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Information Communication Technology And Entrepreneurship Education October/November 2013 Question Paper
Information Communication Technology And Entrepreneurship Education October/November 2013
Course:Craft Certificate In Mechanical Engineering
Institution: Knec question papers
Exam Year:2013
THE KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
CRAFT CERTIFICATE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
(PRODUCTION OPTION)
(AUTO OPTION)
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
(POWER OPTION)
(TELECOMMUNICATION OPTION
INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION
October/November 2013
SECTION A : ICT ( 60 marks)
Answer SIX questions from this section.
1. (a) List three types of backups. ( 3 marks)
(b) Explain the functions of the following as applied in operating systems:-
(i) Scan disk
(ii) Defragmentor ( 4 marks)
(c) Describe the following types of files, citing an example in each case:-
(i) Program files
(ii) Text files
(iii) Executable files ( 3 marks)
2. (a) Explain the following terms as applied in the computer architecture:-
(i) Address bus;
(ii) Data bus
(iii) Control bus ( 3 marks)
(b) Distinguish between the followings parts of a computer system:-
(i) Light pen and keyboard;
(ii) Mouse and joystick; ( 4 marks)
( c ) leading supermarket intends to link all its computers in different branches across the
Country. State three benefits the supermarkets is likely to realize by taking this action.
( 3 marks)
3. (a) Internet is increasingly being used by children in many households. State three negative
effects this may impart on the children (3 marks)
(b) Differentiate between Local Area Network (LAN ) and Wide Area Network ( WAN)
( 4 marks)
(c) With the aid of a diagram, explain the stars topology. (3 marks)
4. (a) explain two circumstances that would cause an organization to prefer impact printers
To non- impact printers ( 2 marks)
(b) Distinguish between encryption and fire walls as applied to computers software security
And privacy ( 4 marks)
(c) Describe the term ‘multiprogramming’ as applied in computers. (2 marks)
5. (a) using suitable examples , explain the following:-
(i) Spreadsheet;
(ii) On-line services;
(iii) Software suite. ( 6 marks)
( b) George works as the documenter with commercial bank of Africa. He has been asked
To prepare financial records to the last ten years.
(i) Identify a suitable package he can use to perform the task
(ii) List three advantages of using the package compared to manual systems.
( 4 marks)
6. (a) Highlight three functional capabilities that are build into a word processor.
( 3 marks)
( b) Explain the term ‘Open Source Software’, as applied in computer application.
( 2 marks)
( c) Rose Daniel is a senior consultants a KIET Partner Associates and has been
Appointed to assist in the development of presentations for a seminar on management of
Utility resources using computers.
(i) State suitable software she is likely to use. (1 mark)
(ii) Articulate the process to be followed in the preparation to make the presentation a worthy undertaking. ( 4 marks)
7. (a) Highlight four social problems resulting from computing technology in Kenya.
( 4 marks)
(b) Distinguish between the 2nd generation and 4th generation computers in the advancement
Of Information Technology. ( 4 marks)
(c) Outline two advantages of satellite Technology Communication in the propagation of
airwaves compared to Telegraphy.
( 2 marks)
SECTION B : ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION ( 40 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions from this section.
8. (a) distinguish between the following terminologies:-
(i) Intrapreneurship;
(ii) Entrepreneurship ( 4 marks)
(b ) differentiate the meaning of the following terms
(i) Leadership
(ii) Management ( 3 marks)
(c) List three characteristics of an entrepreneur. ( 3 marks)
9. (a) describe two causes of business failure ( 4 marks)
(b) Explain three factors to be considered in locating a retail outlet (3 marks)
(c ) Outline three obstacles that youth entrepreneurs should overcome in a business
Environment. ( 3 marks)
10. (a) Outline the components of a business plan. ( 4 marks)
(b) Explain three roles of an entrepreneur according to the economic school of thought
( 3 marks)
(c) Discuss three stages of a business life cycle (3 marks)
11. (a) express pathways of becoming an entrepreneur. ( 3 marks)
(b) highlight three reasons that lead to business failure. (3 marks)
(c ) explain the major sources that lead to business failure. ( 4 marks)
12. (a) outline three sources of Debt Financing. ( 3 marks)
(b) state three disadvantages of debt financing over credit financing (3 marks)
(c ) outline two business ethics frequently abused. ( 4 marks)
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