COMPUTER STUDIES FORM 3 APRIL ASSIGNMENT 2025

1. Data in a computer is represented in one major form. Define the term ‘Data representation’
in a computer. (1 mark)
2. (a) Differentiate between Analogue data and Digital data. (2 marks)
(b) Draw a sketch of:
(i). Analogue data signal. (1 mark)
(ii). Digital data signal. (1 mark)
3. Give two reasons for the popularity of binary number representation. (2 marks)
4. Explain the role of a Modem in communication. (2 marks)
5. Distinguish between the following terms as used in data representation in computers:
(i). A Byte and a Nibble. (2 marks)
(ii). Word and Word length. (2 marks)
6. Arrange the following data units in ascending order of size.
BYTE, FILE, BIT, NIBBLE. (2 marks)
7. Write out what A, B, C and D represent in the table below. (4 marks)
Number System Values
A 0, 1
B 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
C 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
D 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, F
8. Perform the following computer arithmetic. In each case, show how you arrive at your answer.
(a) Convert the following Decimal numbers to their Binary equivalent.
i) 11 (1 mark)
ii) 001 (1 mark)
iii) 457
(b) Convert the following Octal numbers to their Binary equivalent.
i) 778 (2 marks)
ii) 325718 (2 marks)
(c) Use Binary addition to solve the following decimal summations.
i)1 410 +2 310 (2 marks)
ii) 2310 + 3610 (2 marks)
(d) Convert the following Hexadecimal numbers to their Binary equivalent.
i) CEEBH (3 marks)
ii) A9DBH (3 marks)
(e) Convert the following Binary numbers to their Hexadecimal equivalent.
i) 110111.11 (2 marks)
ii) 1.1110101 (2 marks)
iii) 110000111111111111 (2 marks)

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9. (a) State one use of hexadecimal notation in a computer. (1 mark)
(b) Convert 7678 to hexadecimal. (2 marks)
10. Use One’s compliment to solve the following sums:
i) 9 – 6 (3 marks)
ii) 17 – 15 (3 marks)
3. Give two reasons for the popularity of binary number representation. (2 marks)
4. Explain the role of a Modem in communication. (2 marks)
5. Distinguish between the following terms as used in data representation in computers:
(i). A Byte and a Nibble. (2 marks)
(ii). Word and Word length. (2 marks)
6. Arrange the following data units in ascending order of size.
BYTE, FILE, BIT, NIBBLE. (2 marks)
7. Perform the following computer arithmetic. In each case, show how you arrive at your answer.
(a) Convert the following Decimal numbers to their Binary equivalent.
i) 11 (1 mark)
ii) 001 (1 mark)
iii) 457
(b) Convert the following Binary numbers to their octal equivalent.
i) 10100011110 (2 marks)
ii) 1101001010001 (2 marks)
8. A worksheet contains the data as shown below. A B C D E F G 1 5 10 2 7 15 3 10 17 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
(a) The formula =COUNTIF (C1:C3, “> 10”) was entered at G1. Write down the value that was displayed.
(b) Write down the formula that would be entered at cell B7 to sum the values in column A whose
values are greater or equal to 5.
(c) The formula = $C2 + C$3 is entered in cell C5 and then copied to D10. Write down the formula
as it appears in the destination cell.
(d) What is a Chart wizard in spreadsheets? (ii) Give two examples of charts that you know
9. Name two different types of tools one can use to search for data in a database.
(a) Differentiate between:
i) Primary key and Relationship. ii) Tabular and Columnar form layout.
iii) Database file and Database table. iv) Primary key and Index.
v) Field name and Caption. vi) Table and Query. vii) Bound and unbound control.
(b) What is the importance of the Primary key?
(c) State three types of relationships that can be used to link tables in Databases.
(d). Describe four major shortcomings of the conventional (paper) file structures that are being
addressed by the database approach.
(e). List any two methods used to secure data in a database.

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10(a) Identify the parts of the following e-mail address labelled A, B, C, and D.
[email protected]
AB C D
b Mention two examples of e-mail software.
c. A school has its e-mail address as [email protected]. Briefly explain this address code
d. State two benefits of saving information from the Internet to your hard disk.
e. Give two reasons that may lead to computer fraud.
f. Outline four ways of preventing piracy with regard to data and information.

11. Convert the following Octal numbers to their Binary equivalent i) 778 i) 4536 8
(a) Convert the following Binary numbers to their Hexadecimal equivalent. i) 110111.11
ii)1.1110101 iii) 110000111111111111
(b) State one use of hexadecimal notation in a computer
(c) Convert 7678 to hexadecimal
d. Use One’s compliment to solve the following sums: i) 9 – 6 ii) 17 – 15 iii) 1110 – 1011 iv) 111010 – 110011
e. Perform the following conversions: i) ADFE2H to decimal. ii) 67758 to Decimal.
f Perform the following Binary arithmetic: 75 + 45

12. Using an illustration, describe the four primary stages of the data processing cycle.
(a) Clearly differentiate between the following processing terms:
(b) Data collection and Data capture. ii) Verification and Validation.
(c) Give four methods of data collection. (b) Outline the stages of data collection.
(d) Define the term Data integrity (b) State three ways of minimizing threats to data integrity.
(e) Briefly explain the following data processing modes: i) Online processing .ii) Real-time
processing. iii) Batch processing. iv) Distributed processing. Multi-programming
(f) Mention five features of a Real-time system.
(g) Name two industries that extensively use Real-time processing.

13. Give an example of a: (3 marks)

a) i) Device that reads data.
ii) Pointing device.
iii) Voice input device.
b) What are computer scanning devices? Name the type of scanner used: (3 marks)
i) To capture prices of goods at points of sale terminals in supermarkets and superstores.
ii) To grade multiple choice examination
c). Briefly describe how each of the following I/O devices work. (3 marks)

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i) Tracker ball. ii) Touch screen.
iii) Light pen.
iv) Graphic (Digitizing) Tablet.
v) MICR.
vi) OCR.
vii) Speech (voice) recognition device.

14.Explain the role/use of the following features in a word processor: (2 marks)

(a) Find and Replace.
(b) Undo and Redo.
(c) Thesaurus.
(d) AutoCorrect.
ii. Differentiate between bolding and highlighting text. (1 mark)
iii Name and explain the use of any three buttons found in a Spell-check dialog box.
iv. List the steps that you would use to correct wrongly-spelled words in a document using
the spell-checking feature. (3 marks)

15. Clearly explain the meaning of the following terms as used in word processing: (3 marks)
(a) Blocking text.
(b) Word wrap.
(c) Italicizing text.
b Apart from Microsoft Excel, give any two other application programs classified as
spreadsheets.
b. Explain five application areas where spreadsheet software can be used. (3 marks)
c. Describe any five features (advantages) of electronic spreadsheet software.
d Explain the following terms as used in spreadsheets. (3 marks)
i. Columns.
ii. ii.Rows
iii. iii Cell.
iv. iv.Chart.
v. v. Automatic recalculation.
e. Explain the concept of ‘What if’ analysis. Ii. Explain the term ‘Range’. (3 marks)
(f) State two actions that can be performed on ranges in Microsoft Excel. ` (2 marks)

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