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    This document provides the instructions and questions for the CIT 1114 Introduction to Computers main exam from September to December 2019. The exam covers topics such as keyboard shortcuts in MS Word, types of software, word processing programs, cell referencing in worksheets, views in PowerPoint, uses of forms in databases, and advantages of using presentation programs. It consists of 5 questions testing knowledge of concepts and features used in MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

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    This document provides the instructions and questions for the CIT 1114 Introduction to Computers main exam from September to December 2019. The exam covers topics such as keyboard shortcuts in MS Word, types of software, word processing programs, cell referencing in worksheets, views in PowerPoint, uses of forms in databases, and advantages of using presentation programs. It consists of 5 questions testing knowledge of concepts and features used in MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

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    CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY YEAR ONE SEMESTER ONE

    CIT 1114 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

    MAIN EXAM (60 MARKS)

    SEP-DEC 2019

    INSTRUCTIONS:

    Answer Question ONE and ANY other two Questions

    QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)

    a) Outline the keyboard combination that could be used to achieve each of the following
    in MS word: 5 marks
    i. Start a new document
    ii. Save the current document
    iii. Save a copy of the current document
    iv. Copy a paragraph of the current document
    v. Cut a paragraph of the current document
    b) Explain two types of software found in a computer 4 marks
    c) State two examples of word processing programs 2 marks
    d) Describe absolute cell referencing as used in worksheets with the aid of an example
    4 marks
    e) With the aid of a sketch, describe three types of views as used in MS. PowerPoint
    6 marks
    f) Outline two uses of forms in a database program 2 marks
    g) Explain a calculated field as used in MS. Access 2 marks
    h) Outline three advantages of using a presentation program in teaching 3 marks
    i) Differentiating between word processing application and spreadsheet application
    2 marks
    QUESTION TWO (15 MARKS)

    a) Define the following terms as used in databases: 2 marks


    i. Table
    ii. Record
    b) With the aid of a diagram, describe the hierarchical data model as used in databases
    4 marks
    c) Anita, a computer student at Meru University of Science and Technology used the
    following formula in a worksheet,
    = (A1*C$1)/D$4 - $F$1+B2

    Identify each of the following cell references from the formula 3 marks

    i. Absolute
    ii. Mixed
    iii. Relative
    d) The table below shows details of salaries of employees in a particular company. Use
    to answer questions that follow:

    House allowance, medical allowance, gross pay, Tax P.A.Y.E and Net Pay are
    calculated as follows:

    Using cell addresses only, write a formula that would be able to compute the
    following for the company:

    1. Medical Allowance 2 marks


    2. Gross Pay 2 marks
    3. Net Pay 2 marks

    QUESTION THREE (15 MARKS)

    a) Describe the procedure for starting Microsoft Office PowerPoint. 3 marks


    b) Explain each of the following Microsoft Office PowerPoint features: 4 marks
    i. Animation
    ii. Advance Slide
    c) Differentiate between hanging indent and first line indent as used in Microsoft
    Office Word. 4 marks
    d) Describe the procedure used to set the margins page margins in Microsoft Office
    Word. 4 marks

    QUESTION FOUR (15 MARKS)

    a) Explain three types of reports found in Microsoft Office Access 6 marks


    b) Mr. Kennedy, the principal of Kings High School wants to develop a database that
    will help him store and retrieve the details of students and staff at the school. He hires
    you as a database developer to help him develop the database.
    i. List two tables that you would create 2 marks
    ii. Explain how you would use queries to retrieve data from the database.
    2 marks
    iii. Describe two ways which you can use to enter the student records into
    the database. 5 marks

    QUESTION FIVE

    a) What is mail merging? 2 marks


    b) Describe the steps involved in the mail merging process 3 marks
    c) Differentiate between a formula and a function as used in Microsoft Excel. 2 marks
    d) List three types of charts found in excel. 3 marks
    e) What is the importance of rehearse timings in Microsoft PowerPoint? 2 marks
    f) Explain three slide layouts used in Microsoft Office PowerPoint 3 marks

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