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061006T4ICT
ICT TECHNICIAN LEVEL 6
IT/OS/ICT/CR/10/6
Develop Computer Program
Nov/Dec 2024
TVET CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION
COUNCIL (TVET CDACC)
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WRITTEN ASSESSMENT
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Time: 3 HOURS
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE
1. Marks for each question are indicated in the brackets.
2. The paper consists of TWO sections: A and B.
3. Candidates are provided with a separate answer booklet
4. DO NOT write on this question paper.
This paper consists of THREE (3) printed pages
Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that all
pages are printed as indicated and that no questions are missing.
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SECTION A (40 MARKS)
Answer ALL the questions in this section.
1. In object orientated programming, the term class and object are used to define real life
scenarios. Differentiate the two terms. (2 marks)
2. Design and write a Java program that reads the age of a person and outputs an
appropriate message based on the criteria below. (4 marks)
If age<18 print “minor” and If age>=18 print “Adult”
3. Datatypes specify the size and type of data that can be stored in a variable. Identify
FOUR primitive datatypes available in Java programming language. (4 marks)
4. Write a C program compute the area of a circle. In your program, declare PI as
constant. (4 marks)
5. A student created the following C program during a practical lesson. Write the output
produced when the following program is executed. (2 marks)
#include<stdio.h>
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int main()
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int num1, num2;
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num1 = 25;
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num2=num1- (3*4) + 6*(2+3) + (1+5);
prinf(“num2 + %d\n”, num2);
return 0;
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6. Comments are used to describe a code segment in a program. Using examples,
describe TWO ways of representing comments in Java programming. (4 marks)
7. Java programming is an example of object oriented programming language. Outline
THREE principles of this language. (3 marks)
8. Reserved words cannot be used with any other meaning. Identify FOUR such words
in Java programming. (4 marks)
9. Control structures control the execution of a program. State THREE looping control
structures. (3 marks)
10. Documentation is crucial during software development life cycle. Outline THREE
types of documentation. (3 marks)
11. Program errors cause a programs code to behave in unintended way or produce
incorrect results. State any THREE types of errors in programming . (3 marks)
12. During a Java programming class, the Lecturer designed various function to perform
specific tasks. List TWO types of functions. (2 marks)
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13. Calling a function involves passing arguments. Outline TWO ways of passing
arguments. (2 marks)
SECTION B (60 MARKS)
Answer Any THREE Questions in This Section
14.
a) Maintaining software involves various tools and techniques. Discuss FIVE
maintenance tools used in software programs (10 marks)
b) The program development process can be broken down into various stages.
Describe FIVE critical stages in the software development life cycle. (10 marks)
15.
a) System development methodologies provide a framework for managing tasks,
resources, and time during system development. Explain FIVE such
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methodologies. (10 marks)
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b) Ochieng, an experienced programmer wishes to design a system using the
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modular approach. Explain FIVE advantages he is likely to derive from using this
approach. (10 marks)
16.
a) A method can be called to execute a task. Explain FIVE components of a java
method. (10 marks)
b) A computer programmer uses programming languages to solve a given problem.
Discuss FIVE categories of programming languages. (10 marks)
17. As a programmer, you are required to write a program that prompts the user to
enter the Length and Width of a rectangle, calculate the Area and Perimeter, then
display the result.
a) Write a pseudocode algorithm to illustrate the program logic. (10 marks)
b) Draw a flowchart that describes the program. (10 marks)
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