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Digital Literacy Level 6-Candidates Tool

This document appears to be an exam for a digital literacy certification. It contains instructions for the exam, which has two sections with multiple choice and short answer questions. Section A contains 11 questions worth 40 marks total. Section B contains 3 essay questions worth 60 marks total. Candidates are instructed to answer all questions in the provided answer booklet within the 3 hour time limit. The document provides the exam structure and instructions for candidates.

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Digital Literacy Level 6-Candidates Tool

This document appears to be an exam for a digital literacy certification. It contains instructions for the exam, which has two sections with multiple choice and short answer questions. Section A contains 11 questions worth 40 marks total. Section B contains 3 essay questions worth 60 marks total. Candidates are instructed to answer all questions in the provided answer booklet within the 3 hour time limit. The document provides the exam structure and instructions for candidates.

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©2023 TVET CDACC

LEVEL 6
Demonstrate Digital Literacy
July/August 2023

TVET CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, ASSESSMENT AND


CERTIFICATIONCOUNCIL (TVET CDACC)

WRITTEN ASSESSMENT
TIME: 3 HOURS.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE
1. This paper has two sections A and B.
2. Attempt questions in each section as per instructions given in the section.
3. You are provided with a separate answer booklet.
4. Answer all questions in the answer booklet.
5. Marks for each question are indicated in the brackets.
6. 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.

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©2023TVET CDACC
SECTION A (40 Marks)
Answer ALL questions
1. Computers have been used in most organizations to manage their daily businesses, state TWO
functions of the computers? (2 marks)
2. What do you understand by the term computer networking? (2 marks)
3. Define the term network topology. (2 marks)
4. Define the term data security. (2 marks)
5. Outline FOUR ways of preventing eye strain while using a computer. (4 marks)
6. Data security and integrity is one of the core responsibilities of personnel within an
organization. State FOUR security threats an organization is likely to face. (4 marks)
7. List FOUR publications that can be produced using desktop publisher (DTP). (4 marks)
8. State TWO types of cell referencing as used in spreadsheet application. (2 marks)
9. Highlight FIVE common errors found in spreadsheet application. (5 marks)
10. Mr. Malachi is tasked with the responsibility of acquiring new computer software to be used
in XYZ Training Institute. List THREE factors that he should consider when doing this.
(3 marks)
11. Differentiate between analog and digital computers. (4 marks)
12. Outline TWO types of Software. (2 marks)
13. Allan intends to insert a picture into a slide. State TWO sources he could get this picture from.
(2 marks)
14. Outline advantages of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) in a computer laboratory.
(2 marks)

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©2023TVET CDACC
SECTION B (60 MARKS)
Attempt any THREE questions
15. a) ERIEZA Company experienced data loss and damage to computer system. Describe FOUR
causes that led to this. (8 marks)
b) ABC TTI has set up an internet connection to explain FIVE advantages of the internet to the
school. (10 marks)
c) What is sabotage as used in computer Crime? (2 marks)
16. a). Helen has been requested to propose different types of networking topologies for her
organization. With an aid of a diagram, explain FOUR different topologies. (12 marks)
b) Explain FOUR classifications of Input devices. (8 marks)
17. a) A National Polytechnic wants to network its computers, as an ICT officer of the
organization, explain to the management the FOUR Networking devices they should acquire.
(8 marks)
b) Explain THREE formatting features of Microsoft Word. (6 marks)
c) Microsoft Excel is used for numerical data manipulation using formulas and functions
explain the following as used in MS Excel:
a. Workbook
b. Worksheet
c. Cell. (6 marks)
18. a) The government has donated fifty new computers to technical training institutes. For them to
become useful to the users they must be installed with an operating system. Explain FIVE
functions of an operating system. (10 marks)
b) Outline FOUR examples of utility programs of a computer system. (4 marks)
c) Printers are one of the most important components for obtaining hardcopy output.
Distinguish between impact and non-impact printers. (4 marks)
d) Highlight two characteristics of impact printers. (2 marks)

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