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PRESIDENT’S OFFICE - RALG

ROMBO DISTRICT EXAMINATION SYNDICATE (RODES)

FORM TWO MOCK ASSESSMENT EXAMINATION

036 INFORMATION AND COMPUTER STUDIES

Time 2.30 Hours August, 2024

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of ten (10) questions.
2. Answer all questions.
3. Section A and C carry fifteen (15) marks each and section B carry seventy (70) marks.
4. All answers must be written in blue or black ink.
5. Cellular phones, calculators and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination
room.
6. Write your Examination Number at the top right corner of every page.

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SECTION A(15 Marks)

Answer All questions in this section
1. For each of the items(i)-(x) ,choose the correct answer from the given alternatives and write in the box
provided
(i). The following are the vital roles of information in any community EXCEPT:
A. Helping to make better decisions
B. Giving records of future events
C. Producing knowledge and helping us to identify missing knowledge about a subject
D. Helping to identify opportunities for work ,business and innovation.

(ii). Why is it advised to set a strong password in the computer?

A. To restrict unauthorized user
B. To minimize computer virus
C. To prevent the computer from damage
D. To reduce unauthorized program

(iii).Which combination of keys is used to select the text in a document?

A.Ctrl+P B:Ctrl+C
C.Ctrl+A D.Ctrl+P

(iv).How would you classify a touch screen among the computer hardware parts?
A.An input device C.Both processing and output device
B.An output device D.Both input and output device

(v).Data in the computer system is measured using different units, but the commonly used data
measurement unit is:-
A. Gigabyte B.A byte
C.Megabyte C.Kilobyte

(vi).The main function of the router in the computer network is:-

A. To provide access to the internet
B. To provide interconnection with different networks
C. To converts signal from digital to analog form
D. Divide a busy network into segments

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(vii).Computer software which perform fundamental operations like booting, retrieving and loading
application is called:-
A. Drivers
B. Utility software
C. Database
D. Operating system

(viii). Kiswahili teacher wants to find the highest score of the of 30 students in spreadsheet, which
of the following formula will be used to by the teacher?
A. =SUM(B1:B30)
B. =MAX(B1:B30)
C. =RANGE(B1:B30)
D. =COUNT(B1:B30)

(xi)Examples of secondary storage memory devices are….

A. Floppy disk and ROM
B. Hard disk and RAM
C. ROM and RAM
D. Floppy disk and Hard Disk
(x)What is the most suitable input device for highlighting or selecting an object on the screen?
A. Joy stick
B. Mouse
C. Keyboard
D. Touch screen

2.Match the functions of the features of the features of word processors in LIST A with their
corresponding features names in LIST B by writing the letter of the correct answer below the item number
is the box provided.
LIST A LIST B
i. Shows how the document will look like when A. Read Mode
printed B. Web Layout
ii. Format your screen to make the reading of your C. The Print Layout View
document more comfortable D. Home Tab
iii. Enables you to view your document ,as it would E. Insert Tab

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appear in a browser . F. Title Bar

iv. The tab contains a ribbon with various groups of G. Menu Bar
commands such as Clipboards, Font, Paragraph, H. Document Window
Style and Editing
v. Displays the program name and name of the
current document you are working on

Answers
LIST A i. ii. iii. iv. v.
LIST B

SECTION B(70 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section
3.The following figure shows a physical arrangement of computers in a certain office. Study it carefully
and answer the questions that follow:

Figure 1
(a)What is the name of the physical topology presented in the figure provided?
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(b) What are the names of the components labeled with later A and B?
(i). Letter A……………………….……………………………………….
(ii).Letter B…………………………………………………………….
(c)What are the three advantages of the type of network used in the Figure1
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4.(a) Give two advantages of choosing a laptop computer instead of desktop computers

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(b)A desktop computer has five cords for it to function properly, name the cords with respect to the
components they are connecting.
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(ii).…………………………………………………….…………….…….…
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5.Shadya is a Form One student who wants to practice on how to use Microsoft word program. Assist her
to identify the steps of inserting the following:
(a) A picture sored in My Documents

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(ii) …………………………………………………………………………..…….
(iii)……………………………………………………………………………..
(iv) ……………………………………………………………………………..
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(b)Tables with 3 rows and 5 columns

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(iv). …………………………………………………………………………….
(v). …………………………………………………………………………….

