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The document is an examination paper for ICT theory at Witty International School, scheduled for March 2025, with a total of 50 marks. It includes short answer questions, scenario-based questions, and logic & binary problems covering topics such as characteristics of good quality information, computer networks, software types, and data conversion. Candidates are instructed to provide their details and show all workings in the booklet.

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ICT - Test 2 - Paper

The document is an examination paper for ICT theory at Witty International School, scheduled for March 2025, with a total of 50 marks. It includes short answer questions, scenario-based questions, and logic & binary problems covering topics such as characteristics of good quality information, computer networks, software types, and data conversion. Candidates are instructed to provide their details and show all workings in the booklet.

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WITTY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

CANDIDATE NAME: _______________________

CENTRE NUMBER:

CANDIDATE NUMBER:

ICT (THEORY)

MARCH 2025

Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes


Marks: 50

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

- Write your centre number, candidate number, and name on all the work you hand in.

- Answer all the questions.

- You should show all your working in the booklet.

- The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.

Section A - Short Answer Questions

Q1. Identify and explain any two characteristics of good quality information. [2 Marks]

Q2. Define the term "Computer Network". List two advantages of using a network in an organization. [3

Marks]

Q3. Match the following terms to their definitions:

a) Modem

b) Firewall

c) LAN

d) ISP

e) Router

- A. Device that connects multiple networks.

- B. Software/hardware that blocks unauthorized access.

- C. Provider of internet services.

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- D. Device that modulates/demodulates signals.

- E. Network in a small area like a building.

1. __ 2. __ 3. __ 4. __ 5. __ [5 Marks]

Q4. Write one difference between:

a) Hardware and Software

b) RAM and ROM [2 Marks]

Section B - Scenario-Based and Descriptive Questions

Q5. A school plans to set up a computer lab with internet access and secure systems.

1. What type of network should they use and why?

2. Suggest one method to keep the network secure. [4 Marks]

Q6. Define the following types of software with one example each:

a) System Software

b) Utility Software

c) Application Software [6 Marks]

Q7. Consider the phrase "Computers store data digitally." Complete the following table for word frequencies

and positions.

1. Complete the table.

2. Why might "Data" and "data" be treated as different words in some systems? [4 Marks]

Section C - Logic & Binary

Q8. Convert the following from denary to binary:

a) 18

b) 37

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Q9. Convert the following from binary to denary:

a) 100101

a) 011010

[4 Marks]

Q10. A home automation system turns ON a fan when the temperature is high and humidity is high.

1. Complete the truth table:

2. Draw the logic circuit required. [5 Marks]

Q11. A digital media company needs to compress video files for faster streaming.

1. Which method of compression should they use and why?

2. Mention one lossless and one lossy file format. [4 Marks]

Total Marks: [50]

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