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INFORMATION
AND
COMMUNICATIONS
TECHNOLOGY (ICT)
Paper 1 SET 2
June 2025 21/4
hours
PRINCE JOSEPH ACADEMY
Uganda Certificate of Education
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
Paper 1
Theory
2 hour 15 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
This paper consists of two sections; A and B. It has five examination items.
Section A has one compulsory item.
Section B has two parts; I and II. Answer one item from each part.
Answer three examination items in all.
Any additional item(s) answered will not be scored.
All answers must be written in the answer booklet(s) provided.
SECTION A
Answer the item in this
section.
Item 1:
Rita runs a small business and uses a single computer to manage her inventory,
process sales reports, and maintain customer data. She has basic knowledge of ICT
but struggles with starting the system correctly, using spreadsheets to track
finances, and securing her data. Rita recently experienced a computer crash that
resulted in data loss. She is concerned that if this continues, she may lose crucial
business information.
Task:
(a) Guide Rita in selecting the appropriate ICT tools and practices for managing
her business.
(b) Advise Rita on how to protect her data and prevent further loss through
effective security measures.
SECTION B
This section has two Parts; I and
II. PART I
Answer one item from this part.
Item 2:
A primary school in your district has been using outdated computers for years.
Recently, some of the machines have stopped functioning, and the school
administration has decided to replace them. The school plans to discard the old
computers but is unaware of proper e-waste disposal methods. They are also
concerned about the security of student data stored on the old computers.
Task:
(a) Advise the school on secure methods to erase all sensitive student data from the
old computers before disposal.
(b) Provide guidelines for environmentally safe disposal of electronic waste.
Item 3:
A tech start-up has a growing team that frequently shares files and collaborates
using online platforms. Recently, a few employees have raised concerns about their
personal health, citing issues like back pain, eye strain, and general discomfort due
to prolonged computer use. Additionally, the company’s IT department has
discovered that a large number of unused electronic devices are piling up in
storage.
Task:
Provide recommendations for improving employee health and safety in the
workplace regarding ICT use. Additionally, suggest measures the company can
take to properly manage and dispose of unused electronic devices.
PART II
Answer one item from this
part.
Item 4:
A small NGO has decided to launch a new online platform to share research
reports and community outreach information with the public. The team is
unfamiliar with file and folder organization, and their current method of storing
research files on shared drives has resulted in frequent loss and duplication of
important documents. They also need a well-designed website to publish their
reports online.
Task:
Develop a detailed plan for the NGO to implement an effective file and folder
management system. Additionally, suggest how they can create a website to
publish their research and reports for public access.
Item 5:
Paul and his classmates are working on a group project that involves creating a
multimedia presentation about their school’s history. They have access to several
tools, including Microsoft PowerPoint, MS Publisher, and a video camera.
However, they are unsure how to combine text, images, and videos into a coherent
and interactive presentation. They also need to know how to present the final
product offline.
Task:
Help Paul and his group plan how to create a multimedia presentation using the
available tools. Provide guidance on how they can integrate text, images, and video
clips into their presentation and ensure it is properly structured for an offline
presentation.
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