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MODULE I
ICT TECHNICIAN LEVEL 4, LEVEL 5, LEVEL 6
IT/OS/ICTA/CR/01/4/MA
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May - July 2026
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TVET CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION
COUNCIL (TVET CDACC)
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PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATE:
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1. This unit of competence shall be assessed in three phases.
2. Each assessment session has the duration included in brackets
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4. Ensure all required resources for the assessment have been provided before beginning the
assessment.
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PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT 1 (4 HOURS) AND ORAL ASSESSMENT 1 (10 MINUTES)
Elements Covered
1. Manage Computer Devices
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You are a junior ICT
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inspect and service a donated desktop computer before it is delivered to a client. You are required
to disassemble and reassemble the machine, confirm it boots correctly, verify hardware is
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in BIOS, connect all peripherals, and submit a component functionality report.
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Tasks
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1. Create a folder on the desktop named PA1_YourName_YourRegistrationNumber.
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screenshots taken and files created during this assessment must be saved directly into this
folder.
2. Wear and demonstrate correct use of an anti-static wrist strap before handling internal
components, and explain to the assessor why ESD protection is necessary.
3. Identify, select, and document all hardware components required for a standard desktop
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the recording
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4. Using the correct tools, safely disassemble the desktop computer.
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5. Reassemble the desktop computer in the correct order.
6. Power on the computer and verify a successful Power-On Self-Test (POST). Access the
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UEFI/BIOS setup and navigate to confirm hardware is correctly detected.
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7. Connect the peripheral devices provided and demonstrate that each peripheral is functioning
correctly. Take a screenshot of Device Manager showing each peripheral recognized by the
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operating
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8. Generate a short component functionality report using MS Office that lists at least three major
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components and confirms their status and save it.
9. Compile all screenshots and files saved in the PA1_YourName_YourRegistrationNumber
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folder into a single PDF document
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save the PDF into the same folder.
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PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT 2 (4 HOURS) AND ORAL ASSESSMENT 2 (10 MINUTES)
Elements Covered
1. Manage Desktop Settings
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The client has received the computer
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The client requires a consistent desktop layout, correct date and time settings, a clear folder
structure for storing documents, and confirmation that sensitive files can be password-protected.
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1. Create a folder on the desktop named PA2_YourName_YourRegistrationNumber. All
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screenshots taken during this assessment must be saved directly into this folder.
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2. Create a new shortcut for the Control Panel such that it’s on the desktop, and rearrange all the
icons on the desktop by date modified. Take a screenshot of the desktop showing the shortcut
and the rearranged icons.
3. Set the correct date, time, and time zone (East Africa Time, UTC+3). Take a screenshot of the
date and time settings window showing the applied values.
4. Set the screen resolution to the recommended value. Take a screenshot of the display settings
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5. Change the desktop background to a solid colour or a standard Windows theme, then revert
to the original after demonstration. Take a screenshot of each state, changed and reverted.
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named 'Work_Files' and 'Backup_Files', and within 'Work_Files' create a sub-folder named
'Reports'. Take a screenshot of the full folder hierarchy.
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7. Create a compressed (ZIP) archive of the Backup_Files folder, name it Backup_Archive.zip,
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8. Create a new word document and save it as “File Management” and save the docx file into
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the 'Work_Files' folder. Then move one file from 'Work_Files' to 'Backup_Files'.
9. Apply password protection to document file created above and set the password as 12345.
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Take a screenshot of the password protection confirmation dialog.
10. Compile all screenshots saved in the PA2_YourName_YourRegistrationNumber folder into a
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PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT 3 (4 HOURS) AND ORAL ASSESSMENT 3 (10 MINUTES)
Elements Covered
1. Manage Computer Software
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Your supervisor has asked
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laptop needs a cloud backup system, antivirus software installed to a specified directory, and an
active PeoplePerHour profile so the employee can source freelance work, submit proposals,
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deliverables, and understand how to receive payment.
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1. Create a folder on the desktop named PA3_YourName_YourRegistrationNumber. All
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screenshots, Word documents, and deliverables produced during this assessment must be
saved directly into this folder.
2. Create a sub-folder named Backup_Test. Place at a sample docx files inside it, zip the folder
and back up this folder to Google Drive. Take a screenshot showing the folder successfully
uploaded in Google Drive.
3. Download and install 360 Total Security Antivirus. During installation, choose a custom
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installation
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custom directory selection screen and a screenshot of the installation completion
confirmation.
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setting after demonstrating the change to the assessor. Take a screenshot showing the startup
feature disabled, and a second screenshot showing it re-enabled.
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5. On [Link] create a user account and set up your profile to reflect a
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professional ICT technician. Take a screenshot of your
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6. On PeoplePerHour, locate three available jobs that match your stated ICT skillset. Create a
Word document providing the job title and a brief description for each.
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7. Review and adjust your PeoplePerHour profile settings to manage your digital identity
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appropriately. Document the changes made in a Word document. Take a screenshot of the
updated profile settings page.
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screenshot of the submitted proposal confirmation page.
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9. From the three jobs you identified, select the one whose requirements you can fulfil using the
tools available on your workstation. Complete the task as described in the job listing and
produce a deliverable that meets
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sub-folder named Online_Deliverable.
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explaining how your deliverable meets the specific requirements of the job selected. Take a
screenshot of the completed deliverable open on screen alongside the job listing it corresponds
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10. In your PeoplePerHour account, navigate to the payment settings section. Review the
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withdrawal methods available. On your recording sheet, list at least two withdrawal methods
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shown, describe the requirements for each, and state which method you would recommend
for a freelancer in Kenya and justify your choice. Take a screenshot of the payment settings
page.
11. Compile all screenshots and Word documents saved in the
PA3_YourName_YourRegistrationNumber folder into a single PDF document named
PA3_YourName_YourRegistrationNumber.pdf and save the PDF into the same folder.
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