PAP ACADEMY

END OF FIRST TERM EXAMINATION – 2024

SUBJECT: COMPUTING DURATION: 1HR 40 MINS

PAPER 2
ESSAY- 1 HOUR
[60 MARKS]
This section is in two sections: A and B. Answer Question 1 in section A and any other three questions in section B.

Answer all the questions in the spaces provided in this question paper: At the end of the examination, you should submit
the entire question paper to the invigilator.

Any candidate who tears off any part of the question paper will be severely penalized.

Whether you answer all the questions in this paper or not, hand in the entire question paper to the invigilator.

Credit will be given for clarity of expression and orderly presentation of material.

SECTION A – COMPULSORY [24MARKS]

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a) Identify the A, B, C and D as technologies for four of the generations of computers. 4 marks

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b) Map each technology in (a) with the correct generation of computer identified. 4 marks

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c) Identify each of the hardware labelled E, F, G and H. 4 marks

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d) Identify each of the devices labelled Q, R, S and T. 4 marks

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e) Name four examples of electronic technologies for assisting people with special needs. 4 marks

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f) Mention two challenges facing the building and use of quantum computers. 4 marks

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SECTION B [36 MARKS]

Answer three questions only from this section.

2. a) List two advantages of quantum computers over classical computers. 4 marks

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b) List six examples of AI applications and their uses. 4 marks

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3. Explain each of the following file management terms

a) Defragmentation 4 marks

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a) File compression 4 marks

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4. a) List four positive effects of using the device 4 marks

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b) List four negative effects of using the device 4 marks

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a) Identify the device above. 2 marks

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b) Classify the following devices into Input, Output and Storage devices.
(mouse, monitor, graphic tablet, printer, flash drive, keyboard, digital camera, microphone, hard disk
drive, projector, speaker, floppy diskette)

Input device Output device Storage device

DO NOT TURN OVER

1. What is another name for a USB flash drive? 9. What is the purpose of defragmentation? To ......
A. External hard drive A. divide a disk into multiple partitions
B. Optical disc drive B. compress files and reduce their size
C. Thumb drive C. recover data from a damaged disk
D. Memory card D. improve the speed and performance of a hard disk
2. Which type of storage device is significantly faster compared 10. Which type of printer creates tangible dots on paper for the
to traditional hard disk drives? visually impaired?
A. Memory cards A. Inkjet printer
B. Solid state drives (SSDs) B. Braille printer
C. Optical disc drives C. Thermal printer
D. Hybrid hard drives D. Impact printer
3. One problem associated with the use of AI software is: 11. Which of the following is an advantage of Optical Mark Reader
A. Enhanced decision-making capabilities (OMR)over manual input?
B. Improved data accuracy A. Can read handwritten text accurately
C. Increased human productivity B. Can input and read text
D. Job losses due to automation C. Can process cheques quickly
4. Why is file compression useful? It ...... D. Faster and accurate
A. allows for faster file transfer over the internet 12. Building and maintaining quantum computers is:
B. allows for better data organization on a PC A. Cost-effective
C. improves the speed and performance of a hard disk B. Expensive
D. allows multiple operating systems on one PC C. Inexpensive
5. What is the main use of an Optical Character Reader (OCR)? D. Affordable for all organizations
A. Processing cheques in banking operations 13. What is the main use of a Magnetic Ink Character Recognition
B. Digitizing printed books (MICR) Reader?
C. Reading passports and ID cards A. Processing cheques in banking operations
D. Marking objective/multiple-choice sheets B. Marking objective/multiple-choice sheets
6. What is the main use of an Optical Mark Reader (OMR)? C. Reading passports and ID cards
A. Marking objective/multiple-choice sheets D. Digitizing printed books
B. Processing cheques in banking operations 14. Quantum computers operate based on the principles of:
C. Scanning and digitizing printed books A. Data processing and visualization
D. Reading passports and ID cards B. Encryption and decryption
7. What does file compression maintain while reducing file size? C. Superposition and entanglement
A. File encryption D. Automation and machine learning
B. File metadata 15. How can QR codes be scanned to access linked information or
websites? By using .......
C. File integrity
A. visible red light
D. File permissions
B. ultraviolet light
8. What does CMYK stand for in inkjet printers?
C. a smartphone camera
A. Colour, Magenta, Yellow, Key
D. infrared light
B. Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key
16. What is NOT a characteristic of non-impact printers?
C. Colour, Magenta, Yellow, Black
A. They are page printers.
D. Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
B. They are less expensive.

