KENIA COLLEGE
ICT CAT 1
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Instructions:
1. Answer all questions.
2. Write your answers in the answer booklet provided.
3. Ensure your work is neat and legible.
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (20 marks)
1. Which of the following is NOT a primary function of an operating system?
a) Managing hardware resources
b) Providing a user interface
c) Running application software
d) Compiling code
(2 marks)
2. What does 'CPU' stand for?
a) Central Processing Unit
b) Computer Personal Unit
c) Central Printing Unit
d) Control Processing Unit
(2 marks)
3. Which protocol is used to send emails?
a) HTTP
b) FTP
c) SMTP
d) SNMP
(2 marks)
4. What is the primary purpose of a firewall in a computer network?
a) To manage network traffic
b) To block unauthorized access
c) To store data
d) To provide an interface for users
(2 marks)
5. Which of the following is a type of malicious software?
a) Firmware
b) Adware
c) Shareware
d) Middleware
(2 marks)
6. What is the main function of a database management system (DBMS)?
a) To manage computer memory
b) To provide an interface for users
c) To manage data in databases
d) To compile programming code
(2 marks)
7. What does HTML stand for?
a) Hyper Text Markup Language
b) High Text Markup Language
c) Hyper Tabular Markup Language
d) None of the above
(2 marks)
8. Which of the following is a programming language?
a) HTML
b) CSS
c) Python
d) SQL
(2 marks)
9. In networking, what does 'LAN' stand for?
a) Local Area Network
b) Large Area Network
c) Long Area Network
d) Light Area Network
(2 marks)
10. What is the primary purpose of a router in a network?
a) To connect devices to the internet
b) To route data packets between networks
c) To store data
d) To manage user accounts
(2 marks)
Section B: Short Answer Questions (40 marks)
1. Explain the difference between RAM and ROM.
(5 marks)
2. Describe three functions of an operating system.
(6 marks)
3. What are the main differences between a LAN and a WAN?
(5 marks)
4. Explain the concept of cloud computing and mention two examples of cloud services.
(6 marks)
5. List and describe three types of computer networks.
(6 marks)
6. Differentiate between a peer to peer and a client-server network.
(4 marks)
7. What is the purpose of a database? Provide two examples of database management
systems.
(6 marks)
8. Define the terms switch and router as used in computer networking. (2 marks)
Section C: Essay Questions (40 marks)
Answer any one question
1. Discuss the impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on
education. Include both positive and negative effects in your discussion.
(20 marks)
2. Explain the role of ICT in business operations and how it has transformed modern
business practices.
(20 marks)
