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The document outlines the syllabus for a computer studies course. It is evaluated based on three papers: theory, practical, and project. It discusses the structure of exam questions and sections. Key topics covered include programming principles, data representation, networking, and application packages. It provides examples of past year questions for different topics. It also provides guidance on how to answer questions, including using diagrams and following instructions.

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Computer Studies

The document outlines the syllabus for a computer studies course. It is evaluated based on three papers: theory, practical, and project. It discusses the structure of exam questions and sections. Key topics covered include programming principles, data representation, networking, and application packages. It provides examples of past year questions for different topics. It also provides guidance on how to answer questions, including using diagrams and following instructions.

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COMPUTER STUDIES

451

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Syllabus
• 17 Topics
• Evaluated in three papers and weighted as
follows
• 451/1 Theory 50%
• 451/2 Practical 25%
• 451/3 Project 25%
• To get a grade better than a C+(overall)
• Get at least a C in practical an Project

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• STRUCTURE : TWO SECTIONS
• SECTION A
• 15 Questions @ % mark to 4 marks total 40 marks
• From all over the syllabus
• SECTION B
• 5 Questions @ 15 marks total 75 marks
• 1 Compulsory, Choose 3, Leave 1
• Majorly Covers select topics

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• Elementary Programming Principles
• Data representation
• Networking /Internet
• Application packages/Application areas of
ICT

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Section B
• Elementary Programming
Principles
• 2006 - Q16
• 2007 - Q16
• 2008 - Q16
• 2009 - Q16
• 2010 - Q16
• 2011 - Q16
• 2012 - Q16
• 2013 - Q16
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Section B
• Data
Representation
• 2008 - Q17
• 2009 - Q20
• 2010 - Q20
• 2011 - Q17
• 2012 - Q17
• 2013 - Q20
• 2014 - Q?
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Section B
• Application Packages/Application areas of
ICT
• 2006 - Q18 - SS
• 2007 - Q20 - DB and WP
• 2008 - Q19 - DB
• 2009 - Q17 - DB
• 2010 - Q18 - DB
• 2011 - Q18 - SS
• 2012 - Q20 - DB
• 2013 - Q19 - Application areas of ICT
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• Operating Systems
• 2006 - Q17
• 2007 - Q18
• 2008 - Q20
• Systems
development
• 2007 - Q19
• 2010 - Q17
• 2011 - Q20
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• Data processing
• 2011 - Q20
• 2012 - Q19
• 2013 - Q17
• Computer
Systems
• 2009 - Q19
• 2013 - Q18
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• STRUCTURE : TWO SECTIONS
• SECTION A
• 15 Questions @ % mark to 4 marks total 40 marks
• From all over the syllabus
• SECTION B
• 5 Questions @ 15 marks total 75 marks
• 1 Compulsory, Choose 3, Leave 1
• Majorly Covers select topics

• START WITH SECTION B!


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Action Verbs
• A word asking one to do something
• List - one word answer
• State - one sentence/line limit
• Outline - give overall picture/statements arranged
logically, one may draw
• Describe - give features or characteristics of a concept
or object
• Illustrate - draw

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Action Verbs
• Differentiate - separate two things (based on a
common feature and in a positive statement)
• Distinguish - separate two things that close together
(based on a common feature and in a positive
statement)
• Explain - give your answer and then defend it
• Mention = give = list

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How should one respond
to Qs?
Simply follow instructions

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• If asked for three things give three of the best
• Respond according to the action verb
• Attempt only three questions in section b
• Cross any question or response you don't want
marked
• Be precise and concise
• Computers are efficient/reliable
• Highlight rather than select
• Formulae without =
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• Never use white out
• Do not contradict yourself in an answer
• Attempt all questions in section A
• You may use diagrams if words escape you
• Mention both technology and use when
answering application areas of computers Qs

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• Attempt the compulsory question
• Marks are awarded on symbol and content
• START/STOP - 1 MARK
• INPUT/OUTPUT - 1 MARK
• PROCESS - 1 MARK
• DECISION/EVALUATION - 1 MARK
• LOGIC - 1 MARK
• Pseudo codes are simply naked(unclothed) flow
charts
• Be careful with selections and iterations

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Practice Qs
• List THREE input devices.
• Describe a mouse.
• Differentiate between impact and non-impact
printers.
• Distinguish between portrait and landscape
orientation.
• A screen is said to be seventeen inches. Explain what
this means.
• Explain the impact of ICT on employment.
• Describe the use of ICT in Shipping.
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Practice Qs
• Draw a flowchart for a program that calculates the
area of a circle
• Write a pseudo code for the above program
• What would be the output if 7 is entered

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Practice Qs
• Draw a flowchart for a program that accepts two
numbers and displays the largest
• Write a pseudo code for the above program
• What would be the output if 34 and 56 is
entered

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Practice Qs
• Draw a flowchart for a program that displays the first
five natural numbers
• Write a pseudo code for the above program
• Modify the flowchart to show the sum of the
numbers

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• Structure
• 2 compulsory questions
• Do Qs in the following
order
• Spreadsheet
• Databases
• Word processors
• Desktop publishing
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Evidence for order.
• 2006 - SS and DB • 2014 - SS and WP
• 2007 - SS and WP • 2015 - DB and WP
• 2008 - SS and DB • 2016 - SS and DTP
• 2009 - SS and DTP • 2017 - SS and DTP
• 2010 - SS and DB • 2018 - DB and WP
• 2011 - DB and WP • 2019 - DB and DTP
• 2012 - SS and WP • 2020 - SS and DTP
• 2013 - DB and DTP • 2021 - ?? and ??
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• Practise Practise
• Follow instructions
• Save correct files
• Write down formula if
asked
• Print your work
• Be calm
• Help helps
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• Plan then execute
• Listen to supervisor
• Document all activities
• Do your work
• Do not password
• Do not waste time on unnecessary
things

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