Student’s Assessment Number______________

CHRISTIAN SOCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION (CSSC)

NORTHERN ZONE JOINT EXAMINATIONS SYNDICATE (NZ-JES)

FORM TWO PRE – NATIONAL ASSESSMENT, 2024

INFORMATION AND COMPUTER STUDIES

036
TIME: 2:30 Hours Friday, 23rd August,2024 pm

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of ten (10) questions.
2. Answer all questions.
3. Write your answer in the spaces provided.
4. All answers must be written in black or blue ink.
5. Cellular phones, calculators and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the
Assessment Room.
6. Write for Assessment Number at the top right corner of every page.

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QUESTION NUMBER SCORE EXAMINATION INITIALS
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SECTION A (15Marks)
Answer all questions in this section.
1. For each of the following items (i-x), choose the most correct answer and write its letter beside its
item number in the space provided.
(i) Most word processing packages have a feature called thesaurus in addition to the visual spell
check. The purpose of this is:-
A. Check the grammar
B. Display alternative words with the same meaning to the one selected
C. Display a word count
D. Display font type.

(ii) The computers are electronic devices that accept instruction process input and produce.......
(A) Data (B) Program (C) System data (D) Information
(iii) The central processing unit is located in the.......
(A) Hard disk (B) System Unit (C) Memory (D) Monitor
(iv) Folders are needed to:-
(A) Organize files (B) Create files (C) Create document (D) Move files
(v) Examples of hardware which are used to store data externally are :-
(A) Mouse and Compact Disk (B) Diskette and speaker
(C) Keyboard and Mouse (D) Floppy Diskette and Compact Disk

(vi) The printer that can produce very high quality image using heat elements on heat-sensitive
paper is
(A) Dot-matrix printer (B) Laser printer (C) Ink jet printer (D) Plotter printer

(vii) Software which is installed on a new computer is called:-

(A) Utility program (B) Operating system (C) Firmware driver (D) Application software
(viii) Analogy and digital computers are classified based on....................................
(A) Power and speed
(B) Type of signals they use
(C) Purpose or application
(D) Portability

(ix) A network that is confined to one building or room is called:-

(A) Network serve
(B) Local Area Network
(C) Metropolitan Area Network
(D) Wide Area Network

(x) Which of the following formulas will Excel Not be able to calculate?
A. = SUM(A1:A5)-A3
B. = SUM(A1:A5)*.5
C. = SUM(A1:A5)/(10-10)
D. = SUM(A1:A5)-10
ANSWERS:
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) (x)

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2. Match the Microsoft word keyboard shortcuts keys in List A with their corresponding in List B by
writing the letter of the correct answer below the corresponding item number in the table provided.
List A List B
(i) Ctrl + E A. Aligns the line or selected text to the right of the screen
(ii) Ctrl + F B. Close find box
C. Close the currently open document
(iii) Ctrl + Esc
D. Open the start menu
(iv) Ctrl + X E. Aligns the line or selected text to the center of the screen
(v) Ctrl + W F. Cut selected text
H. Open find box
G. Redo the last action performed
Answers
List A (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v)
List B

SECTION B: (70 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.
3. (a) A library system uses a computer system to manage book borrow and book returns. Outline
three (3) advantages of using a computer rather than doing this job manually.
(i) ....................................................................................................................................................
(ii) ....................................................................................................................................................
(iii) ....................................................................................................................................................
(b) (i) The diagram below shows a simple computer system with its data flow. Identify the six (6)
Components marked as A,B,C, D, E and F.

Central Processing Unit

B

A C F

A. ......................................................................................
B. ......................................................................................
C. ......................................................................................
D. ......................................................................................
E. ......................................................................................
F. ...................................................................................... (03 marks)

