KNEC Craft Certificate in ICT Module 1 Introduction to ICT Past Paper November 2017 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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Describe each of the following types of computer networks: (4 marks) (i)Personal area network(PAN) (ii)Local area network (LAN) ()

Explain each of the following terms as used in computer ethics; (4 marks) (a)Software piracy; (b)Plagiarism. ()

Distinguish between backup diskette and backup system as used in computer system. ()

Arrange the following in descending order of data hierarchy; (2 marks) Record, byte, field, bit, database, file ()

It is the company`s policy that all computer users should take a five minutes break after working for two to three hours. Explain a reason for this policy ()

The employees of a certain company confirmed that the software that they had been installed was user friendly. Explain two reasons that could have led to their confirmation ()

Outline the function of each of the following devices as used in networking: (4 marks) (a)Switch; b)Router ()

Describe each of the following data processing mode: (4 marks) (a)Distributed; (b)Multiprogramming ()

Explain each of the following terms as used in computer files: (a)Logical files; b)Physical files ()

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A certain county government has proposed to set up digital villages. Explain two positive impacts this move would have to the people who reside in the villages ()

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Computer manufacturers have invented new computers that are powered by solar energy. Outline two benefits of this invention. ()

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Peru school intends to set up a computer laboratory to be equipped with new computers. Outline three environmental threats that the school should consider ()

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Explain each of the following terms as used in computer software, giving an example in each case: (i)Operating system (ii)System utility. ()

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Mike has been tasked to acquire a printer for the company he works for. Explain three factors that he should consider, other than cost ()

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i)Explain the term wireless fidelity as used in computer system ii)Outline three advantages of using a wireless network to the organization ()

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Explain each of the following terms as used in computer security: (4 marks) (i)Data protection act (ii)Computer misuse act. ()

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Differentiate between freeware and shareware as used in software ownership ()

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Mukaro company limited management experienced a lot of resistance from the employees while trying to automate its system. Explain three causes of this resistance ()

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Jacob intend to install a local area network for the organization for the organization he works for using a suitable topology. (i)Explain the term topology; (ii)Outline three factors other than cost, he should consider before using the type of topology to use ()

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Explain two ways in which a hotel could make use of ICT in its sales and marketing departments ()

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Sammy has been tasked to acquired document reader to be installed in an upcoming supermarket`s points of sale. (i)Outline two examples of document readers he could acquire; (ii)Explain two benefits the supermarket would gain from the use of these devices ()

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Rose intends to acquire an application program for typesetting her research work. (i)Identify the appropriate program for her task. (ii)Outline four reasons that justify the answers in (i). ()

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Netcape Airways management intends to acquire a real time processing system for the organization. Explain three advantages of this type of data processing system ()

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Joash has been employed as a technician in the library and archives departments of a computer manufacturing company that produces various types of computers. Outline three criteria he could use to classify the computers ()

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Moses has been assigned the task of installing the organizations wired local area network. Explain three types of network cables that he could use while carrying out the task ()