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 C. They are quiet in nature. D. They produce high-quality print.
17. Which of the following storage devices consists entirely of 25. AI software boosts productivity by:
electronic components and contains no moving parts? A. Slowing down decision-making processes
A. Magnetic tape drive B. Increasing human workforce
B. Optical disc drive (ODD) C. Automating repetitive tasks
C. Solid state drive (SSD) D. Reducing data processing capabilities
D. Hard disk drive (HDD) 26. What is the main purpose of the body of a mouse?
18. What type of information can be stored in a QR code? A. Opening context menus
A. Website address (URL) B. Tracking movement
B. Plain text C. Selecting items
C. All of the above D. Serving as a palm rest
D. Contact details 27. Which section of the QWERTY keyboard is used for typing
19. What is a hybrid hard drive? It is a storage device that ....... text in documents?
A. that combines CD drive and a DVD drive A. Alphanumeric keys
B. combines the best features of an HDD and SSD. B. Cursor keys
C. that uses magnetic tape for data storage C. Numeric keypad
D. that only uses flash memory for data storage D. Function keys
20. Entanglement in quantum computers involves the ability to 28. What is an advantage of using a Magnetic Stripe Reader
A. separate of qubits from each other (MCR)?
B. link two or more qubits together A. Can hold a large amount of data
C. exist in multiple states simultaneously B. Works at a distance without contact
D. perform complex tasks C. Allows human-readable information on cards
21. Flawed predictions and decisions in AI software can occur if: D. Prevents unauthorized access to secure areas
A. The software is not personalized 29. What is a QR Code Generator?
B. The data used for training is inaccurate A. A software for decoding QR codes
C. The software lacks emotions B. A device used to scan QR codes
D. The data processed is too large
C. A device used to generate QR codes
22. What is flash memory?
D. A web-based application for creating QR codes
A. Magnetic storage medium used in hard disk drives
30. Which type of printer designs and builds three-dimensional
B. Non-volatile memory that can be erased electronically
models using an additive manufacturing process?
C. Optical storage medium used in CDs and DVDs
A. 3D printer
D. Volatile memory that requires constant power supply
B. Inkjet printer
23. Which keys on the QWERTY keyboard are used to control
C. Laser printer
the direction of the cursor?
D. Dot matrix printer
A. Alphanumeric keys
31. Which of the following is an example of a digital/virtual
B. Function keys
assistant?
C. Cursor keys
A. Excel
D. Numeric keypad
B. Photoshop
24. One problem with quantum computers is:
C. PowerPoint
A. Difficulty in developing quantum algorithms and
D. Siri
programming languages
32. What is one benefit of having multiple partitions on a hard
B. General-purpose problem-solving capabilities
drive?
C. Insensitivity to noise
A. Increased storage capacity
D. Low cost of building and maintenance
B. Improved data security

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 C. Simultaneous running of multiple operating systems D. Quantum computing and data visualization
D. Faster file transfer speeds 37. What is a barcode?
33. What is a mouse pad? A. A device used to read information on product identification
A. A device used for capturing handwritten input on a codes.
computer screen B. A device used to generate product identification codes.
B. A device used for scanning documents C. A series of vertical lines representing product
C. A device used for printing documents identification codes.
D. A flat surface on which a mouse is placed for smooth D. A series of horizontal lines representing product
movement identification codes.
34. Quantum computers are very sensitive to noise, which can 38. Superposition in quantum computers refers to:
lead to: A. The ability of a qubit to exist in multiple states
A. Improved calculations simultaneously
B. Faster processing speed B. The process of linking two or more qubits together
C. Errors in calculations C. The separation of qubits from each other
D. Lower cost of operation D. The ability to perform complex tasks
35. One challenge with quantum computers is that they can only 39. How many keys does the standard QWERTY keyboard
solve specific problems because: have?
A. They lack computing power A. 52
B. They are limited by their architecture and design B. 104
C. They are not efficient enough C. 130
D. They are not compatible with existing software D. 78
36. Digital virtual assistants utilize which technologies to perform 40. What is the function of the scroll wheel on a mouse?
tasks and respond to user queries? A. Opening context menus
A. Augmented reality and virtual reality B. Selecting items
B. Robotics and automation C. Moving the mouse pointer
C. Natural language processing and machine learning E. Moving the page of a window up and down

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