Paper: COMPUTER STUDIES

Duration: 03Hours

Instruction: Answer all the questions. You are reminded for good English and orderly
presentation of your work.

SET ONE QUESTIONS

SECTION A (20marks)
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (1mark each x 20)

1. The process of putting data into a storage location is called?

A. Reading
B. Writing
C. Controlling
D. Hand shaking
2. The process of copying data from a memory location is called
A. Reading
B. Writing
C. Controlling
D. Booting
3. A list of instructions used by a computer is called?
A. Program
B. CPU
C. Text
D. Output
4. Which of the following is true about primary storage?
A. It is a part of the CPU
B. It allows very fast access to data
C. It is relatively more expensive
D. All of the above
5. Software instruction intended to satisfy a user’s specific processing needs are called
A. System software
B. Process software
C. Documentation
D. Application software
6. Which one of the following can produce the final product of machine processing in a form usable
by humans?
A. Storage

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 B. Control
C. Input device
D. Output device
7. A program written in machine language is called program.
A. Object
B. Computer
C. Assembler
D. High level
8. A source program is a program written in language
A. English
B. Symbolic
C. High level
D. Object
9. Which of the following is not used as secondary storage?
A. Semiconductor memory
B. Magnetic disks
C. Magnetic drums
D. Magnetic tapes
10. Operating system functions may include
A. Input/output control
B. Visual storage
C. Multiprogramming
D. All of the above
11. Computer network is
A. Collection of hardware components and computers
B. Interconnected by communication channels
C. Sharing of resources and information
D. All of the above
12. What is a firewall in computer network
A. The physical boundary of Network
B. An operating system of computer Network
C. A system designed to prevent unauthorized access
D. A web browsing software
13. DNS stands for?
A. Dynamic Name System
B. Dynamic Network System
C. Domain Name System
D. Domain Network Service
14. What is the use of the Bridge in Network?
A. To connect LANs
B. To separate LANs
C. To control Network Speed
D. All of the above
15. Router operates in which layer of the OSI Reference Model?

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 A. Layer 1 (Physical Layer)
B. Layer 3 (Network Layer)
C. Layer 4 (Transport Layer)
D. Layer 7 (Application Layer)
16. Which of the following layer of the OSI model is also called “end-to-end” layer?
A. Presentation layer
B. Network layer
C. Session layer
D. Transport layer
17. Which of the following provides reliable communication?
A. TCP
B. IP
C. UDP
D. All of the above
18. What does protocol define?
A. Protocol defines what data is communicated
B. Protocol defines how data is communicated
C. Protocol defines when data is communicated
D. All of the above
19. What is the use of subnetting?
A. It dives one large network into several smaller ones
B. It divides network into network classes
C. It speeds up the speed of network
D. None of the above
20. What is a demilitarized zone?
A. The area between firewall and connection to an external network
B. The area between ISP to Military area
C. The area surrounded by secured servers
D. The areas surrounded by the military

SECTION B (30 marks)

1. Briefly name and explain the 2 main components that make up a computer system? (6 mks)
2. Give the meaning of the following accronyms WiFi, WLAN, LED, PAN, WAN, SSD (6 mks)
3. Briefly explain the following terms as used in computer (12 mks)
a) Virus
b) Router
c) CPU
d) SSD
e) Web browser
f) CRT

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 4. List in an ordered manner the different layers of the OSI Reference Model (6 mks)

SECTION C (50 marks)

1. Write short notes on the following (15 mks)

i) Machine Language
ii) Application software
iii) System software
2. Outline the steps to: (15 mks)
i) Add foot-node & end note in word? (5 mks)
ii) Insert a page number in Microsoft work? (5 mks)
iii) Write a formula that will fine the AVERAGE and SUM of the content of cell H3 to H7?
(5 mks)
3. What is the function of the following shortcut keys as used in MS to perform operations (2 x 10
marks = 20marks)

i) Ctrl + I
ii) Ctrl + P
iii) Ctrl + V
iv) Ctrl + A
v) Ctrl + B
vi) Ctrl + C
vii) Ctrl + X
viii) Ctrl + N
ix) Ctrl + O
x) Ctrl + F

ANSWERS TO SET 1
SECTION A (20MARKS)
ANSWERS TO MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (1MARK EACH)
1. B
2. A
3. A
4. D
5. D
6. D
7. A
8. C
9. A

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 10. D
11. D
12. C
13. C
14. A
15. B
16. D
17. A
18. D
19. A
20. A

SECTION B (30marks)
1. The two main components of a computer are (6marks)
- Hardware and
- Software
Computer hardware includes the physical parts of a computer, such as the case, central
processing unit (CPU), monitor, mouse, keyboard, computer data storage, graphics card, sound
card, speakers and motherboard. (2marks)
These computer hardware components could either be Output devices, processing devices or
output devices. (2marks)
By contrast, Computer Software is the set of instructions that can be stored and run by
hardware. Hardware is so-termed because it is "hard" or rigid with respect to changes, whereas
software is "soft" because it is easy to change. (2marks)
There are two types of software; Application software and system software (6marks)
( 2marks each)
2. .
WiFi stands for Wireless Fidelity
WLAN: Wireless Local Areas Network
LED: Light Emitting Diode
PAN: Personal Area Network
SSD: Solid State Drive
HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface

3. Briefly explain the following terms as used in computer (12 mks)

Virus

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 A computer virus is a type of computer program that, when executed, replicates itself by
modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code. If this replication
succeeds, the affected areas are then said to be "infected" with a computer virus. (2marks)

A router is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks.
Routers perform the traffic directing functions on the Internet. (2marks)

A central processing unit (CPU), also called a central processor, main processor or just
processor, is the electronic circuitry within a computer that executes instructions that
make up a computer program (2marks)

A solid-state drive (SSD) is a solid-state storage device that uses integrated circuit
assemblies to store data persistently, typically using flash memory, and functioning as
secondary storage in the hierarchy of computer storage. (2marks)

A web browser is a software application for accessing information on the World Wide
Web. When a user requests a web page from a particular website, the web browser
retrieves the necessary content from a web server and then displays the page on the user's
device. (2marks)

The cathode-ray tube (CRT) is a vacuum tube containing one or more electron guns, the
beams of which are manipulated to display images on a phosphorescent screen. The
images may represent electrical waveforms, pictures, radar targets, or other phenomena
(2marks)

4. List in an ordered manner the different layers of the OSI Reference Model (6 mks)

a) Application layer
b) Presentation layer
c) Session layer
d) Transport layer
e) Network layer
f) Data link layer
g) Physical layer
SECTION C (50marks)
4. Write short notes on the following (15 mks)

i) Machine language, or machine code, is a low-level language comprised of binary digits (ones and
zeros). Machine language are made of Numeric Codes and the strings of 0s and 1s are directly understood
by the CPU (processor) (5marks)

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ii) Application software (app for short) is a program or group of programs designed for end-
users. ... examples of application software are Word processor, web browsers etc (5marks)
iii) System software is a type of computer program that is designed to run a computer's
hardware and application programs. If we think of the computer system as a layered model,
the system software is the interface between the hardware and user applications (5marks)
2. Outline the steps to: (15 mks)

i. To add foot node, bring the cursor at the end of page where you want to add the foot node
then go to main menu click on Reference Option click on Insert Footnotes. Likewise you can
add end note by clicking on “Insert endnote”.

ii- On the Insert tab, click the Page Number command.

- Open the Top of Page, Bottom of Page, or Page Margins menu, depending on where
you want the page number to be positioned, then select the desired style of header.
- Page numbering will appear.
- Press the Esc key to lock the header and footer

iii =(H3+H4+H5+H6+H7)/5 (AVERAGE)

iv=H3+H4+H5+H6+H7 (SUM)

5. What is the function of the following shortcut keys as used in MS to perform operations (2 x 10
marks = 20marks)

Ctrl + I = Used to italicize and unitalicized text.

Ctrl + P = Used to print a document or page
Ctrl + V = Paste text or other objects from the clipboard.
Ctrl + A = Used to select all text, files, pictures, or other objects
Ctrl + B = Used to Bold and Unbold text.
Ctrl + C = The COPY command is used for just that - it copies the text or image you have
selected and stores is on your virtual clipboard
Ctrl + X -- Cut selected text.
Ctrl + N -- Open new/blank document.
Ctrl + O -- Open options.
Ctrl + F -- Open find box.

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 Paper: COMPUTER STUDIES
Duration: 02Hours

Instruction: Answer all the questions. You are reminded for good English and orderly
presentation of your work.

SET TWO QUESTIONS

SECTION A (20MARKS)
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (1MARK EACH)
1. One of the main features that distinguish microprocessor from microcomputers is
A. Words are usually larger in microprocessors
B. Words are shorter in microprocessors
C. Microprocessor does not contain I/O devices
D. Computers are not fully integrated
2. Which of the following performs modulation and demodulation?

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 A. Satellite
B. Modem
C. Fibre optic
D. Amplifier
3. The computer device primarily used to prove hardcopy is
A. CRT
B. Line printer
C. Computer console
D. Card reader
4. The term “memory” applies to which one of the following
A. Logic
B. Storage
C. Input device
D. Output device
5. Which of the following storage is volatile?
A. Semiconductor memory
B. Floppy disk
C. CD-ROM
D. Core memory
6. RAM Chips
A. Allow the computer to store data electronically
B. Store data indefinitely unless you delete it
C. Are secondary memory
D. All of the above
7. Firmware means
A. Software
B. Hardware
C. Software available on hardware
D. None of these
8. A microcomputer consists of at least an input unit, output unit, microprocessor unit and a
A. Stabilizer

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 B. Memory unit
C. Printer
D. Network
9. What device is used for entering X – Y coordinates
A. Card reader
B. Joystick
C. Keyboard
D. All of the above
10. Which memory is non volatile and may be written only once?
A. RAM
B. EE-PROM
C. EPROM
D. PROM
11. A Is a device that forwards packets between networks by processing the
routing information included in the packet
A. Bridge
B. Firewall
C. Router
D. All of the above
12. Which one of the following extends a private network across public networks?
A. Local area network
B. Virtual private network
C. Enterprise private network
D. Storage area network
13. Coaxial cable consists of concentric copper conductors.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
14. A piece of icon or image on a web page associated with another webpage is called?
A. URL

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 B. hyperlink
C. plugin
D. none of the above
15. in file transfer protocol, data transfer can be done in
A. stream mode
B. block mode
C. compressed mode
D. all of the above
16. physical or logical arrangement of network is called?
A. Topology
B. Routing
C. Networking
D. None of the above
17. This topology requires multipoint connection
A. Star
B. Mesh
C. Ring
D. Bus
18. To join t he internet, the computer has to be connected to a(n)
A. Internet architecture board
B. Internet society
C. Internet service provider
D. None of the above
19. Internet works on
A. Packet switching
B. Circuit switching
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. None of the above
20. Which one of the following is not correct?
A. Application layer protocols are used by both source and destination devices during a
communication session

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 B. Application layer protocols implemented on the source and destination host must
match
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. None of the above

SECTION B (50 mks) 5 mks each

1. Define Network?
2. What is a Link?
3. What is a node?
4. What is a gateway or Router?
5. What is point-point link?
6. What is Multiple Access?
7. What are the advantages of Distributed Processing?
8. What are the criteria necessary for an effective and efficient network?
9. Name the factors that affect the performance of the network?
10. Name the factors that affect the reliability of the network?

SECTION B. (30 mks)

5. Briefly name and explain the 2 main components that make up a computer system? (6 mks)
6. Give the meaning of the following accronyms WiFi, WLAN, LED, PAN, WAN, SSD (6 mks)
7. Briefly explain the following terms as used in computer (12 mks)
g) Virus
h) Router
i) CPU
j) SSD
k) Web browser
l) CRT
8. List in an ordered manner the different layers of the OSI Reference Model (6 mks)

ANSWERS TO SET 2
SECTION A (20MARKS)

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 ANSWERS TO MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (1MARK EACH)
1. C
2. B
3. B
4. B
5. A
6. A
7. C
8. B
9. B
10. D
11. C
12. B
13. B
14. B
15. D
16. A
17. B
18. C
19. A
20. C

SECTION B (5 x 10marks = 50marks)

1. Define Network? (5marks)

A network is a set of devices connected by physical media links. A network

is recursively is a connection of two or more nodes by a physical link or two

or more networks connected by one or more nodes.

2. What is a Link? (5marks)

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At the lowest level, a network can consist of two or more computers directly

connected by some physical medium such as coaxial cable or optical fiber.

Such a physical medium is called as Link.

3. What is a node? (5marks)

A network can consist of two or more computers directly connected by

some physical medium such as coaxial cable or optical fiber. Such a

physical medium is called as Links and the computer it connects is called

as Nodes.

4. What is a gateway or Router? (5marks)

A node that is connected to two or more networks is commonly called as

router or Gateway. It generally forwards message from one network to

another.

5. What is point-point link? (5marks)

If the physical links are limited to a pair of nodes it is said to be point-point

link.

6. What is Multiple Access? (5marks)

If the physical links are shared by more than two nodes, it is said to be

Multiple Access.

7. What are the advantages of Distributed Processing? (5marks)

a. Security/Encapsulation

b. Distributed database

c. Faster Problem solving

d. Security through redundancy

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e. Collaborative Processing

8. What are the criteria necessary for an effective and efficient network? (5marks)

a. Performance

It can be measured in many ways, including transmit time and response

time. b. Reliability

It is measured by frequency of failure, the time it takes a link to recover

from a failure, and the network's robustness.

c. Security

Security issues includes protecting data from unauthorized access and

virues.

9. Name the factors that affect the performance of the network? (5marks)

a. Number of Users

b. Type of transmission medium

c. Hardware

d. Software

10. Name the factors that affect the reliability of the network? (5marks)

a. Frequency of failure

b. Recovery time of a network after a failure

SECTION C (30marks)
5. The two main components of a computer are (6marks)
- Hardware and
- Software

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Computer hardware includes the physical parts of a computer, such as the case, central
processing unit (CPU), monitor, mouse, keyboard, computer data storage, graphics card, sound
card, speakers and motherboard. (2marks)

These computer hardware components could either be Output devices, processing devices or
output devices. (2marks)

By contrast, Computer Software is the set of instructions that can be stored and run by
hardware. Hardware is so-termed because it is "hard" or rigid with respect to changes, whereas
software is "soft" because it is easy to change. (2marks)

6. Give the meaning of the following accronyms WiFi, WLAN, LED, PAN, WAN, SSD (6 mks)
WiFi stands for Wireless Fidelity
WLAN: Wireless Local Areas Network
LED: Light Emitting Diode
PAN: Personal Area Network
SSD: Solid State Drive
HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface

7. Briefly explain the following terms as used in computer (12 mks)

Virus
A computer virus is a type of computer program that, when executed, replicates itself by
modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code. If this replication
succeeds, the affected areas are then said to be "infected" with a computer virus.

A router is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks.
Routers perform the traffic directing functions on the Internet.

A central processing unit (CPU), also called a central processor, main processor or just
processor, is the electroAnic circuitry within a computer that executes instructions that
make up a computer program

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 A solid-state drive (SSD) is a solid-state storage device that uses integrated circuit
assemblies to store data persistently, typically using flash memory, and functioning as
secondary storage in the hierarchy of computer storage.

A web browser is a software application for accessing information on the World Wide
Web. When a user requests a web page from a particular website, the web browser
retrieves the necessary content from a web server and then displays the page on the user's
device.

