QUICK QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS FOR REFERENCE

​Explain how ICT is used to control air traffic. - ATIKA SCHOOL : ​Explain how ICT is used to control air traffic.

​Identify six contributions of computers in radio and television communication. - ATIKA SCHOOL : ​Identify six contributions of computers in radio and television communication.

​Identify six contributions of computers in radio and television communication. - ATIKA SCHOOL : ​Identify six contributions of computers in radio and television communication.

​State three application areas of ICT in the manufacturing industry. - ATIKA SCHOOL : ​State three application areas of ICT in the manufacturing industry.

​State four areas that employ the use of computers in the communication industry. Radio broadcasting - ATIKA SCHOOL : ​State four areas that employ the use of computers in the communication industry. Radio broadcasting

​Outline four functions that can be computerised in the library. - ATIKA SCHOOL : ​Outline four functions that can be computerised in the library.

​Define the term 'digital library'. - ATIKA SCHOOL : ​Define the term 'digital library'.

​Differentiate between the internet and the world wide web. - ATIKA SCHOOL : ​Differentiate between the internet and the world wide web.

​DEFINE THE TERM 'SIMULATION' AND EXPLAIN WHY SIMULATION IS IMPORTANT IN EDUCATION. - ATIKA SCHOOL : ​DEFINE THE TERM 'SIMULATION' AND EXPLAIN WHY SIMULATION IS IMPORTANT IN EDUCATION.

LIST SIX AREAS WHERE COMPUTERISED PROCESS CONTROL IS USED. - ATIKA SCHOOL : LIST SIX AREAS WHERE COMPUTERISED PROCESS CONTROL IS USED.

​Discuss the importance of ICT in e-learning. - ATIKA SCHOOL : ​Discuss the importance of ICT in e-learning.

​EXPLAIN THE USE OF COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN/COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING (CAD/CAM) SYSTEMS AND GIVE TWO APPLICATION AREAS. - ATIKA SCHOOL : ​EXPLAIN THE USE OF COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN/COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING (CAD/CAM) SYSTEMS AND GIVE TWO APPLICATION AREAS.

​Differentiate between computer aided instruction (CAI) and computer aided learning (CAL). - ATIKA SCHOOL : ​Differentiate between computer aided instruction (CAI) and computer aided learning (CAL).

​Using an example, explain non-destructive testing as conducted in the manufacturing industry. - ATIKA SCHOOL : ​Using an example, explain non-destructive testing as conducted in the manufacturing industry.

Explain how the movement of valuable assets in transit at sea or land can be constantly tracked. - ATIKA SCHOOL : Explain how the movement of valuable assets in transit at sea or land can be constantly tracked.

​State various uses of computers at home. - ATIKA SCHOOL : ​State various uses of computers at home.

​Using relevant examples, discuss computer based reservation systems. - ATIKA SCHOOL : ​Using relevant examples, discuss computer based reservation systems.

​Identify four types of computer based learning. Computer aided instruction (CAI) - ATIKA SCHOOL : ​Identify four types of computer based learning. Computer aided instruction (CAI)

​State four advantages of using EPOS systems in retail stores. - ATIKA SCHOOL : ​State four advantages of using EPOS systems in retail stores.

​Dani, a customer in one of the local supermarkets, noticed that when the cashier passed a wand over some straight lines printed on the side of an item, the description and price of the item appeared on the screen. Explain this observation. : ​Dani, a customer in one of the local supermarkets, noticed that when the cashier passed a wand over some straight lines printed on the side of an item, the description and price of the item appeared on the screen. Explain this observation.

​Differentiate between 2-D and 3-D computer games. - ATIKA SCHOOL : ​Differentiate between 2-D and 3-D computer games.

​Highlight three advantages of computerised reservation systems. - ATIKA SCHOOL : ​Highlight three advantages of computerised reservation systems.

