COLLEGE EXAMINATION (MAIN)

QCSL/QDSL MAY 2023, QCND/QDND MAY 2023

UNIT CODE: QCCU/QDCU1101

UNIT TITLE: INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOG Y ONE (1)

DATE: JULY/AUGUST TIME: 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Maximum marks for each question are indicated in brackets ().
This paper consists of THREE sections: A, B and C summing up to 100 marks.
Answer questions as per instructions in each section.
You are provided with a separate answer booklet.
This paper consists of FOUR (4) printed pages
Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that all pages are printed and no question is missing.

SECTION A: (25 MARKS)

2. State FOUR reasons why the government put in place laws governing protection of ICT (2 marks)

3. Describe FOUR categories of Computer Hardware giving examples in each. (4 marks)

4. List FOUR devices that correspond to the following; computer input, Storage and output (2 marks)

5. Outline FOUR (in each) differences between RAM and ROM (2 marks)

6. Describe THREE network topologies in computer networking (3 marks)

7. Distinguish between Data Capture and Data Processing in computing (2 marks)

8. Highlight FOUR emerging trends in computer technology (2 marks)

9. With aid of a well label diagram, Discuss FOUR functional operations of Microprocessor (CPU)(4 marks)

10. Explain THREE classifications of computer software citing the types and examples in each (3 marks)

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 SECTION B: (45 MARKS)
Attempt any THREE questions in this section.

11. a. Outline FOUR differences between tailor made software over off-the-shelf software (6 marks)

b. Describe Four types of cyber security threats (4 marks)

c. Explain FIVE methods one can a computer from computer viruses (5 marks)

12. Using the internet skills answer the following questions:

a. What is abbreviation WWW in full? (1 mark)

b. What is the importance of the WWW? (1 mark)

c. You visit your friend's house and find her searching for books on the Internet. What is the status of your

friend's computer and how this status was achieved? (2 marks)

d. At home, your grandfather watches you working on your computer. He recently heard about the Internet

and wants to know what it is. How will you define the word ‘internet’ to him? (2 marks)

e. You own a small bookstore. Because of the popularity of the Internet, you decide to provide online

services to your customers. How will you get Internet connection? (3 marks)

f. Explain SIX activities that use the World Wide Web. (6 marks)

13. a. Outline FOUR duties of a network administrator (4 marks)

b. Explain THREE circumstances that necessitate information privacy in an organization (6 marks)

c. Stella, a software technician uses an ergonomic seat in her office. State THREE benefits of using this seat.

(3 marks)

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d. The diagram below shows a device that is part of computer hardware. Identify and classify the device

(2 marks)

14. a. When data is processed into meaningful form, it becomes ………. (1 mark)

b. Contrast between computer literacy and digital skills (2 marks)

c. If you are selecting a printer to purchase, what features do you consider before making decision to

purchase? (4 marks)

d. Discuss FOUR negative impacts of Information Communication Technology to a college student (8 Mks)

15. a. Explain THREE impacts of Computers and Technology in research. (8 marks)

b. Dan suffers from low self-esteem. Give FOUR symptoms that he could be exhibiting (4 marks)

c. An organization intends to develop its ICT Legislation. Outline THREE sources of these legislation

(3 marks)

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 SECTION C: (30 MARKS)
Attempt any TWO question in this section.

16. a. The following are computer keyboard keys:

Home, Tab, Enter, End, Insert, Ctrl, Alt, Page Up

Classify each of these keys as either navigation or special. (4 marks)

b. i) What is conflict? (1 mark)

ii) Distinguish between intra-group and inter-group conflict (4 marks)

c. Most colleges have set up computer laboratories to be used by the students. Explain THREE physical

security measures that these colleges should adopt to protect the laboratories (6 marks)

17. a. With the aid of a diagram, Describe THREE network topologies in computer networking (6 marks)

b. Explain each of the following computer output devices with respect to their functionality:

i) Printer

ii) Plotter (4 marks)

c. i) State TWO types of magnetic scanners (1 mark)

ii) Describe TWO categories of Magnetic scanners (4 marks)

18. a. Outline THREE characteristics of 3rd generation computers (3 marks)

b. Rihanna connected her computer to an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). Explain THREE

advantages of using this device (6 marks)

c. Describe THREE hardware devices that are regarded as technologies used to capture data (6 marks)

19 a. Equip National Polytechnic installed an impact printer for their use. Outline FOUR limitations of this

printer. (4 marks)

b. Explain FOUR causes that may make Corporate Social Responsibility to fail during execution (8 Marks)

c. “Artificial Intelligence is the way Computers Mimic Human Behavior.” Based on this statement literate

how Artificial Intelligence has positively impacted Education and Research sector. (3 marks)

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