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SEPT-NOV 2024.
UNIT OF COMPETENCE: DIGITAL LITERACY.
WRITTEN ASSESSMENT. (End term EXAM)
TIME: 2 HOURS.
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDINDATES.
1. This assessment requires you to demonstrate competence against unit of competency:
Digital literacy.
2. You have TWO HOURS to answer all the questions.
3. Marks for each question are indicated in the brackets.
4. This paper consists of TWO sections: A and B.
5. You are provided with a separate answer booklet.
This paper has 4 printed pages.
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SECTION A (40 MARKS)
(Answer all the questions it this section)
1. Define the following terms (10 marks)
a) ICT
b) Data
c) Information
d) Security threats
e) Operating systems
2. Differentiate between computer hardware and software. (2 marks)
3. State four components of a computer (4 marks)
4. Explain two types of computer software (4 marks)
5. Outline 4 functions of ICT. (4 marks)
6. Write the procedure showing how computer functions. (2 marks)
7. Differentiate between input and output devices giving examples. (4 marks)
8. State and explain the two special types of computer memory (4 marks)
9. State four Functions of operating system (4 marks)
10. State Two types of softwares. (2 marks)
SECTION B. (60 MARKS)
(Attempt any THREE questions in this section, Each question has 20 marks.)
11.
a) Joel was asked to recommend the qualities for a good personal computer for
purchase. Discuss Four factors to consider during the selection.
(8 marks)
b) Explain Four advantages of using computers in banking. (8 marks)
c) Hacking is the gaining access to data in a computer system. It is a major threat
to any business that has automated its operations. Identify FOUR measures
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you should undertake to prevent hacking of your online account, phone, tablet
or personal computers. (4 marks)
12.
a) Computing machines can be classified in many ways and these classifications
depend on their functions and definitions. Describe THREE types of
computers based on their processing power. (6 marks)
b) The internet is a vast network that connects computers all over the world.
Through the internet, people can share information and communicate from
anywhere with an internet connection. Based on a recent survey of internet
traffic, internet is widely being used in education institutions, cyber, homes
and almost all organizations that have automated their operations. Explain
FOUR uses of internet that makes it popular in our society today.
(8 marks)
c) Explain THREE ways in which ICT has impacted Education in Kenya.
(6 marks)
13.
a) As small business owners, you are aware of the rising threat of computer
crimes and the potential risks they pose to your business’ sensitive data.
effective methods you can adopt to protect yourself and your business from
computers crimes? (10 marks)
b) Discuss FIVE advantages of using wireless transmission media to connect to
the internet. (10 marks)
14.
a) Explain the FIVE functions of operating systems. (10 marks)
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b) Due to the evolving world of technology new computers are developed day in
day out. Explain the FIVE generation of computers (10 marks)
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