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PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
DR. JOHN CHACHA SECONDARY SCHOOL
FORM ONE MIDTERM TEST
036 INFORMATION AND COMPUTER STUDIES
Time: 2:30 Hours March 2023
SECTION A (15 Marks)
Answer all questions in this section

Question (i). (ii). (iii). (iv). (v). (vi). (vii). (viii). (ix). (x).
Answer

1. For each of the following items (i)-(x), choose the correct answer from the given alternatives and
write its letter in the box provided below:
(i). Which term represent the results of processing raw facts like numbers, letters, symbols and
pictures in a computer?
A. Data B. Information C. Program D. Website
(ii). In a school, students were advised to purchase laptop instead of desktop computer for
academic uses. Why was it advised to buy laptop computer?
A. They are very cheap to buy B. It is easier to use laptop keyboard C. It is portable and
suitable for mobile use D. They cannot be easily damaged
(iii). To prepare computer laboratory for the Form Two Assessment, the ICS teacher guided the
students to use a non-impact printer which is very fast and which could produce printouts
of higher quality. Which type of printers will be the best choice?
A. Dot Matrix Printer B. Inkjet Printer C. Thermal Printer D. Laser Printer
(iv). Which one of the following will not ensure proper ventilation in a room?
A. Enough windows and doors B. Installing fans C. Overcrowding
D. Air Conditioning System
(v). The following are dangerous to a computer except one. Which one is it?
A. Proper Ventilation B. Water C. Smoke D. Dust
(vi). Why must food and beverages be kept out of the computer lab?
A. Because computer users should not eat B. Because spilling may clog and
destroy computer components. C. Because the smell of food is not good for
the computer rooms. D. Because all foods affect computers
(vii). The following devices are input devices;
A. Smartphone, B. Computer, C. Printer, D. None of above
(viii). What can be done to deter illegal access to a computer room by unauthorized person?
A. Burglar proof the room by reinforcing doors and weak access points. B. Welcome
strangers to the room C. Leave the room open when nobody is using it. D. Switch
off the security alarm when leaving the room.
(ix). Why do computers need application software?
A. Executes routine services such as file handling B. Executes specific task
demanded by the user C. Executes a variety of fundamental operations
Executes a variety of system utility functions.
(x). ..........is the heart and brain of a computer.
A. ALU B. Memory C. CPU D. Control Unit
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2. Match the following functions of the keyboard keys in LIST A with their corresponding Special keys in LIST
B by writing the letter of the correct answer below the item number in the table provided.

LIST A Qn LIST B
Ans
(i). A key that enables or disables all letters from being typed in uppercase. (i). A. Tab Key
(ii). A modifier key used to fix symbols like ! , #, $, &, % when typing. (ii). B. Backspace Key
(iii). A key used to enable and disable the numeric keypad for number (iii). C. Shift Key
data entry. (iv). D. Num Lock Key
(iv). A key used to move the cursor at a set horizontal interval on the same (v). E. Caps Lock Key
line such as 0.5-inch, 1.0 inch etc. F. Spacebar
(v). A key that deletes typed characters or words from right to left on G. Enter Key
the same line.

SECTION B (60 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.
3. Most of organizations now days prefer the use of computers in performing their daily
activities.
(a) Explain the uses of computers in the following sectors.
(i). School
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(ii). Hospital
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(iii). Bank
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(b) What are the two major advantages and disadvantages of using computers?
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Disadvantages:
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4. (a) People use information in everyday life. Why information is important in our daily
life? Give three reasons.

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(b) The picture below illustrates different sources of information. Study it carefully and
answer the next questions:

(i) Identify six (6) different ways from which people get information in the picture
above.
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(ii) List four (4) electronic media devices used to disseminate information from the
picture above
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5. A form one student visited a computer laboratory and identified the different physical
parts of the desktop computer placed on a table. One of the devices was a standard
keyboard with typing keys Q, W, E, R, T and Y on the upper row.
(a) State the function of a computer keyboard.
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(b) Classify the following keyboard keys by using words in the box below

typing keys, function keys, numeric keys, special purpose keys, cursor movement keys and
editing keys.

i. A, B, C…Z, 0 to 9, %, ?, space bar, caps lock, backspace, tab, Enter.

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ii. 0,1,2……...9,+,-,*,/ …………………………………………………………...
iii. F1,F2,………...F12 ……………………………………………………………..
iv. Delete(Del),Insert(Ins) ……………………………………………………….
v. Home,End,PageUp,PageDown,Arrow keys ……………………………....
vi. Ctrl,SHIFT,Alt,Esc ………………………………….…………………….....

(c) A figure below shows categories of keys in a standard keyboard and its layout. Label the
parts indicated by letters A – E.

A B C

E D

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• B is …………………………………………………………………………………

• C is …………………………………………………………………………………

• D is …………………………………………………………………………………

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