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ICDL Module 1 test

The document is a questionnaire from Aberdare Technical College regarding computer studies, dated February 20, 2025. It includes various questions on definitions, types of computers, peripheral devices, software, computer networks, and memory. The document aims to assess knowledge in fundamental computer concepts and terminology.

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ICDL Module 1 test

The document is a questionnaire from Aberdare Technical College regarding computer studies, dated February 20, 2025. It includes various questions on definitions, types of computers, peripheral devices, software, computer networks, and memory. The document aims to assess knowledge in fundamental computer concepts and terminology.

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THE ABERDARE TECHNICAL COLLEGE (ATC)

P.O BOX 1815-10101, KARATINA, NYERI. TEL: 0726507444

Email: [email protected] www.aim.ac.ke


ICDL CAT 1 Date: 20th Feb 2025
1. Define the following terms used in computer studies: (4mks)
a) Computer

b) Data

c) Information

d) Processing

2. a) What does the term peripheral devices mean? (1mk)

b) Give 3 examples of peripheral devices (3mks)

3. a) Define the term port. (1mk)

b) State any three ports you know and their functions (6mks)
Port Function
a.
b.
c.

4. Briefly explain two types of computer software. (4mks)

5. List any four types of computers. (4mks)

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6. Give 3 examples of computers that can be classified as microcomputers. (3mks)

7. What is a computer network? (2mks)

8. Highlight any three types of computer network. (3mks)

9. Write the following acronyms in full. (5mks)


a) CPU………………………………………………………………………………
b) ICT………………………………………………………………………………
c) PC……………………………………………………………………………….
d) WiFi……………………………………………………………………………..
e) ICDL………………………………………………………………………………
10. a) What are the three main parts of a PC? (3mks)

b) List down 3 examples of output devices. (3mks)

c) State 3 input devices that you may know. (3mks)

11. Differentiate between the following terms: (4mks)


a) Hardcopy output and softcopy output.

b) Hardware and software

12. (a) Highlight three examples of secondary storage devices. (3mks)

(b) Give the two types of main memory/primary memory. (2mks)

13. Give the units of measuring the following. (3mks)


(i) CPU speed………………………………………………………………………..
(ii) Computer memory……………………………………………………………….
(iii) Monitor size……………………………………………………………………..
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14. List down any three operating systems that you know. (3mks)

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