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The document outlines a series of questions related to word processing, spreadsheet skills, and database skills, covering topics such as importing text, formatting features, page breaks, mail merge, spreadsheet functions, and database definitions. Each section includes specific tasks and definitions aimed at assessing knowledge in these areas. The questions are designed to evaluate both theoretical understanding and practical application of skills in document creation, data management, and database design.

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The document outlines a series of questions related to word processing, spreadsheet skills, and database skills, covering topics such as importing text, formatting features, page breaks, mail merge, spreadsheet functions, and database definitions. Each section includes specific tasks and definitions aimed at assessing knowledge in these areas. The questions are designed to evaluate both theoretical understanding and practical application of skills in document creation, data management, and database design.

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Section A: Word Processing

1. What is the purpose of importing text from multiple documents into a single document?
(2mks)
2. List and explain five formatting features you can use to customize the appearance of your
document. (10 marks)
3. What is the purpose of a page break, and how would you insert one into a document?
(2marks)
4. Explain the function of "search and replace" and provide an example of when you would use
it. (2 marks)
5. Describe the reason for using "track changes" and "comments" in a document. (4 marks)
6. What is the purpose of setting a password for a document? (2 marks)
7. How do you insert an automatic table of contents in a document? (3 marks)
8. Explain the term mail merge. (2 marks)
9. What is a "data source" in mail merge, and how do you link it to a primary document. (3
marks)
10. What are content controls in a form and explain five (5) example of content controls. (6
marks)

Section B: Spreadsheet Skills

1. Describe the main purpose of using a spreadsheet in data management. (2 marks)


2. Define the following terms: workbook, worksheet, cell, range, formula, and function. (12
marks)
3. What is the difference between a "label" and a "value" in a spreadsheet? Give an example
each (6 marks)
4. What is the purpose of the "SUM" function, and how do you apply it to a range of cells? (3
marks)
5. Explain the difference between the "COUNT" and "COUNTA" functions. (4 marks)
6. What does the "VLOOKUP" function do? Provide an example. (3 marks)
7. Write a formula that adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides values in two cells. (8 marks)
8. Explain the concept of relative and absolute addressing when copying formulas in a
spreadsheet. (4 marks)
9. What happens to a formula when you move or copy it to another cell? (2 marks)
10. How do you format numbers as currency in a spreadsheet? (2 marks)
11. What is a Pivot Table? (2 marks)
12. What type of chart would you use to compare the sales performance of multiple products?
(2 marks)
13. What is the purpose of adding titles, labels, and data to a chart? (2 marks)
Section C: Database Skills
1. Define a database and explain its purpose. (2 marks)
2. What is the role of tables in a database? (2 marks)
3. Explain the following terms: table, record, field, primary key, foreign key. (10 marks)
4. Explain three (3) different data types used in databases? (6 marks)
5. How would you establish a primary key for a table? (2 marks)
6. What is the difference between a "one-to-one" and a "one-to-many" relationship? (4 marks)

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