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e Use black ink or ball-point perr.

6 Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name and seleet your ICT teacher's
name.
@ Answer all questions.
@ Answer the questions in the spaces provided.
6 There may be more space than you need.

lnformation
@ The total mark for this paper is 100.
@ The marks for each question is shown in brackets. Use this as a guide as to how much
time to spend on each question.
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Answer all questions. Write your answcrs in thc spaees

Each class room is

Goodwill lnternational school has initiated smart class rooms'
providedwithlaptopswherestudentscanworkingroups.
Use this information to answer e 1

Laptop A Laptop B

RAM RAM 4GB

8GB
PROCESSOR 1,.32GH2 PROCESSOR 1,.29GH2

WEBCAM YES WEBCAM YES

INTERNAL STORAGE 1TB INTERNAL STORAGE sOOGB

NEI'WORK Ethernet/Wifi/Bl uetooth NETWORK Wifi/Bluetooth

CONNECTIVITY CONNECTIVITY

ADDITIONAL DRIVES ADDITIONAL DRIVES CD.R

DVD RW

Laptop C !-aptop D

RAM 6GB RAM 2GB

PROCESSOR 1.32GHz PROCESSOR 700MHz

WEBCAM YES WEBCAM NO

INTERNAL STORAGE 2TB INTERNAL STORAGE sOOGB

NETWORK Ethernet/Wifi/Bluetooth NETWORK Bluetooth

CONNECTIVIW CONNECTIVITY
ADDITIONAL DRIVES None ADDITIONAL DRIVES CD RW

Figure 1"
use the information in Figure { to answer these questions.

lmage f
name of the device
a1 . (a) The above image (lmage 1) is a peripheral device. state the
and its purpose when connectecl to a computer. Q)

(b) Laptop B has a CD- R additional drive.

(1)
(i) Which one of these is the method of storing data on a CD?

A il Optical storage

B n Flash memory

Cn Compact Disk mernorY

D [:] Magnetic storage

(1)
(ii) State what is meant by'RW' in the term 'CD-RW''

(1)
(c) State the speed of the processor in Laptop D.

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(d) Laptop A has a storage capacity of 1 Tb. Which
one of the following has the same
storage capacity as 1 Tb?
(1)
Afl 1000 kilobits
BE 1000 megabytes
cl 1000 gigabits
DT 1000 gigabytes

(e) The lcr reachers prefer Laptop A as it has the most amount of RAM.
(i) Define the term RAM.
(1)

(ii) Explain why having a large amount of

RAM can benefit the functions of the
ciassroom.
(2)

(iii) The computers also contain another type

of memory with a different purpose. ldame
the other type of memory found on the computer and
state two differences when
compared with RAM (3)

Total marks fsr Ql* 3.2

Az.(a) Thc ICT Teachers were asked to recommend software for the
new laptops'

There are two types of software found on a computer. They are System $oftware and
Application Sofiware.
(2)
i. Describe the role of an Operating System.

(4)
ii. State four functions of an Operating System'

iii. Some teachers suggest that students should learn to use a command line lnterface,
state a benefit and a drawback of providing a command line interface to students.
(2)

Benefit:

Drawback:

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iv. List the types of Application Software the school needs to purchase for their
administrative work and its use. (6)

Type of Application Software Use

1.

J.

v, Goodwill lnternational School is run by a charitable organisation. They are not able to
spend on purchasing software. Suggest the most suitable source from the given list.
(1)

a.I Licensed Software

bI Proprietary Software

c.I Foss
d.I Adobe Software
Total marks fsr Q2 - L5

Q3. The principal likes to connect all the computers within the school premises.

i. Suggest a suitable network type for the school. (1)

ii. A network manager is assigned to network all computers and is asked to provide a list
of hardware components he would require. List three components that are needed to
set up the network type you suggested in question 3.i. and describe its purpose. (6)
Network Component Purpose

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iii. The teachers are concerned about the security of data

in a networked environment'
state two measures to secure stored data in a network. G)

1.

2.

password' They are prompted

iv. The students and teachers are given a log-in lD and a
to change the password during thefirst log on and advised
to make a strong password'
(1)
Which one of the following is a strong password?

a.[ bas4256

b.n Alan-Baker2S
AlanBaker
".f]
d.n strongpassword

thnee more points that

v. A strong password should have minimum of eight digits. Give
you should remember when creating a strong password' (3)

Total marks for Q3 - L3

 Q4. Students were asked to find more information about the topics taught at school.
i. State two types of information source providing one example for each source. (4)

Students should be aware of legal constraints when using information in their projects.
ii. state one legal constrain the students should adhere to. (1)

iii. Give two methods how the students can use the information found without breaching
the law stated in Q.4.ii. (Z)

iv. The school requires maintaining personaldetails of students and teachers. State
three legal constrains they should remember when storing personal details. (3)
1.

v. The students and teachers can check what data is stored about them and change if
required. List two other rights of a data subject. (2)

Total rnarks for Q4 - 12

eS. The network of PCs at Goodwill lnternational $ehool is conneeted to
the internet'

(a) State two types of internet connection that could be used' {2)

1.

2.

(b) Teachers wish to access the internet to discuss subject related matters with other
teachers.
State two online communities they can join for this purpose. \z)

1.

2.

(c) Describe the purpose and three features of one of the online communities you
mentioned in Qs(b). (4)

Purpose :

Features :

Total marks for Q,5 - E

10
Q6' The internet has an impact on individuals. Discuss the impact of internet on students

(8)

Total marks for Q5 - 8

eZ. The principal of Goodwill lnternational School likes to install a system
to record
school
attendance automatically. He suggests installing finger print scanners at the
gates. Teachers are happy about installing biometric scanners.

i. Define the term biometric Scanners. (1)

(2)
ii. Give two other examples of biometric scanners'

iii. Explain a berrefit and a drawbaek of using biometric scanners to record attenclance
in
(4)
a school.

ir,. Automated data entry is commonly seen in any organization.

(3)
$tate three examples of automated data entry methotls'

Totai marks for Q7 * 10

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 Q8. Mytell isan ISP which provides many services such as mobile connectivity and sale
of mobile devices. They have distributed a leaflet containing details of a smart watch for
school children.
Following is an extract from the leaflet.

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SBfuetoottr.

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Supo*a Micro Sim
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Suport. Mlcra 3D
Funciona
Fonc Bluetooth

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A smart watch is a good example for technorogicar convergence.
i. Define the term Technological convergence. (2)

ii. ldentify three features available in the smart watch shown in the above image. (3)
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iii. Smart watches can be easily tracked when lost. State the technology used for this
facility. (1)
 wearing
iv. Explain giving reasons, why the school should be concerned about students
smart watches to school. (4)

Total marks fon QB' 3"0

gg. Some parents found a website that sells smart watches with similar features for a

lesser price.

i. Write two benefits of purchasing goods online. (2)

ii. List fuvo methods of payments when purchasing goods online.

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iii. Purchasing online involves a great risk to personal data. Discuss any threats that can

occur and how a person can be safe when performing transactions online. (8)

Total marks fsr Q9 - 12

T'OTAL FOR PAPER: i.00 MARKS