6.(a)The government has announced the issue of power shortage in the main line supplying power to Hai
district. This led to the power fluctuation in the computer lab. Outline the two effects of power fluctuation
in the computer lab
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(ii). ………………………………………………………………………

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(b)What are the two devices should be used in solving the problem of power fluctuation in the computer
lab?
(i). ……………………………………………………………………………..
(ii). ………………………………………………………………………
(c) It is advisable to protect the computer from malicious program. What are the four things to be done
regularly to protect the computer from malicious programs:
(i). ……………………………………………………………………………..
(ii). ………………………………………………………………………
(iii). ………………………………………………………………………
(iv). ………………………………………………………………………

7.(a)Basic Mathematics teacher is using a computer to input,store,analyse results so as to know the

progress of his students in the subject. Below is the snapshot of one of the works he is doing in the

computer.
Figure 2.
(a)What is the name of the software used to enter data:
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(b)What are the two data types used in the worksheet?
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(ii)…………………………………………………………………………………

(c) Write the formula for getting

Average score
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Maximum score

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Minimum score
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(c)What is the active cell in the Figure 2 above

8.(a) Due to the advanced in technology,mobile phones are widely used in communication and other tasks
in the community.Give three reasons why mobile phones are regarded as computers.
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(b)Give two reasons why the computer is regarded as electronic device
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9.In 2009 the world faced the tragic of COVID19 which started in China, one on the method to combat the
disease was mass campaigns through different media. To reach the population the government of Tanzania
decided to use modern communication media to provide news to the public.
(a)Which communication media were used by the government? Give four
(iii). ………………………………………………………………………
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(v). ………………………………………………………………………
(vi). ………………………………………………………………………

(b)Why the government of Tanzania opted to use modern communication media

to address the COVID19 pandemic to reach the public? Give three reasons

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SECTION C(15 Marks)

Answer question ten(10)
10.Explain three advantages and three disadvantages of computers in daily life.
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 PRESIDENT’S OFFICE - RALG

ROMBO DISTRICT EXAMINATION SYNDICATE (RODES)

FORM TWO MOCK ASSESSMENT EXAMINATION

036 INFORMATION AND COMPUTER STUDIES

Time 2.30 Hours MARKING SCHEME August, 2024

SECTION A (15 Marks)

1. For each of the items(i)-(x) ,choose the correct answer from the given
(i). (ii). (iii). (iv). (v). (vi). (vii). (viii). (ix). (x).
B A C D B B D A D B
(1 mark each)
2.Match the functions of the features of the features of word processors in LIST A with their
corresponding features names in LIST B by writing the letter of the correct answer below the item
number is the box provided.
LIST A i. ii. iii. iv. v.
LIST B C A B D F
(1 mark each)
SECTION B(70 Marks)
Answer all questions in this section.
3.The following figure shows a physical arrangement of computers in a certain office. Study it carefully
and answer the questions that follow:
(a)What is the name of the physical topology presented in the figure provided?
The name of the physical topology is Bus Topology

(b) What are the names of the components labeled with later A and B?
(i). Letter A: Photocopy machine/Printer (2 marks)
(ii).Letter B: Trunk or backbone cable (2 marks)
(c)What are the three advantages of the type of network used in the (2marks@)

(i) It is easy to connect a computer and other peripheral devices to a linear bus.

(ii) It is cheaper compared to other physical topologies.

(iii) It uses less amount of cables compared to other physical topologies.