​Identify the main components that make up an electronic point of sale (EPOS) terminal. : ​Identify the main components that make up an electronic point of sale (EPOS) terminal.

​State three advantages and two disadvantages of using automated teller machines. : ​State three advantages and two disadvantages of using automated teller machines.

​Define the term 'automated teller machine (ATM)'. : ​Define the term 'automated teller machine (ATM)'.

​Highlight four achievements in the music and video production industry that are as a result of using ICT. : ​Highlight four achievements in the music and video production industry that are as a result of using ICT.

​Using an example, describe how money is transmitted using electronic funds transfer (EFT). : ​Using an example, describe how money is transmitted using electronic funds transfer (EFT).

​Kwamboka has just completed Form Four. In school, she discovered that she had a talent in singing and became an active choir member. In a move to venture into music, she bought a new PC a week ago to use it as her recording production tool. : ​Kwamboka has just completed Form Four. In school, she discovered that she had a talent in singing and became an active choir member. In a move to venture into music, she bought a new PC a week ago to use it as her recording production tool.

​Highlight the advantages of computerised inventory control systems. : ​Highlight the advantages of computerised inventory control systems.

​Computer students of Baraka High School visited an industrial office in Nairobi. They noticed that the manager was communicating in real time with other regional managers through a web cam and a microphone connected to his notebook PC. The live images of : ​Computer students of Baraka High School visited an industrial office in Nairobi. They noticed that the manager was communicating in real time with other regional managers through a web cam and a microphone connected to his notebook PC. The live images of

​List five application areas of ICT in transportation. : ​List five application areas of ICT in transportation.

​EXPLAIN THE IMPORTANCE OF FINANCIAL SYSTEMS IN BUDGETING, COUNTING, BANKING AND AUDITING. : ​EXPLAIN THE IMPORTANCE OF FINANCIAL SYSTEMS IN BUDGETING, COUNTING, BANKING AND AUDITING.

​HIGHLIGHT SIX USES OF ICT IN AN AUTOMATED OFFICE. : ​HIGHLIGHT SIX USES OF ICT IN AN AUTOMATED OFFICE.

​State four types of financial systems that can be automated using ICT. : ​State four types of financial systems that can be automated using ICT.

​Define the term 'ICT'. : ​Define the term 'ICT'.

​Define the term 'online airline reservation system' and state its advantages. : ​Define the term 'online airline reservation system' and state its advantages.

​Cities and major towns experience traffic jams during rush hours. Explain how ICT can be utilised to decongest the traffic on such roads. : ​Cities and major towns experience traffic jams during rush hours. Explain how ICT can be utilised to decongest the traffic on such roads.

KCSE Paper 1 computer studies topical questions and answers dashboard : KCSE Paper 1 computer studies topical questions and answers dashboard

(a) Explain three functions of an information system in an organisation. (b) Explain two benefits that a company would gain from using batch processing method for data processing (c) (i) Convert the number 11101.1 12 to its decimal equivalent. (ii) Per : (a) Explain three functions of an information system in an organisation. (b) Explain two benefits that a company would gain from using batch processing method for data processing (c) (i) Convert the number 11101.1 12 to its decimal equivalent. (ii) Per

​Define an expert system. : ​Define an expert system.

​On visiting a media house, Zawadi noticed that access through doors was restricted to visitors and employees with a special card. The door only opened after swiping the card on a device mounted on the wall adjacent to the door or standing in front of the : ​On visiting a media house, Zawadi noticed that access through doors was restricted to visitors and employees with a special card. The door only opened after swiping the card on a device mounted on the wall adjacent to the door or standing in front of the

APPLICATION AREAS OF ICT ​REVISION EXERCISE : APPLICATION AREAS OF ICT ​REVISION EXERCISE

​State four advantages of computerised simulation and modelling. : ​State four advantages of computerised simulation and modelling.

​Mobile communication networks would not be possible without computers. Justify this statement. : ​Mobile communication networks would not be possible without computers. Justify this statement.

