ST THOMAS AQUINAS COLLEGE EREPI
S.2 TERM II CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENTS 2024
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
THEORY
2HOURS:15Minutes
INSTRUCTIONS:
This paper consists of two sections A and B . It has five examination
itemsSection A has one compulsory item.
Section B has two Parts i.e. Part I and Part II
Answer one Item from each
part.Answer three items in all
Any additional item (s) answered will not be scored
All answers must be written in the answer booklet (s) provided.
SECTION A (Compulsory)
ITEM I
A fire broke out in the library of Makerere University, destroying several computers and
important academic records stored on the server. Some damaged books and computer parts
were left scattered on the floor. The next morning, the librarian collected the damaged items
and dumped them on dustbin.
Task:
(a) What do you think might have caused the fire?
(b) What measures should be taken to prevent such incidents in future.
(c)Demonstrate how the university can manage and possibly restore the
damaged books and computers.
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SECTION B
PART I
Answer one item from this part
ITEM 2
Learners at Fort Portal high school are regularly using smartphones, Push buttonphones and
other devices during classes and late into the night, leading to disturbances, poor academic
performance, and health issues such as eye strain, backache, repetitive strain injury and
sleep deprivation disorder
.
Smartphones Push button Phones
Late Night Chat Late Night Chat
Task:
(a) Explain the negative consequences of excessive ICT usage.
(b) Give three ways of preventing ICT related health hazards.
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ITEM 3
Your school is planning to install a 5G Airtel WI-FI Internet connection for useby learners
and staff. The head teacher of your school has asked you to educate all potential users
(Fellow learners and staff) about the possible risks associated with internet use and safety
practices to avoid those risks.
Task
(a) Develop a sensitization message to convey the information above.
(b) Describe how internet is applied in education and hospitals.
PART II
Answer one item from this part
Item 4
Imagine you are a new team member assigned to create a presentation for a high-stakes
company pitch. Your supervisor has briefed you on the importance of creating a professional
and visually appealing PowerPoint presentation. Your task is to use Microsoft PowerPoint to
craft a presentation that will leave a strong impression on the potential client.
Task:
Describe how you would approach the creation of this presentation using Microsoft
PowerPoint.
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Item 5
You have been asked to present a project update to your company’s executive team. The
presentation should not only provide a clear overview of the project’s status but also be
engaging and professional. You need to use Microsoft PowerPoint to create and deliver this
presentation.
Task:
Explain the key guidelines you would follow to ensure that your PowerPoint presentation
is well-structured and effectively delivered.
END
“ICT HAS COME TO STAY”
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