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UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
IGCSE MID SEMESTER 1 2018/2019
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
YEAR 10 Time: 2 hours

ST LUCIE KIRIRI GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL

1 List 3 factors to consider when choosing ms word (3mks)

1 Give 3 purpose of system analysis and design (3mks)

2 What is database (2mks)

3 Name the 2 main type of computer databases (2mks)

4 What is software copyright theft (2mks)

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5 Briefly describe the following software piracy protection (6mks)
(i) Serial numbers

(ii) Holograms

(iii) License agreements

6 List 3 ways of preventing hacking and hackers (3mks)

7 List 3 effects of ICT on employment patterns (3mks)

8 Discuss 3 examples of how microprocessors can affect the need to leave the house (3mks)

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9 List 3 components of an expert system (3mks)

10 List 3 health problems one can suffer if he/she uses ict devices incorrectly (3mks)

11 Differentiate between the following types of software (4mks)

(i) Application

(ii) System

12 What is data processing (2mks)

13 Briefly describe the following types of computer processing (6mks)

(i) Batch processing

(ii) Online processing

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 (iii) Real-time processing

14 List 4 advantages of using robots in manufacturing (4mks)

15 What is a computer virus (2mks)

16 List 4 ways of preventing software virus infections (4mks)

17 Briefly discuss the following internet development issues (6mks)

(i) Blogs

(ii) Wikis

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 (iii) Social networking websites

18 Discuss the following internet security issues (6mks)

(i) Phishing

(ii) Pharming

(iii) Spamming

19 What is computer network (2mks)

20 Give 4 advantages of computer networks (4mks)

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 21 Briefly describe the following types of computer networks (6mks)
(i) Local Area Networks

(ii) Wireless Local Area Networks

(iii) Wide Area Network

22 Discuss the following types of networking devices (4mks)

(i) Router

(ii) Bridge

23 Differentiate between internet and intranet (4mks)

24 Explain the following types of operating system interfaces:

(i) Command driven (2mks)

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 (ii) Menu driven (2mks)

(iii) Graphical user interface (2mks

25 Briefly discuss the following windows operating system features (4mks)

(i) Windows

(ii) Icons

(iii) Menus

(iv) Pointers

26 What is cloud computing? (1mk)

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27 Give 3 advantages of cloud computing (3mks)

28 What is system analysis (2mks)