ICT Tools in Communication
21 Grade 7 Pre-Technical Studies questions on ICT Tools in Communication, with worked marking schemes. 21 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 markA parent in Nairobi wants to send a written message with a document attachment to a teacher instantly over the internet. Which ICT tool is MOST suitable?
A. Wall poster
B. Radio broadcast
C. Printed newspaper
D. Email
(1 mark)
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1 markA small school club wants to send the same announcement to all 40 members instantly and at low cost. Which ICT tool is most suitable?
A. Hand-delivered letters
B. Email or a messaging group
C. A printed wall poster only
D. A face-to-face meeting only
(1 mark)
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5 marksA school uses email to send circulars to parents instead of printing paper letters.
(a) State two benefits of this to the school.
(b) Explain one challenge parents in rural areas might face.
(5 marks)
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(a) Two benefits (1 mark each): saves the cost of printing/paper; faster delivery; reaches many parents at once; environmentally friendly/reduces paper waste. (b) One challenge explained (2 marks): poor or no internet connectivity so email cannot be received; lack of a smartphone/computer to open the email; lack of ICT skills to use email; unreliable electricity to power/charge devices. Total 5 marks.
Question 4
1 markA learner wants to have a live face-to-face online meeting with classmates during holidays. Which ICT tool BEST supports this?
A. Printing photographs
B. Fax machine
C. Video conferencing application
D. Sending an ordinary letter by post
(1 mark)
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1 markA small business owner wants to send the same important notice to many customers instantly at low cost. Which ICT tool is MOST suitable?
A. A handwritten letter delivered on foot
B. Email or a messaging application
C. A printed poster left at the shop
D. A face-to-face meeting with each customer
(1 mark)
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1 markA group of learners want to share one document and edit it together online at the same time. The BEST tool for this is:
A. A private handwritten notebook
B. A single flash disk passed around
C. A cloud-based document sharing application
D. A printed booklet
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1 markWhich one of the following BEST helps to protect a personal email account from unauthorised access?
A. Using the word 'password' as the password
B. Writing the password on the desk
C. Using a strong secret password
D. Sharing the password with friends
(1 mark)
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4 marksIdentify four ICT tools that can be used for communication in modern Kenya.
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1 markWhich of the following is an ICT tool used to access and read information published on the internet?
A. Chalkboard
B. Stapler
C. Web browser
D. Ruler
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4 marksExplain two reasons why some Kenyans in remote areas may not fully benefit from ICT communication tools.
(4 marks)
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Any two explained (2 marks each): poor internet/network coverage limits access; lack of electricity to charge/power devices; high cost of devices and data bundles; low digital literacy/skills; lack of access to devices. Award 1 for point + 1 for explanation. Total 4 marks.
Question 11
1 markA responsible learner receives an unkind message online. Which is the MOST appropriate digital-citizenship response?
A. Forward it to many other people
B. Report the message and avoid responding rudely
C. Reply with an equally hurtful message
D. Post the sender's private details online
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1 markWhich of the following is an example of a social media tool used for communication?
A. A calculator
B. WhatsApp
C. A hard disk
D. Microsoft Excel
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1 markA learner shares personal details with a stranger in an online chat group. Which safe online practice has the learner ignored?
A. Keeping personal information private when communicating online
B. Typing messages using correct grammar
C. Logging in with a username
D. Using a fast internet connection
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1 markWhich one of the following is a possible danger of using ICT communication tools carelessly?
A. Exposure to cyberbullying and unsafe content
B. Ability to attach files
C. Faster delivery of messages
D. Reaching many people at once
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1 markWhich one of the following is a benefit of using ICT tools in communication?
A. It is impossible to attach documents
B. Messages are delivered quickly over long distances
C. Messages always take several days to arrive
D. Only one person can be reached at a time
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1 markA mobile phone used to make calls, send SMS and access the internet is BEST described as a:
A. Storage-only device
B. Non-electronic tool
C. Output-only device
D. Communication ICT device
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3 marksA learner has joined an online class group. State three rules of responsible online behaviour (digital citizenship) she should follow.
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4 marksDefine the term 'cyberbullying' and state two ways a learner can stay safe from it.
(4 marks)
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Definition (2 marks): cyberbullying is the use of ICT/digital tools (internet, phones, social media) to harass, threaten, embarrass or harm another person. Two safety ways (1 mark each): keep personal information private; do not respond to bullies; report to a trusted adult/teacher; block the offender; keep evidence/screenshots. Total 4 marks.
Question 19
6 marksA small business owner wants to send the same product price list to many customers quickly and cheaply.
(a) Identify one ICT tool the business owner can use to send the price list to many customers at once. (2 marks)
(b) State two advantages of using such an ICT tool for communication instead of delivering letters by hand. (4 marks)
(6 marks)
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(a) ICT tool (any one): email; a messaging application such as WhatsApp; SMS (bulk text messaging); social media platform. (2 marks) (b) Advantages (any two): (i) It is fast - the message reaches all customers almost instantly. (ii) It is cheaper than printing letters and paying for transport/delivery. (Other valid points: it can reach many people at the same time; messages can be stored and referred to later; it can reach customers in distant places.) (4 marks)
Question 20
6 marksExplain three advantages of using ICT tools for communication compared to traditional methods such as sending letters by post.
(6 marks)
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Any three explained (2 marks each): Speed - messages arrive instantly rather than after days; Cost - often cheaper than posting/travelling; Reach - can send to many people at once; Convenience - can communicate from anywhere at any time; Attachments - can send documents, pictures and videos. Award 1 for point + 1 for explanation. Total 6 marks.
Question 21
1 markA learner is warned to never share their password when using ICT tools for communication. What is the main reason for this advice?
A. Passwords are difficult to remember
B. To stop others from accessing and misusing their account
C. Passwords slow down the computer
D. Sharing passwords improves internet speed
(1 mark)
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