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    ©2023 TVET CDACC

    061006T4ICT
    ICT TECHNICIAN LEVEL 6
    IT/OS/ICT/CR/2/6
    INSTALLATION OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE
    JULY/AUGUST 2023

    TVET CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION


    COUNCIL (TVET CDACC)

    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

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    ©2023 TVET CDACC

    SECTION A: (40 MARKS)


    Attempt ALL questions in this section.
    1. Differentiate between ; (4 Marks)
    a) Application software and Operating system
    b) RAM and ROM
    2. Outline THREE functions of an operating system. (3 Marks)
    3. Distinguish between BIOS and POST as used in computers. (4 Marks)
    4. State FOUR effects of viruses on computers. (4 Marks)
    5. Highlight THREE main differences between mainframe and minicomputers. (3 Marks)
    6. Identify THREE safety procedures involved in computer operating system installation.
    (3 Marks)
    7. Define the following terms as used in computing;
    a) Encapsulation (2 Marks)
    b) Operating system (2 Marks)
    c) Booting (2 Marks)
    d) Graphical user interface (2 Mark)
    8. Explain TWO types of computer software (4 Marks)
    9. Discuss THREE benefits of computers in modern technology. (6 Marks)
    10. State the memory capacity of short and float data types in bytes. (1 Marks)

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    ©2023 TVET CDACC

    SECTION B: (60 MARKS)


    Attempt any Three (3) questions in this section.
    11. Building a computer is an enjoyable process if done correctly. The procedure for installing
    different hardware components varies from one to the other,
    a) Describe the steps followed to install and configure each of the following;
    i) Processor (4 Marks)
    ii) RAM (4 Marks)
    iii) CD`ROM Drive (2 Marks)
    b) Musa wants to buy a laptop computer for his personal use. Describe FIVE hardware
    specifications he would consider. (10 Marks)
    12. The ICT department in your institution recently received new computers. They have consulted
    you to shed light on the different ways they can install software’s on the target computers.
    a) With relevant examples, explain FIVE types of software installation methods.
    (10 Marks)
    b) Pre - installation system preparation is an important aspect of software installation
    process. Identify FIVE tasks that should be undertaken as part of this process
    (10 Marks)
    13.
    a) Distinguish between the following terms as used in computer operating systems.
    i) Paging and segmentation. (2 Marks)
    ii) Single user and multiple operating systems. (2 Marks)
    iii) Logical and physical memory. (2 Marks)
    b) Outline any FOUR user administration activities as used in computer operating systems
    (4 Marks)
    c) Discuss FIVE process scheduling algorithms as used in computer operating systems
    (10 Marks)
    14. Computers have change the way people relate to one another and the living environment.
    a) Discuss FIVE social impact of computers in industry and education center. (10 Marks)
    b) Explain FIVE generations of computer operating systems. (10 Marks)

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