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Q&A-KCSE Computer Studies Paper 1

Describe how ICT is used in marketing

  • ICT provides graphic design tools that allow marketers to create visual content for ads , websites and even social media
  • computers enable marketers to produce video content crucial for modern digital marketing using video editing tools 
  • Computers are used to distribute and analyze online survey polls  that help in understanding customer preferences
  • Social media platforms offer ad placement based on user demographics and interest
  • Online marketing
  • Social media marketing
  • Target marketing
  • Email marketing
  • Blogging
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Describe one difference between system software and application software

  • System software manages the computer hardware/application software
  • application software is for end-user tasks
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Peter has installed internet on his home computer in order to use it for browsing. State three ways in which he would prevent viruses from infecting his computer.                                                        (3 marks)

  • Installing the latest versions of antivirus software
  • Avoiding downloads from untrusted sites
  • Scanning removable storage media for viruses before use
  • Scanning attachments for viruses before opening or downloading
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State ways in which a network manager can use to ensure that the network is secure

  • Encrypt network traffic
  • Use of Firewall(s)
  •  Anti-virus software
  • Password protect the database
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Maranda MOCK 2024 CRE Paper 2

b) What Simeon and Anna said about the life of Jesus during the dedication. (7mks)

Jesus would save people

He would bring glory to Israel

He would be a light to the gentiles

He would be a universal savoir

He would bring judgment to the Israelites

Many people would oppose his work

He would reveal secret thoughts of people

He would be the source of redemption for Jerusalem

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KCSE 2016 COMPUTER STUDIES PAPER 1

A manager wishes to replace the current manual system with a computerized one. Describe three areas that must be evaluated to justify the replacement  (6 marks)

  • Technical feasibility
  • Does the current technology suffice
  • Economic feasibility
  • Benefits outweigh costs/ whether the project is cost effective
  • Schedule feasibility
  • Can it be done within the schedule

Headache, back and neck pain may result from the use of computers. State how each of them can be minimized (2mks)

  • Proper lighting
  • Regular breaks
  • Use of antiglare
  • Correct position of the screen
  • Ergonomic furniture

Students of a school intended to elect their school Captain by secret ballot.  State three ways in which computers can be used to improve the election process                           (3mks)

  • Registrations of voters
  • Voter identification
  • Actual voting
  • Tallying
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Identify one component common to all computers.

  • Processor
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Describe one way developers ensure that their software addresses inclusivity issues.

Incorporate language support features in their software, which allows users to select their preferred language. This can be achieved through multi-language user interfaces and providing translation capabilities. By doing so, developers address language barriers and make the software accessible to a broader audience, demonstrating a commitment to cultural inclusivity.

Gender inclusivity – use gender-neutral language in examples

Cultural/Racial inclusivity – use a variety of ethnicities in photos

Ability inclusivity – represent awareness of disability in some examples

Sexual preference inclusivity – use language that is supportive of LGBTQI+ people

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(iii) John von Neumann proposed the concept of a stored program.
   State the two items he proposed to store in main memory.

 Data

Instructions

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State two effects of a computer virus

  • memory used up/slows down computer/alters setting/systems failure
  • erases files/erases data/corrupts data/data needs restoring
  • infects other computers on the network
  • production loss/financial loss
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State advantages and disadvantages of Solid State Drives and Hard Disk Drives

Advantages of  of Hard Disk Drive

  • Hard disk drives are cheaper per gigabyte than solid state drives.
  • Hard disks have a longer lifespan than solid state drives

Disadvantages of Hard Disk Drives

  • Consumes more power than SDD
  • They are noisy.
  • They are slower than solid state drives.
  • They are susceptible to wear and tear as they have movable parts.

Advantages of Solid State Drives

  • Are faster than HDDs
  • It is more durable as it does not have moving parts
  • Consumes less power
  • Are not noisy

Disadvantages of SDD

  • It costs more than a conventional hard disk
  • Have fewer write/erase cycles compared to a hard disk drive
  • Lost data cannot not be recovered
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State four factors to consider when acquiring computer software

  • Authenticity
  • Users' needs
  • Availability of documentation
  • Cost
  • Compatibility
  • Upgradability
  • Portability
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State advantages of star network topology

  • Easy to add nodes
  • Managed centrally
  • Fewer data collisions
  • A single node failure does not affect the rest of the network
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Sarah uses a range of computing devices to complete her studies, including a desktop computer at home, a laptop at school and her mobile phone. Outline two advantages of cloud computing for Sarah.

Cloud computing refers to the delivery of on-demand computing resources over the internet. Instead of relying on a local server or personal computer, cloud computing allows users to access and utilize a wide range of computing services and resources hosted on remote servers.

  • Sarah could keep all of her files in the cloud and easily access these with her devices. This way she does not have to keep different version on her desktop and laptop.
  • Flexibility she could access the files from other devices such as the library etc.
  • Disaster recovery if she accidently dropped or damaged a device – all files would be easy to access.
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What is meant by RAID technology?

RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) technology refers to a method of combining multiple physical disk drives into a logical unit to improve performance, data availability, and data redundancy. RAID technology is commonly used in storage systems to provide fault tolerance, data protection, and increased storage performance.

The primary purpose of RAID is to create a more reliable and robust storage solution by spreading data across multiple drives and implementing various data redundancy techniques. This helps to mitigate the risk of data loss and system downtime in case of drive failures.

There are different levels or configurations of RAID, each offering different features and trade-offs. The most commonly used RAID levels are:

  1. RAID 0 (Striping): Data is split evenly across multiple drives, resulting in increased performance as data can be accessed from multiple drives simultaneously. However, there is no redundancy, so if one drive fails, data loss can occur.

  2. RAID 1 (Mirroring): Data is duplicated or mirrored across two drives, providing redundancy. If one drive fails, the other drive can still function and serve the data. RAID 1 offers data protection but does not offer increased performance.

  3. RAID 5 (Striping with Parity): Data and parity information are striped across multiple drives, providing both increased performance and fault tolerance. Parity information allows for the recovery of data in case of a single drive failure. RAID 5 requires a minimum of three drives.

  4. RAID 10 (Combination of Mirroring and Striping): RAID 10 combines elements of RAID 1 and RAID 0. It involves mirroring data across two sets of drives and then striping the mirrored sets for increased performance and fault tolerance. RAID 10 provides high levels of data redundancy and performance but requires a minimum of four drives.

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Xpat ICT has been tasked to construct a network for an organisation. Explain three factors that the company should consider when selecting the medium for the connectivity (KCSE 2021 Computer Studies Q19c)

  • Security
  • Installation cost
  • bandwidth the medium can support
  • Flexibility e.g wireless media
  • Distance
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State what is meant by each of the following modes of data  processing

(i) Batch processing.
(ii) Real-time processing.
(iii) Online processing.
(iv) Off-line processing.

(i) Jobs collected together for processing at a later time
(ii) Output produced quickly enough to affect the next input
(iii) User has direct contact with the processor
(iv) User cannot communicate directly with the processor

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Distinguish between one to one and one to many relationships as used in relational databases

One to one  - Each record in the parent table has exactly one related record in the child table, and vice versa.

One to Many -  Each record in the parent table can have multiple related records in the child table, but each record in the child table is related to only one record in the parent table

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Distinguish between microwave and a radiowave transmission and a microwave transmission  (KCSE 2017 PP1)

Microwaves can cover shorter distances. On the contrary, radio waves can travel a long distance. Radio wave is usually propagated through sky mode while microwave uses the line of sight propagation. 

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 Identify the type of software used to compress files.

Utility Software

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