The cathode-ray tube (CRT) is a vacuum tube containing one or more electron guns, the
beams of which are manipulated to display images on a phosphorescent screen. The
images may represent electrical waveforms, pictures, radar targets, or other phenomena

8. List in an ordered manner the different layers of the OSI Reference Model (6 mks)
h) Application layer
i) Presentation layer
j) Session layer
k) Transport layer
l) Network layer
m) Data link layer
n) Physical layer

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Specialty/Option: GENERAL COMPUTING
Time Allowed: 3 hours

Instructions to candidates: Answer all questions

COMPILED BY: DOBGIMA BRADLEY
21. The process of putting data into a storage location is called?
E. Reading
F. Writing
G. Controlling
H. Hand shaking
22. The process of copying data from a memory location is called
E. Reading
F. Writing
G. Controlling
H. Booting
23. A list of instructions used by a computer is called?
E. Program
F. CPU
G. Text
H. Output
24. Which of the following is true about primary storage?
E. It is a part of the CPU
F. It allows very fast access to data
G. It is relatively more expensive
H. All of the above
25. Software instruction intended to satisfy a user’s specific processing needs are called
E. System software
F. Process software
G. Documentation
H. Application software

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26. Which one of the following can produce the final product of machine processing in a form usable
by humans?
E. Storage
F. Control
G. Input device
H. Output device
27. A program written in machine language is called program.
E. Object
F. Computer
G. Assembler
H. High level
28. A source program is a program written in language
E. English
F. Symbolic
G. High level
H. Object
29. Which of the following is not used as secondary storage?
E. Semiconductor memory
F. Magnetic disks
G. Magnetic drums
H. Magnetic tapes
30. Operating system functions may include
E. Input/output control
F. Visual storage
G. Multiprogramming
H. All of the above
31. Computer network is
E. Collection of hardware components and computers
F. Interconnected by communication channels
G. Sharing of resources and information
H. All of the above
32. What is a firewall in computer network
E. The physical boundary of Network
F. An operating system of computer Network
G. A system designed to prevent unauthorized access
H. A web browsing software
33. DNS stands for?
E. Dynamic Name System
F. Dynamic Network System
G. Domain Name System
H. Domain Network Service
34. What is the use of the Bridge in Network?
E. To connect LANs
F. To separate LANs

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 G. To control Network Speed
H. All of the above
35. Router operates in which layer of the OSI Reference Model?
E. Layer 1 (Physical Layer)
F. Layer 3 (Network Layer)
G. Layer 4 (Transport Layer)
H. Layer 7 (Application Layer)
36. Which of the following layer of the OSI model is also called “end-to-end” layer?
E. Presentation layer
F. Network layer
G. Session layer
H. Transport layer
37. Which of the following provides reliable communication?
E. TCP
F. IP
G. UDP
H. All of the above
38. What does protocol define?
E. Protocol defines what data is communicated
F. Protocol defines how data is communicated
G. Protocol defines when data is communicated
H. All of the above
39. What is the use of subnetting?
E. It dives one large network into several smaller ones
F. It divides network into network classes
G. It speeds up the speed of network
H. None of the above
40. What is a demilitarized zone?
E. The area between firewall and connection to an external network
F. The area between ISP to Military area
G. The area surrounded by secured servers
H. The areas surrounded by the military

SECTION B (30 marks)

9. Briefly name and explain the 2 main components that make up a computer system? (6 mks)
10. Give the meaning of the following acronyms WiFi, WLAN, LED, PAN, WAN, SSD (6 mks)
11. Briefly explain the following terms as used in computer (12 mks)
m) Virus
n) Router
o) CPU
p) SSD

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 q) Web browser
r) CRT
12. List in an ordered manner the different layers of the OSI Reference Model (6 mks)

SECTION C (50 mks)

6. Write short notes on the following (15 mks)

iv) Machine Language
v) Application software
vi) System software
7. Outline the steps to: (15 mks)
iv) Add foot-node & end note in word? (5 mks)
v) Insert a page number in Microsoft work? (5 mks)
vi) Write a formula that will fine the AVERAGE and SUM of the content of cell H3 to H7?
(5 mks)
8. You are provided with the following IP address [Link]/24. Answer the following
questions
I. What class does the address belong? (1mk)
II. What is the subnet mask of the address space? (1mk)
III. Ignoring the CIDR part, write down the IP address in binary (2mks)
IV. What do you understand by subnetting? (2mks)
V. Supposed that 3 bits will be borrowed from the host part for subnetting, find
a) The number of subnetworks obtained (2mks)
b) The number of hosts in each subnetwork (2mks)
c) Determine the new subnet mask of the subnnetted address (2mks)
9. briefly explain 2 services each offered by the following layers of the OSI model (8mks)
I. Application layer (2mks)
II. Session Layer (2mks)
III. Presentation Layer (2mks)
IV. Transport layer (2mks)

SOLUTIONS TO HND EXAMS

ANSWERS TO MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
21. B
22. A
23. A
24. D
25. D
26. D
27. A
28. C

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 29. A
30. D
31. D
32. C
33. C
34. A
35. B
36. D
37. A
38. D
39. A
40. A

SECTION B
9. The two main components of a computer are
- Hardware and
- Software
Computer hardware includes the physical parts of a computer, such as the case, central
processing unit (CPU), monitor, mouse, keyboard, computer data storage, graphics card, sound
card, speakers and motherboard.
These computer hardware components could either be Output devices, processing devices or
output devices.
By contrast, Computer Software is the set of instructions that can be stored and run by
hardware. Hardware is so-termed because it is "hard" or rigid with respect to changes, whereas
software is "soft" because it is easy to change.
There are two types of software; Application software and system software
10. .
WiFi stands for Wireless Fidelity
WLAN: Wireless Local Areas Network
LED: Light Emitting Diode
PAN: Personal Area Network
SSD: Solid State Drive
HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface
11. .
Virus

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 A computer virus is a type of computer program that, when executed, replicates itself by
modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code. If this replication
succeeds, the affected areas are then said to be "infected" with a computer virus.

A router is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks.
Routers perform the traffic directing functions on the Internet.

A central processing unit (CPU), also called a central processor, main processor or just
processor, is the electronic circuitry within a computer that executes instructions that
make up a computer program

A solid-state drive (SSD) is a solid-state storage device that uses integrated circuit
assemblies to store data persistently, typically using flash memory, and functioning as
secondary storage in the hierarchy of computer storage.

A web browser is a software application for accessing information on the World Wide
Web. When a user requests a web page from a particular website, the web browser
retrieves the necessary content from a web server and then displays the page on the user's
device.

The cathode-ray tube (CRT) is a vacuum tube containing one or more electron guns, the
beams of which are manipulated to display images on a phosphorescent screen. The
images may represent electrical waveforms, pictures, radar targets, or other phenomena

12. …
o) Application layer
p) Presentation layer
q) Session layer
r) Transport layer
s) Network layer
t) Data link layer
u) Physical layer
SECTION C
1.
i) Machine language, or machine code, is a low-level language comprised of binary digits (ones and
zeros). Machine language are made of Numeric Codes and the strings of 0s and 1s are directly understood
by the CPU (processor)

ii) Application software (app for short) is a program or group of programs designed for end-
users. ... examples of application software are Word processor, web browsers etc

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iii) System software is a type of computer program that is designed to run a computer's
hardware and application programs. If we think of the computer system as a layered model,
the system software is the interface between the hardware and user applications
2.

10. i. To add foot node, bring the cursor at the end of page where you want to add the foot
node than go to main menu click on Reference Option click on Insert Footnotes.
Likewise, you can add end note by clicking on “Insert endnote”.
11. - On the Insert tab, click the Page Number command.
- Open the Top of Page, Bottom of Page, or Page Margins menu, depending on where
you want the page number to be positioned, then select the desired style of header.
- Page numbering will appear.
- Press the Esc key to lock the header and footer

12. =(H3+H4+H5+H6+H7)/5 (AVERAGE)

=H3+H4+H5+H6+H7 (SUM)

13. ..

I. The address is a class C

II. The subnet mask is [Link]
III. The binary equivalence of the addresss is 11000000.10101000.00100010.00101000 by
converting each byte to binary

Specialty/Option: COMMON COURSE

Paper: GENERAL COMPUTING
Time Allowed: 3 hours

Instructions to candidates: Answer all questions

1. What was the name of first computer designed by Charlse Babbage?
A. Analytical Engine
B. Difference Engine
C. Colossus
D. ENIAC

2) Which was the first electronics digital programmable computing device?

A. Analytical Engine

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 B. Difference Engine
C. Colossus
D. ENIAC

3) EDSAC stands for __________.

A. Electronic Delay Storage Automatic Calculator
B. Electronic Delay Storage Automatic Computer
C. Electronic Data Storage Automatic Calculator
D. Electronic Data Storage Automatic Computer
4) Which electronic components are used in First Generation Computers?
A. Transistors
B. Integrated Circuits
C. Vacuum Tubes
D. VLSI Microprocessor
E. ULSI Microprocessor

5) Which electronic components are used in Second Generation Computers?

A. Transistors
B. Integrated Circuits
C. Vacuum Tubes
D. VLSI Microprocessor
E. ULSI Microprocessor

6) Which electronic components are used in Third Generation Computers?

A. Transistors
B. Integrated Circuits
C. Vacuum Tubes
D. VLSI Microprocessor
E. ULSI Microprocessor
7) Which electronic components are used in Fourth Generation Computers?
A. Transistors
B. Integrated Circuits
C. Vacuum Tubes
D. VLSI Microprocessor
E. ULSI Microprocessor

8) Which electronic components are used in Fifth Generation Computers?

A. Transistors
B. Vacuum Tubes
C. VLSI Microprocessor
D. ULSI Microprocessor
9) __________ is used as a programming language in first generation computers?
A. FORTRAN
B. COBOL
C. BASIC
D. Machine Language

10) Personnel who design, program, operate and maintain computer equipment refers to
A. Console-operator
B. Programmer

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C. Peopleware
D. System Analyst

11) What is meant by a dedicated computer?

A. Which is used by one person only
B. Which is assigned one and only one task
C. Which used one kind of software
D. Which is meant for application software

12) He co-founder apple, and helped created the first commercially successful personal
computers
A. Herman Hollerith
B. Bill Gates
C. Steve jobs
D. Charles Babbage

13) What is the size of IPV4 addresses?

A. 128 bits
B. 8 bits
C. 4 bits
D. 32 bits

14) . Which of the following is an IPV4 Address?

A. [Link]
B. 168,86,23,1
C. [Link]
D. 198.8,4,1

15) . What are the two types of IP addresses you know?

A. IPV4 and IPV6
B. 32 bits and 128 bits IP addresses
C. Static and Dynamic Ip addresses
D. All of the above

16) Which of the following is an example of a system software?

A. Windows
B. Microsoft word
C. Microsoft Excell
D. None of the above

17) What is the smalless memory unit in computer systems

A. Bits
B. Bytes
C. Kilo Bytes (KB)
D. Giga Bytes (GB)

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 18) Convert binary 010101 to octal.
A) 258 B) 58 C) 218 D) 158
19) Any number with an exponent of zero is equal to
A) itself. B) ten. C) zero. D) one.
20) What is the name of the 5th layer of the OSI model?
A) Presentation B) Session C) Network D) Transport

Section B : 30 mks (structural)

1. How is a minicomputer different from a mainframe computer (5 mks)?

2. What are the factors affecting the speed of the microprocessor? (5 mks)
3. What are the differences between multitasking and multiprocessing? (5 mks)
4. What contrast exist between SRAM and DRAM (5 mks)
5. What are the different functions of a computer? (4 mks)
6. What are the network topology you know (6 mks)?

Section C: 50 mks

1. A. What are IP addresses divided into classes (3 mks)

B. What are the different classes of IP Address? Explain detailly (17 mks)

2. Write short notes on the following (15 mks)

vii) Machine Language
viii) Application software
ix) System software
3. Outline the steps to: (15 mks)
vii) Add foot-node & end note in word? (5 mks)
viii) Insert a page number in Microsoft work? (5 mks)
ix) Write a formula that will fine the AVERAGE and SUM of the content of cell H3 to H7?
(5 mks)

ISTAG INSTITUTE
APPLIED COMPUTING
SETTING B SOLUTIONS
SECTION 1 (MCQs)
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. A

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 6. B
7. D
8. D
9. D
10.C
11.B
12.C
13.D
14.C
15.C
16.A
17.B
18.A
19.D
20.C

Section B: 30 mks
1. Minicomputer is a midsized multiprocessing and multi user computer.
It is also called mid-range server. But mainframes are huge computer,
most commonly occupying entire rooms or floor. It is highly costly
2. .
- Number of instructions build in the processor
- Bandwidth
- Clock speed
- Number of transistors inside the processor
- Heat
3. Multitasking- enables the processor to do multiple programs
simultaneously by fast switching through the programs. Here doesn’t
have the involvement of multiple processors.
Multiprocessing – enables the processor to do multiple programs
simultaneously by the use of multiple processors.
4. SRAM:

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 Static RAM stores each bit of data on six metal oxide semiconductor
field effect transistors, or MOSFETS. SRAM is used in devices that
require the fastest possible data access without requiring a high
capacity. Some examples are CPU caches and buses, hard drive and
router buffers and printers.
DRAM:
Dynamic RAM stores data using a paired transistor and capacitor for
each bit of data. Capacitors constantly leak electricity, which requires
the memory controller to refresh the DRAM several times a second to
maintain the data.
5. A computer does the following functions;
- Accepting data
- Processing Data
- Storing Data
- Displaying Data
6.

Classification by Topology
a. The Star Topology
This topology consists of a central node to which all other nodes are connected by a single path.
It is the topology used in most existing information networks involving data processing or voice
communications.

Advantages Disadvantages
1 It is very reliable since a failure in one node will not 1 If the server stops functioning, the whole system goes
affect the whole system down.

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 Very few data collisions as each node have its own 2 Expensive to install because of the number of cables
2 cable. needed.
Good security since ev3ery interaction passes through 3 Extra hardwires like hubs and switches are needed.
3 the server.
4 It is easy to troubleshoot.
5 Nodes can easily be added

b. Bus Topology: Here, the nodes are connected to a main communicating line or central
cable (Bus). Each node monitors activities on the line and messages are detected by all
nodes but are accepted only by the node to which they are address. At each end of the
Bus is a terminator. This is a piece of hardware which prevents signals from bouncing
back and forth (echoes).

Advantages
1 Easy to install

2 It is cheap to setup.

3 Easy to add extra nodes

4 Uses less cables than a star

5 Best choice for temporary n

c. The Ring or Circular Topology

The third topology that we will consider is the ring or circular. In this case, each node is
connected to two and only two neighbouring nodes. Data is accepted from one of the
neighbouring nodes and is transmitted onwards to another. Thus, data travels in one direction

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only, from node to node around the ring. After passing through each node, it returns to the
sending node, which removes it.

Node

Node
Node

Node

Advantages Disadvantages
1 It is fast since data flow in one direction 1 The downfall of one node is the downfall of the whole
system.
2 No collision since data flows in one direction 2 If a cable breaks, the network fails.
3 Extra nodes can easily be added without shutting down 3 slower since data have to move from one node to
the system another
4 Uses less cables than a star network

d. TREE TOPOLOGY: This combines the characteristics of BUS and STAR network topology.
It is being thought of as a network in which nodes are sub-network with a star topology.

Advantages Disadvantages

1 It allows for expansion 1 If the backbone cable breaks, the entire network goes
down.
2 It is supported by several hardware and software 2 It is difficult to configured and wire.
vendors.

e. MESH TOPOLOGY: This is a network where every device or node on the network is physically
connected to every other node on the network.

