Introduction to ICT questions

Describe each of the following computer network devices: (i) switch; (ii) bridge. (4 marks)July 2020

A-4,- (a) The following functions are used in a spreadsheet program: AND, Average, OR, TRUE, IF, AveragelF Classify them as either Statistical or Logical functions. (3 marks)November 2022

(b) | A company intends to acquire application software to support their operations. Outline four factors, other than cost, they should consider when selecting the software. (4 marks)November 2022 November 2022 (i) Describe bus network topology. (2 marks)November 2022

6. (a) Outline two ways of changing the column width in a spreadsheet worksheet. (2 marks) November 2022

Explain two reasons that would compel an organization to connect their computers to an uninterruptible power supply device.(4 marks)July 2020

Distinguish between a printer and a plotter as used in computers. (4 marks)July 2020

Outline three circumstances that would necessitate the use of a computer voice input device.(3 marks)July 2020

Explain three circumstances that could make a computer user prefer a plotter over a printer. (6 marks)

(c) With the aid of an example in each case, describe the function of the following categories of computer keyboard keys: (i) Function keys; (ii) Navigation keys. (6 marks)November 2022

(d) Explain the function of each of the following email features. (4 marks) November 2022