PAPER NO.

2019/ICT-COMP-OPER/G-
III-TQ

NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL TRAINING AUTHORITY

TRADE: COMPUTER OPERATOR

PAPER: THEORY
SERIES: DEC 2019
LEVEL: GRADE III
TIME: 1 HOUR

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. Provide the examiner with your full names and student number.
2. You should have the following for this practical:
 Overall or overcoat.
 Necessary small electronic tools and equipment
3. This paper contains NINE (9) tasks.
4. Perform all the tasks within the specified time.
5. Workshop tools, materials and components for the tasks have been provided.
6. This paper and the instructional sheet should be handed back to the
examiner at the end of the examination.
7. DO NOT MAKE ANY MARK(S) ON THIS PAPER

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1. Define Computer (1mark)

2. Differentiate between
a. Data and Information
b. Read Only Memory and Random-Access Memory
c. Software and Hardware
(4mark
d. Input and Output devices s)
3. State the function/use of the following buttons in a word processor

A
B C D (4mark
s)
4. Aiden uses a spreadsheet to prepare a work plan for his team. He
wants to change the orientation of the plan to landscape. How will
Aiden be able to do this? (3mark
s)
5. Which keyboard keys would you use to perform the following;
a. Print a document
b. Copy text
c. Paste text (2mark
d. Undo s)
6. In Database Management Systems, list at least four data types and (4mark
give an example of data that could be stored in each s)
7. In PowerPoint, explain the difference between the following views;
a. Normal
b. Slide Sorter
c. Outline
d. Notes (5mark
e. Slide Master s)
8. State any TWO internet services. (2mark
s)
9. State any FIVE advantages of using the internet. (5mark

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TRADE : COMPUTER OPERATOR
LEVEL : GRADE III
PAPER : THEORY MARKING SCHEME

Q. NO CORRECT ANSWER MARKS

1 Computer: An electronic device that accepts data, 1Mark
processes the data and outputs information which can be
stored for future use.

2 1. Difference between 4 Marks (1Mark for

(a) Data is the raw content that has not been processed each category)
while information is processed data.
(b) Read Only Memory and Random-Access Memory
Random Access Memory (RAM) – is the main working
memory of a computer. When starting a computer, the
operating system is first loaded to the RAM so that the
computer can carry out all the functions that makes it work.
It holds data only when the computer is in use. It’s volatile,
meaning it losses stored information in case of power loss or
when a computer is turned off.
Read-Only Memory (ROM) – once data has been written
onto a ROM chip, it cannot be removed or altered, it can
only be read. This memory is used to store the instructions
that the computer needs to start up so that it can run a self-
check and detect attached equipment. Its non-volatile,
meaning it retains its contents even when the computer is
turned off.
(c) Software and Hardware: - Software refers to
programs associated with the operations of a computer
while Hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer.
Hardware is tangible while software is not.
(d) Input and output devices: -
Input device sends data to a computer system for
processing. Feed in data into the computer for processing
while, Output device reproduces or displays the results of
that processing. Give out or output information.

3 A – Strikethrough – Crosses some text by drawing a 4Marks (1Mark

line through it. each)
B – Superscript – type very small text above the normal
text line.
C – Bullet lists – used to create a bulleted list of items.
D – Line and paragraph spacing – used to set amount
space needed between lines and paragraphs.

4 Go to PAGE LAYOUT tab, select “Landscape” from the 3

Orientation feature.

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5 Shortcut for 2Marks (1/2 mark

a) Print a document - Ctrl + P for each correct
b) Copy Text - Ctrl + C answer)
c) Paste text - Ctrl + V
d) Undo - Ctrl + Z

6 a) Text 4Marks (1Mark

b) Memo each for any 4
c) Date and time correct)
d) Yes/No
e) Ole object

7 a) Normal view- is the default view 5Marks (1Mark

b) Slide sorter- To organize, review, rearrange or set each)
timing or transitions for your slides, (thumbnails.)
c) Outline - It displays only the text on your slides, not
pictures or other graphical items.
d) Notes- added to PowerPoint presentation slides as a
reference for the presenter.
e) Slide master- is the top slide that controls all
information about the theme, layout, background,
color, fonts, and positioning of all slides

8 Internet refers to a global inter-connection of computers 2Marks

and computer networks to facilitate global information
transfer. It is an interconnection of computers throughout the
world, using ordinary telecommunication lines and modems.
It is a worldwide (global or an international) network of
computers that provide a variety of resources and data to
the people that use it.
9 Advantages of internet 5Marks (1Mark
a) Online business transactions each for any 5
b) Job seeking correct answers)
c) Online booking and reservations
d) Search tool
e) Online banking e.t.c.
TOTAL MARKS

