1. Which of the following statements best describes what a computer program is?

A. The input stage of computing that gets data needed.

B. The step-by-step instructions that tell the computer what to do.
C. The step-by-step user manual on how to operate the computer.
D. The output stage of computing that outputs data needed.

2. Data are ...

A. letters entered into the computer.
B. numbers entered into the computer.
C. unprocessed facts entered into the computer.
D. processed facts obtain from the computer.

3. Which key on a computer keyboard can be used to delete text in a word document?
A. Alt
B. Backspace
C. Esc
D. Shift

4. The binary digits 1 and 0 are called ...

A. bits.
B. codes.
C. signal.
D. text.

5. Which of the following ports are suitable for connecting a USB printer?
A. Serial port
B. Parallel port
C. Universal Serial Bus port
D. Universal Sequence Backup Port
6. Which of the following home appliances has no microprocessor?
A. Steam pressing iron
B. DVD player
C. Television
D. Microwave oven

7. What can be found on the desktop of computer screen?

A. Menu
B. Icons
C. Commands
D. Scroll buttons

8. The ... is a part of a computer where calculation, searching and sorting of data is carried
out.
A. Read Only Memory (ROM)
B. Random Access Memory (RAM)
C. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
D. Backing Storage Unit (BSU)

9. Which of the following is a network of computers that are found in one building?
A. LAN
B. PAN
C. SAN
D. WAN

10. An Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) unit can be used to ...

A. protect the computer from solar power.
B. backup computer data.
C. protect the computer from power blackouts.
D. protect the computer from virus blackouts.
11. Formatting a disk result in all the data being erased from the ...
A. storage media.
B. screen.
C. keyboard.
D. printer.

12. The type of computer which allows a user to input, edit and output audio is ...
A. multi media computer.
B. multi audio computer.
C. music computer.
D. speaker computer.

13. What is the best way to prevent data loss on the computer?
A. Use a bigger computer
B. Not to use laptops
C. Backup the printer
D. Backup the data

14. Which of the following terms describes the physical parts of a computer?
A. Software
B. Malware
C. Hardware
D. Disc ware

15. ROM stands for …

A. Reading Of Memory
B. Read Only Memory
C. Read Only Moments
D. Radom Only Memory
SECTION B [20 MARKS]

There are fifteen (15) questions in this section. Answer all the questions in this section by using
one word or a short phrase.

16. The ... button is used to add up numbers quickly in a spreadsheet. [1]
17. The ... represents something on a computer in form of a picture. [1]
18. ... is the unit for measuring the speed of the CPU. [1]
19. A ... and a ...are two examples of optical storage media. [2]
20. A ... is a malicious program that copies itself and destroys computer files. [1]
21. To read account numbers of cheques at a bank ... reader is used. [1]
22. To use a computer network, a user must first log on by entering the user

ID and ... [1]

23. ... is an example of an ... software used for creating, formatting and

editing of documents on a computer. [2]

24. ... allows users to find a website even if they do not know the Universal

Resource Locator (URL). [1]

25. The buying and selling of goods and services through the internet is called? [1]
26. Random Access Memory can only lose its … when power is switched off because it is …
[2]
27. A file sent with an E-mail message is known as … [1]

28. The phrase … is short for USB, just as Wireless Fidelity is short for … [2]
29. Mention any (2) types of network topologies. [2]
30. A … is a program that enables users to navigate/browse the World Wide Web. [1]
SECTION C [25 MARKS]

There are four (4) questions in this section.

31. The diagram below shows the four basic actions of the computer to produce information.

a) State one device that can be used at stage 3 and one that can be used at stage 4.
b) Name stage 1 and stage 3.
c) What action is done at stage 2?

32. The pictures below show different hardware devices found on a computer network.

a) Name the two hardware devices A and B. [2]

b) Give two uses of a computer network. [2]
 c)
i. Give one advantage of a wireless network. [1]
ii. Give one disadvantage of a wireless network. [1]
d) Give two ways of protecting computers on a network. [2]

33. The following is a sample of an e-mail address of pjbanda.

34.
[email protected]

A B

a) Name parts A and B. [2]

b) If pjbanda receives an e-mail message from his friend, what is the

name of the space where the message is kept? [1]

c) Give two reasons why it is NOT advisable to open emails from unknown

sources. [2]

d) Give two reasons why users prefer to send e-mails instead of letters. [2]

35. Ben and Niza have been playing a video game all day on the computer using a keyboard.
a) State one health problem that Ben and Niza may face due to

the continuous use of the computer. [1]

b) Give one way of preventing the health problem you stated in (a). [1]
c) Give one input device that can be used to play the video game instead

of the keyboard. [1]

d) Give one disadvantage of playing computer games apart from health

related problems. [1]