​List eleven application areas of ICT in the contemporary world. : ​List eleven application areas of ICT in the contemporary world.

​DISCUSS THE IMPORTANCE OF COMPUTERS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF SCIENCE AND RESEARCH.(A) RESEARCH NETWORKS(B) WEATHER FORECASTING(C) MEDICINE(D) SPACE EXPLORATION(F) QUANTUM PHYSICS(E) MILITARY : ​DISCUSS THE IMPORTANCE OF COMPUTERS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF SCIENCE AND RESEARCH.(A) RESEARCH NETWORKS(B) WEATHER FORECASTING(C) MEDICINE(D) SPACE EXPLORATION(F) QUANTUM PHYSICS(E) MILITARY

​State three examples of the use of expert systems. : ​State three examples of the use of expert systems.

​Define e-commerce. : ​Define e-commerce.

​Define the term 'management information system'. : ​Define the term 'management information system'.

​Define a transaction processing system. : ​Define a transaction processing system.

Describe a virtual reality session. : Describe a virtual reality session.

​Name the parts labelled A, B and C. : ​Name the parts labelled A, B and C.

​What is a boom? : ​What is a boom?

​State seven advantages of computerised transaction processing systems. : ​State seven advantages of computerised transaction processing systems.

​Explain the importance of electronic commerce to modern organisations. : ​Explain the importance of electronic commerce to modern organisations.

​Define the following term 'virtual reality'. : ​Define the following term 'virtual reality'.

​State some of the application areas of virtual reality. : ​State some of the application areas of virtual reality.

APPLICATION AREAS OF ICT ​REVISION EXERCISE : APPLICATION AREAS OF ICT ​REVISION EXERCISE

​EXPLAIN HOW YOU WOULD MAKE A STAND ALONE PC TO SUPPORT VIRTUAL REALITY. : ​EXPLAIN HOW YOU WOULD MAKE A STAND ALONE PC TO SUPPORT VIRTUAL REALITY.

State ten current trends in ICT. : State ten current trends in ICT.

IMPACT OF ICT ON SOCIETY ​​REVISION EXERCISE : IMPACT OF ICT ON SOCIETY ​​REVISION EXERCISE

​JUSTIFY THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT. 'COMPUTERS ARE BECOMING PHYSICALLY SMALLER BUT MORE POWERFUL'. THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE. : ​JUSTIFY THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT. 'COMPUTERS ARE BECOMING PHYSICALLY SMALLER BUT MORE POWERFUL'. THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE.

IDENTIFY AT LEAST NINE MAJOR BREAKTHROUGHS TODAY WHICH WOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE WITHOUT ICT. : IDENTIFY AT LEAST NINE MAJOR BREAKTHROUGHS TODAY WHICH WOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE WITHOUT ICT.

​JUSTIFY THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT. 'COMPUTERS ARE BECOMING PHYSICALLY SMALLER BUT MORE POWERFUL'. THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE. : ​JUSTIFY THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT. 'COMPUTERS ARE BECOMING PHYSICALLY SMALLER BUT MORE POWERFUL'. THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE.

​Explain how ICT has affected our cultural, religion and social values. : ​Explain how ICT has affected our cultural, religion and social values.

​Define the following terms: (a) Society (b) Social networking (c) Ethics : ​Define the following terms: (a) Society (b) Social networking (c) Ethics

​IDENTIFY TWO ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS THAT EMANATE FROM THE USE OF ICT DEVICES. : ​IDENTIFY TWO ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS THAT EMANATE FROM THE USE OF ICT DEVICES.

​Highlight three negative impacts of ICT on human health. : ​Highlight three negative impacts of ICT on human health.

​State some of the measures that can be taken to reduce technology phobia and job displacement. : ​State some of the measures that can be taken to reduce technology phobia and job displacement.

​State three advantages and two disadvantages of automating industrial production processes. : ​State three advantages and two disadvantages of automating industrial production processes.