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NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL TRAINING AUTHORITY

TRADE:
COMPUTER OPERATOR
PAPER: PRACTICAL
SERIES: DEC 2019
LEVEL: GRADE III
TIME: 4 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. Provide the examiner with your full names and student number.
2. You should have the following for this practical:
 Overall or overcoat.
 Necessary small electronic tools and equipment
3. This paper contains THREE (3) tasks.
4. Perform all the tasks within the specified time.
5. Workshop tools, materials and components for the tasks have been
provided.
6. This paper and the instructional sheet should be handed back to the
examiner at the end of the examination.
7. Create a folder on the desktop reading your full name and save all your
work there.
8. Do not make any marks on this paper

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TASK 1
Type the following text in a word processor and do the tasks that follow;
(9 Marks)

a) The title should be– in Uppercase, Bold, Centre and Underline

(4Marks)
b) Set 4 columns with line between.
(1mark)
c) Drop cap the characters of into three lines as shown
(1mark)
d) Add a footer - Ice Cream – Centre aligned at the bottom of the page
(2Marks)
e) Change the font color to Green, and font to Arial Narrow size 13
(2Marks)
f) Save your work as ICE CREAM followed by your name
(1Mark)
g) Design the table below Ice cream paragraph.
(8Marks)

EXCELLENCE COLLEGE
TIME 8:30-10:30 11:00-1:00 2:00-4:00
DAY AM PM PM
LUNCH TIME
TEA BREAK

MONDAY MS WORD MS EXCEL MS ACCESS

TUESDAY MS WORD MS PUBLISHER MS POWERPOINT
WEDNESDAY MS EXCEL MS ACCESS MS WORD
THURSDAY MS PUBLISHER MS WORD MS EXCEL
FRIDAY MS POWERPOINT MS ACCESS MS EXCEL

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h) Print your work

(2Marks)

TASK 2
a) Prepare the worksheet as it appears and use it to answer the questions
that follow; (Ensure you input your data starting at Cell B2)
(7Marks)
ADM FORE OTHER ADRES TOWN TOTAL DEPOSIT BALANCE
NO NAME NAMES S FEES
400- JACKY ROBERTO BOX KINGSTONE 25000 20000
001 124
400- MARY KANU BOX MADRID 20500 12000
002 165
400- JANET WEST BOX BARCELONA 56600 20000
003 564
400- STACY DENNIS BOX RIO 34000 15000
004 4569
400- HALIMA THEO BOX NAIROBI 28000 28000
005 1246
400- JANTY RONEY BOX ADOWA 34500 15000
006 1354
400- JOEL JOYCE BOX KISUMU 65000 30000
007 111
400- MWANGI GEORGE BOX LONDON 76000 56000
008 131
400- WATT KITHUMA BOX NEWCASTLE 126500 77500
009 1361
400- ALONZO KAMA BOX NANDI 11500 92500
010 178
400- RAUL MWANGI BOX MSA 12000 7000
011 198
400- RONEY WATT BOX MACHAKOS 56500 34000
012 1433
400- JOYCE ALONZO BOX MWINGI 50000 50000
013 1876

b) Use a formula to calculate the end term balance for each student
(1Mark)
c) Rename the worksheet to STUDENTS
(1Mark)

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d) Make a copy of the data on the STUDENTS worksheet and paste it in a new
worksheet.
(1Mark)
e) Rename the new worksheet as COPIED. (2Marks)
f) Apply the following features to the data in the STUDENTS worksheet
(8Marks)

i. Font type: “Cambria”, size: 13, font color: “Green”

ii. Rotate the text in first column to 20º and the second row to -30º
iii. Orange background color on the first row
iv. Red inside border and a purple double outline border

g) Modify the COPIED worksheet by making the following changes

(i)
Align the column headings to be in an orientation of 45 o, bold,
color blue and font size 10
(4 Marks)
(ii) Sort the list using Balances in ascending order (1
Mark)
(iii) Filter all who have paid more than 50,000 and save the filters in
a new worksheet
(2Marks)
(iv) Save the above as STUDENT (1
Mark)
h) Print your work. (2Marks)

TASK 3

Open a Presentation Package and create the presentation shown below.

i. Set slide show playtime to 2 seconds. Set animations and transitions of your
choice. (2Marks)

ii. Slide one: (3Marks)

Title: PROFILE
Subtitle: “TYPE YOUR FULL NAME”
Apply a combination of green and orange as your background colors.
Font type: Garamond, color: red, size 62.

iii. Slide two: (5Marks)

VISION
To be a center of excellence in provision of integrated industrial training at al l
levels in industry in order to produce skills necessary to accelerate economic
development and employment creation in Kenya and beyond.