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(ii) List two functions of Central Processing Unit. (02 marks)
(a) ......................................................................................................................................................
(b) ......................................................................................................................................................
(iii) Give any four devices which act as part A above. (02 marks)
(a) ……………………………………….........................................................................…………
(b) ………………………………………………..........................................................................…
(c) ………………………………………………...........................................................................…
(d) ………………………………………………...........................................................................…
4. (a) (i) Define an operating system. (01 marks)
.................................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................
(ii) Outline three (3) functions of operating system (03 marks)
(a) ................................................................................................................................
(b) ................................................................................................................................
(c) ................................................................................................................................
(b) (i) Mention three (3) types of operating system according to user interface (03 marks)
(a) ................................................................................................................................
(b) ................................................................................................................................
(c) ................................................................................................................................
(ii) Is necessary a computer to have an operating system? Give two (2) reasons to support your
Answer (03 marks)
(a) ..........................................................................................................................................
(b) ..........................................................................................................................................
5. (a) Define the term Computer network (02 marks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………................................
(b) Outline two (2) advantages and disadvantages of computer networks (02 marks)
Advantages
(i) ..........................................................................................................................................
(ii) ..........................................................................................................................................
Disadvantages
(i) ..........................................................................................................................................
(ii) ..........................................................................................................................................
(c) (i) Differentiate between Wide Area Network (WAN) from Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
(02 marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
(ii) Explain briefly the function of the following terms as applied in a computer networking
(04 marks)
(a) Hub
..........................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................
(b) Router
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6. (a) Define the term electronic word processor and give two examples of electronic word Processor
(1Mark)
...........................................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................................
(b) Study carefully the following screenshot of word document window and answer the questions
below.

(i) What will happen to this program if the user clicks the button shown by letter B? (01 mark)
....................................................................................................................................................

(ii) What letter A,C, D, E and F above represents: (2.5 marks)

A. ......................................................................
C. .....................................................................
D. ....................................................................
E. ....................................................................
F. ……………………………………………..

(iii) Mention three (3) bars found on the figure above (1.5 marks)
a) ...............................................................................................
b) ...............................................................................................
c) ...............................................................................................

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(c) Study carefully at the print dialogue box below and answer the question that follows (4 marks)

(i) The print dialogue box can be opened from the ................................................................. bar by
selecting ..........................................................
(ii) What is the name of the printer selected........................................................................................?
(iii)Explain how to resolve the error shown in printer above………………………………………….
(iv) Which page orientation printing dialog shows ………………………………................................

7. (a) What is the difference between a worksheet and a workbook? (02 mark)
...........................................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................................
(b) Explain the importance of formatting rows and columns in excel. (02 mark)
...........................................................................................................................................................
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(c) Read the given snapshot and answer the question that follows:

A B C D E F G H I
1 MORE FILL SECONDARY SCHOOL
2 FORM TWO CSSC EXAMINATION RESULTS
3 MAY2024
4 NAME CIVICS MATH GEO BIOS ICS TOTAL AVERAGE GRADE
5 ENOCKHENONGA 58 98 78 68 58 292 58.4 C
6 AISHIMANULA 89 40 90 10 100 329 65.8 C
7 FARIDIMUSSA 78 49 80 100 90 397 79.4 B
8 JUMAKASEJA 10 15 16 40 60 141 28.2 F
9 JOHNBOCCO 40 60 70 90 80 340 68 C

(a) Write the name of the program used to create the above document
……………………………………………………….....................................................(1Mark)
(b) Give the name of the active cell………………..............................……………………(1Mark)
(c) Write the formula and the function respectively which would be used to give the subject
total in cell G5…………………………....................................................................… (1Mark)
(d) The cell I5 contains the formula =IF (H5>=75, “A”, IF (H5>=65, “B”)).Write the formula
would you expect to be contained in I8. …………………………………….................(2Marks)
(e) What data is in the cell A6? …………………………....................................................(1Mark)

8.(a) (i) Outline three (3) factors to consider when preparing a computer laboratory (3Marks)
(a) …………………………………………………………………………………………
(b) …………………………………………………………………………………………
(c) …………………………………………………………………………………………

(ii) Why must there be safety rules and precautions in the computer laboratory?
Give two (2) reasons. (02 marks)
(a) .................................................................................................................................................
(b) ..................................................................................................................................................
(b) (i) Define the term computer virus (01 mark)
.....................................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................
(ii) Briefly explain why is it important to update computer antivirus several times within a
Month? (02 marks)
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(c) (i) What is power fluctuation? (02 marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
(ii) List three (3) devices that are used to protect a computer from the effects of power Fluctuations
(a) ..................................................................................................................................................
(b) ..................................................................................................................................................
(c) ..................................................................................................................................................
9. (a) Mention the technology used and one characteristic for each of the following generations of
computers
(i) First generation of computer Technology used: .................................................... (1.5 marks)
Characteristic: ...........................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
(ii) Third generation of computer Technology used: .................................................. (1.5 marks)
Characteristic: .......................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................
(b) Differentiate between primary memory and secondary storage devices. (02 marks)
....................................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................................
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(c) (i) Define the term electronic learning. (1 marks)

