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2 Hours: Answer All Questions in This Section in The Grid Provided

The document is an exam for a computer studies class covering topics like hardware, software, operating systems, networks, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing. It contains multiple choice and written response questions testing students' knowledge of these topics.
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NAME: ………………………………………………………………………………………. CLASS/NO: ……………...

GAYAZA HIGH SCHOOL


S3 COMPUTER STUDIES – 840/1
END OF YEAR EXAMINATION, 2018
2½ hours
Section A: (20 Marks)
Answer all questions in this section in the grid provided

1. The part of the central Processing Unit that performs logic operations and
calculations is the …………...……………………
A. Logic Unit B. ALU C. ROM D. Control Unit

2. The following are types of system software except ………………...


A. expert Systems C. operating systems
B. utility programs D. programming languages

3. The importance of a master slide in presentation software is to ………………………


A. Filter data slides
B. Relate data slides
C. Display multiple slides on a screen
D. Insert items that appear on every slide

4. The idea of networking of computers was introduced in the …………… generation


of computers.
A. first B. second C. third D. fourth

5. The purpose of air conditioning in a computer laboratory is ………………...


A. Regulating power consumption.
B. Upgrading computer hardware.
C. Upgrading computer software.
D. Regulating temperature.

6. An artificial environment that is created with a software and presented to the user
is ………………………...
A. Advanced Robotics. C. Virtual Reality.
B. Real Mode. D. Interactive mode.

7. One physical measure of preventing computer systems from crime is ……………………


A. data encryption C. setting passwords
B. burglar proofing D. activating firewalls

8. Which of the following is an example of a translator in programming?


A. Compressor B. Debugger C. Compiler D. Defragmenter
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9. Section breaks in Word processing are used to divide the document into …………….
A. subtopics C. paragraphs
B. parts between pages D. columns with in a table

10. The computer specification that would determine the quality of a picture in a
computer system is the ……………………
A. RAM capacity C. screen size
B. screen resolution D. hard disk capacity

11. The following are classifications of computers by “purpose”:


A. Mainframe and microcomputers
B. Minicomputers and microcomputers
C. Special and general computers
D. Digital and analog

12. The basic use of a primary key in a database is to


A. Uniquely identify a record C. Modify a file structure
B. Sort records D. Act as an alternative identifier

13. A Local Area Network (LAN) without a dedicated server is called .................. network
A. An intranet C. A peer to peer
B. A ring D. A client server

14. A web browser is a ………………………………………….


A. Page which has links to other web pages.
B. Page that appears each time you start your web.
C. Collection of programs maintained by the webmaster.
D. Program that enables you to view and explore information on the web.

15. One of the functions of a database management software is to ………………………….


A. Mail merge C. Update records
B. Enhance presentations D. Download attachments

16. A diagnostic process that a computer runs to determine if the hardware is


working properly when a computer is switched on is ………………………………...
A. debugging C. downloading
B. troubleshooting D. power-on self-test

17. The format for describing the location of resources over the internet is ……………….
A. DNS B. WEB C. URL D. ISP

18. In spreadsheet software, the file you create and save is called a ………………………...
A. Worksheet B. Document C. Spreadsheet D. Workbook

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19. Which of the following is not a unit of data storage?
A. Field B. Bit C. Byte D. Character

20. The option on the menu bar which enables one to name a document and store it
on a storage device using another name is …………………….
A. new B. edit C. save D. save as

SECTION A: ANSWER GRID

1 6 11 16
2 7 12 17
3 8 13 18
4 9 14 19
5 10 15 20

SECTION B: (60 MARKS)


Answer all questions in this section in the spaces provided

21. a) Describe a footnote in a word processing document. (02 marks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

b) Name the two types of page orientation. (02 marks)

……………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………

c) State what is meant by the action cut and paste while working on the (01 mark)
computer.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

d) Give any two presentation software. (02 marks)

……………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………

e) Differentiate between slide transition and slide animation as applied to presentation


software. (02 marks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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f) Outline the main purpose of the slide sorter view. (01 mark)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

22. a) What is a computer? (02 marks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

b) Name the keyboard buttons used to perform the functions given below: (03 marks)

i) When the key is pressed, it erases a character to the right of the cursor.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

ii) Pressing the key takes the cursor to the next line.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

iii) When pressed it saves the screenshot to the computer’s clipboard.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c) Write down two contributions of computers in the area of teaching (02 marks)

and learning.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

d) Give one task done by each of the following computer professionals (03 marks)

i) Computer Technician.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

ii) Computer Programmer.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

iii) Data Entrant.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

23. (a) What is a formula in a spreadsheet? (02 marks)


…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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(b) Describe how names on a list of your class members can be sorted in ascending order in

a spreadsheet. (02 marks)


…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(c) The manager of Muvule supermarket uses a database to store data about groceries they
sell as reflected in the part of the database below.
Use it to answer the questions that follow:
BARCODE PRODUCER GROCERY NUMBER IN STOCK
0049179000794 Herbot Frozen carrots 412
0027200190653 Ago Vet Chicken 725
0010029000016 Uwanga Margarine 578
0014559021017 Magaga Garlic Powder 306
00104790012133 Muyawo Baking Powder 613
i) How many fields are there in this part of the database? (01 mark)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

ii) Give the name of the field that contains numeric data. (01 mark)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

iii) How many records are there in this part of the database? (01 mark)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

iv) If the data above is sorted in descending order by NUMBER IN STOCK, what will be
the barcode of the first record in the database after it has been sorted? (02 marks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

v) Explain why the manager assigned BARCODE as the primary key. (01 mark)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

24. a) Explain the function of an input device. (02 marks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

b) Give one example of an: (02 marks)

Input device ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………


Output device …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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c) Define a device driver in a computer. (02 marks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

d) Name any three system requirements considered before installing windows operating

system on a computer. (03 marks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

e) Give one reason why a computer may be restarted. (01 mark)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

25. a) Explain the term Application software. (02 marks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

b) Give two examples of application software. (02 marks)


…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c) Outline two factors to consider before buying an application software. (02 marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

26. a) Describe the following terms: (02 marks)


i) Router.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ii) Repeater. (02 marks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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b) State any two types of data transmission media. (02 marks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c) Write the following acronyms in full. (04 marks)

IP: …………………………………………………………...…………………………………………………………..............................
ISP: …………………………………………………………...…………………………………………………………...........................

URL: …………………………………………………………...………………………………………………………….........................
DNS: …………………………………………………………...…………………………………………………………........................

d) With aid of suitable diagrams where applicable, describe the difference between half-

duplex and full-duplex modes of data transmission. (04 marks)


…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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SECTION C: (20 marks)

Answer only ONE question in this section on the answer sheet(s) provided.
27. Assuming you have secured a contract of networking computers in a computer laboratory,
sketch and explain four possible network layouts you can present to the contractor for
approval. (20 marks)

28. A user wishes to buy a laptop computer. Describe five specifications to consider when buying
the laptop. (20 marks)


The best preparation for tomorrow is doing
your best today.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

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