Information Communication Technology Training Resources

  KASNEB DICT LEVEL II   TUESDAY: 22 MAY 2018   COMPUTER SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE Answer all Questions QUESTION ONE (a) Define the following terms as used in computing:  Computer support (2 marks) Computer maintenance (2 marks) (b) John Busuti, a technician at Mafunzo College was asked to replace a fault optical drive.       Required       Outline five components or tools necessary for the task (5 marks) (c) (i) Describe the term "incremental backup" as used in computing. (2 marks)      (ii) Highlight three advantages of incremental backup. (3 marks) (d) Joyce Maleki suspects that her desktop computer has overheating problems        Required      (i) Identify two indicators of an overheating computer. (2 marks)      (ii) Suggest four possible causes of overheating in a computer. (4 marks) QUESTION TWO (a) Outline two disadvantages of integrated motherboards. (2 marks) (b) Explain four ways of determining the type of processor that a computer is usin

MONDAY: 21 MAY 2018 - INTERNET SKILLS QUESTION ONE (a) Explain the term "web traffic" in the context of internet technology. (2marks) (b) Outline four factors that a search engine considers when ranking and matching a website. (4marks) (c) Cite two examples of each type of search engine listed below: By source type By content type By interface type By topic (d)  Explain the role of the following components of an email address: Domain @ symbol Username   QUESTION TWO (a) Distinguish between "virtual networks" and "logical connection" (4marks) (b) Explain the following online learning concepts: Virtual learning environment (VLE). Learning management system (LMS) (c)  (i) Explain the term "virtual collaboration" as used in Internet technology (2marks)        (ii) Assess five benefits of virtual collaboration in an organization (5marks) (d) Highlight five benefits of implementing client/server computing in an orga

What is an ICT system? Is a set up consisting of hardware, software, data and the people who use them; includes communication technology such as internet. ICT and computers is not the same. Areas of ICT systems: Offices Shops Medicines Aircraft Factories Communication Types if ICT systems Information systems – managing data and information Control systems – control machines, robots Communication systems –transporting data Impact of ICT in society Faster communication speed Lower communication costs Paperless environment Borderless communication Reliable mode of communication Effective sharing of information Negative effects of ICT Fraud Hacking Pornography Identity theft Health problems A computer may harm users if they use it for long hours frequently. Users are also exposed to bad posture, eyestrain, physical and mental stress. In order to solve health problems, an ergonomic environment can be intro