Question 1
(a) Match each type of ICT in Table 1 with its relevant communication sector.
Table 1
ICT Type |
Communication Sector |
Satellite communication |
Radio |
Broadcasting |
Internet |
Data network |
GSM |
Telecommunication |
Video conferencing |
(b) List three computing devices that belong to each of:
(i) 19th; and
(ii) 20th century periods.
The expected answers were:
1. (a) Table 1
ICT type |
Communication Sector |
Satellite communication |
Video conferencing |
Broadcasting |
Radio |
Data network |
Internet |
Telecommunication |
GSM |
[ 4 marks ]
(b)(i) Any three computing devices for the 19th century
Abacus; Slide Rule;
Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine; Napier’s bone;
Hollenrith Census Machine; Pascal’s calculator;
Leibnitz multiplier; Burrough’s Machine
Jacquad loom; Stones;
Sticks; Pebbles;
Fingers.
(ii) Any three computing devices for the 20th century
ENIAC;
EDVAC;
UNIVAC 1;
Calculator;
Desktop personal computers;
Laptop and notebook computers;
Palmtop/Tablet PC.
The question was on Computer Devices I and II. Many of the candidates that attempted this question got part (a) well but failed in their responses to part (b). The candidates’ performance was reported good. |
