PART B

SECTION I: FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

1. The different sources of information provide options for users when accessing
information.
Discuss THREE reasons why magazines might be more appropriate than websites for
disseminating information to rural farmers. (9 MARKS)
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2. Outline THREE other sources that farmers might prefer over a website. (3 MARKS)

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3. Inappropriate use of the Internet by employees might affect a company in many ways.
a) Discuss TWO ways by which inappropriate Internet use by employees may affect
a company.
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b) State THREE ways a company could minimize inappropriate Internet use by its
employees. (3 marks)

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4. An organization has decided to monitor and read all emails sent and received by staff that
use the organization’s email system. Discuss TWO possible problems of implementing
this policy.
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 5. A mechanic instructor selected two of his best students to investigate the underlying
engine problems of his car. To gather information on the engine, one student used books
while the other student used websites.
A. List THREE other suitable information sources that the students could use.
(3 marks)

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B. Describe THREE characteristics of the information sources that should be

considered as the students gather information on the engine.
(6 marks)

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 6. After solving his car’s engine problems, the instructor decided to disseminate the
information via the Internet.
Identify TWO effective tools he could use to disseminate the
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Identify ONE of the least effective tools for disseminating the information. Justify your choice.

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State TWO tools which the instructor could use to present the information in real time.

Give ONE reason for using ONE of the tools

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[4 marks]

SECTION II: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS

1. The operating system is an important computer software component.
A. Define the term ‘operating system’ (3 Marks)
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B. List THREE examples of an operating system software. (3 marks)
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C. Outline TWO functions of an operating system. (3 marks)
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2. Define each of the following terms:
i. Computer Network (2 marks)
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ii. Information Technology System (2 marks)
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3. IT professionals continue to stress that human–computer interface (HCI) is one of the
most critical components to the success of any system
a. Distinguish between a ‘GUI’ and a ‘CLI’ (4 marks)

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b. Outline TWO reasons why a user will prefer to use speech over a CLI. (4 marks)

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4. Computer networks are integral to the effective running of many organizations

I. List four types of computer networks (4 marks)

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II. Describe any two of the networks listed above (4 marks)

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[Total 29 marks]