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Advantages Disadvantages
1 If a cable fails, the system still functions 1 Expensive to setup because of the use of so many
cables.
2 The downfall of a node, does not affect the whole system 2 It is difficult to install

3 It is reliable and high performance

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Paper: COMPUTER STUDIES
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
SECTION A MCQ (1X20 MARKS)

1. To which of the following category of application software does MS word

belong?
a) Spreadsheet b) word processor c) desktop publishing d)
database.
2. Which of the following application is best suited for calculations?
a) Spreadsheet b) word processor c) desktop publishing d)
database.
3. What is the name of a popular presentation package produced by the
Microsoft Corporation
a) Spreadsheet b) word processor c) desktop publishing
d) Microsoft PowerPoint.
4. Which of the following is not a word processing application?
a) Word pad b) word perfect c) window d) Ms word
5. What name is usually given to the network topology in which every node on
the network is connected to one central device called the host?
a) Ring b) mesh c) Bus d) Star
6. Which of the following is a synonym of the term “windows environment”?
a) Windows application b) windows document c) windows utility d)
windows platform

7. The main memory of the computer is called_________________

a) Internal storage b) hard disk c) external storage d) Flash
memory

8. The main function of the main memory?

a) Hold and store the program instruction b) hold data c) hold
information d) execute files.

9. What example can you provide for first generation?

a) Mainframe computer b) minicomputer c) integrated computer

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10. The full meaning of ALU is __________________
a) Logical unit b) arithmetic unit c) arithmetic and logic unit
d) all of the above

11. What is the code for 0 and 1?

a) 0000,0011 b) 001,0001 c)001,1000 d) 0000,0001

12. How many types of software do we have?

a) Two b) three c) four d) all of the above

13. What is the function of diagnostic routine?

a) Error correction b) to stay long c) efficient d) avoid breakdown

14. Why must a program be maintained?

a) To enable it run b) stay long c) efficient d) avoid breakdown

15. Who maintains a program? [a] a program b) a technicien

c)a programmer d) An Analyst
16. What is hardware? [a] a program b) a machine components
c) computer components
17. Why must a businessman maintain all his hardware? [a] to enable them clean
b) to avoid breakdown
18. A person trained to assemble, install and repair computers and peripherals is
called: a) a computer analyst b) a programmer c) computer technician.
19. What name is usually given to a computer that processes data on in terms of
zeroes and ones? a) digital b) analogue c) hybrids d) general purpose
20. What type of memory is used to store the frequently accessed instructions and
data?
[a] Cache [b] Extended [c] RAM [d] ROM

SECTION B (1X30MKS)

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 1. State the meaning of IC-BIOS (1mk)
2. What is the different between a bit and a byte? (2mks)
3. In order to present a business plan to a group of investors, a businessman
most likely will use which software? (2mks)
4. Before the coming of microchips, what did computers of the time use (1mk)
5. What is a machine code? (1mk)
6. Name the first computer and its use(1mk)
7. What is the meaning of RW and R(1mk)
8. A program that can copy itself and infect a computer without the permission
or knowledge of the owner is called? (1mk)
9. A program that looks into what you are doing and report it to the users
without permission or knowledge of the owner is called_____________
(1mk)
10. What is the meaning of IT(1mk)
11. What is the full meaning of widows DOS? (1mk)
12. What is the full meaning of GUI(1mk)
13. A bit equal to how many MB? (1mk)
[Link] many megabytes are there in a terabytes? (1mk)

[Link] is the father of Microsoft? (1mk)

[Link] is he difference between CRT and LCD (3mks)
[Link] are the differences between a webcam and a monitor? (3mks)
18. What is a hybrid computer? (3mks)
[Link] is another name for CPU? (1mk)
[Link] three things a computer will do for you. (3mks)

SECTION C (50MKS)
1. [a] Give five typical functions of a computer operating system? 5mks
a) Outline any five advantages of a computer word processor over a typewriter? 6mks

[Link] is the difference between?

a) A micro and a supercomputer?3mks
b) RAM and ROM? 3mks

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 c) Laptop and desktop computer? 3mks

[Link] a short notes on:

a. Microsoft office programs?5mks
b. History of computers?5mks
c. Computer software?5mks

[Link] and explain five areas of user applications? 5mks

[Link] between Main memories and backup storage devices?5mks.
6. What is desktop and how will you change desktop wallpaper?5mks.
Paper: computer studies

MARKING GUIDE SETTING B

SECTION A MCQ (1X20 MARKS)

1. b)

2. a)

3.d)

4. c)

5. d)

6. d)

7. a)

8. a)

9. c)

10.d)

11.d)

12.a)

13. a)

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15 .c)

16.b)

17.b)

18.c)

19.a)

20. a)

SECTION B 30MKS

[Link] Circuit Basic input/output System

2.a bit is the smallest binary digit of data a computer can store while a byte is made
of eight bits

[Link] Power Point (presentation)

4. transistors and integrated circuits.

5. a machine code is a machine language which is a set of instruction executed

directly by the computer’s CPU and each instruction performs a specific task.

6. the Abacus. It was used to carrying out calculations

7. Rewritable and Recordable

8.a virus

9. a spyware

10. information technology

11. Windows Disk Operating System.

12. Graphical user interface

13. 1MB = 102 4Kb

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 1 Kb = 1024 bytes

Therefore 1 bit = 1/1024/1024 = 0.000000953

14. 1024 Mb X 1024 GB = 1048576 MB

15. Bill Gates

16. CRT stands for Cathode Ray Tube which uses an electron beam at high voltage
to illuminate the computer screen while LCD liquid crystal display which uses a
liquid crystal for its display mechanism.

17. a webcam is an input device (camera) that gets images of people and objects
around (analogue) into digital or electronic form while a monitor is an output
device that displays the data processed by the computer or the CPU.

18. a hybrid computer is a computer that exhibits both analog and digital features.

19. the micro-processor

20. it will store data, it can help me communicate with other people when
connected to the internet, it helps me carryout tasks faster. e.g. carrying out
calculations in a spreadsheet program.

SECTION C 50mks

1.a) Correct answer: an operating system is a devices manager.

An operating system is a resource manager.

An operating system is a memory manager.

An operating system is a command interpreter

An operating system acts as the middle man between the computer and the user.

b)

With computer word processor, it is easy to edit and correct errors

 With a computer word processor, data can be formatted

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  With a computer word processor, data can be stored for future use
 With a computer word processor, it is faster to produce documents compared
to a typewriter
 With a computer word processor, data can be switched from one computer to
another if on a network
2.

a. A microcomputer is a small, cheaper and general purpose computer with a

microprocessor used to carryout different multiples tasks like data
processing, spreadsheet program e.t.c while a super computer is a large and
most expensive computer used to carry out specific tasks like complex and
time consuming calculations.
b. RAM stand or Random Access Memory which is a temporal storage
memory for program instructions while ROM means Read Only Memory
which is a permanent storage memory whose content cannot be modified.
c. A laptop is a small and portable computer that can easily be carried around
having a battery with its monitor and system unit incorporated while a
desktop computer is a larger computer having a separated monitor and
system unit, difficult to carry along and can function in the presence of
electricity.
3.

a) Microsoft office programs are the different application software used to

carry out different tasks in the computer like Microsoft word used for data
processing, Microsoft excel used to carry out different types of calculations,
Microsoft access used to program databases for companies and small
business, Microsoft power point used for presentations like in a seminar,
Microsoft publisher used to design letter heads, invitation cards, newspapers
etc…
b) The computer started with the Abacus which was an analogue device
invented by Pascal which he used to add, subtract, multiply and divide etc…
The history of computers is also referred to in terms of their generation where there
are five generation being:

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The first generation which were very large occupying entire rooms, consumed a
great deal of electricity drums for storage, punch cards for input and paper print out
for their output, e.g. the ENIAC and UNIVAC.

The second generation which used transistors, becoming smaller less expensive
and more efficient.

The third generation which used integrated circuits, keyboard for input and
monitors for output.

The fourth generation which used micro processors with a high level of input and
out and highly integrated, becoming very small such that some can fit even in the
palm of the hand. e.g. [Link] could easily connect to other computers on a
network.

The fifth generation which is based on artificial intelligent that can respond to
voice recognition and natural language.

c) Computer software are instructions used to enable the computer to run

applications. There are two types of software being the system software
which helps to boot up the computer (e.g. the BIOs and operating systems)
and run application and the application software which are used to carry out
different tasks on the computer [Link] Word, Ms Excel.
4.

 Data processing: the computer is used to process format and store data
 Communication: the computer is used for communication through the
Internet.
 Banking: the computer is used to ease banking and keep records of clients.
 Marketing: the computer is used to carry out marketing through e-commerce
used for money transfer
 Designing: modern house plans are designed using the computer e.g. using
AutoCAD, Corel Draw, Photoshop
5. main memories also known as primary storage are used to store program
instructions and data for processing. The main memory is a temporal storage
memory or a volatile memory that stores information only as long as electricity
flow is maintained.

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Backup storage devices are secondary and long term storage memories that store
data permanently irrespective of electricity, or even changes in environmental
conditions e.g. hard drives, tape drives, flash drives, diskette drives memory cards
and CD/DVD ROMS.

6. Correct answer: desktop is the stable background that you see on the screen
when the computer has been booted. To change a desktop background, you right
click on the desktop and click on properties. Click on desktop on the window that
appears, choose the world paper of your choice and click apply then click ok.

SPECIALTY/OPTION: GENERAL TIME ALLOWED: 2 HOURS

PAPER: COMPUTER FOR BUSINESS
NATURE OF PAPER: PRACTICAL
COEFFICIENT: 01
STRUCTURE OF PAPER: THREE SECTIONS
- SECTION A: MCQs 20MARKS
- SECTION B: SHORT ANSWERS 30MARKS
- SECTION C: LONGER ANSWERS 50MARKS

INSTRUCTIONS: This paper is divided into section A, B and C. You are required to answer all
questions in section A and B and two questions in section C.

SECTION A: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS (20marks)

INSTRUCTIONS: Tick ( √ ) the letter of the correct answer

1. Which is considered a direct entry input device?

A) Optical scanner
B) Mouse and digitizer
C) Microphone
D) All of the above
2. The term used to define all input and output devices in a computer system is …………..
A) Monitor
B) Software
C) Shared resources

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 D) Hardware
3. The cable connecting the monitor to the CPU is called…..
A) Bus cable
B) Network cable
C) VGA cable
D) All of the above
4. A complete electronic circuit with transistors and other electronic components on a small
silicon chip is called a ………………
A) Workstation
B) CPU
C) Magnetic disk
D) Integrated circuit
5. . …………… represents raw facts, whereas …………… is data made meaningful.
A) Information, reporting
B) Data, information
C) Information, bits
D) Records, bytes
6. What is the function of F12 when you are typing a word document
A) Check spelling
B) Save as
C) Find and replace
D) Close the window
7. Only ……………. program(s) become(s) active even though we can open many programs at
a time.
A) Four
B) Three
C) Two
D) One
8. Icons on the desktop with arrows represent …………
A) Software installation setup
B) Software labels

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 C) Software shortcuts
D) Folders
9. When can we use the Ctrl + Alt + Del function
A) When the computer fails to print a document
B) When the computer is freezing
C) When we want to save a document
D) All of the above
10. What is the permanent memory built into your computer called?
A) RAM
B) ROM
C) CPU
D) CD-ROM
11. Which one of the following is an example of Operating System?
A) Microsoft Word
B) Microsoft Excel
C) Microsoft Access
D) Microsoft Windows
12. The windows button is located at the …………. corner of the monitor
A) Bottom right
B) Top left
C) Bottom left
D) Top right
13. Date and Time are available on the desktop at ………
A) Keyboard
B) Recycle Bin
C) Title bar
D) Task bar
14. There are basically three types of RAM
A) DRAM, BRAM AND SRAM
B) DRAM, SRAM and CACHE RAM
C) DRAM, MEMOR RAM and CACHE RAM

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 D) NONE of the above
15. To process data the CPU has three main components; the Arithmetic logic unit, the control
unit and the memory. Which of these is considered the manager of the computer
A) Arithmetic logic unit
B) Control unit
C) The memory
D) None of the above
16. Adobe Acrobat Reader software opens …….. document files
A) Word
B) HTML
C) PDF
D) All of the above
17. Once a piece of text is cut it can be pasted how many times?
A) Four times
B) Three times
C) Many times
D) Only once
18. Which of the following is not application software?
A) Word Processor
B) Spreadsheets
C) Windows
D) Smart Draw
19. Software piracy involves………………
A) The authorized copying, use or selling of software that is copyrighted.
B) The authorized copying, use or selling of software that is not copyrighted.
C) The unauthorized copying, use or selling of software that is copyrighted.
D) The unauthorized copying, use or selling of software that is not copyrighted.
20. Which generation of computer is still under development
A) Fourth Generation
B) Fifth Generation

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 C) Sixth Generation
D) Seventh Generation

SECTION B: STRUCTURAL. (30marks)

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer all questions (Each question carries 2 marks)
1. Differentiate between CD-R and CD-WR.
2. List the four components contained in a computer system.
3. List the steps to switch a user in Windows 7 operating computer.
4. What is a computer peripheral? Give an example.
5. What do you understand by software compatibility?
6. Give one advantage and one disadvantage of Wireless network over cable network.
7. Differentiate between a hard disk and a floppy disk.
8. What do you understand by a volatile storage device with an example?
9. There are two types of ROM chips MROM and PROM write these acronyms out in full.
10. There are two types of keyboards FRENCH and ENGLISH how you can identify them from
the character keys.
11. Answer the questions that follow with the following answers; (A) CMOS memory, (B)
Virtual memory, (C) Flash memory, (D) RAM (Random Access memory and (E) ROM
(Read Only Memory)
Write only the LETTER of the right answer in the appropriate position. (10 marks)
A computer memory is divided into five sub-memories and each memory performs a
specific function.

The ………1…….. also referred to as the main memory of the computer permits you to write
data into and read data from hence is called the read and write memory while the ………
2………holds instructions for starting up the computer. That is; it holds the basic information
that the computer needs to run when it is first turned on. The ……3……….. expands
physical memory onto a hard disk. It is an imaginary memory supported by windows
operating systems only. The ………4………… is an on-board semiconductor chip powered
by a battery and stores computer configuration settings such as time, date etc. The ……

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 5……….. is a solid non-volatile rewritable memory that returns its data when the power is
removed.

SECTION C: 50marks
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer any TWO (2) Questions. Each question carries 25marks

1. The Microsoft office suite is made of seven application packages used by different
individuals or organizations to solve different problems in society. Briefly discuss any five
(5) of these Applications in Information technology in society today. (25marks)
2. 3. The computers in your office building are connected together so staff can share files and
printers. What is this arrangement of computers called? What is the advantage of such an
arrangement? Give three possible ways in which these computers and printers can be linked.
(25marks)

3. What do you understanding by the term “the information age”? With the help of examples,
explain how important this age is to a businessman. (25marks)

Computer for Business

Marking guide 1
MARKING GUIDE FOR SECTION A
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
D D C D B B D C B B D C D B B C C C C B

MARKING GUIDE FOR SECTION B

1. CD-R is Compact Disk Recordable meaning you record only once while
CD-WR is Compact Disk Rewritable meaning you can record more than
once on the CD.
2. CPU, Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse

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3. Click on the start button or windows button, click on the arrow to the right
of shut down, click on switch user then click on the user account you wish
to switch to.
4. A computer peripheral is any device connected to the computer to
perform an additional function. E.g. printer, scanner, speakers,
microphone etc.
5. Software compatibility is the specifications required for a particular
software to run properly. For example some software is specified only for
windows rather than for Apple Macintosh.
6. Advantage. Wireless network is less expensive to install than cable
network in terms of equipment used.
Disadvantage: The wireless network is less secured than the cabled
network. It can be easily compromised by intruders.
7. A hard disc can support an operating system while a floppy disk cannot. A
hard disc can be used both for storage and installation of software while
the floppy disc is only used for storage.
8. A volatile storage device is a device that holds data and instructions that
are being processed. When the computer is switched the contents of the
device are lost. An example is RAM.
9. MROM is Mask Read-Only Memory, its contents are permanent and cannot
be modified. PROM is Programmable Read-Only Memory, its chips can be
programmed by the user.
10. 1 (D), 2 (E), 3 (B), 4 (A), 5 (C).