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Font size: 15, color: Red
Apply any texture to your background
Title should be blue with size 36

iv. Slide three:

(5Marks)
MISSION
To secure the greatest possible improvement in the quality and efficiency of
industrial training and ensure an adequate supply of properly trained man-power
at all levels of industry.
Font color: blue, size: 14
Apply a pattern with a purple foreground color and a light green background
color.
Title should be blue with size 38
v. Slide four (5Marks)
Represent the following data below in a bar chart.
STUDENT RECORDS
Names English Kiswahili ICT
JAMES 72 56 83
MICHAEL 82 70 94
MAINA 56 85 75
Apply a combination of light blue and orange as your background colors.
Chart title should have: Font type: Garamond, color: red, size 16.

vi. Your presentation should have slide numbers, date, time, and a footer that
reads your name.
(3Marks)
vii. Save your presentation as PROFILE in the folder you created.
(1Mark)
viii. Print your slides on one page (1Mark)

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MATERIAL CUTTING LIST

MATERIAL ESTIMATE PER CANDIDATE

# Item Quantity COST

Description
1 Printing papers 4 10
2
3

TOOLS TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CANDIDATE

NONE

TOOLS TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CENTRE

 Desktop Computer
 Word processor
 Spreadsheet application
 Presentation application
 Printer

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TRADE : COMPUTER OPERATOR
GRADE : III
PAPER : PRACTICAL MARKING SCHEME
Name of Candidate…………………………………...…………………………. T. T

NO……………………

T.T Centre Name……………………………………….…………………… T.T Centre

No………………

Name of Examiner…………………………………………. Signature………………….

Date……………

MAX MARKS
Q.N
AREAS TO BE MARKED MARK AWARDE
O
S D
TASK 1
a) Type the paragraph with correct punctuation 9
b) Title – uppercase, bold, center, underline 4
c) Setting 4 columns with line between 1
d) Drop cap 1
e) Centralized footer “Ice Cream” 2
f) Font color: Green, Font: Arial Narrow, Size: 13 2
g) Saving document 1
h) Draw table: 3
 Merge cells 2
 Text direction 2
 Bold 1
 Text Alignment 1
g) Print work 2
TASK 2
a) Entering the data appropriately:
o Adm No Column Labeling & Data Entry ½
o Forename Column Labeling & Data Entry ½
o Other Names Column Labeling & Data Entry 1

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MAX MARKS
Q.N
AREAS TO BE MARKED MARK AWARDE
O
S D
o Adress Column Labeling & Data Entry 1
o Town Column Labeling & Data Entry 1
o Total Fees Column Labeling & Data Entry 1
o Deposit Column Labeling & Data Entry 1
o Balance Column labeling 1
o Status Column labeling 1
b) =G2-H2 1
c) Rename worksheet to STUDENTS 1
d) Copy and paste data into new worksheet 2
e) Rename worksheet to COPIED 1
f) i. Font type: “Cambria”, size: 13, font color: “Green” 2
ii. Rotate the text in first column to 20º and the second 2
row to -30º
iii. Orange background color on the first row 2
iv. Red inside border and a purple double outline 2
border
g) i. Align the column headings to be in an orientation of 4
45o, bold, color blue and font size 10
ii. Sort the list using Balances in ascending order 1
iii. Filter all who have paid more than 50,000 and save 2
the filters in a new worksheet
iv. Save as STUDENT 1
h) Print work 1
TASK 3
i. Set slide show playtime to 2 seconds 1
Animations and transitions 1
ii. Slide 1
Type content 1
Set background color- combination of green and 1
orange
Font type: Garamond, color: red, size 62 1

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MAX MARKS
Q.N
AREAS TO BE MARKED MARK AWARDE
O
S D
iii. Slide 2
Type content 2
Set background using texture 1
Font size: 15, color: Red 1
Title Font: 36 1
iv. Slide 3
Type content 2
Set background using pattern 1
Font color: blue, size: 14 1
Title Font: 38 1
v. Slide 4
Representing data on a bar chart 3
Set background using combination of light blue and 1
orange
Font type: Garamond, color: red, size 16 1
vi. Slide numbers, date, time, and a footer that reads 3
your name
vii Save presentation as PROFILE 1
g) Print work 1
Total Practical 85
Total Theory 15
Grand Total 100

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