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1. SUBSIDIARY ICT-S850/1 GUIDE LINES. TEST VALUES/QUALIFIERS BY Cadre K. Nakiir. (ICT Demi-god). 0776222235 0702555411 [email protected] . cadre K. Nakiir 1

2. S850 / 1 : PAPER STRUCTURE Duration : 2 HOURS 30 MINUTES The paper is made up of 20 EQUALLY weighed structured questions each carrying 5marks @ . All answers must be written in the spaces provided . No additional materials (answer sheets) are provided. ALL questions are compulsory cadre K. Nakiir 2

3. S850/1- Theory structure Topic Qns. Introduction to computers 2 Lab. Care trouble shooting & maintenance 1 File management 2 Computer hardware 3 Computer software 3 Internet & www 3 Data com. & networking 2 Trends in computing 2 Applications 2 Total 20

4. Reasons for failure Giving answers not backed with examples Failure to distinguish terms Giving outlines Open ended answers that leave unanswered such as Why? How? What? Where? When? Etc

5. What We Need To Know..! Sub ict for all years has left unanswered queries at examiner levels in relation to Questions like, Outline, give, state all require candidates to state the point and explain with examples. FOR EXAMPLE S tate any three features of application software? Give the importance of the following devices used in communication … etc. all these need call for a learner to throw some explanation.

6. TEST VALUES/ QUALIFIERS 1. Always start with a leading key word when defining/explaining computer terms or concepts. Examples: (i) Define a switch . Answer: This is a Network device designed to receive, analyze and move incoming packets to another network . cadre K. Nakiir 6

7. (ii) Define the term computer software Answer: This refers to programs ………. OR : This refers to a set of instructions ……… (iii) What is a Backup ? Answer: This is a Copy of a file or a program.... iv) Define a Computer Virus.: This is a computer program that copies itself onto files or programs and destroys software by altering the way it normally functions without the knowledge or the permission of the owner. cadre K. Nakiir 7

8. (v) Define the term Word Wrap. This is a feature/tool of word processor program that….. (vi) What is a Footnote ? This is a reference in a word document that appears……. cadre K. Nakiir 8

9. 2. Avoid very brief answers i.e. Always relate your answers to the question Let points be explained but not just joined or stated in abstract form. Example : Qtn: Give ways how ICTs are used at home. Avoid answers like; For communication For entertainment For keeping data . etc cadre K. Nakiir 9

10. Better answers ICTs like phones can be used for communication at home. ICTs like radios and TVs can be used for entertainment at home. ICTs like computers can be used keeping family data and retrieval in future. cadre K. Nakiir 10

11. Another Qtn: Give ways how ICTs are used to improve Education and instruction in schools. Avoid answers like; For Research For communication Using projectors . etc cadre K. Nakiir 11

12. 3. Always relate your answer to the question. Qtn: State two challenges of using IT at home. It is expensive X Power fluctuations X Better answers - IT equipment may not be safe due to lack of strict rules and procedures to its access and use. - IT equipment can easily be damaged by toddlers. cadre K. Nakiir 12

13. Better answers ICTs like computers can be used by students and teachers to carry out research using the Internet. ICT devices like projectors can be used by teachers to enhance the use of visual aids using power point presentations. ICTs like phones can be used to communicate to parents through calling and sending messages. cadre K. Nakiir 13

14. 4. Avoid writing None Official names of software or computer Hard ware etc Wrong Desktop Excel Power Point Correct Desktop computer Ms. Excel/ Microsoft Excel Ms. Power point/ Microsoft Power point cadre K. Nakiir 14

15. 5 . Avoid Distinguishing terms by writing their abbreviations in full other than what they mean in ICT: E.g. Qtn: Distinguish between RAM and ROM. Wrong Answer: RAM is Random Access Memory while ROM is Read ONLY Memory . What is the correct answer??? cadre K. Nakiir 15

16. Qtn: Distinguish between a LAN and WAN Wrong Answer: A LAN is a Local Area Network while a WAN is Wide Area Net Work What is the correct answer??? cadre K. Nakiir 16

17. 6. Always give direct answers and avoid giving implied answers: E.g. Qtn : Give two advantages of a Electronic Spread sheets over Manual ones. Fake/poor Answers Manual Spread sheets are not easy to update……….? So what????????? Manual Spread sheets require more physical space for storage. cadre K. Nakiir 17

18. Better answers Electronic Spread sheets can easily be updated than manual ones Electronic Spread sheets require minimal physical space for storage than manual ones. cadre K. Nakiir 18

19. 7. Questions relating to practical concepts should be provided with answers as they would apply in a practical situation . E.g. Functions and formulas should always start with EQUAL SIGNS “ = “ = MAX (A1:B2) NOT MAX (A1:B2) or just MAX Lets take this example: cadre K. Nakiir 19

20. A B C D E F 1 HOUSE ATHLETICS FOOTBALL SWIMMING TOTAL POSITION 2 TIGGER 12 54 3 LION 21 43 8 4 SHARK 3 2 300 5 6 MAX cadre K. Nakiir 20 Qtn. State the formula that can be used to find the Total number of points collected by all Houses. = Sum(B2:D4) Qtn. Which formula would be applied to find the highest points scored in swimming? = MAX(D2:D4)

21. 8 . Questions that require Distinguishing Questions requiring Distinguishing or Differeciating terms should give detailed descriptions of both terms for you to be awarded marks allocated else no marks will be awarded. Example:  Qtn: Distinguish between a Hardcopy and a Softcopy as used in computing. cadre K. Nakiir 21

22. Wrong answers !! Avoid answers like: A Hard copy is a tangible printed computer file on paper while a soft copy is Not tangible. X You need to define a Soft copy fully or else Zero marks. cadre K. Nakiir 22

23. 9. comparative aspect Some answers are only CORRECT when there is a comparative aspect. Qtn: State two advantages of Soft copies over Hard copies: Wrong Answers: Softcopies can be made into many copies. Soft copies can be shared among many people. cadre K. Nakiir 23

24. Correct Answers: Softcopies can easily be made into many copies than hard copies. Soft copies can easily be shared among many people than hard copies. cadre K. Nakiir 24

25. CONCLUSION In the event you put all that into consideration, read and prepare, then get assured of scoring highly. cadre K. Nakiir 25

26. WORDS OF WISDOM The deference between a successful student and a failed one is how the two use their time. If crocodile tells you there is no fish in the waters please accept because that’s where it leaves. If you don’t manage your days, life will manage them for you. success favors a prepared mind. cadre K. Nakiir 26

27. WORDS OF WISDOM CONT’D Being born means your old enough to die for as long as you managed to be born AIDS is real. It lives. Because you know how to sweep flours very well doesn't mean you can sweep every flour. Train the children so that in future you don’t teach the adults cadre K. Nakiir 27

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29. I WISH YOU WHAT YOU WISH YOUR SELF !!! cadre K. Nakiir 29