MARKING GUIDE FOR SETION C

1. The Microsoft office suite constitutes seven application packages used by
different individuals or organisations to solve different problems in
society. These packages include;

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 a. Microsoft office word: a word processing package that use the
WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) style for the display of
text. It has different menu options to enhance the display of text and
the modification of the way the text will appear on hard paper.
i. Some uses of office word should be given (e.g. creation of business
documents and reports, etc)
b. Microsoft office excel: It has the structure of the traditional accountant
ledger with columns and rules. It is different in that formulae can be
automated. Charts can also be generated automatically. Microsoft
excel is a statistical analysis package in the Microsoft office suite.
c. Microsoft office Access is a database management system that permit
users to create and manage databases such as students information,
price tags on goods, patients’ medical history etc. it make use of rows
and columns as in the case with excel. It differs from excel in that
calculations are not automated directly on the database but can be
done by asking question to the system to obtain results in the form of
reports. Mention of the use of query should be made.
d. Microsoft office Publisher: use in desktop publishing. Most common
applications include creation of cards (greetings, anniversaries,
calendars etc.). List some common features such as use of text box in
the creation and design of different templates.
e. Microsoft office Outlook: use for email and agendas
f. Infopath aids in the creation of cvs, forms, report forms etc.
g. Microsoft onenote.
h. Microsoft office power point: It is a presentation package
2.
a. Local Area Network.
b.
i. Reduction in cost of equipment,
ii. sharing of resources leads to collaboration amongst worker
iii. Reduction in the amount of paper use in the organization.

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 iv. Ease communication across offices.
c. (diagrams should be considered to illustrate the type of network
structures that fit a Local Area Network connection as an attempt to
answer this question)
i. Star - One central device (computer) is connected to each of the
other devices (computers/printers) on a network. Similar to a hub
connected to the spokes in a wheel.
ii. Ring - Each device (computer) is connected to exactly two other
devices (computers/printers), forming a ring. Can be visualized as a
circular configuration. Requires at least three devices
(computers/printers).
iii. Bus - Each device (computer) is connected to a central bus that
runs along the entire network. All information transmitted across
the bus can be received by any system in the network.

3. It is the revolution created by the computer age in the world today. The
rapid developments in computer and communications technologies have
culminated in what is commonly referred to, as the information age.
Following the development of the internet (internetworking of computers
over wide geographical areas), and the World Wide Web (WWW), a
technology that significantly eases user interaction with this web of
connected computers, there has been a huge explosion in the amount of
readily available information.

Some of the most visible characteristics of the information age are:

 Abundance of information available anytime, anywhere: large

collections of data in huge databases; billions of web pages, some
useless, some not; lots of email messages, most of them junk, etc.

 Affordable communications technologies: telecommunications,

computer networks

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  Explosion in the number of users of information and
telecommunications technologies (ICTs)

 Huge explosion in the number of electronic publishers (anyone that

can develop a web page, and has access to a web server and
communications link to that server is a potential publisher)

The effect on a business man are in three phase

 Teleworking: characteristics, advantages and disadvantages

 E-commerce: advantages and disadvantages

 Use of internet in the creation of awareness and advertisement of

goods and business worldwide.

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SPECIALTY/OPTION: GENERAL TIME ALLOWED: 2 HOURS
PAPER: COMPUTER FOR BUSINESS
NATURE OF PAPER: PRACTICAL
COEFFICIENT: 01
STRUCTURE OF PAPER: THREE SECTIONS
- SECTION A: MCQs 20MARKS
- SECTION B: SHORT ANSWERS 30MARKS
- SECTION C: LONGER ANSWERS 50MARKS
INSTRUCTIONS: This paper is divided into section A, B and C. You are required to answer all
questions in section A and B and two questions in section C.

SECTION A: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS (20marks)

INSTRUCTIONS: Tick ( √ ) the letter of the correct answer

21. Which of the following was a special purpose computer?

A) ABC
B) ENIAC
C) EDVAC
D) All of the above
22. Which of the following storage devices can store maximum amount of data?
A)Floppy Disk
B) Hard Disk
C) Compact Disk
D) Magneto Optic Disk

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23. In most of the IBM PCs, the CPU, the device drivers, memory, expansion slots and active
components are mounted on a single board. What is the name of the board?
A) Motherboard
B) Dashboard
C) Whiteboard
D) Fatherboard
24. A modern electronic computer is a machine that is meant for
A) Doing quick mathematical calculations
B) Input, storage, manipulation and outputting of data
C) Electronic data processing
D) Performing repetitive tasks accurately
25. When was vacuum tube invented?
A) 1900
B) 1906
C) 1910
D) 1880
26. Software in computer
A) Enhances the capabilities of the hardware machine
B) Increase the speed of central processing unit
C) Both of above
D) None of above
27. The arranging of data in a logical sequence is called.
A) Sorting
B) Classifying
C) Reproducing
D) Summarizing
28. Which generation of computer is still under development.
A) Fourth Generation
B) Fifth Generation

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 C) Sixth Generation
D) Seventh Generation
29. Which is considered a direct entry input device?
A) Optical scanner
B) Mouse and digitizer
C) Light pen
D) All of the above
30. From which generation operating systems were developed?
A) First
B) Second
C) Third
D) Fourth
31. The word processing task associated with changing the appearance of a document is
A) Editing
B) Writing
C) Formatting
D) All of above
32. The difference between memory and storage is that memory is _____ and storage is __
A) Temporary, permanent
B) Permanent, temporary
C) Slow, fast
D) All of above
33. 1 gigabyte is equal to
A) 1024 bytes
B) 1024 kilobytes
C) 1024 megabytes
D) 1024 gigabyte
34. Once you load the suitable program and provide required data, computer does not need
human intervention. This feature is known as
A) Accuracy
B) Reliability

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 C) Versatility
D) Automatic
35. What is a brand?
A) The name of companies that made computers
B) The name of product a company gives to identify its product in market
C) A name of class to indicate all similar products from different companies
D) All of above
36. Programs designed to perform specific tasks is known as
A) System software
B) Application software
C) Utility programs
D) Operating system
37. Which one is the largest space?
A) Kilobyte
B) Petabyte
C) Terabyte
D) Gigabyte
38. Most of the first generation computers were
A) Special purpose computers
B) General purpose computers
C) Both of above
D) None of above
39. The output quality of a printer is measured by
A) Dot per inch
B) Dot per sq. inch
C) Dots printed per unit time
D) All of above
40. Operating system, editors, and debuggers comes under?
A) System Software
B) Application Software

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D) None of the above

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SECTION B: STRUCTURAL. (30marks)
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer all questions

1. What is an operating system?

2. What type of software would you most likely use to create a letter?
3. A private network that allows specified external user’s access is known as? Give one
example in real life where it is applicable.
4. Give two devices that function as an input/output.
5. Give a software application that assists users who are visually impaired to identify and
interpret what is displayed on screen?
6. What is the common feature of e-learning?
7. What is a good approach to information security for an organisation?
8. What is the best way to protect a computer against computer viruses?
9. There are rules governing the rights of a data subject and the responsibilities of a data
controller. What are these rules called?
10. What will improve computer performance?
11. Give five things a computer can do for you.
12. How can we prevent the theft of data from a computer?
13. What can allow viruses to enter a computer?
14. A program used to view HTML documents on the World Wide Web is called?
15. Give a major advantage of e-mail over surface mails?

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SECTION C: 50 marks
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer any TWO (2) Questions. Each question carries 25 marks

1. Briefly discuss the use of the Microsoft office suite in Information technology in society
today. (25marks)
2. What do you understanding by the term “the information age”? With the help of examples,
explain how important this age is to a businessman. (25marks).
3. The computers in your office building are connected together so staff can share files and
printers. What is this arrangement of computers called? What is the advantage of such an
arrangement? Give three possible ways in which these computers and printers can be linked.
(25marks)

Computer for Business

Marking guide Set 2

MARKING GUIDE FOR SECTION A

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

MARKING GUIDE FOR SECTION B

1. Software that controls the allocation and usage of hardware

2. Word processing software
3. Extranet. A travelling salesman.
4. Modem and touch screen.
5. A screen reader.
6. Learning is self-paced.
7.
a. Keeping an off-site backup of all files.
b. All passwords are changed regularly.
8. Update antivirus software on a regular basis.
9. Data Protection legislation or conventions.
10. Increasing the size of RAM
11.
a. Accept input
b. Store data
c. Process data

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e. Output information.
12. Set up a username and password. And changing the password on a regular basis.
13. Downloading files from the Internet onto the computer and the use of removable storage
devices without scanning.
14. A browser.
15. E-mail is a low cost way to send messages worldwide.

MARKING GUIDE FOR SECTION C

4. The Microsoft office suite is made of seven application packages used by different
individuals or organizations to solve different problems in society. These packages include
a. Microsoft office word: A word processing package that use the WYSIWYG (what you
see is what you get) style for the display of text. It has different menu options to enhance
the display of text and the modification of the way the text will appear on hard paper.
Some use of office word should be given (e.g. creation of business and reports, etc)
b. Microsoft office excel: It has the structure of the traditional accountant ledger with
columns and rules. It is different in that formulae can be automated. Charts can also be
generated automatically. Microsoft excel is a statistical analysis package in the Microsoft
office suite.
c. Microsoft office Access is a database management system that permit users to create and
manage databases such as students information, price tags on goods, patients’ medical
history etc. it make use of rows and columns as in the case with excel. It differs from
excel in that calculations are not automated directly on the database but can be done by
asking question to the system to obtain results in the form of reports. Mention of the use
of query should be made.
d. Microsoft office Publisher: Use in desktop publishing. Most common applications
include creation of cards (greetings, anniversaries, calendars etc.). List some common
features such use of text box in the creation and design of different templates.
e. Microsoft office Outlook: Use for email and agendas
f. Infopath aids in the creation of cvs, forms, report forms etc.
g. Microsoft onenote.
h. Microsoft office power point

5. It is the revolution created by the computer age in the world today. The rapid developments
in computer and communications technologies have culminated in what is commonly
referred to, as the information age. Following the development of the internet
(internetworking of computers over wide geographical areas), and the World Wide Web
(WWW), a technology that significantly eases user interaction with this web of connected
computers, there has been a huge explosion in the amount of readily available information.
Some of the most visible characteristics of the information age are:
 Abundance of information available anytime, anywhere: large collections of data in huge
databases; billions of web pages, some useless, some not; lots of email messages, most of
them junk, etc.
 Affordable communications technologies: telecommunications, computer networks
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  Explosion in the number of users of information and telecommunications technologies
(ICTs)
 Huge explosion in the number of electronic publishers (anyone that can develop a web
page, and has access to a web server and communications link to that server is a potential
publisher)
The effect on a business man are in three phase
 Teleworking: characteristics, advantages and disadvantages
 E-commerce: advantages and disadvantages
 Use of internet in the creation of awareness and advertisement of goods and business
worldwide.
6.
d. Local Area Network.
e.
i. Reduction in cost of equipment,
ii. sharing of resources leads to collaboration amongst worker
iii. Reduction in the amount of paper use in the organization.
iv. Ease communication across offices.
f. (diagrams should be considered as illustrations to attempt an answer to this question)
i. Star - One central device (computer) is connected to each of the other devices
(computers/printers) on a network. Similar to a hub connected to the spokes in a wheel.
ii. Ring - Each device (computer) is connected to exactly two other devices
(computers/printers), forming a ring. Can be visualized as a circular configuration. Requires
at least three devices (computers/printers).
iii. Bus - Each device (computer) is connected to a central bus that runs along the entire network.
All information transmitted across the bus can be received by any system in the network.

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 Specialty/Option: All PAPER: COMPUTER STUDIES

Code Nature of paper Duration Credit value Total

COS11 Written 2 Hours 01 100

Instructions: This paper is made up of three sections; candidates should attempt all of them.
Only scientific calculators are allowed.
SET 1: QUESTIONS

SECTION A: MCQs (20 Marks). Each question is equal to one mark. (1 mark)
1. A computer cannot ‘boot’ if it does not have the?
a. Keyboard
b. Operating system
c. Mouse
d. Monitor
2. A computer is which type of device?
a. Electrical device
b. Electronic device
c. Chemical device
d. Mechanical device
3. The decimal number system are digits that range from?
a. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
b. 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
c. 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
d. All of the above are correct
4. An example of a browser program is?
a. Windows server

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 b. Operating system
c. Google chrome
d. Internet management
5. The term use to restart a computer is call?
a. Cool boot
b. Cool start
c. Warm start
d. Warm boot
6. What name is given to a computer that process data in terms of zeroes and ones?
a. Analog computer
b. User computer
c. Hybrid computer
d. Digital computer
7. The technology of transistors was used on which generation of computers?
a. Second generation
b. First generation
c. Fourth generation
d. Second and third generation
8. An example of a storage device is?
a. Hard disk
b. Hard ROM
c. ROM
d. RAM
9. An example of application program that can be used to carry out calculations is?
a. MS Access
b. MS Calculator
c. MS Excel
d. MS Workplace
10. The two types of computer software are?
a. System and information software
b. System and Application software
c. System and data software
d. Application and information software
11. A program that will enter the computer and destroy files stored in the computer is called?
a. Destroyer
b. Virus
c. Distractor
d. File damage
12. A device that convert analog signal to digital signal is called?
a. Processor
b. Sound
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 c. Modem
d. Speaker
13. The TCP/IP is a type of?
a. Communication term
b. Sending and receiving message
c. Enter connecting networks
d. Protocol
14. A type of computer network is?
a. LAN
b. TCP
c. IP
d. All of the above are correct
15. A type of software which is designed for users to customize programs is
a. Open source software
b. Freeware
c. Shareware
d. Macros
16. The port or interface use to connect the monitor is called?
a. Video port
b. USB port
c. Projector port
d. Sound port
17. The default Orientation use on a Microsoft Word page is
a. Portrait
b. Landscape
c. A4 size
d. Full page
18. Computer jargon, WWW stands for
a. World wide wildlife
b. World wide word
c. World wide web
d. World wide work
19. According to the capacity and power of a computer, an example is
a. Central processing unit
b. Digital computer
c. Mini computer
d. Digital computer
20. Which kind of storage device can be easily carried around?
a. DVD ROM
b. ROM
c. Flash disk
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 d. Hard disk

SECTION B: SHORT ANSWERS (30 MARKS)

1. Give the full meaning of the following: HTTP, BIOS. (4 marks)
2. What is Internet and give two uses of the internet? (5 marks)
3. The scanner is classify is _____________________ device. (3 marks)
4. Printers are classify into two categories, what are the categories and the different between
them with examples. (6 marks )
5. According to how computers process data and the logic used to design them, explain the
different types of computers. (7 marks)
6. What is the use of a mouse to a computer system and give four function of the mouse? (5
marks)

SECTION C: LONG ANSWERS (50 MARKS)

1. Microsoft Word is an application program that is use to create documents on the
computer system. Give steps that you can use to create a document in MS Word and in
which View will you be when creating a documents in word. (10 marks)
2. The computer teacher has ask you to create a document in MS Word and save it with the
file name COMPUTER STUDIES in a folder on the desktop called HND EXAMS
2023. Explain how you will create the document and save in the folder found on the
desktop. (6 marks)
3. What is the different between program files and data files? (5 marks)
4. Explain computer network and give any two types of computer networks that you know.
(10 marks)
5. Briefly explain Device driver programs. (2 marks)
6. Mafany has just purchased a smart phone and need to communicate with his father in
Canada. Briefly explain the different ways by which he can communicate with the father.
(10 marks)
7. What are Web browsers programs use for? Give three example of these programs. ( 5
marks)
8. The students have the following total marks enter in column B of a worksheet, starting
from B2 to B10, the marks are listed as follows: 50, 75, 80 100, 150, 90,120, 175 and
200. Write down a formulae in Excel that will display the highest mark. (2 marks)