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4.(a) Give two advantages of choosing a laptop computer instead of desktop computers
(2.5@marks)
(i)Laptop computer consume less power compared to desktop computers
(ii)Laptop computers consume less space compared to desktop computers
(b)A desktop computer has five cords for it to function properly, name the cords with respect to the
components they are connecting. (1@marks)
(i). Power cord connecting monitor and socket or UPS
(ii). Power cord connecting system case/CPU box and socket or UPS
(iii). VGA cord connecting monitor and system base or CPU and monitor
(iv). USB/PS2 cord connecting mouth and system case or CPU box
(v). USB/PS2 cord connecting keyboard and system case or CPU box

5.Shadya is a Form One student who wants to practice on how to use Microsoft word program. Assist
her to identify the steps of inserting the following:
(a) A picture sored in My Documents. (1@ marks)
(i) Click to Insert menu
(ii) Click illustrations
(iii)Select Pictures
(iv) Select picture from My Documents
(v) Click insert
(b)Tables with 3 rows and 5 columns. (1@ marks)
(i). Click insert menu
(ii). Select tables
(iii). Select 3 rows
(iv). Select 5 columns
(v). Click Insert/ok

6.(a)The government has announced the issue of power shortage in the main line supplying power to
Hai district. This led to the power fluctuation in the computer lab. Outline the two effects of power
fluctuation in the computer lab
(2@marks)

(i). Hardware failure which can cause data loss.

(ii).Internal power supply failure, stopping the computer from starting.

(b)What are the two devices should be used in solving the problem of power fluctuation in the computer
lab? (1@marks)

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 (i). Uninterruptible Power Supply
(ii).voltage stabilisers

(c) It is advisable to protect the computer from malicious program. What are the four things to be done
regularly to protect the computer from malicious programs:
(1@marks)

i. Update your antivirus software.

ii. Avoid opening email attachments from unknowing sources.
iii. Scan removable devices or media using antivirus software before opening them.
iv. Avoid visiting untrusted websites.

7.(a)Basic Mathematics teacher is using a computer to input,store,analyse results so as to know the

progress of his students in the subject. Below is the snapshot of one of the works he is doing in the
computer.
(a)What is the name of the software used to enter data: (1@ Marks)
The name of the software used to enter data is called spreadsheet/Excel
(b)What are the two data types used in the worksheet?
(i) The first data type is Numbers
(ii)The second data type is Text

(c) Write the formula for getting (2@ Marks)

Average score
=AVERAGE(E3:E8)
Maximum score
=MAX(E3:E8)
Minimum score
=MIN(E3:E8)
(c)The active cell in the Figure 2 is E10 (1@ Marks)

8.(a) Due to the advanced in technology,mobile phones are widely used in communication and other
tasks in the community.Give three reasons why mobile phones are regarded as computers.
(i). It can input data with the aid of touch screen
(ii).It possesses RAM and ROM as it is in the computers
(iii). It can process data with aid of application software like in the computers
(b)Give two reasons why the computer is regarded as electronic device
(i). It is has an ICS as the main components which is electronic components

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9.In 2009 the world faced the tragic of COVID19 which started in China, one on the method to combat
the disease was mass campaigns through different media. To reach the population the government of
Tanzania decided to use modern communication media to provide news to the public.
(a)Which communication media were used by the government? Give four
(iii). Radio. (1@ Marks)
(iv). Television
(v). Newspapers, posters and banners
(vi). Internet

(b)Why the government of Tanzania opted to use modern communication media

to address the COVID19 pandemic to reach the public? Give three reasons
(2@ Marks)
(i). Information was delivered to a large area and reach many people at a time.
(ii).Information was not easily distorted before reaching the audience
(iii). Messages were sent and received by the public within a short time

SECTION C(15 Marks)

Answer question ten(10)
10.Explain three advantages and three disadvantages of computers in daily life.
Advantages of computers in daily life

(a) Computers in education

(a) Computers in business

(c) Computers in weather forecasting

(d) Computers in health

Disadvantages of computers

(a) Decaying of good morals in the society

(b) Spread of rumors which can create chaos in the society

(c) They can be used in hacking by hackers.