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GRADE DIVISION A/B SEAT NO.

Information Communication Technology

Paper 1

TERM 1 AUGUST 2024

Time : 1 hour 30 mins
Marks : 80

You must answer on the question paper.

No additional materials are needed.

INSTRUCTIONS

● Answer all questions.

● Use a sharpened pencil/blue point pen.
● Write your name and candidate number in the boxes at the top of the page.
● Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
● Do not use any correction fluid.
● Do not write on any bar codes.
● You should show all your working and use appropriate units

INFORMATION

● The total mark for this paper is 80.

● The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].

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Q 1. Complete the diagram below, which shows the structure of an expert system, using the [4]
terms below.

Q 2. You use a computer to do your homework. You are concerned about the health issues of [6]
using a computer.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different methods you could use to help
minimise the health problems of using the computer.

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Q 3. The use of microprocessor-controlled devices in the home affects an individual’s leisure
time, social interaction and the need to leave the home.
a. Give three advantages to the individual when microprocessor controlled devices [3]
are used in the home.

b. Give three disadvantages to the individual when microprocessor controlled

devices are used in the home. [3]

Q 4. a. Describe what is meant by the evaluation stage in the systems life cycle. [3]

b. Give two reasons why hardware may need to be updated ten years after its initial
introduction. [2]

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 c. Give two reasons why software may need to be updated ten years after its initial
introduction.
[2]

Q 5. Six statements are shown on the left and seven computer terms are shown on the right. [6]
By drawing arrows, connect each description to the correct computer term.
Users watch movies or sound files on a
device connected to the internet; there is Biometrics
no need to download the files first

Simulation of a real system in order to

study its behaviour; it is computer
Media streaming
generated and is based on mathematical
calculations

Type of vehicle which is effectively a

robot capable of driving on the roads Buffering
without a human driver

Temporary memory that compensates

for the different download speeds and Computer model
playback speeds of a device

Automated transfer of money from one Electronic funds

bank account to another; no physical transfer
money is actually transferred

Imitation of the elements of human

nature Autonomous
to solve human anatomical problems
Q 7. a. Name three safety issues when using computer systems. [3]

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 b. For each named safety issue, describe one way to remove or militate against the
risk.
[3]

Q 8. In the table below, by using a tick (✓) indicate whether each [5]
component is found in user documentation only, in technical
documentation only or in both types of documentation.

Q 9. a. Discuss the e-safety issues when using a social networking site. [8]

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 b. Data can be classified as personal or sensitive. Give two examples of each.

[4]

Q 10. a. Describe the features of Blog [2]

b. Describe the features of wiki

[2]

Q.11 When giving a presentation to a large audience, the person giving the presentation has to [10]
consider a number of key factors:
● the language that is used
● what multimedia could be used
● how long should the presentation last
● if the presentation should be interactive
● what would be suitable examples to use in the presentation

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Q 11. Eight statements are given below. Indicate whether the statement [8]
is a feature of an intranet or the internet by putting a tick (✓) in
the appropriate box.
Intranet Internet
(✓) (✓)
Information on the network is specific to a particular
company or organisation
Requires a password and user ID to gain access to the
network
Allows public access to all information available
The network is always behind a firewall, giving some
hacking and virus protection
It is possible to access the network from anywhere in the
world using an ISP account
The network is owned by a private company or organisation
The network gives access to unlimited amounts of data on
many topics

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There is an unlimited amount of traffic on this network

Explain each of the following terms: [6]

a. software piracy

b. product key

c. copyright infringement

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