MARKING GUIDE SET ONE

SECTION A MCQ (20 MARKS)
1. B

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 2. B
3. C
4. C
5. D
6. D
7. A
8. A
9. C
10. B
11. B
12. C
13. D
14. A
15. C
16. A
17. A
18. C
19. C
20. C

SECTION B: SHORT ANSWER (30 MARKS)

1. The full meaning of HTTP: Hyper text transfer protocol, BIOS: Basic input output
system. (4 marks)
2. Internet is the interconnection of millions of computers around the world so that they can
communicate with each other. Internet also meant interconnecting networks. Some uses
of the internet are research. Communication, shear files, social media, email, E-learning,
E-marketing etc. (2 marks)
3. The scanner is classify as an Input device. (2 marks)
4. The printers are classify in to two categories, the Impact printers and the Non-Impact
printers. Impact printers are similar to typewriters. They use hammer to strike a character
against an inked ribbon and the impact of the hammer causes the image of the character
to be printed on paper. E.g. Dot matrix printers, line printers, daisy wheel printers, they
use thermal, chemical, electrostatic and inkjet technologies for printing as against the
hammer mechanism of impact printers. e.g. Laser printers, Desk Ink-Jet printers. (6
marks)
5. According to how computer process data there are three types of computers which are
digital computer, analog computer and hybrid computer. (5 marks)
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 6. The mouse is use to control the movement and position of the mouse pointer. (1 mark)

SECTION C: LONG ANSWERS (50 MARKS)

1. Microsoft word is a program use to create a document that consist of text which can be
integrated with pictures and table. To create a document in MS Word the following steps
are use: creating that is typing the text, editing the text, formatting the text and printing
the text. But in all the steps you have to be saving. To create a document in MS Word
you have to be at the Print layout view. (10 marks)
2. To create the document and save in the folder on the desktop, open word program and
type the document, using your mouse pointer, click on the file menu and when the
commands are display, click on Save As, when the save dialog box is display, specify
the location to save the file to be desktop, the double click on the folder HND 2021 to
open, go to the file name box and type computer studies and click on the save button. (10
marks)
3. Program files are created by computer programmers. They are used to create other type
of files. They are install in the computer for the proper functioning of the computer.
Data files are created by computer users. Data files are created with the help of program
files depending the type of program you work with. (5 marks)
4. Computer network is the interconnection of two or more computers together for the
purpose of sharing files and resources. Example of computer networks are LAN, PAN,
MAN and WAN. (10 marks)
5. Device drivers are programs that fall under the system software. There are program that
enable hardware attached to the computer to be able communicate with the computer
system. (5 marks)
6. Mafany can use the smartphone to make a voice call, sent a text message and can also
communicate using the social media platform eg facebook, WhatsApp, Twitters, Imo,
video call etc. (10 marks)
7. Web browsers are programs use to access the internet. To communicate on the internet
you make use of browser programs like google chrome, Mozilla Firefox, internet
explorer, opera, safari etc. (8 marks)
8. The formula to display the highest mark is: =max(b2: b10). (2 marks)

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Paper: COMPUTER STUDIES

INSRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
 This paper carries TWO sections.
 You are required to attempt all the questions.
 Only non – programmable calculators are authorised to be used.

SECTION A: MCQ (20 Marks)

1. Which one of the following is not an output device?

A Digital projector
B Monitor
C Plotter
D Mouse
2. What does the e-mail abbreviation ‘cc’ stand for?
A. Carbon copy

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 B. Checked copy
C. Complete copy
D. Customized copy
3. What does the abbreviation ‘ISP’ stand for when using the Internet?
A. Internet Service Protocol
B. Internet Service Provider
C. Internet Standard Program
D. Internet Standard Protocol
4. VIRUS stands for
A. Very Important Resource Under Search
B. Virtual Information Resource Under Seize
C. Verify Interchange Result Until Source
D. Very Important Record User Searched
5. What is the full form of CRT?
A. current ray tube
B. current ray technology
C. cathode ray tube
D. cathode ray technology
6. Which of the memories below is often used in a typical computer operation?
A. RAM
B. ROM
C. FDD
[Link]
7. Which technology is used in a CDROM Drive?
A. Mechanical
B. Electromechanical
C. Optical
D. Fiber Optical
8. Data (information) is stored in computers as
A. Files
B. Directories
C. Floppies
D. Matter
9. A source program is
A. a program written in a machine language
B. a program to be translated into machine language
C. a machine language translation of a program written in a
D. None of these
[Link] stored in ROM are called ___
a. Hardware
B. Firmware
C. Software
D. None of these
[Link] protocol includes

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 A. ethernet
B. ARCnet
C. TCP/IP
D. MAC

[Link] can be linked to internet through the

A. Phone line modem
B. DSL
C. Cable modem
D. All of these
[Link] of following are top-level computer domains except
A. .edu
B. .org
C. .gov
D. .school
[Link] of following is harmful for computer?
A. Anti-virus
B. Virus
C. Freeware
D. Shareware
[Link] of two or more networks are called
A. Internetwork
B. WAN
C. MAN
D. LAN
[Link] topology is
A. Bus
B. Star
C. Mesh
D. Ring
17.A communication path way that transfers data from one point to another is called
A. Link
B. Node
C. Medium
D. Topology
[Link] process of a computer receiving information from a server on the Internet is known as—
A. uploading
B. Pushing
C. downloading
D. transferring
[Link] does the acronym LAN refer to?
A. A screen standard
B. A computer network
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 D. A type of memory
[Link]
A. used to send email
B. uses telephone lines
C. is part of Netscape
D. is a protocol that allows for remote login

SECTION B-STRUCTURAL QUESTIONS (30MARKS)

1. State the functions of the components of the CPU [6marks]

a) Control Unit
b) Arithmetic Logic Unit
c) Registers

2. State the main functions of the following

[6marks]
a) PROM
b) EPROM
c) EEPROM
3. What is the Operating system? State two example of Windows Operating System. [4marks]
4. What is the main function of BIOS? [2marks]
5. Convert the number 1010.1012to decimal
[2marks]
6. What is an IP address? [2marks]
7. What is the difference between TFTP and FTP application layer protocols?
[2marks]
8. What is public IP address?
[2marks]
9. What is the difference between the Internet and World Wide Web? [2marks]
10. Convert 1010110 2 to base 8.
[2marks]

SECTION C-APPLICATION QUESTIONS (50MARKS)

1. Explain what a computer virus is and describe five (5) ways on how viruses affect the operation of a
computer and suggest seven (7) ways of minimizing or eliminating the effects of computer viruses.
[15mks]
2. Identify any five social networking facilities and explain how individuals and organizations can
benefit from them.
[15mks]
3. Application software is divided into three (3) main categories:
(20m]ks)

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 a) Name them, stating clearly how they differ.
b) Complete the table below, stating clearly the function of each software and stating at least an
example in each case.

Software Function Examples

Word processing software
Spreadsheet software
Database software
Presentation software
Operating System
Graphic software
Utility Software

MARKING GUIDE
SECTION A: MCQ (20Marks)
1. D
2. A
3. A
4. B
5. C
6. A
7. C
8. A
9. B
10. B
11. C
12. D
13. D
14. B
15. A
16. B
17. A
18. C
19. B
20. D
SECTION B-STRUCTURAL QUESTIONS (30MARKS)

11. State the functions of the components of the CPU [6marks]

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 a) Control Unit: The control unit acts like supervisor seeing that things are done as they
ought to. It locates and retrieves program instructions from memory, interprets them and
ensures that program instructions are followed in proper sequence.
b) Arithmetic Logic Unit: The arithmetic-logic unit (ALU) performs arithmetic and logic
operations.
c) Registers : Registers are special storage locations within the CPU that offer an advantage
of speed.
12. State the main functions of the following [6marks]
a) PROM: (Programmable Read only Memory): PROM is read-only memory that can be
modified only once by a user.
b) EPROM: (Erasable and Programmable Read Only Memory): The EPROM can be erased
by exposing it to ultra-violet light for a duration of up to 40 minutes.
c) EEPROM: (Electrically Erasable and Programmable Read Only Memory): The EEPROM
is programmed and erased electrically.
13. What is the Operating system? State two example of Windows Operating System. [4marks]
An operating system is a system software that manages the computer’s resources both
hardware and software, and provides an interface through which a human can interact with
the computer
 Windows 7
 Windows 8
 Windows 10
14. What is the main function of BIOS? [2marks]
Answer
(Basic Input/output System)
BIOS or system BIOS is software stored on a non-volatile ROM chip built into the
system on the motherboard.
15. Convert the number 1010.1012to decimal
[2marks]
3 1 −1 −2 −3
1010.1012=1 ×2 +1 ×2 +1 ×2 +1+0 ×2 × 2
1 1
¿ 8+2+ + 0+
2 8
¿ 10+0.5+ 0.125=10.625

16. What is an IP address? [2marks]

An Internet Protocol address is a numerical label assigned to each device connected to a
computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication.
17. What is the difference between TFTP and FTP application layer protocols?
[2marks]

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 The Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) allows a local host to obtain files from a remote
host but does not provide reliability or security. It uses the fundamental packet delivery
services offered by UDP. The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is the standard mechanism
provided by TCP / IP for copying a file from one host to another. It uses the services offer by
TCP and so is reliable and secure. It establishes two connections (virtual circuits) between
the hosts, one for data transfer and another for control information.
18. What is public IP address?
[2marks]
A public IP address is an address leased from an ISP that allows or enables direct Internet
communication
19. What is the difference between the Internet and World Wide Web?
[2marks]
The Internet is a global connection of various networks. It allows communication between
any two computers on the planet. The World Wide Web is a visual medium over which
information is accessed. It is built on top of the Internet.
20. Convert 1010110 2 to base 8. [2marks]
01010110 2=0101 0110
01012=5 16 , 0110 2=616
01010110 2=5616

SECTION C-APPLICATION QUESTIONS (50MARKS)

4. Explain what a computer virus is and describe five (5) ways on how viruses affect the
operation of a computer and suggest seven (7) ways of minimizing or eliminating the effects
of computer viruses.
[15mks]
Answer
A computer virus is a malicious program that self-replicates by copying itself to another
program. In other words, the computer virus spreads by itself into other executable code or
documents.
Ways viruses affects computer system
 from removable media
 from downloads off the Internet
 from e-mail attachments.
 Downloading soft wares from malicious site.
 Opening of computer ads on web site
 From social media

Although the Internet gets a bad rap as a source of viruses, you’re no more likely to contract
a virus from the Web than you are from packaged software. Still, scan everything you
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 E-mail is not the virus breeding ground it’s made out to be, either. In fact, it’s nearly
impossible for a virus to be transmitted by plain-text e-mail. Most viruses can only spread via
attachments — either rich-text e-mail or attached applications. Using antivirus software, scan
attachments from people you know, and never open attachments from people you don’t. If
you’re a Microsoft Outlook user, you can also select security preferences that keep e-mail-
borne viruses from exploiting the close relationship between Outlook and the Windows
operating system.
Preventing virus

 Install Anti-Virus/Malware Software.

 Keep Your Anti-Virus Software Up to Date.
 Run Regularly Scheduled Scans with Your Anti-Virus Software.
 Keep Your Operating System Current.
 Secure Your Network
 Keep Your Personal Information Safe.
 Back Up Your Files.

5. Identify any five social networking facilities and explain how individuals and organizations
can benefit from them.
[15mks]
(Any five)
 WhatsApp
 Facebook
 Twitter
 LinkedIn
 Instagram
 YouTube
 Google+
 Pinterest
 Tumblr
 Viber
 Snapchat
BENEFITS OF SOCIAL NETWORK FACILITIES (Any Five points explain)
 Instant Communication
 Better, Faster Feedback
 Keep Current & Connected
 Worldwide Connectivity
 Commonality of Interest
 Real-Time Information Sharing
 Targeted Advertising
 Increased News Cycle Speed

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6. Application software is divided into three (3) main categories: (20marks)
c) Name them, stating clearly how they differ.
d) Complete the table below, stating clearly the function of each software and stating at least
an example in each case.

Software Function Examples

Word processing software
Spreadsheet software
Database software
Presentation software
Operating System
Graphic software
Utility Software

Solution
Application software direct the computer to perform one or more specific tasks for the end
user.
a) Application software include a variety of programs that can be divided into three
categories: general-purpose applications, special purpose applications and tailor-made
(bespoke) applications.
General-purpose Application Software General purpose application software or
generic software is software designed to solve a wide range of related tasks. They are
always available off-the-shelf ie. That is, they can be bought from the market.
Special purpose Applications Special purpose applications are software designed or
written for a particular situation or specific task.
Bespoke (tailor-made) applications Bespoke application software is software written
specifically for the needs of a user or company. It is "tailored" to their exact
requirements.

b)

Software Function Examples

Word processing software Create mainly text MS Word,
(Letters, term WordPerfect,
papers) WordPad, NotePad
Spreadsheet software work with numbers, MS Excel, Lotus 1-2-3,
calcalations and Quattro Pro, Apple
graphs. Numbers
Database software Organize and access MS-Access, Oracle,
large amounts of Dbase, FileMaker
data.

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Presentation software Build a slide MS PowerPoint,
presentation HyperStudio, Digital
Chisel
Operating System Manages computer Windows, Linus, Unix
resources.
Graphic software Work with photos Corel Draw, Adobe
and arts. Photoshop

Utility Software Help maintain and optimize Anti-virus, backup utilities.

the computer system

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Paper: COMPUTER STUDIES

INSRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

 This paper carries TWO sections.

 You are required to attempt all the questions.
 Only non – programmable calculators are authorised to be used.

SECTION A: MCQ (20 Marks)

1. Which of the following would you use to enter, calculate, manipulate, and analyze data such as
numbers and text in Excel?

A) Workbook B) Worksheet

C) Notepad D) Folder

2. What is immediately visible on screen when you open Excel 2010?

A) Create new workbook dialog box

B) Open a workbook dialog box

C) A new workbook

D) The File panel

3. Mini computers and micro computers are from which generation of computers?

A) First B) Second C) Third D) Fourth

4. How was the generation of computer classified?

A) by the device used in memory& processor

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B) by the speed of computer

C) by the model of the computer

D) by the accuracy of computer

5) RAM is usually measured in

A) megabytes B) kilobytes C) gigabytes D) bytes

6) CPU’s are often simply called

A) processor B) control unit C) ALU D) memory

Questions 7 – 9 are based on the hardware’s below

(e) (f) (g) ( h) (i)

7. Which of the above hardwares is an example of a laser printer?

A) e B) f C) g D) i

8. Which of the above hardwares is an example of an inkjet printer?

A) e B) f C) g D) i

9. Which of the above hardwares is used to scan images into a computer?

A) e B) f C) g D) h

10) Which of the following applications is normally used to create a letter?

A) Word processor B) Database

C) Spreadsheet D) Desktop Publisher

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11) Software required to run the hardware is known as

A) Task bar B) Task Manager

C) Program Manager D) Device Driver

12. Which of the following cable types is not affected by electromagnetic interference but requires
specialized tools and techniques to install?

A. CAT5e B. Plenum coated STP

C. CAT6 D. Fiber optic

13. To join the internet, the computer has to be connected to a _____________?

A) Internet architecture board

B) Internet society

C) Internet service provider

D) None of the mentioned

14. Software which allows user to view the webpage is called _____________?

A) Website B) Internet Browser

C) Operating System D) Interpreter.

15. Which of these is the default file format for saving your work in Excel?

A) xlsm B) xls C) xlsx D) xlss

16. When sending a file as an attachment, you can send it in its native format, or you can send it as a
formatted page description file in either XPS or ________ format.

