BEST BRAIN EXAMINATIONS KONSORTIUM

SPECIAL PRIVATE MOCK EXAMINATIONS FOR BECE CANDIDATES – MAY 2024

MARKINGSCHEME -COMPUTING
PAPER 2 ESSAY (60 marks]
QUESTION ONE
(a) () DATASTRUCTUREUSEDTO HOLD INKCOLORS
Arrays, Lists (2marks 1 markeach]
(ii) CONTENTSOF THE VARIABLE INKCOLORS
Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black [4 marks @1 mark esc
(iii) TYPES OFSTATEMENTSIN THESUBPROGRAM DISPLAYALL O
Iteration statement (2 mark
(iv) TYPE OF STATEMENTUSEDIN THE MAIN PROGRAM
Selection statement [2 marks
(b) DRAWING THEFLOWCHARTOFTHE GVEN ALGORITHM

Start

Input C

Yes
Cc=100? Print C

No

Let C= (C+ 20 * C)

Print C
[5 marks]
(c)
) RIBBON TAB ON WHICH THECOMMANDSCANBEROUND
Insert [1 mark
(ii) IDENTIFYING ICONS AND THERUSES
I–Shapes II-Screenshot I -Picture
Placeholder IV -Online Pictures
2 marks @ mark each)
(ii) USES OF THE LABELED PARTS
I-Shapes: Used to insert prede ned shapes, such as rectangles, circles, and arrows, into their publication
for design purposes.
II-Pictures; Used to insert pictures from the computer or other connected computers
IM- Picture Placeholder: Used to inserts a blank picture placeholder into the publication, allowing users to
later replace it with an actual image.
V- Online Pictres: Used to search for and insertimages from onlinesources directly into their publication.
[4 marks @1 markeach
(iv) OBJECTSTHAT CANBECREATEDIN A PUBLICATIONUSINGSHAPE 0
Rectangles, circles, squares, triangles, arrows, lines, stars, banners, callouts, owchart symbols etc.
[2 marks @ mark eachj
QUESTION TWO
(a) USES OF ROBOTSENSORS
) Light sensors- Light sensors are used to detect the presenceand intensity of light, and can be used for tasks
such as navigation, obstacle detection, or color recognition. [1 mark]
(Gi) Distance sensors- Distance sensors are used to measure the distance to an object or a surface, and can be
used for tasks such as mapping, obstacle avoidance, or object recognition. [1 mark]

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 (b) WHYIMAGESMUSTHAVEACONSISTENT
LOOKIN APUBLICATON
at 7 Itcanhelpcreateauni edandcoherentvisualidentity for thepublication
t Canhelpconvertthe mainmessageand theme of a Dublication as well as re-enforce the key points
It can help establish trust and credibility with the audience. as they can see that that the publication
is well researched, well-designed and well edited.
It can help improve the readability and accessibility of the publication, as the images can
complement the text and make it easier to understand and remember.
[3 marks @1 mark each]
(c) (i) DEFINITION OF DIGITAL FOOTPRINT
A digital footprint refers to the trail of data that a personleaves behind when using the internet.
[1 mark]
(Ü) MAIN TYPESOF DIGITALFOOTPRINT
A passive digital footprint - data collected without a user's knowledge.
An active digital footprint - data intentionally submited online via blogs, apps, websites and social
media actions.
-[2 marks @1 mark each]
(d) () WHAT IS ASCREENSHOT
Asereenshotis a capturedimage of the contents displayed on a computer or mobile device screen.
[1 mark
(ii) STEPSTO INSERTASCREENSHOTIN A POWERPOINTPRESENTATION
1. Navigate to the slide where you want to add the screenshot.
2. Click on the "Insert" tab in the PowerPoint ribbon.
3. In the "Images" group, select "Screenshot."
4. Choose from available screenshots or capture a new screenshot
5. Click on the desiredscreenshotto insert it into the slide.
[4 marks for all correct]
QUESTION THREE
(a) TASKS THAT CANBEACCOMPLISHEDA SMARTWATCH:
Tracks tness metrics like steps and heart rate.
Receives noti cations from paired smartphones.
Displays time, date, and day, and sets alarms
(b) (3 marks @1 mark each]
WAYS IN WHICHSMARTPHONESHAVETRANSFORMEDEVERYDAY COMMUNICATION.
Instantmessaging and real-time communication through text messaging apps.
Voicę and video calls, providing a convenient alternative to traditional phone calls.
Expandedsocial networking capabilities, allowing users to connect and interact with friends and
family on social media platforms.
Email accesson-the-go, enabling users to send and receive emails from anywhere.
Enhancedmultimedia messaging with the ability to send photos, videos, and audio recordings.
Providedaccess to awide range of communication apps and services, including messaging, email,
social media, and video conferencing, all within a single device.

