KCSE Computer Studies Exam Instructions
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Powered by AIAfter the examination, each candidate's work must be saved in a folder named with their random number. The supervisor then transfers each candidate's folder onto a flash disk and ensures the work is printed from this disk. The school folder must then be compressed and uploaded to the KNEC portal .
Disabling network connections ensures that there is no unauthorized access or data transfer that could compromise the examination's integrity. It prevents potential cheating or malpractice by ensuring that all work is completed offline .
Before starting each examination session, all files, including those in the recycle bin, must be deleted from the computers. Post-examination, the supervisor must ensure that only the exam files are transferred to the USB flash disk .
If technical difficulties occur, the Computer Studies teacher or laboratory technician can provide supervised assistance, which must be documented by the supervisor. The report should include the candidate's random number and a description of the assistance provided .
The specifications include having a desktop computer installed with a desktop publisher like Microsoft Publisher, a word processor, a spreadsheet application, and a relational database program. The standards, formats, and language settings must be set to UK English, and the system date and time must be current .
Schools must ensure that each candidate has access to a desktop computer with specified application software like Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Word, and others installed, all data files are deleted before the exam, and a reliable USB flash disk with at least 16GB is available. Furthermore, a computer with internet is needed for uploading work, but it should not be in the examination room .
The Centre Manager is responsible for ensuring the computer is connected to the internet and logging into the KNEC marks upload portal using the school's credentials. This enables the supervisor to upload the zipped folder containing the candidates' work .
If the zipped school folder exceeds the allowed browser size for upload, the work should be divided across multiple zip folders. Each folder should be numbered sequentially with _1, _2, etc., to indicate the segments of the upload .
The USB flash disk containing candidates’ work should be placed in an unmarked envelope and packed with the printed work in the return envelope. This ensures that the work remains confidential and secure until it is reviewed .
The unmarked envelope for the USB flash disk ensures that there is no branding or marking that might compromise confidentiality. Packing this with the printed work in a return envelope further ensures that the data is secure and makes the chain of custody clear and verifiable, thus maintaining the examination's integrity .