KITAGATA SECONDARY SCHOOL NAME:……………………………….

SUB-ICT TEST
OCT.22.2022 INSTRUCTIONS: ATTEMPT ALL TIME: 2HRS

1. (a). Write the acronym ICT in full. 1mk

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(c). Give two ways ICT has affected work today. 2mks
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2. (a). Give the difference between soft copy and hard copy. 2mks
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(b). Mention two examples of computer soft copy display devices commonly used schools. 2mks
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(c). State advantages of using a softcopy over a hard copy. 1mk
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3(a (i) what is a computer peripheral device? 1mk
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(ii). State any two examples of peripheral device that are used both as an input and output. 2mks
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c) Define device driver. 1mk
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d) With examples, give functions of device drivers.
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4(a). Define a computer laboratory. 1mk
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(b). Give one way a user can be safeguarded against accident while in a lab. 1mk
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(c). Mention one way a computer resource can be abused. 1mk
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d) Explain the term computer servicing. 1mk
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e) State one activity carried out during computer servicing. 1mk
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f) State the reasons for carrying out computer servicing.
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5. (a). Define the term computer literacy. 1mk
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b) Describe the front end booting and back end booting as used in computer management. 2mks
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(c). Mention two reasons for restarting a computer. 2mks
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6. (a).i) Differentiate between a computer file and folder. 1mk
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b) Mention any two activities that can be done on a computer file. 2mks
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d) Study the file path given to you:
C:\Users\Budo\Desktop\Exams\SubICT-BOT,2015.docx . 2mks
i Mention the possible application program this file was created.
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ii State the immediate folder name in which the file is located.
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7) You are given the following URL:
https://www.kingscollegebudo.sc.ug 2mks
(i). what it the meaning of https?
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(ii). Give the domain name in the URL.
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(iii). Suggest the possible: 3mks
Top Level Domain Name........................................................................................................................
Second Top Level Domain Name………………….. ………………………………………………..
b) A part from http, write down any other communication protocol as used in networking.
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8. a) Define computer malware 1mk
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b) List examples of computer malware.
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(d). Suggest two possible functions of an antivirus to a computer. 2mks
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(e). Give dangers of computer viruses to computer hardware. 1mk
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9 a i) Define computer desktop. 1mk
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ii) Outline any two elements of a normal working computer desktop. 2mks
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b. Define the following as used in Spreadsheets, for example MS Excel: 3mks
Worksheet……………………………………………………………………………………………
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Workbook……………………………………………………………………………
10 a) Distinguish between a webpage from a website. 1mk
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(b). Write short notes on the following types of websites. 2mks
i)Wiki
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c) What are the advantages of having school website? 2mks
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11.a) In relation to email communication, write short notes on the following terms. 2mks
(i). bcc……………………………………………………………………………………………….
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ii). Foot note………………………………………………………………………………………….
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12. (a). Define the term data………………………………………………………………………………
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(b). Mention two ways data may be misused in an organization.
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(c). Give two ways data accuracy can be maintained at point of entry.
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13 a). Mention two dangers of software piracy.
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(b). Give one way a password can be kept secure.
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c). State any two branches of system software.
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14.a)Use the following application tools to fill in spaces below: (05 marks)
Format Painter, Highlight, Water Mark, Footer, Footnote, Gallery, Insert, Centre, Justify.
i ………………………………….. Inserts a citation, narration, reference in a specific page.
ii Using the ……………………………………….. tool, text is distributed evenly in a page.
iii …………………………………………..….. allows a user to emphasize text in a document.
iv Word art collections can be obtained from …………………………………………. location.
v ………….. allows a user to copy a given pattern appearance to another piece of text in a document.
16) Differentiate green computing and cloud computing 1mk
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b) List any two the goals of green computing. 2mks
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(b). Give two requirements for conducting a live video conference.
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17.a) Define an off - the - shelf software.
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b) Explain any two functions of an operating system.
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(c). State any two factors to consider before buying a software program.
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18 (a). Mention and explain any two computer crimes in our society today.
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19(a). Define the term data communication. 1mk
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b) Give two examples of data transmission media 2mks
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c) Mention two modes of data communication. 2mks
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20 (a). Outline one duty carried out by the following personnels in the computing environment: 2mks
i. Systems designer.
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ii. NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
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b) Briefly describe the concept of computer ethics. 1mk
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(b) State two unethical practices usually engaged in by ICT users. 2mks
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