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Information Communication Technology 1 Question Paper

Information Communication Technology 1

Course:Bachelor Of Library And Information Science

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
INSTITUTIONAL BASED PROGRAMME
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF LIBRARY AND
INFORMATION SCIENCE
BLIS 101: INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY I
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DATE: Friday 29th August 2008 TIME:8.00am – 10.00am

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question 1 and any other TWO.

1.a)Define the following terms:
i) Computer
ii) Information
iii) Internet

b)Briefly describe the following:
i) Utility programs
ii) Modem

c) Give any FOUR categories of application software.

d) What do the following acronyms stand for?
i) LAN
ii) WAN

e) Explain how the following terms are used in connection with computers:
i) Hardware and software
ii) Cold boot and warm boot
iii) Input and output devices.
f) What is a Zombie program?

2. Discuss any FIVE major factors that hinder adoption and utilization of ICT in
academic libraries in Kenya.

3. Explain any FIVE functions of an operating system.

4. Explain the benefits that accrue to an information center from providing its users
with online information resources?

5. Computer-based information is prone to attacks and damage. Discuss.

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