A) PNG B) MOV C) PDF D) MP3

17) To create a document with a different number of columns for certain paragraphs than for others,
insert ______ before and after the section that should be different from the rest.

A) section breaks B) paragraph breaks

C) tab stops D) hard page breaks

18) Portrait and landscape are both __________.

A) table styles B) page orientations

C) paper sizes D) margin presets

19. There can be many ways to insert page number in a document. Which of the following lets you
insert page number

A) Page number from Insert menu

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B) Page Setup from file menu

C) Footnote from Insert menu

D) Both a & c

20. Which of the following option in File pull down menu is used to close a MS Word document?

A) Quit B) Close C) Exit D) New

SECTION B-STRUCTURAL QUESTIONS (30MARKS)

A) Give the full meaning of the following abbreviations 20 mks

1. LCD
2. USB
3. CRT
4. MS-DOS
5. VOIP
6. URL
7. PDF
8. ULSI
9. ATX
10. TFT
B)

1a) List the various categories of UTP cables. 8 mks

b) Name the type of connector use by twisted pair cables? 2 mks.

SECTION C: APPLICATION QUESTIONS 50MARKS

1. Outline the steps you will use to short down a Windows 7 computer. 8 mks

2. What do you understand by cool boot and warm boot? 10 mks

3. How do you create a new document in Microsoft word 2010? 6 mks

4. Give the meaning of the following short cuts. 4mks

i. <Ctrl> + <B>
ii. <Ctrl> + <W>

5. Write short notes on the following

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 a) Utility programs 10mks

b) Backup softwares 4mks

6. Briefly explain the star technology. 8 mks

MARKING GUIDE

SECTION A: MCQ (20 Marks)

SECTION A: 20 MARKS (1 mark for each question)

This section is made up of 20 MCQ questions. In this section, the candidate should first read the
questions carefully and mark an X only on the letter of the correct answer.

NB: Cancellation is not allowed!

21.B
22.C
23.D
24.A
25.C
26.A
27.B
28.D
29.A
30.A
31.D
32.D
33.C
34.B
35.C
36.C
37.A
38.B
39.A
40.B

SECTION B-STRUCTURAL QUESTIONS (30 marks)

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a) Give the full meaning of the following abbreviations (20 marks)

11. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

12. USB (Universal Serial Bus)
13. CRT (Cathode Ray Tube)
14. MS-DOS (Microsoft Disk Operating System)
15. VOIP (Voice Over IP)
16. URL (Uniform Resource Locator)
17. PDF (Portable Document Format)
18. ULSI (Ultra Large Scale Integrated Circuits)
19. ATX (Advanced Technology Extended)
20. TFT (Thin Film Transistor)
b.

1a) List the various categories of UTP cables. 8 mks

Answer: Category 3,

Category 5,

Category 5e,

Category 6

b) Name the type of connector use by twisted pair cables? 2 mk.

Answer: RJ45

SECTION C: APPLICATION QUESTIONS 50MARKS

1. Outline the steps you will use to short down a Windows 7 computer. 10 mks

Answer

 Click Start,
 and then click the Shut Down button.
 If any programs have unsaved files, a prompt appears for them.
 Respond to the prompt as needed.

2. What do you understand by cool boot and warm boot? 10 mks

Answer

When you shut down the computer and then turn it back on again later, that’s called a cold boot
because the computer’s circuitry has been off (and is therefore cold).

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When you restart the PC, Windows shuts down, but the computer’s power remains on, and Windows
immediately restarts. Restarting is also called a warm boot because the computer stays on (warm) as it
reboots.

3. How do you create a new document in Microsoft word 2010? 6 mks

Answer

 To Create a New Document: Click the File Tab, select New, select aBlank document and click
Create, or press <Ctrl> + <N>.
4. Give the meaning of the following short cuts 4 mks

iii. <Ctrl> + <B> (Bold)

iv. <Ctrl> + <W> (Close a Document)

5. Write short notes on the following

a) Utility programs 10mks

Answer

Utility programs help manage, maintain and control computer resources. These programs areavailable
to help you with the day-to-day tasks associated with personal computing and to keepyour system
running at peak performance.Some examples of utility programs include: Backup software,Disk
defragmenter, Compilers, Scandisk, Assemblers, Virus Scanners

b) Backup softwares 4mks

Answer

Backup software assists you in making copies of your files and even the entire computer hard drive.
These softwares enable you to retrieve files and documents if your computer malfunctions in any way.
They also serve as storages.

6. Briefly explain the star technology. 8 mks

Answer

The star topology uses a central connecting device (such as a switch) to unite all of the computers on
the LAN. The biggest benefit of the star topology is that if one computer fails, it doesn’t affect the rest
of the network. If the central device fail the whole network goes down.

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Paper: Computer for Business Duration: 2 hours
Nature of Paper: Written Credit Value : 01

Set 1

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

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 SECTION A: MCQ (20MKS)

Choose the correct answer

1. Which part of Mozilla Firefox window displays the name of the website or title of the page being
viewed by an internet user? a) Menu bar b)task bar c)title bar d) tool bar e)status bar

2. The name given to the high speed internet backbone in Cameroon is a) Browser b)Orange
c)Fiber Optics d)MTN e)none of the above.

3. The collection of host machines, which deliver document, graphics and multi-media to internet
users is call a) http b) www c) Protocol d) IP e) Internet.

4. Another name for world wide web is a) Internet protocol, b) Web c)Network, d) all of the above

5. It is an international wide area network of computer a) Local Area Network b)Internet c)

Browsers d) a & b

6. The common language used by computer on the network to communicate is a) French b)

Browsers, c) English d) Protocol e) URL.

7. When you are creating an e-mail address in yahoo home page click the _______ link a) sign in
b) sign down, c) sigh up d) sign up e) sigh in.

8. For someone to make video or video call in the internet the following must be connect to he or
her computer a) webcam, b) Television, c)Speakers/Microphone d) b &a e) a & c

9. In MS word what is the function of ruler? A) To set tabs B) to set indents C) to change
page margin D) all of the above.

10. By default on which page the header and footer is printed? A) On the first page B) on
alternate page C) on every page D) none of the above.

11. Which key deletes the character to the left of the cursor? A) End B) Backspace C) home
D) Delete.

12. Which key deletes the character to the right? A) End B) Backspace C) Home D) Delete.

13. How do you magnify your document? A) View, zoom B) format, font C) tools, customize

14. Which would you choose to move selected text from one place to another? A) Move and
paste B) copy and paste C) cut and paste D) delete and paste.

15. Which would you choose to save a document with a new name? A) Press ctrl+ s B) click
file, save C) click tools, option save D) click file, save as.

16. To undo the last work press? A) Ctrl+U B) Ctrl+ Y C) Ctrl+ Z D) Ctrl+ W.

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 17. Which key is used to select all text in the document? A) Ctrl+T B) Ctrl+A C) Ctrl+F D)
Ctrl+N.

18. Which key is used to increase the left indent? A) Ctrl+I B) Ctrl+M C) Alt+I D) F10.

19. Which feature do you use to create a newspaper like document? A) Bullets and
numbering B) Tables C) Columns D) tab stop.

20. Which would you choose to list synonyms and antonyms of selected word? A) Tools,
spelling and Grammars B) Tools, language C) Tools, options D) insert, cross- reference.

SECTION B: SHORT ANSWERS (30MKS)

1. In MS word what is the function of ruler? GIVE TWO 2mks

2. By default, on which page is the header and footer printed?

3. Which key deletes the character to the left of the cursor?

4. Which key deletes the character to the right?

5. How do you magnify your document?

6. Which would you choose to move selected text from one place to another?

7. Which would you choose to save a document with a new name?

8. To undo the last work press?

9. Which key is used to select all text in the document?

10. Which key is used to increase the left indent?

11. Which feature do you use to create a newspaper like document?

12. Which would you choose to list synonyms and antonyms of selected word?

13. Which would you choose to display the statistics about a document?

14. How to insert table in slide?

15. How many row and columns are they in a worksheet?

SECTION C: LONG ANSWERS (50MKS)

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1. Defined the following.

a. An Analog Computer

b. A Digital Computer

c. A Processor (3mks)

2. Two difference between an analog computer and a digital computer (2mks)

3. Give an example of the following.

a. WinWord XLS Temporally Storage

b. Permanente storage (4mks)

4. What is the measurement of the following printer’s types?

a) Dot Matrix

b) Inkjet

c) Laser (3mks)

5. What is the meaning of MODEM (1mk)

6. What is the name given to the English and French keyboard (2mks)

7. a) Differentiate between Special and general purpose computer (2mks)

b) Save and Save as (2mks)

c) Windows and window (2mks)

d) Defined the term formatting and give two example of formatting 2mks

e) Two Examples of special and general purpose computer (2mks)

8. Defined the following

a) Peripheral component,

b) Network Topology

c) Computer Network

d) Parity bites in Computer. (4mks)

9. Which of the following is a DOS prompt, a) C/> b) C:A/>, c) C:\>, d) C:/> (1mk)

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10. Software is divided in to two system and Application software. List three examples each of
system and Application software. (3mks)

11 Given 3 advantage of GUI (2mks)

12 Give five reason to show that your computer as being attract by a virus (5mks)

13 what is an internet protocol. (1mks)

14. Give the full meaning of the following

a) VSAT

b)WYSIWYG

c) AGP

d) PCI

e) SIMM

f) RIMM (3mks)

15. Name 5 types of topology. With aid of diagram explained two of the topology. (5mks)

HND 2023MARKING GUIDE

(SET 1)

PAPER: COMPUTER FOR BUSINESS

Section A: 20MKS

1. C 11. B
2. C
3. B 12. D
4. B
5. B 13. A
6. D
7. D 14. C
8. E
15. D
9. D
16. C
10. C

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17. B

18. B

19. C

20. B

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SECTION B: SHORT ANSWERS 30MKS

1. To set tabs , to set indents ,change page margin

2. Every page

3. Backspace

4. Delete.

5. View, zoom

6. Cut and paste

7. click file, save as.

8. Ctrl+ Z

9. Ctrl+A

10. Ctrl+M

11. Columns

12. Tools, language

13. Tools, word count

14. Insert table from insert menu, Click on insert table in content pane of blank slide

15. It depends

SECTION C: LONG ANSWERS 50MKS

1.a) A computer that performs calculations and logical operations with quantities represented as digits

b) Analog Computers works in continuous variable

c) Is the computer's brain. It allows the processing of numeric data, meaning information entered in binary form

2. Digital Computers works on digits like-0 and 1 .

Analog Computers works in continuous variable

Example of digital Mainframe Digital Computer, PC's, MAC's

Analog example thermometer, speedometer, ammeter.

Analog they are mainly used in scientific, research field and medical field

Digital use for logical and Arithmetical operation.

3. a) Microsoft word

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 b) Microsoft Excel

c) ROM

d) RAM

4 Do matrix Characters per second

Inkjet pages per minute (ppm)

LPM (Lines per minute). PPM (Pages per minute). Laser

5modulator-demodulator

6)AZERTY keyboard is the French, Eng The QWERTY keyboard

7 a) Special purpose computers are designed to do specific kinds of jobs

b) General-purpose computers are designed to solve a large variety of problems

c) A window is a rectangular area that display on the screen

A windows refer to an operating system.

d) example Special Purpose A TV, a washing machine, an iPod etc

e) Example of General purpose computer Windows/Mac/Linux

f) Formatting is a process whereby you prepared the disk for usage or check for bad area on the disk. Low and high
label formatting

8) a) Network topology is geometric arrangement of devices on a network

b) Peripheral component refer to those physical component that we can see and touch

c) Computer Network interconnection of two or more computers on a network. That is LAN and WAN

d) Parity bite in Computer is how the check for it error

9 D

10, System software: Windows/Mac/Linux

Application software MS word, page maker, Nero

11 a) multitasking B) cut, copy and paste, c) Accessories

12, a) computer run slowly than normal

b) Computer freezes

c) Computer crashes

d) Computer restarts after few minute

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e) Cannot save on your disk

f) You see unusual error messages on your PC

13 Protocol it is a language of communication between two or more PC’s

14 VISTA Volunteers In service To America

WYSIWYG what you see is what you get

DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module

AGP Accelerated Graphic Port

Peripheral Component interconnect

SIMM single inline Memory module

15 Network topology is geometric arrangement of devices on a network

Exam PAPER: Computer Studies.

Duration: 2 Hours
Paper Code :COS11 Credit Value: 2

INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES
Answer ALL the questions in the answer booklet provided. Use the pages provided for rough
work only for that purpose. Start answering questions only in the section labeled WRITING
PAPER.
For Sections A write just the letter corresponding to the right answer against the
question number. At section C start each question on a fresh page.

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 Section A: 20marks
1. What is a computer A) All electronic machines that operate binary B) All automatic machines C) All things that do
calculations D) all digital systems
2. Which of the following is an example of a computer? A) satellite machine B) ATM system C) OMR D) LASER
electronic scanner.
3. Which of the following is not a system software? A)Printer’s Drivers B) Antivirus C) Microsoft D) Operating
systems.
4. Which of the following is a primary memory in the computer? A) HDD B) R-RAM C) USB key D) CD-ROM
5. A computer information system is made up. A) Sound and signals B) Software, hardware and actors C) any
computerized system D) CRTV
6. A character in computing is A) a byte B) Megabyte C) kilobyte D) All of above
7. Which of the following is both an input and output device? A) Scanner-printer B) GPS C) Photocopier D) All of
these
8. Which of the following is an indirect data inputting? A) Bar codes B) OMR C) keyboard d) Biometric surface .
9. A program that is implanted in hardware is? A) Simulation program B) hardware C) Enterprise program d) firmware.
10. Which characteristic of a computer distinguishes it from electronic calculator? A) Small size B) Storage C) versatility
D) Automaticity.
11. An example of an output from a computer in form of material is? A) Text on screen B) ATM output C)
computerised alarming D) Computerised traffic light.
12. Which of the following can store some data? A) Plotter B) pen drive C) Mother board D) plasma display screen.
13. The section of the CPU that is responsible for arranging names in alphabetical order is? A) Memory Unit B) Register
C) control Unit D) ALU
14. Which bar in MS Word can be display below or above the ribbon? A) The ribbon B) Menu bar C) Task bar D) the
quick access tool bar.
15. Which of the following is a biggest computer in size? A) ATM B) supper computer C) main frame D) desktop
16. The smallest unit of data is? A) character B) byte C) unity D) bit
17. Which of the following is web browser? A) Opera B) Windows C) YAHOO D) Google
18. Serial transaction in computing means: A) Batch transaction B) Group of data processed at once C) Information and
data D) one after the other
19. When data is deleted from a computer? A) Can never be returned) B) The memory address remains in the computer
C) Its goes to the internet to be taken back from there D) Its transferred to the RAM of the Computer.
20. The computer interprets only? A) Analogue data B) Digital data C) 0 and 1) D) all of the above

Section B (30 marks)

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1. Clearly with examples differentiate between real time and online learning ………………………..…..4mark
2. Name four different signals and explain ways a computer can capture it as an input? …………………8marks
3. Explain the use of computer in the following industries to achieve its business mission and make money with 2
specific examples in each case. Any general use of computer given will not earn you a mark:
a. Manufacturing.
b. Advertising Industry
c. Health industry……………………………………………………………….………..……..…...6 marks
4. State the full meaning of the following: i) LASER ii) BIOS iii) WIFI iv) WWW and POST….……….6marks
5. List and explain 3 classifications of computers……………………………………………………….……6marks

Section C Applications: 50marks

Question 1:20 marks

Explain the following:

