KNEC Craft Certificate in ICT Module 1 Introduction to ICT Past Paper November 2018 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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Define each of the following terms as used in information technology: (4 marks) (i)Electronic data interchange (ii)Telecommuting. ()

Outline four ethical issues that organization face as a result of embracing information technology ()

Karai college has availed computers for their students that are connected to the internet. Explain two advantages of this move to the students ()

Judy intends to purchase software from an authentic source to assist her in accounts operations. Explain two items that should come along with the software ()

Outline four ways in which computer user could protect themselves from eyes strains caused by computer radiations. ()

Explain the term bandwidth as used in computer networks ()

Distinguish between transposition errors and transcription errors as used in data processing ()

Describe each of the following types of visual display units: (i)Cathode ray tube ii)Liquid crystal display ()

Explain each of the following computer output device with respect to their functionality: (i)Printer ii)Plotter ()

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The following are tasks that need to be accomplished in an office: -Production of reports for the company; -Management of employees recorded; -Production of school magazine; -Manipulation of numeric data collected from a research station. State the most appropriate application program that could be used to compete each of the tasks ()

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The transport industry has embraced the use of ICT in its operations. Outline two computers devices that could be installed in a vehicle ()

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Betch cooperative society intends to computerize its operations. Outline two ways in which the employee could be affected ()

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Explain the term computer crime as used in information communication technology ()

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A researcher carried out a study on the impact of ICT on the society and concluded that the community has suffered from its negative impacts. Explain three possible findings from this study ()

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A large manufacturing firm has opened distribution outlets in three regions within the country and intends to connect them using computer networks (i) Describe the type of network that you would recommend to the firm (iii)Outline three devices that could be used during installation of such a network ()

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With the aid of a diagram, describe each of the following network topology: (6 marks) (i)Mesh topology (ii)Ring topology. ()

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Distinguish between analogue computer and digital computers with respect to their functionality ()

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James has been assigned with the responsibility of organizing ICT systems back-ups and maintenance of computer files. (i)Explain the function of a back-up file (iii)Outline three methods that could be used to create back-up file ()

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Describe each of the following computer input device as used in computer systems: (i)Digitizer ii)Punched card iii)Badge reader ()

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Figure 1 shows the software family tree. Use it to answer the question that follows. (i)Identify each of the labelled A, B, C and D (ii)Describe the function of each of the software labelled A and B giving an example in each (iii)Explain two methods that could be used to acquire the software labelled C and D ()

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Describe each of the following example of data transmission media: (i)UTP (ii)Microwave (iii)Fiber optic cable. ()

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Most colleges have set up computer laboratories to be used by students. Explain three physical security measures that these colleges should adopt to protect the laboratories ()

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George is an upcoming musician who intends to use computers in his operations. Outline three ways in which he could benefit from the use of computers. ()

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With the aid of block diagram, outline the stages of data processing cycle ()

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Computer buses are used to connect different components in a computer system. Explain the role of each of the following computer buses: (i) address bus; (iii)data bus; iii)Control bus ()

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Loise has been tasked to acquire a computer printer to be used by her organization. Outline four factors that she should consider ()