................................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................
(ii) Give two (2) advantages and two disadvantages of electronic learning (04 marks)
Advantages
(a) ...............................................................................................................................................
...............................................................................................................................................
(b) ...............................................................................................................................................
...............................................................................................................................................
Disadvantages
(a) ...............................................................................................................................................
...............................................................................................................................................
(b) ...............................................................................................................................................
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 CHRISTIAN SOCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION- (CSSC)
NORTHERN ZONE JOINT EXAMINATION SYNDICATE(NZJES)

FORM TWO PRE-NATIONAL EXAMINATION AUGUST 2024

INFORMATION AND COMPUTER STUDIES
MARKING SCHEME

1. 10 marks
i ii iii iv v vi vii viii ix x
B D B A D B B B B D

2. 5 marks
i ii iii iv v
E H D F C

3. (a) A library system uses a computer system to manage book borrow and book returns. Outline
three (3) advantages of using a computer rather than doing this job manually.
i. Speed
ii. simplify work
iii. Connectivity:
Store data
(b) (i) The diagram below shows a simple computer system with its data flow. Identify the six
Components marked as A, B, C, D, E and F.

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 A. Input
B. ALU
C. Control unit
D. Main memory
E. Secondary storage
F. output (03 marks)

(ii) List two functions of Central Processing Unit (02marks)

• Decodes and executes instructions obtained from software programs.
• Performs arithmetic calculations.
• Controls and supports the timing of each operation
(iii) Give any four devices which act as part A above. (02 marks)
Microphone, printer Scanner, monitor Digital camera, speaker Keyboard, Mouse
4. (a) (i) Define an operating system (01 marks)
is a program that manages a computer's resources and runs other programs
(ii) Outline three (3) functions of operating system (03 marks)

i. Booting computer
ii. File handling
iii. File management
iv. Hardware management

(b).Mention three (3) types of operating system according to user interface (03 marks)
i. Graphic user interface
ii. Menu drive
iii. Command line
(ii)Is necessary a computer to have an operating system? Give two (2) reasons to support your
Answer (03 marks)
➢ Execute the various user programs Make tasks easy for you.
➢ The operating system is responsible for managing and controlling all the
resources of the computer.

5. (a) Define the term Computer network

is two or more computers that are connected with one another for the purpose of
communicating data electronically. (02 marks)
(b) Outline two (2) advantages and disadvantages of computer networks (02 marks)
➢ Sharing information
➢ it easier to collaborate on projects
Disadvantage
➢ hacking
➢ spread of virus

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 (c) (i)Differentiate between Wide Area Network (WAN) from Metropolitan Area Network
(MAN) (02 marks)

A Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) is designed to cover a larger geographic area than a LAN
but smaller than a WAN, typically encompassing a city or a campus. Wide Area Network
(WAN), on the other hand, covers a much larger area, potentially spanning countries or
continents.

(ii) Explain briefly the function of the following terms as applied in a computer networking
(04 marks)
a) Hub
Central connection point of local area network
b) Router
➢ Forward (or route) data packets between networks.
➢ Connect two or more packet-switched networks or subnetworks.
➢ Manage traffic between different networks.
➢ Allow multiple devices to share an Internet connection.

6. (a) Define the term electronic word processor and give two examples of electronic word
Processor (1Marks)
word processor is an electronic device (later a computer software application) for text,
composing, editing, formatting, and printing eg.ms word

(b) Study carefully the following screenshot of word document window and answer the questions
below.

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 (i) What will happen to this program if the user clicks the button shown by letter B? (01
mark)
➢ Saving document

(ii) What letter A, C, D, E and F above represents: (2.5 marks)

A office button
C. Minimize
D. Maximize
E. close
F…ruler

(iii) Mention three (3) bars found on the figure above (1.5 marks)

➢ Scrolling bar
➢ Horizontal bar
➢ Vertical bar

(c) Study carefully at the print dialogue box below and answer the question that follows

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 (i) The print dialogue box can be opened from the menu bar by selecting
Office button (01 mark)
(ii)What is the name of the printer selected.
Hp LaserJet 1320 PCL5(01 mark)
(iii) Explain how to resolve the error shown in printer dialog above
Connect your computer to print pending document (01 mark)
(iv) Which page orientation printing dialog shows portrait (01 mark)

