Review questions 1-1
- Explain at least five areas where computers used.
- State the advantages of using electronic point-of sale terminals as opposed to manual entry at a supermarket checkout counter.
- Discuss how a computer is used in
- A) Reservation systems.
B)Banking.
C)Law enforcement.
- Explain how computers have made it possible for most organisations or institutions to have a paperless office
Review questions 1-2
- Identify at least two areas where expert systems are used.
- Differentiate between
- A) Computer aided instruction and computer aided learning.
- B) Computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing. C) Simulation and virtual reality.
- Explain the role of robots in a motor vehicle assembling plant.
- Explain the term virtual reality giving examples of devices used.
- Discuss the devices required in order conduct a video conference.
Revision questions
- Differentiate between an electronic point of sale and a cash register.
- Explain how computers are used in accounting systems.
- Define the following terms:
- Differentiate between computer aided design and computer aided manufacture.
- Explain why computer have become important library management tools.
- List some of the interactive sensory devices used in virtual reality.
Review questions 1
- Explain at least three effects of introduction of ICT in workplaces.
- List three advantages and two disadvantages of automated production.
- Describe some of the effects of ICT on human health.
- Why is there concern on the disposal of Nickel-cadmium batteries?
Revision questions
- Explain the effects of ICT on employment.
- Explain how the use of ICT may affect health and the environment.
- Explain the role of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- Define the term flaming.
- Why should a parent be concerned when a child requests oftenly to be given some money to go and browse Internet in a cyber cafe?
- ( ) is an electronic device designed to emulate the human nervous system.
- Explain the four main areas of artificial intelligence.
- Give a reason why success in natural language processing is important.
- Define the term robot.
- Describe the features and capabilities of an intelligent robot
- Briefly explain the possible features of microcomputer and information technology in a few years to come.
- Briefly explain the concept “information superhighway”, its services and potential growth.
Review questions
- Explain the role of the following ICT specialists:
- A) Database administrator.
- B) Software engineer.
- C) System analyst.
- D) Computer technician.
- E) Information systems manager.
- Differentiate between a system analyst and a programmer.
- Outline the roles of a network administrator.
- Differentiate between a software engineer and a computer engineer.
- List three types of job opportunities that are available in the field of computer hardware.
Revision questions
- Give at least six examples of public and accredited private universities that offer computer related courses in Kenya.
- Identify at least three ICT related courses offered at
- University level
- Polytechnic level
- College level
- Define the term accreditation as used in education.
- Identify ICT courses you would enrol in at the postgraduate university level.
- Identify three national polytechnics that offer ICT courses in Kenya.
- Identify at least three colleges that offer computer science as a subject at diploma level.
- State and explain some of the factors you would consider before enrolling for an ICT course in a college.
