Advanced level 2025 Holy Infant High School mock ICT 2
Advanced level 2025 Holy Infant High School mock ICT 2
A college uses a computerized student information system to store student records.
(a) Explain the process of data verification in the student information system and its
importance. (2 marks)
(b) State two methods that can be used to collect student data. (2 marks)
ii. Perform the following binary operations:
(a) Convert 745.2510 to binary. (2 marks)
(b) Evaluate 1011 × 1101. (2 marks)
(c) Convert 57AF16 to Octal (2 marks)
iii. A company conducts virtual meetings using video conferencing.
(a) Identify THREE essential hardware devices used in video conferencing and explain their
roles. (3 marks)
(b) State TWO benefits of video conferencing for remote employees. (2 marks)
(c) Identify and explain TWO factors that affect video and audio quality in a video
conference. (2 marks)
2.
i.
(a) Explain the impact of malware on a school’s computer system. (2 marks)
(b) Describe TWO ways to prevent malware infections in a school network. (2 marks)
(c) List TWO ergonomic issues caused by extended computer use and explain how to prevent
them. (2 marks)
ii.
(a) Define data consistency in database management. (2 marks)
(b) What does deadlock means in process management? . (2 marks)
(c) Explain four conditions necessary for deadlock to occur (3 marks)
iii. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of Inkjet and Laser printers. (4 marks)
3.
i.
(a) Explain the function of a modem in a computer network. (2 marks)
(b) Differentiate between a switch and a hub in networking. (2 marks)
ii. Many organizations outsource software development.
(a) List THREE factors a company should consider when outsourcing software development.
. . (3 marks)
(b) State TWO disadvantages of software outsourcing. (2 marks)
iii. Define the following ICT terms
a. Teleworking (2 marks)
b. Handshaking
