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Kcau 001/Bit 1111 Information Literacy Question Paper
Kcau 001/Bit 1111 Information Literacy
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Information And Technology
Institution: Kca University question papers
Exam Year:2011
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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2011/2012
YEAR I EXAMINATION FOR THE BACHELOR OF COMMERCE/ SCIENCE
IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
KCAU 001/BIT 1111 INFORMATION LITERACY
DATE: APRIL 2012 TIME: 1HOUR
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question One and Any other Two Questions
QUESTION ONE
The Conference Board of Canada, in its Employability Skills 2000+, outlines the skills needed to
participate and progress in today’s work world. Under Fundamental Skills, the second on the list is
“Manage Information: locate, gather and organize information using appropriate technology and
information systems; access, analyze and apply knowledge and skills from various disciplines (e.g. the
arts, languages, science, technology, mathematics, social sciences, and the humanities)” (Conference
Board of Canada, 2000).
A related publication, The Critical Skills Required of the Canadian Workforce, includes using
technology and information systems effectively, and accessing and applying specialized knowledge
from various fields, under academic skills required by Canadian employers (Ministry of Education,
Government of British Columbia, 1999). Similarly, Human Resources Development Canada includes
“finding information” amongst its essential skills profiles (Human Resources Development Canada,
2000). Another point emphasized in all these resources is the need to continue to learn for life, which
certainly requires an ability to find and evaluate information.
(a) Giving relevant examples, in your opinion, explain four reasons why would Human Resource
Development (HRD) Canada include “finding information” amongst its essentials skills.
(9Marks)
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(b) Another point emphasized is the “need to continue to learn for life, which requires an ability to
find and evaluate information”. In relation to lifelong learning, discuss three characteristics of
information literacy qualities likely to be found in the profile of lifelong learner. (6 Marks)
QUESTION TWO
(a) Giving appropriate examples, discuss the importance of being knowledgeable on the following
when you have an information task.
i. Library rules and regulations
ii. Electronic resources
iii. Online public access catalogue (OPAC)
iv. Citations
v. Peer reviewed journal (10 Marks)
QUESTION THREE
(a) Describe briefly the three major stages in the typology of information skills. (6 Marks)
(b) Using relevant examples, discuss how an information literate student or citizen can use the
following skills:
i. Locate
ii. Evaluate (4 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR
(a) A group of upper-middle class women in the Nairobi City has read about increased incidences
of child abuse. They want to become better informed about the elements of child abuse. Giving
relevant examples, explain to them three different relevant sources of information. (6 Marks)
(b) Explain two reasons why selecting information sources provided by libraries should be
prioritized over what is available free on the internet. (4 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE
(a) Information literacy does not cease when the degree is achieved, but must be viewed as a
lifelong learning commitment. Briefly discuss this statement. (4 Marks)
(b) What are Boolean operators? With relevant illustrations, discuss how to formulate a search
strategy using three Boolean operators. (6 Marks)
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