Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Grade 10 Information Communication Technology Mid Term 2 2026 Exam with Marking Scheme. The PDF version is also available upon your request. The marking scheme is in a different document.

  This exam evaluates Grade 10 ICT learners on foundational ICT concepts, user interfaces, word processing, internet use, utility software, operating systems, and computer networks — assessing digital literacy and technology application skills under the KCBE Senior School curriculum.

  • Month Administered: June 2026
  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Total Marks: 80 (Section A: 30 marks; Section B: 50 marks)
  • Structure:
    • Section A (30 marks) — Short-answer questions; all compulsory
    • Section B (50 marks) — Structured/extended-response questions; all compulsory

  It covers the following topics:

  • Section A
    • ICT infrastructure — classifying components as hardware, software, or network (router, Windows 11, mouse)
    • ICT definitions — matching definitions to terms: technology, information, ICT, process
    • ICT in the community — use of projectors and digital devices; true/false on ICT applications
    • Search engines — identifying search engines from logos
    • Operating systems — identifying OS used on mobile smartphones
    • Word processor interface — naming labeled parts (e.g., toolbar, ribbon, scroll bar)
    • Utility software — matching antivirus, disk cleanup, file compression, backup utility to their functions
    • Communication technologies — tools used in a modern Kenyan office
    • Computer security — physical protection of computers
    • File Explorer — identifying file management operations
  • Section B
    • User interfaces — identifying GUI and CLI; advantages of GUI for beginners; steps to change desktop background
    • Word processing — Merge Cells function; inserting and formatting tables and images in a newsletter
    • Internet and web use — search engines, browser features, online safety
    • Operating systems — types and functions, comparing Windows, Linux, and Android
    • Computer networks — data communication, network types, advantages
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

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