7. (a) What is the difference between a worksheet and a workbook? (02 mark)
➢ Worksheets are the building blocks of your Excel workbook files, allowing you to
organize and manipulate data. On the other hand, a workbook is an Excel file that
contains one or more worksheets.
(b) Explain the importance of formatting rows and columns in excel. (02 mark)
➢ Make your data easier to read and understand, and it can help you highlight
important information.
(c) Read the given snapshot and answer the question that follows:

A B C D E F G H I
1 MOREFILL SECONDARY SCHOOL

2 FORM TWO CSSC EXAMINATION RESULTS

3 MAY 2024

4 NAME CIVICS MATH GEOG BIOS ICS TOTAL AVERA GRADE

GE
5 ENOCK HENONGA 58 98 78 68 58 292 58.4 C

6 AISHI MANULA 89 40 90 10 100 329 65.8 C

7 FARIDI MUSSA 78 49 80 100 90 397 79.4 B

8 JUMA KASEJA 10 15 16 40 60 141 28.2 F

9 JOHN BOCCO 40 60 70 90 80 340 68 C

(a) Write the name of the program used to create the above document
Ms excel (1Mark)
(b) Give the name of the active cell E6(1Mark)
(c) Write the formula and the function respectively which would be used to
give the subject total in cell G5 =SUM(B5:F5) (1Marks)
(d) The cell I5 contains the formula =IF (H5>=75, “A”, IF (H5>=65,
“B”)).Write the formula would you expect to be contained in I8.
Formula =IF (H8>=75, “A”, IF (H8>=65, “B”)) (2Marks)
(e) What data is in the cell A6? AISHI MANULA(1Mark)

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8. (i) Outline three (3) factors to consider when preparing a computer laboratory (3Marks)
➢ Furniture
➢ Budget
➢ Hardware and software
(ii) Why must there be safety rules and precautions in the computer laboratory?
Give two (2) reasons. (02 marks)
➢ To prevent distraction of computer tool
➢ Prevent injury to people and damage to computer equipment.
(b) (i) Define the term computer virus (01 mark)

➢ is a type of malicious software, or malware, that spreads between computers and

causes damage to data and software

(ii) Briefly explain why is it important to update computer antivirus several times within a
Month? (02 marks)

(c) (i) What is power fluctuation? (02 marks)

is a measure of the rate at which electrical energy is transferred or consumed.

(ii) List three (3) devices that are used to protect a computer from the effects of power
Fluctuations (1.5 marks)
➢ Voltage stabilizer
➢ Uninterruptible power supply
➢ Electrical surge
9. (a) Mention the technology used and one characteristic for each of the following generations
of computers
(i) First generation of computer Technology used: vacuum tube (1.5 marks)
Characteristic: very large in size
(ii) Third generation of computer Technology used: integrated circuit (1.5 marks)
Characteristic: used high level programing
(iii) Differentiate between primary memory and secondary storage devices. (02 marks)

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(c) (i) Define the term electronic learning. (1 marks)
Learning that is enabled electronically. Typically, e-learning is conducted on the Internet,
where students can access their learning materials online at any place and time.
(ii) Give two (2) advantages and two disadvantages of electronic learning (04 marks)
Advantages
1. You are able to link the various resources in several varying formats.
2. It is a very efficient way of delivering courses online.
3. Due to its convenience and flexibility, the resources are available from anywhere and
at any time.
4. Everyone, who are part time students or are working full time, can take advantage of
web-based learning.
5. Web-based learning promotes active and independent learning.
Disadvantages
1. Most of the online assessments are limited to questions that are only objective in
nature.
2. There is also the problem of the extent of security of online learning programs.
3. The authenticity of a particular student's work is also a problem as online just
about anyone can do a project rather than the actual student itself.
4. The assessments that are computer marked generally have a tendency of being
only knowledge-based and not necessarily practicality-based.
SECTION C: (15 Marks)
Answer one (1) question from this section
10. Internet becomes more potential tool now day in our country Explain five (5) services
provided by the internet to Tanzania society.
Introduction (3marks)
• Communication services
• File transfer services
• Directory services
10marks
• Ecommerce and online transactions.
• Services for network management.
• Search engine services on the web
conclution(2marks)

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