A. Differentiate between MS Words and MS Excel views (interfaces) ………………………………..8 mark

B. The procedure to create a folder on the desktop and save in a file...…………………………….4 mark
C. How can you protect a document from opening and editing………………………………….....4mark
D. What are the short cut keys for I) align left, II) paste copied text III) quick print and IV) Superscript.4mks
Question 2: 15 Marks.
A) If you have a document of 100pages in MS Words. Explain how will section it so that page 1 to 5 Roman
numerals , 6 to 90 Egyptian numerals and the res alphabetical …………………………………. 6marks
B) How can you separate a picture of two images in MS Words?.....……………………………….4marks
C) How can you create automatic table of content in MS Words and add new headings to it of different levels?.....
………………………………………………………………………………….. ….5marks
D)

Question 3: 15 marks
A) You have the first semester marks 0f 5 students Neba, Mary, John, Paul and Totosamy. Design (DRAW) in
your question booklet as on MS Excel sheet using the indicated headings at appropriate positions; Name of
student as given , random data for date of birth, place of birth, Computer score, English score, French score,
GK score and Mathematics score…………………………………….…………………….6marks
At appropriate places (cell reference) add headings and write formulas that can do the following.
I. sum of all the scores for the first student…………………………………………. 3marks
II. average mark for the second student………………………………………………3marks
III. Rank of the third student among the five students in order of demerit….………..3marks

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 Section A: 20marks

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

A B C B B A A C D C B B D D B D A D B D

Section B (30 marks)

6. Clearly with examples differentiate between real time and online learning ………………………..…..4mark

difference Real time online

time At the same of happening (1) After the action must have occurred (1)
Example Watching on-going match (1) Watching a match played some years ago (1)

7. Name four different signals and explain ways a computer can capture it as an input? …………………8marks
i. Light, putting street light as darkness fall (1)
ii. Touch, keying in text on keyboard (1)
iii. Sound, sending sound through a sound sensor (1)
iv. Electrical, Transfer of data from storage devices (1)
8. Explain the use of computer in the following industries to achieve its business mission and make money with 3
specific examples in each case. Any general use of computer given will not earn you a mark:
a. Manufacturing……Robotics, Automatic door opening for security (1) (1)
b. Advertising Industry…..Online, worldwide and graphical advertisement (1) (1)
c. Health industry…ECG for diagnosis and telemedicine for distance treatment (1) (1)
9. State the full meaning of the following: i) LASER ii) BIOS iii) WIFI iv) WWW and POST….……….6marks
10. List and explain 3 classifications of computers…Generation, (1) (1) Size, (1) (1) shape (1) (1), operation etc

Section C Applications: 50marks

Question 1:20 marks

Explain the following:

E. Differentiate between MS Words and MS Excel views (interfaces) ………………………………..8 mark

Difference MS Words MS Excel

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 view Plane lines Grid lines
Text size Large Small
display Pages slides
Default file name document presentation
uses Text formatting presentation

F. The procedure to create a folder on the desktop and save in a file...…………………………….4 mark
Right click choose new (1) and give a name (1). create a file (1). Take menu file and direct the file to the
folder (1)
G. How can you protect a document from opening and editing………………………………….....4mark
When saving, take save as (1) and choose tools the general option (1). Insert passwords to open and read
(1) (1)
H. What are the short cut keys for I) align left trl +L, II) paste copied text Ctrl+ V III) quick print and Ctrl +p
IV) Superscript Ctrl+ shift++ .4mks
Question 2: 15 Marks.
E) If you have a document of 100pages in MS Words. Explain how will section it so that page 1 to 5 Roman
numerals , 6 to 90 Egyptian numerals and the res alphabetical …………………………………. 6marks
From page layout us esection breaks
F) How can you separate a picture of two images in MS Words?.....……………………………….4marks
Use crop
G) How can you create automatic table of content in MS Words and add new headings to it of different levels?.....
………………………………………………………………………………….. ….5marks
From the reference menu

Question 3: 15 marks
B) You have the first semester marks 0f 5 students Neba, Mary, John, Paul and Totosamy. Design (DRAW) in
your question booklet as on MS Excel sheet using the indicated headings at appropriate positions; Name of
student as given , random data for date of birth, place of birth, Computer score, English score, French score,
GK score and Mathematics score…………………………………….…………………….6marks
At appropriate places (cell reference) add headings and write formulas that can do the following.
IV. sum of all the scores for the first student…………………………………………. 3marks
V. average mark for the second student………………………………………………3marks
VI. Rank of the third student among the five students in order of demerit….………..3marks

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PAPER COMPUTER STUDIES
PAPER CODE COS11
NATURE OF THE PAPER THEORY AND PRACTICAL

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 CREDIT VALUE 01
DURATION 2 Hours
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This paper carries three sections. You are required to answer all questions.
2. You are reminded of the necessity for good English and orderly presentation in your answers.
3. Any student who attempt to fraud or caught cheating shall be penalized till further noticed.

SECTION A: MCQ (20MARKS)

1. A complete electronic circuit with transistors and A) Keyboard
other electronic components on a small silicon B) Recycle Bin
chip is called a ………. C) My Computer
A) Workstation D) Task bar
B) CPU 9. Periodically adding, changing and deleting file
C) Magnetic disk records is called file …………
D) Integrated circuit A) Updating
2. ……………… represents raw facts, whereas B) Upgrading
………………….. is data made meaningful. C) Restructuring
A) Information, reporting D) Renewing
B) Data, information 10. High density double sided floppy disks could store
C) Information, bits _________ of data
D) Records, bytes A) 1.40 MB
3. The term used to define all input and output devices B) 1.44 GB
in a computer system is ……………. C) 1.40 GB
A) Monitor D) 1.44 MB
B) Software 11. In most of the IBM PCs, the CPU, the device drivers,
C) Shared resources memory, expansion slots and active components are
D) Hardware mounted on a single board. What is the name of the
4. Only ………… program(s) become(s) active even board?
though we can open many program at a time. A) Motherboard
A) Four B) Daughterboard
B) Three C) Bredboard
C) Two D) Fatherboard
D) One 12. A modern electronic computer is machine that is
5. Various applications and documents are represented meant for
on the Windows desktop by ……… A) Doing quick mathematical calculations
A) Symbols B) Input, storage, manipulation and outputting
B) Labels of data
C) Graphs C) Electronic data processing
D) Icons D) Performing repetitive tasks accurately
6. What is the permanent memory built into your 13. The output quality of printer is measured by
computer called? A) Dot per inch
A) RAM B) Dots printed per sq. inch
B) ROM C) Dots printed per unit time
C) CPU D) All of above
D) CD-ROM 14. What will be the shortcut key in windows to perform
7. Which one of the following is an example of cut operation?
Operating System? A) Ctrl+Z
A) Microsoft Word B) Ctrl+X
B) Microsoft Excel C) Ctrl+V
C) Microsoft Access D) Ctrl+C
D) Microsoft Windows 15. What type of media downloads while it’s playing?
8. Date and Time are available on the desktop at ……. A) Wi-Fi
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 B) Streaming
C) 4G
D) Video
16. Any data or instruction entered into the memory of a
computer is considered as
A) Storage
B) Input
C) Output
D) Information
17. …………. Is a combination of hardware and
software that facilitates the sharing of information
between computing devices.
A) Network
B) Peripheral
C) Expansion board
D) Digital device
18. A computer can’t “boot” if it does not have the
A) Mouse
B) Operating system
C) Complier
D) Loader
19. C A normal CD-ROM usually can store up
to____________data?
A) 700kb
B) 700GB
C) 700MB
D) 700TB
20. CA computer program that converts entire lines of
code into machine language is called a/an
A) Interpreter
B) Simulator
C) Compiler
D) Commander

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SECTION B (30 Marks)
1. In not more than 2 lines, define a computer. (2mks)
2. Give the classifications of computers according to purpose; in not more than two lines,
Give detailed explanations on the various characteristics with examples. (5mks)
3. Define the following terms as used in computing. (2,2,2mks)
a) Computer program
b) Computer software
c) Data/information
4. a) What do you understand by the term computer bus? (2mks)
b) Differentiate between system bus and expansion bus (2mk)
c) List the types of system bus (3mks)
5. a) What is a computer network (2mks)
b) Define the following terms as used in networking (2,2,2mks)
- client/server
- peer – peer networks
- physical/logical topology
6. Why is main memory not suitable for permanent program storage or backup purposes? Furthermore,
what is the main disadvantage to storing information on a magnetic disk drive as opposed to main memory? (4mks)
Section C: (50 Marks)
1. Outline the various ways a computer user can put into place to avoid a computer from being damaged. (5mks)
2. Write short notes on the following
a) An operating System (3mks)
b) Utility Software (3mks)
c) Device Drivers (3mks)
d) Computer System (5mks)
3. a) What is a computer network? (4mks)
b) Give the difference between peer to peer network and client server network. (6mks)
c) What is data communication? (4mks)
d) List and explain the components of data communication (10mks)
4. Add 10111, 11100 and 111. Verify the answer with the help of decimal addition. (6mks)

SECTION A: MCQ (20MARKS)

21. D
22. B
23. D
24. D
25. D
26. B
27. D
28. D
29. A

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30. D
31. A
32. B
33. B
34. B
35. B
36. B
37. A
38. B
39. C
40. C

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SECTION B (30 Marks)
7. In not more than 2 lines, define a computer.
(2mks)
Ans
A computer is a programmable electronic device that accepts raw data as input and
processes it with a set of instructions (a program) to produce the result as output.
OR
The computer is an electronic device that takes input from the user and processes these
data under the control of a set of instructions (called program) and gives the result
(output) and saves future use.
8. Give the classifications of computers according to purpose; in not more than two lines,
Give detailed explanations on the various characteristics with examples.
(5mks)
Ans:
A computer can be classified as General Purpose and Special Purpose
(1mk)
- General Purpose: A general purpose computer is a computer that is designed to be
able to carry out many different tasks. Desktop computers and laptops are
examples of general purpose computers.
Explanati
on with
example
(2mks)
- Special Purpose: A Special-Purpose Computer is designed to be task-specific and
most of the time their job is to solve one particular problem. Example supper
computers used for weather forecasting or for regulating the temperature of
highly powerful explosive, another example can be an ATM machine.
Explanati
on with example
(2mks)
9. Define the following terms as used in computing.
(2,2,2mks)
d) Computer program

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 Ans:

A computer program is a sequence of instructions written using a Computer

Programming Language to perform a specified task by the computer.
e) Computer software
Ans:
Software is a set of instructions, data, or programs used to operate a computer and
execute specific tasks.
f) Data/information
Ans:
Data is a raw and unorganized fact that is required to be processed to make it
meaningful whereas Information is a set of data that is processed.
10. a) What do you understand by the term computer bus?
(2mks)
Ans:
A computer bus is an electronic highway through which data and signals moves
from one component of the computer to another.
b) Differentiate between system bus and expansion bus
(2mk)
Ans:
- system Bus: also referred as internal bus. It’s connects the microprocessor and the
main memory.
- Expansion bus: enable the computer to send and receive data from and to the
outside world.
c) List the types of system bus
(3mks)
Ans:
- Control Bus
- Address Bus
- Data Bus
11. a) What is a computer network
(2mks)
Ans:

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 A computer network is the inter-connection of two or more computers to share
resources and communicate.
b) Define the following terms as used in networking
(2,2,2mks)
- client/server
Ans:
Made up of one more dedicated computers know as (servers) that share resources to
the less powerful computers known as (client).
- peer – peer networks
In this network every node is inter-connected to every other node and they share
and receives resources on the network. (any computer shares what it has and
receives what it needs form other computers)
- physical/logical topology
Physical topology is the physical connection between between nodes on the network
while logical topology is how packets move from one node to another.
12. Why is main memory not suitable for permanent program storage or backup purposes?
Furthermore,
what is the main disadvantage to storing information on a magnetic disk drive as opposed
to main memory?(4mks)
Ans:
Main memory is a volatile memory in that any power loss to the system will result in erasure
of the data stored within that memory. While disk drives can store more information
permanently than main memory, disk drives are significantly slower.
Section C: (50 Marks)
5. Outline the various ways a computer user can put into place to avoid a computer from
being damaged. (5mks)
Ans:
- Keep the computer in a safe area
- Clean the computer regularly
- Don’t eat or drink around your computer.
- Use a surge protector
6. Write short notes on the following
e) An operating System
(3mks)

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 Ans:
An OS is a system software that controls and coordinate the entire operating of the
computer. An Operating system controls the computer hardware, applications and create
an interface for the user to better interact with the computer.
f) Utility Software
(3mks)
Ans:
The Utility Software is system software that helps to maintain the proper and smooth
functioning of a Computer System. It assists the Operating System to manage, organize,
maintain, and optimize the functioning of the computer system. Utility Software performs
certain tasks like virus detection, installation, and uninstallation, data backup, deletion of
unwanted files, etc. Some examples are antivirus software, file management tools,
compression tools, disk management tools, etc.
g) Device Drivers
(3mks)
Ans :
A device driver or hardware driver is a group of files that enable one or
more hardware devices to communicate with the computer's operating system. Without
drivers, the computer could not send and receive data correctly to hardware devices, such as
a printer.
h) Computer System
(5mks)
Ans:
A computer system is a collection of entities (hardware, software and liveware) that are
designed to receive, process, manage and present information in a meaningful format.
7. a) What is a computer network?
(4mks)
Ans:
A computer network is an interconnection between two or more devices to share resources
and communicate. Resources shared in a network can be (information, devices,
applications).
Or
Computer networking refers to interconnected computing devices that can exchange data and
share resources with each other. These networked devices use a system of rules, called
communications protocols, to transmit information over physical or wireless technologies.
b) Give the difference between peer to peer network and client server network.
(6mks)

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 Ans:
Peer to Peer Network
A peer-to-peer network is one in which two or more PCs share files and access to devices
such as printers without requiring a separate server computer or server software.
Client/Server Network
Client-server networks are computer networks that use a dedicated computer (server) to store
data, manage/provide resources and control user access. The server acts as a central point on
the network upon which the other computers connect to. A computer that connects to the
server is called a client.
e) What is data communication?
(4mks)
Ans:
Data communications (DC) is the process of using computing and communication
technologies to transfer data from one place to another, or between participating parties. DC
enables the movement of electronic or digital data between two or more network nodes,
regardless of geographical location, technological medium or data contents.
f) List and explain the components of data communication
(10mks)
Ans:
There exist 5 components in data communication. Message, sender, receiver,
transmission medium, protocol
- Message: A message is a piece of information that is to be transmitted from one
person to another. It could be a text file, an audio file, a video file, etc.
- Sender: It is simply a device that sends data messages. It can be a computer, mobile,
telephone, laptop, video camera, or workstation, etc.
- Receiver: It is a device that receives messages. It can be a computer, telephone
mobile, workstation, etc.
- Transmission Medium/Communication Channels: Communication channels are
the medium that connect two or more workstations. Workstations can be connected by
either wired media or wireless media.
- Set of rules (Protocol): When someone sends the data (The sender), it should be
understandable to the receiver also otherwise it is meaningless. For example, Sonali
sends a message to Chetan. If Sonali writes in english and Chetan cannot understand
English, it is a meaningless conversation.
Or

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 A protocol is set of rules that governs communication between two nodes on a
network
8. Add 10111, 11100 and 111. Verify the answer with the help of decimal addition.
(6mks)
Ans:

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PAPER: COMPUTER STUDIES
NATURE OF PAPER: WRITTEN TIME ALLOWED: 2 HOURS
CREDIT VALUE: 2
SPECIALTY / OPTION: PMA, HUR, QMA, LTM, NGO, PSM, LAS, JOU, COC

SECTION A: MCQS (20 MKS)

1. It is used to connect our computer system to the computer networks over the Internet
a. Network card ; b. Modem ; c. LAN Card ; d. Sound Card
2. Choose an impact printer below:
a. Daisy Wheel ; b. inkjet ; c. Deskjet ; d. Laser
3. It is a group of parallel conductor found on the motherboard and used by the CPU to send
signals and synchronization orders from the control unit to the different components:
.
a. Control bus , b. Data bus , c. Expansion bus , d. Address bus
4. One of the elements below is used to measure the processing power of the computer
system:
a. The speed of the input devices ; b. The speed of the output devices
c. The amount of memory it has d. The speed of its Rom

5. In computing, it is a program that enables the operating system to communicate with a peripheral:
a. Device driver , b. Language translator , c. Utility program , d. Linker

6. A computer for which processing is used to be done with the help of microprocessors is
called
a. micro processor; b. micro computer; c. mega processor; d. mega
computers.

