📚 IT 111 Comprehensive Question Bank
Topic 1: Introduction to Computers
Remembering / Understanding
1. Define data and information. Provide one example of each.
2. List the key components of a computer system.
3. Differentiate between Information Systems (IS), Information Technology (IT),
and Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
4. What are the five main functions of a computer according to the IPOS model?
5. Mention three real-world applications of ICT in healthcare.
Applying
6. Explain how an ATM uses the IPOS cycle to process transactions.
7. Analyze how data can be transformed into useful information in a university grading
system.
Analyzing / Evaluating
8. Compare and contrast structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data, giving
examples.
9. Evaluate the importance of ICT in improving service delivery in government sectors.
Practical-Based
10. Identify two common cybersecurity threats and explain one way to mitigate each.
Topic 2: Basic Components of a Computer
Remembering / Understanding
1. Identify four input devices and their uses.
2. Explain the role of a CPU and RAM in a computer system.
3. Differentiate between system software and application software, with examples.
4. What is the difference between open-source and proprietary software? Provide
two examples for each.
Applying
5. A company is choosing between an HDD and an SSD. Which would you recommend
for performance, and why?
6. Suggest three software applications essential for remote working.
Analyzing / Evaluating
7. Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of cloud storage.
8. Evaluate the security risks associated with using open-source software in an
organization.
Practical-Based
9. Identify five examples of output devices and explain how they contribute to
information dissemination.
10. Design a table comparing the features of Windows, Linux, and macOS operating
systems.
Topic 3: Data Communication and Computer Networks
Remembering / Understanding
1. What is a network topology? List and define three types of network topologies.
2. Differentiate between LAN, MAN, and WAN, giving examples.
3. Define Peer-to-Peer (P2P) and Client-Server network models.
Applying
4. Design a small office LAN setup, specifying devices and transmission media.
5. Suggest ways to improve Wi-Fi coverage in a university campus.
Analyzing / Evaluating
6. Analyze the pros and cons of using fiber optic cables over twisted pair cables.
7. Evaluate the impact of 5G technology on mobile internet performance.
Practical-Based
8. Identify four networking devices and explain their functions.
9. Draw a simple diagram showing how a router, switch, and modem connect in a home
network.
10. Explain how cybersecurity threats like phishing can be minimized in online
communications.
Topic 4: Internet and E-Mail
Remembering / Understanding
1. Differentiate between HTTP and HTTPS protocols.
2. Define IP Address and DNS and explain how they work together.
3. List three online collaboration tools and their uses.
Applying
4. Create an email account and demonstrate how to configure security settings.
5. Develop a guide for safe browsing habits for new internet users.
Analyzing / Evaluating
6. Evaluate the importance of email etiquette in professional communication.
7. Analyze the security risks associated with public Wi-Fi usage.
Practical-Based
8. Demonstrate how to send an email with an attachment and apply basic email
organization techniques (folders, labels).
9. Show how to backup files using a cloud storage solution like Google Drive.
Topic 5: Introduction to Computer Applications (Practical Sessions)
Remembering / Understanding
1. List the basic navigation features in Windows and Linux operating systems.
2. Identify three features of Microsoft Word useful for academic writing.
3. Explain what a spreadsheet formula is, providing two examples.
Applying
4. Prepare a formatted document using Word that includes a table, a chart, and page
numbers.
5. Create a simple budget sheet in Excel using SUM and AVERAGE functions.
Analyzing / Evaluating
6. Analyze the best practices for creating effective PowerPoint presentations.
7. Evaluate the advantages of cloud-based storage over traditional USB drives for
collaboration projects.
Practical-Based
8. Design a simple PowerPoint presentation with animations and transitions.
9. Demonstrate how to organize and backup files effectively using folder structures
and naming conventions.
10. Carry out a practice of setting up email security (e.g., 2FA, strong passwords).
Special Sections: Higher Order Tasks
Problem-Solving / Projects (for Assignments/Practical Tests)
• Design a cyber-awareness poster for university students covering five online
threats and prevention tips.
• Simulate setting up a small peer-to-peer network in a lab setting.
• Conduct a comparative analysis of three browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) based on
speed, privacy, and extension support.
• Create a basic personal website homepage using Google Sites as an introduction to
cloud services.
• Draft a file management plan for organizing academic materials on a computer.
