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©2024 TVET CDACC

LEVEL 5
Demonstrate Digital Literacy
October 2024

TVET CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION


COUNCIL (TVET CDACC)

WRITTEN ASSESSMENT

TIME: 3 hours

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1. This paper consists of section A, B and C.
2. You are provided with a separate answer booklet.
3. Marks for each question are indicated in the brackets.
4. Do not write on the question paper.

This paper consists of 7 printed pages.

Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that all pages are printed as
indicated and that no questions are missing.

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©2024 TVET CDACC

SECTION A: (20 MARKS)


Answer All questions in this section. Each question carries one mark.
1. What is a function in MS Excel? 2mks
2. An intersection between a row and a column is called? 1mk
3. List three alignment styles used in word processing? 3mks
4. In a computer, a tool which is used to find a similar or alternative word in a document is
called? 2mks
5. What stores information in databases? 1mk
6. Differentiate between Data Security and Data Privacy 2mks
7. What is a security threat? 1mk
8. a.What is a computer virus? 1mk
b.What do we use to protect a computer from computer viruses? 1mk
9. WAN stands for? 1mk
10. What is computer software? 2mks
11. What is the full meaning of the word e-mail? 1mk
12. What is presentation package. 1mk
13. What is the World Wide Web? 1mk.

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SECTION B: (40 MARKS)


Answer All questions in this section

14. Explain THREE types of database objects. (6 Marks)


15. Computers are classified according to the data they process. List TWO types of computers
under this classification. (2 Marks)
16. State THREE areas where computers are used in our society. (3 Marks)
17. Monicah a secretary at Uhai Bora Institute has been requested to communicate to the Board
Members about a workshop meeting via email. Outline THREE advantages of using an email
over other means of communication. (3 Marks)
18. Define the following terms.
a) Hacking (2 Marks)
b) Cracking (2 Marks)
19. List THREE types of views that are found in Microsoft PowerPoint. (3 Marks)
20. State TWO types of documents that can be created using Microsoft publisher. (2 Marks)
21. Amos a salesperson was requested by his supervisor to prepare a report for the year 2022
using a word processor program. Outline FOUR advantages of using the program. (4 Marks)
22. List TWO functional units of computer hardware. (2 Marks)
23. Outline TWO ways to ensure safety of data in a computer. (2 Marks)
24. Using an example in each case, explain the meaning of the following terms.
c) Superscript. (2 Marks)
d) Subscript (2 Marks)
25. State TWO data types in Microsoft excel. (2 Marks)
26. Sanet Company intends to purchase a software to help in its daily operations. List THREE
factors the company would consider. (3 Marks)

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SECTION C: (40 MARKS)


Attempt any TWO questions in this section

27. (a) Differentiate between application software and system software. (4 Marks)
(b) List four networking devices used to create networks in organizations.
(2 Marks)
(c) Organizations are increasingly using the internet to transact their business on a daily basis.
Explain THREE benefits of this trend. (6 Marks)
(d) Describe FOUR functions of Central Processing Unit. (8 Marks)
28. (a) The management of an organization intends to acquire a computerized word processor to
replace its typewriters. Describe FOUR benefits that the organization may derive from this
replacement. (8 Marks)
(b) Mary, an ICT manager, intends to procure computers for her organization because the
previous computers were outdated. Explain FOUR factors she should consider. (8 Marks)
(c). A technical institution has the following devices in the computer laboratory.
Joystick, Keyboard, Printer, Scanner, Monitor, Barcode reader, plotter, speaker. Classify
them as either input or output devices. (4 Marks)
29. (a) Distinguish between leasing and outsourcing as methods of software acquisition.
(4 Marks)
(b) Milele College has hired an ICT technician for their newly established computer
laboratory. The technician is required to perform routine computer maintenance every term.
Explain THREE reasons for carrying out routine computer maintenance. (6 Marks)
(c). Explain TWO reasons why the technician should regularly perform data backups.
(2 Marks)

(d). One of the duties of the technician is to install an Ms Windows which is an operating
system. Describe FOUR functions of an operating system. (8 Marks)

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