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Software Installation Exam

This document is a written assessment for ICT Technician Level 6, focusing on the installation of computer software, scheduled for November/December 2024. It consists of two sections with various questions covering software definitions, differences between software types, operating systems, installation media, documentation benefits, and the impact of computers in modern technology. Candidates are instructed to answer all questions in Section A and any three questions in Section B, with a total assessment time of three hours.

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Software Installation Exam

This document is a written assessment for ICT Technician Level 6, focusing on the installation of computer software, scheduled for November/December 2024. It consists of two sections with various questions covering software definitions, differences between software types, operating systems, installation media, documentation benefits, and the impact of computers in modern technology. Candidates are instructed to answer all questions in Section A and any three questions in Section B, with a total assessment time of three hours.

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061006T4ICT

ICT TECHNICIAN LEVEL 6


IT/OS/ICT/CR/2/6
INSTALLATION OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2024

WRITTEN ASSESSMENT
TIME: 3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE
1. This paper has two sections A and B. Attempt questions in each section as per
instructions given in the section.
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 THREE (3) printed pages


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

1
SECTION A: 40 MARKS
Answer ALL questions in this section.
1. Define the following terms as used in software.
i. Software Installation. (2 Marks)
ii. Software testing. (2 Marks)
2. Differentiate between system software and application software. (4 Marks)
3. Operating system is a type of a system software, outline TWO examples of the
operating systems. (2 Marks)
4. State TWO installation media used during software installation. (2 Marks)
5. During software installation documentation is very key, highlight FOUR advantages
of software documentation. (4 Marks)
6. Outline THREE functions of an operating system. (3 Marks)
7. Highlight THREE main differences between mainframe and minicomputers.
(3 Marks)
8. Define the following terms as used in computer software installation.
i. Kernel (2 Marks)
ii. Installation manual (2 Marks)
9. Discuss THREE benefits of computers in modern technology. (6 Marks)
10. Describe each of the following terms:
i. System-level utility software; (2 Marks)
ii. The Graphical User Interface (GUI). (2 Marks)
11. Mary intends to acquire software for her company. Enumerate any FOUR factors she
should consider before selecting the software. (4 Marks)

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SECTION B

Answer any THREE questions in this section.

12.
a. Explain THREE examples of utility programs in computer software.
(6 Marks)
b. Discuss FIVE types of operating systems. (10 Marks)
c. Describe TWO classes of the operating system. (4 Marks)
13. Computers have changed the way people relate to one another and the living
environment.
a. Discuss FIVE social impacts of computers in industry and education centre.
(10 Marks)
b. Explain FIVE generations of computer operating systems. (10 Marks)
14.
a. Outline FOUR advantages of off-the shelf software. (4 Marks)
b. Explain any FIVE types of software testing techniques. (10 Marks)
c. Describe THREE types of software licenses. (6 Marks)
15.
a. Software documentations provide details about a given software. Describe
THREE types of documentation associated with software. (6 Marks)
b. List FOUR importance of software testing. (4 Marks)
c. Discuss any FIVE types of software installation. (10 Marks)

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