EXAMPLESOFDATAFABRICATION 3 marks @i markeach]

SQL injection
Route injection
User / credential counterfeiting
Log/audittrailfalsi cation
Emailspoo ng
Alteringnumericalvalues
Forgingsignatures/authorship
Inventing experimentalresults
Creating fake documentation
Fabricating nancial records
Manipulating images or
multimedia content
[1 mark @ mark each)
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 (i) WAYS TO MITIGATE DATAFABRICATION
Use ofAuthenticationandauthorizationmechanisms
Using Firewalls
Use Digital Signatures - Digital signature scheme is a mathematical scheme for demonstrating the
authenticity of a digital message or document.
[2 marks @1 mark each)
(d) (i) MEANING OFCYBERBULLYING
Cyberbullying refers to theuse of digital communicationtools, suchas social media, text messages, or
emails, to harass, intimidate, or threaten others repeatedly. [1 mark
(ii) WAYS CYBERBULLYINGCAN IMPACT ANINDIVIDUALLS MENTAL HEALTH
Cyberbullying can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and isolation, causing
signi cant emotional distress and harm to the individual's mental well-being.
[2 marks @1 mark each)
QUESTION FOUR
(a) NEGATIVE IMPACTS OFCOMPUTERUSEON THEENVIRONMENT
Straining the electrical grid and contributing to greenhouse gas emissions
Unnecessary waste of energy leading to contribution to greenhousegases
Pollution resulting from manufacturing ofcomputers
Discarded computers contributing to electronic waste containing heavy metals that pollute land lls
Depletion of naturalresources
Soil contamination from lead and other harmful substances contained in computers
3 marks @1 markeach]
(b) WAYS OF REDUCING ENERGYCONSUMPTIONWHEN USINGCOMPUTERS
Turn off computers when not in use.
Use power-saving modes.
Unplug devices when not charging.
Use energy-ef cient hardware.
Reduce printing by using digital documents.
Regularly maintain and update systems to ensure ef ciency.
Con dentiality Principle
4 marks @ 1 markeach]
() DISTINGUISH BETWEEN THE CONCEPTSOFABSTRACTIONANDDECOMPOSITION
Abstraction is a technique of hiding the implementation details of a feature or a function and only exposing its
essential characteristics
Decomposition is a technique of breaking down a large problem or system into smaller and more manageableparts.
2 marks
(d) HOW TOGROUPSHAPESINPOWERPOINT
1. Select the shapes you want to group by clicking and dragging to create a selection box around them.
2. Right-click on one of the selectedshapes and choose "Group" from the context menu.
3. Alternatively, go to the "Format" tab in the PowerPoint ribbon, click on the "Group" option in the Arrange
group, and select "Group" from the dropdown menu.
[3 marks @1 mark each
QUESTION FIVE
(a) BENEFITS OF HAVING COPYRIGHT PROTECTIONFORYOURWORK
It allows only the holder to distribute the work for commercialpurpose
Prevention of monetary loss
It offers Legal protection to the holder or owner.
It also protects the reputations of the holder or owner.
It offers the owner or holder the to perform the work publicly
It gives the copyright owner the right to changethe form of art or work
It gives the owner an exclusive right to reproduce the work they have alreadyreproduced
It protects the intellectual property of the owner
Copyright protection allows the work to be monetized by licensing it to others for use in
exchange for fees or royalties.
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 Co tection gives creative control to the copyright holder, giving them the authority
to
0 decide
decide how their work is used and distributed.
CopPyignt protection incentivizes creativity and innovation by providing creators with the
assurance that their efforts will be rewarded and protected.
Copyright protection gives the holder a competitive advantage in the marketplace Dy
distinguishing their work from that of othersand preventing unauthorized copying
3 marks @1 markeach)
(b) DRGONOMICMEASURESTOCONSIDERWHENUSING ACOMPUTDR
Adjusting the height of the chair and desk to maintain proper posture
Positioning the monitor at eye level
Using an ergonomic keyboard and mouse
Taking breaks and stretching periodically
Adjusting the lighting to reduce glare and eye strain.
[2 marks @1 mark each)
(c) BENEFITS OFUSINGPRESENTATIONSOFTWARE
It enhances the audience's engagement and attention by using graphics, animations, sounds, videos,
and other multimedia elements.
using charts, diagrams, tables, and other
It improves the clarity and effectiveness of themessage by
visual aids to illustrate data and concepts.
It allows thepresenterto customize and modify the presentation according to the audience's needs
and preferences, as well as the presentation mode (online or o ine).
It enables real-time collaboration and sharing of content among multiple users,as well as feedback
and interaction from theaudience.
t savestime andresourcesby providingtemplates,themes,and tools to create professional and
consistent presentations quickly and easily.
(4 marks (@1 mark each]
(d) WAYS TO CREATE ANEW PUBLICATION IN MSPUBLISHER
Click on the "File" tab, select "New," and choose from the available templates.
Use a blank template by selecting "Blank Page Sizes" under the "New" tab.
Accesspre-designedtemplates rom the "Featured" or "Built-In" categories in the "New" tab.
Use the "Search for Online Templates" option to browse and download templates from the Microsoft
Of ce website.
OR: Using Templates:
Open Publisher and select a template from the available options.
Customize the template with your content.
Starting from Seratch:
Open Publisher and choose a blank page size.
Add text, images, and other elements to design your publication

3 marks @1½ mnarkeach

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