SECTION A [20 MARKS]
Answer all questions Mark your answers with a cross (X).
Answer all the questions In this section
1. What mathematical operation is performed when a forward slash is placed between two
numeric values in a spreadsheet?
A. Addition
B. Division
C. Multiplication
D. Subtraction
2. Which if the following about data is correct?
A. It is found in the flash
B. It is passed to computer through Input devices.
C. It is always deleted by viruses on the computer.
D. It is also known as information.
3. In Microsoft word the new document, a new document is given a default name called ...
A. New folder
B. Document
C. Document1
D. Document2
4. Which of the following can be used to capture a photo and saves it in a computer's
memory?
A. Optic Mark Recognition
B. Scanner
C. Photo Copier
D. Ba code reader
5. Which of the devices can read data from the card shown below?
A. Optic Mark Recognition
B. Bar code reader
C. Magnetic Ink Recognition
D. Magnetic Strip Reader
6. What amount of space can the phrase JIM JAM occupy in the computer's storage media?
A. 8bits
B. 8 bytes
C. 56 bytes
D. 56 bits
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7. Which of the following is the multi user computer?
A. Micro computer
B. Desktop computer
C. Main frame
D. PDA
8. To move data from one part of the document to another ...used.
A. Copy and Paste
B. Cut and Paste
C. Ctrl+Z
D. Copy and Delete
9. ………………..is an example of application.
A. Linux
B. Word processor
C. Drivers
D. Task manager
10. Which of following may not be considered as data?
A. Date
B. Time
C. Sound
D. Totals
11. Which of the following application software uses the extension docx on saved files?
A. Microsoft Excel
B. Microsoft PowerPoint
C. Microsoft Publishing
D. Microsoft Word
12. A network between organizations that allow external users to have limited access to
their resources is called …………………..
A. Extranet.
B. Intranet.
C. Local Area Network.
D. Wide Area Network.
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13. Communication using computer and mobile devices is called ………...
A. IT
B. ICT
C. Link.
D. Network.
14. Formulas in a spreadsheet start with …………………….…..
A. %
B. =
C. *
D. –
15. In a spreadsheet program, the cell which is currently in use is called………………………….
A. active cell.
B. active selector.
C. cell frame.
D. cell identifier.
16. ……………….is storage that holds start up instructions and configuration information of
the computer
system.
A. ALU
B. BIOS
C. RAM
D. ROM
17. Thesaurus helps to ………………..
A. copy and paste.
B. find similar words.
C. find-replace text.
D. search and paste.
19. What is the most effective method for ensuring data security?"
A. Regular backups to an external storage device.
B. Storing data on a secure cloud storage platform.
C. Using antivirus software to protect against malware.
D. Regularly updating passwords and using strong, unique passwords.
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19. Which of the following memory sizes is the smallest?
A. 0.9GB
B. 1.5MB
C. 102 KB
D. 2048 Bytes
SECTION B [15 MARKS]
Answer all the questions in this section by using one word or a short phrase.
1. The Save As dialog box or Save As window allows the user to specify the
…………………………….……………, and ……………………….....……………. for saving the file. [2]
2. ………………………………………………………..…is the most commonly used unit used to measure
the speeds of modern processors. [1]
3. Banks can process its cheques quickly using a.................................................................
[1]
4. The ..............................................and ............................................are examples of two
output devices that can output softcopies. [2]
5. Multitasking refers to..........................................................................................................
6. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]
7. Hard Disks and CD-RW is an example of ............................................................Devices.
[1]
8. To activate the Capital letters on the keyboard the...................................... Is pressed. [1]
9. A computer is an electronic device that accept ………………………………………….. as input,
process it, …………………………………….. it and output ……………………………………….. according
to the user command. [3]
10. Mention one advantage and one disadvantage of using computers.
i. Advantage……………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
ii. Disadvantage ………………………………………………..……………………………………….……….
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SECTION C [25 marks]
Answer all the questions in this section by using one word or a short phrase.
1. The following diagram shows an electronic pen fitted with several devices.
a) Which part of the pen is for inserting a removable memory card? ……………………………. [1]
b) State two ways data can be transferred from a pen to a desktop computer
i. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………[1]
ii. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……. [1]
c) What data will the microphone input to the pen …………………………..…………………………… [2]
d) Give one advantage of having a digital camera together with a microphone on the pen
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
2.
a) What is Computer Based Learning? ………………………………………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... [2]
b) State one multimedia device that can be used in Computer Based Learning.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
c) State one multimedia software that can be used in Computer Based Learning.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
d) Give one advantage of Computer Based Learning.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
e) Give one disadvantage associated with Computer Based Learning
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
3. A Computer represents data as binary digits
a) What are binary digits? .......................................................................................................
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…………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………… [2]
b) How many bytes make one 1 Kilobyte? ………………………………………………………………..…… [1]
c) Name two household appliances which are digital in nature.
i. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… . [1]
ii. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
3.
a) State two differences between a Local Area Network (LAN) and a Wide Area Network
(WAN
i. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
ii. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
b) Give two advantages that a wireless network has over a wired network.
i. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
ii. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
c) Give two reasons why it is advisable to avoid downloading any free software from the
internet?
i. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
ii. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
d) Why is downloading of information from a website sometimes slow?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….. [2]
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