  Information and Communication Technology
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Course Level:  Craft Certificate
Sub Level:       Module I
Course Unit:   Introduction to ICT
Exam body:    KNEC
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1.

Outline two characteristics of the following types of computer monitors. i)Cathode-ray tube ii)Flat-panel display ()

2.

Describe each of the following types of computers i)Analogue ii)Hybrid. ()

3.

Explain two circumstances that would lead an organization to secure their electronic data ()

4.

A college intends to adopt computerized data processing in its operations. Describe two modes of processing that the college would consider ()

5.

Tiffany, a student, has been using a flash disk to store her project work. Describe two benefits that she is likely to realize from using this device. ()

6.

Dan, a computer user, has been experiencing wrist pains. Explain two precautions he could take to prevent such pains ()

7.

Describe each of the following factors to consider when selecting a computer hardware: i)Compatibility ii)Expandability: ()

8.

Distinguish between optical marker reader (OMR) and optical character reader (OCR). ()

9.

Diana created a master file on her new computer. Describe two types of files she could have used to create this file ()

10.

Outline four methods that can be used to secure data in a computer system ()

11.

Outline three features of mainframe computer ()

12.

Mary copyrighted a new book she has published for sale. Explain three benefits she is likely to realize from copyrighting ()

13.

Cloud Company has adopted the use of green computing technology. Explain three features of this technology ()

14.

Explain three negative effects of information communication technology to a college student ()

15.

Distinguish between CD-RW and CD-R as used in computers ()

16.

Sisi Company uses random file access method. Explain three advantages of this method. ()

17.

Explain two uses of computers for defense ()

18.

Harry bought a wireless mouse for use in his office computer. i)Describe this device. ii)Outline three disadvantages of this device ()

19.

Outline four application areas of computers in agriculture ()

20.

Bei Bora supermarket uses a point of sale return terminal (POS) to service its customers. Describe two keying in devices that the supermarket could use ()

21.

Explain two reasons for the preference of a star topology configuration. ()

22.

A technician installed a network operating system to an institute’s computers. Outline three features of this software ()

23.

Outline three types of utility programs used in computers ()

24.

John used shielded twisted pair cable in a computer network. Explain three advantages of using cable ()

25.

Pauline would like to buy a user friendly software for her company. Describe three characteristics of such software. ()