7. What is the meaning of BIOS?

a. bootstrap initial operating system, b. basic input output startup
c. boot initial operating startup, d. basic input output system

8. The unit used in measuring the speed of the microprocessor is :

a. Bytes , b. Hertz , c. dpi , d. None of the above

9. In MS Word, to move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous word, the
command used is
a. Ctrl+left arrow ; b. Ctrl+right arrow ; c. Ctrl+down arrow ; d. None of
these

10. All devices that are controlled by central processing unit but are not part of it are called:

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a. processing devices b. peripheral devices ; c. main store devices; d. arithmetic units
devices

11. A program written in binary codes is called:

a. Software language b. Machine language c. Assembly language d. High level
language

12. One of the advantage of peer to peer network is :

a. A network administrator is not required , b. high security , c. Flexibility , d.
Centralised
13. One of the given below is a type of network
a. Star , b. TCP/IP , c. POP , d. VPN
14. Lines that separate columns and rows in MS – Excel are called:
a. Thin lines ; b. Bold lines ; c. Grid lines ; d. Thick lines
15. In which tabs, can you generate the table of content of your internship report
automatically?
a. Home, b. Format, c. Page Layout, d. References

16. You wish to print a letter on A5 paper. Which tab will you use to choose that paper size?
a. Home, b. Insert, c. Page Layout, d. References

17. The number of floppy disk (1.44 MB) used to store information contained in a
Digital versatile disk (18944000 KB) is __ (Consider 1kb = 1024
Bytes)
a. 11790 ; b. 74039 ; c. 12848 ; d. 12147

18. 3 Megabytes and 5120 Kilobytes bits will be equal

a. 7 Megabytes ; b. 8 Megabytes ; c. 9 Megabytes ; d. 6 Megabytes

19. The computation of (328 x 101012) gives one of the answer below :

a. 10508 , b. 10428 , c. 3232328 , d. 101508

20. The conversion of 32618 gives in binary one of the number below:
a. 110101100012 , b. 0110101010012 , c. 110101000012 , d

0110111100012

SECTION B: STRUCTURAL QUESTIONS (30 MKS)

1. Your computer, in order to communicate with other computers need to be identified

by and address called IP address.

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a) What is according to you an IP address? 2mks
b) What are the different classes of IP address (version IV) you know? 4mks
2. You are given the following IP address: 196. 24. 36. 128
a) In which class it is? 2mks
b) Give its corresponding network address 2mks
c) What is the general address mask of that class? 2mks
3. Compare the RAM and the Hard disk taking in consideration: the storage capacity,
the speed, access time, stability 5mks
4. List 2 devices that are at the same time input and output 2mks
5. Give the meaning of : a) USB , b) SDRAM 4 mks
6. What is the importance of a motherboard in a computer system 2mks
7. List 2 different operating system interface commonly used nowadays 2mks
8. List 3 different elements of system software 3mks

SECTION C : APPLICATION QUESTIONS (50 Mks)

EXERCISE 1 13 marks
1. You are given the following tree in Windows
C:\ Documents Accountancy Finance

Banking [Link]

Monetary
[Link]

a) Give the access path to the file "Dominique .doc"

3mks
b) In which application the 2 files (Jonas, Dominique) found in the tree were created?
4mks
c) Letters are always used to represent drives in Windows. Which drives can possibly be
represented by the letters: D: , E: 2mks
2. What are the different types of files (2) found in a computer system? 2mks
3. If you are asked to present your internship report with a projector, which application
software will you likely use?
2mks

EXERCISE 2 19 marks

1. In Excel, a value, you want to use in calculation is found in the sixth column and the 40th
row.
a) Give the relative reference of that value
2mks

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b) Give the absolute reference of that value
2mks
2. You are given the table below in Excel 15 marks
A B C D E F G
1 Unit Total Sales Rank products based
Articles Quantity Price Price VAT Price on the unit price
2 Shoes 25 26000 ? ? ? ?
3 Skirt 12 25000
4 Short 15 5000
5 String 35 3000
6 Trouser 50 10000
7
8 VAT Rate 19,25%
9
10 Total Average cost ?
11 Most expensive article ?
12 Cheapest Article ?

Fill the formulas only that enable to obtain the different answers on the cells containing
questions marks on the table below
D2
E2
F2
G2
B10
B11
B12

EXERCISE 3 9 marks

1. Your boss assigns you the task of buying the materials needed and setup a network.
a) Which type of network (wired or wireless) will you choose, explain by given one
disadvantage and 2 advantages of your choice
3mks

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b) Give a topology of your choice and the reason of that choice
3mks
2. If you decide to connect that network to Internet, which browsers (2) will you choose
3mks

EXERCISE 4 9 marks

1. 101010100001 is in base 16 (answer by True or False)

1,5mk
2. 100023223300 is in base 4 (answer by True or False)
1,5mk

3. Using ASCII code, give the technological codification of the letter "T" knowing that
"A" = 65 2mks

4. Represent in 2’s complement and in 8 bits, from base 10 to base 2 the number :
- 110 (minus 110) 4mks

NB. Convert that number first in binary, 1’s complement and 2’s
complement.
No other method is acceptable.

MARKING GUIDE

SECTION A: MCQS (20 MKS)

1. It is used to connect our computer system to the computer networks over the Internet
b. Modem
2. Choose an impact printer below:
a. Daisy Wheel

3. It is a group of parallel conductor found on the motherboard and used by the CPU to send
signals and synchronization orders from the control unit to the different components:
a. Control bus

4. One of the elements below is used to measure the processing power of the computer
system:
c. The amount of memory it has

5. In computing, it is a program that enables the operating system to communicate with a peripheral:
a. Device driver

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6. A computer for which processing is used to be done with the help of microprocessors is
called
b. micro computer;

7. What is the meaning of BIOS?

d. basic input output system

8. The unit used in measuring the speed of the microprocessor is :

b. Hertz

9. In MS Word, to move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous word, the
command used is
a. Ctrl+left arrow ;

10. All devices that are controlled by central processing unit but are not part of it are called:
b. peripheral devices ;

11. A program written in binary codes is called:

b. Machine language

12. One of the advantage of peer to peer network is :

a. A network administrator is not required
13. One of the given below is a type of network
d. VPN

14. Lines that separate columns and rows in MS – Excel are called:
c. Grid lines

15. In which tabs, can you generate the table of content of your internship report
automatically?
d. References

16. You wish to print a letter on A5 paper. Which tab will you use to choose that paper size?
c. Page Layout

17. The number of floppy disk (1.44 MB) used to store information contained in a
Digital versatile disk (18944000 KB) is __
c. 12848

18. 3 Megabytes and 5120 Kilobytes bits will be equal to

b. 8 Megabytes

19. The computation of (328 x 101012) gives one of the answer below :

b. 10428

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20. The conversion of 32618 gives in binary one of the number below:
a. 110101100012

SECTION B: STRUCTURAL QUESTIONS (30 MKS)

9. Your computer, in order to communicate with other computers need to be identified

by and address called IP address.

a) an IP address is a unique address that identifies a computer connected to a network

b) A, B, C, D
10. You are given the following IP address: 196. 24. 36. 128
a) class C 2mks
b) its network address: 196. 24. 36.0 2mks
c) The general address mask of that class: [Link] 2mks
11.
RAM HD
Stability Unstable, volatile Stable or permanent
Storage capacity Reduced storage capacity High storage capacity
Speed Fast Slow

12. CD-Writer, MODEM, Headset, 2mks

13. Give the meaning of :
a) USB: Universal Serial Bus , b) SDRAM: Synchronous Dynamic
Random Access Memory
4 mks
14. To serve as a board where the different computer components are interconnected
2mks
15. GUI, Text or Command line Interface 2mks
16. OS, Device drivers, Language translators 3mks

SECTION C : APPLICATION QUESTIONS (50 Mks)

EXERCISE 1 13 marks
1. You are given the following tree in Windows
d) C:\ Document \ Accountancy \ Banking \ Purchases .doc"

e) Jonas in powerpoint, Dominiquein Word

f) D: compact disk , E: External drive or flash

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2. Data files, Program files 2mks
3. PowerPoint 2mks

EXERCISE 2 19 marks

1. In Excel, a value, you want to use in calculation is found in the sixth column and the 40th
row.
a) F40
b) $F$40
2. You are given the table below in Excel 15 marks

D2 = B2 * C2
E2 =D2 * B8
F2 =D2 + E2
G2 =Rank(C2, C2 : C6,0)
B10 =Average(D2 : D6)
B11 =Average(D2 : D6)
B12 =Average(D2 : D6)

EXERCISE 3 9 marks

1. Your boss assigns you the task of buying the materials needed and setup a network.
a) wired network because of speed and stability as advantage, the disadvantage is flexibility
b) Star for easy troubleshooting 3mks
2. Internet explorer, Mozilla Firefox 3mks

EXERCISE 4 9 marks

5. 101010100001 is in base 16 True 1,5mk

6. 100023223300 is in base 4 True 1,5mk

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 7. T = 10010102
2mks

8. Represent in 2’s complement and in 8 bits, from base 10 to base 2 the number :
- 110 (minus 110) 4mks
11010 = 011011102 = 100100012 in 1’s complement =100100102 in 2’s
complement

PAPER: COMPUTER STUDIES

NATURE OF PAPER: WRITTEN TIME ALLOWED: 2 HOURS
CREDIT VALUE: 2
SPECIALTY / OPTION: PMA, HUR, QMA, LTM, NGO, PSM, LAS, JOU, COC

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SECTION A: MCQS (20 MKS)
1. The storage capacity needed to store a song of 50 MB, a video of 2GB and a document file of 3000
KB is
a. 3052 KB , b. 2053KB , c. 2053MB , d. None of the answer is correct

Use 1KB = 1000

Byte
2. Choose below, component(s) that is (are) not found on the motherboard?
a. Chipset , b. Hardisk: , c. Ram , d. Rom
3. The unit use in measuring the storage capacity of a memory is:
a. dpi , b. pixel , c. GB , d. Hertz
4. Choose an optical memory below:
a. CD , b. Hardisk , c. Floppy disk , d. USB
5. Lines that separate columns and rows in MS – Excel are called:
a. Thin lines b. Bold lines c. Grid lines d. Thick lines

6. One of the following is not found in the page setup group

a. Margin b. Orientation c. Bold d. paper

7. The conversion of 1 from decimal to binary in 2’s complement is:

a. 10 , b. 11 , c. 1 , d. 0

8. Choose among the terms below (the) or those that correspond to impact printers
a. Chain printer b. Laser printer c. Inkjet printer d. None of the above

9. Choose below, the operating system that does not have a graphical user interface.
a. MacOS , b. MS - DOS , c. Windows , d. Android

10. How do you call units that are out of the processing unit but store large quantity of data?

a. Control unit, b. Back up memory, c. register , d. cache memory

11. One of the printers below use dot combinations to produce graphics, numbers, letters and special
characters
a. Chain printer, b. Daisy-Wheel printer, c. Dot- matrix printer, d. Drum Printer

12. Choose among the given printer, the line at a time printer:

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a. Laser printer, b. Drum printer, c. inkjet printer, d. None of the above

13. A computer program that allows the operating system to communicate with a peripheral device is
called:
a. MS – Word, b. Utilities, c. Drivers, d. Language translator
14. Choose the right answer concerning the monitor
a. The monitor is passive in nature. It is not responsible for doing any real computing
b. The monitor processes data sent by the CPU in other to be displayed
c. Poor quality monitor can also produces high resolution
d. None of the answer is right
15. The unit used in measuring the speed of the microprocessor is _______________
a. Bytes, b. Hertz, c. dpi, d. None of the above

16. The File extension (.xls) is used to identify ____________________________________

a. PowerPoint file b. Word file c. Lotus file d. Publisher file

17. Which of the following is found in the page Layout tab in MSWORD 2007____________
a. Breaks b. Office button c. Drop cap d. Ruler

18. The print preview feature in MS WORD 2007 is found in __________________________

a. Home tabs b. Office button c. View tabs d. Ribbon tabs

19 MS-Word automatically moves the text to the next line when it reaches the right edge of
the screen and is called?
a. Carriage Return b. Enter c. Word Wrap d. None of the above

20. Which key should be pressed to start a new paragraph in MS-Word?

a. Down Cursor Key b. Enter Key c. Shift + Enter d. Ctrl + Enter

SECTION B: STRUCTURAL QUESTIONS (30 MKS)

1) What is the number system understood by the computer? 2mks

2) What do you understand by functional codification? 3mks
3) Define: a) Chipset, b) Bus 5mks
4) List 2 functions of operating system 4mks
5) Define the terms below used in Network and Internet: 2.5 mks x 2 = 5
marks
a) Search engine or Search boat
b) Client computer

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 6) Give the different types of transmission media that are familiar to you ( 2 guided
media and 2 unguided media)
4mks
7) Consider a computer connected to a network with the following IP address: 3x
2mks = 6mks
[Link] / [Link]
a) In which class is that network?
b) Determine its broadcast address
c) Determine the number of computers that can be connected on that network
8) a) What is an ISP? 2mks
b) List 2 services that can be provided by an ISP 3mks

SECTION C : APPLICATION QUESTIONS (50 Mks)

EXERCISE 1 13 mks
1) In a computer shop, the following information can be read on a computer:
«Intel Core i4 1.5 GHZ / 200 GB / 2GB», «Screen 15 inches» and on a printer «2000 dpi
and 23ppm»
a) What is the meaning of: Core i4 1.5 GHZ 2mks
b) What does: 200 GB represent? 2mks
c) What does: 2GB represent? 2mks
d) What is the meaning of: Screen 15 inches 2mks
e) What is the meaning of: 2000 dpi and 23ppm 3mks
3) How many instructions a Microprocessor of 3 GHZ will process per second? 2mks

EXERCISE 2 15 mks
1) Considering the table below showing the student Jo score in different subjects
a) Reproduce the table on your answer sheets exactly as it is given 2mks
b) Use only formulas to determine the following: Total Score, Average score, Total
Number of score greater than 10,
2 x 3mks = 6mks
c) Determine the decision which is Passed or Failed based on the average score.
3mks

A B C

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 5 Subjects Score/20 Coefficient or Credit
6 Financial Management 11 3
7 Mathematics 14 3
8 Case study 13 5
9 Financial Mathematics 09 2
10 English 17 2
11 French 08 2
12 TOTAL SCORE ?
13 AVERAGE SCORE ?
14 Total Number of score greater ?
than 10
15 Decision ?

c) Compare these 2 terms used in Excel with examples: Relative reference, Absolute
reference 4mks

EXERCISE 3 11 marks
1. You are given the following tree in Windows
C:\ Documents Accountancy Finance

Banking [Link]

Monetary
[Link]

g) Give the access path to the file "Dominique .doc"

3mks
h) In which application the 2 files (Jonas, Dominique) found in the tree were created?
4mks
2. What are the different types of files (2) found in a computer system? 2mks
3. If you are asked to present your internship report with a projector, which application
software will you likely use?
2mks

EXERCISE 4 11 marks

9. 101010100001 is in base 16 (answer by True or False)

1,5mk
10. 100023223300 is in base 4 (answer by True or False)
1,5mk

11. Using ASCII code, give the technological codification of the letter "T" knowing that
"A" = 65 2mks

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 12. Represent in 2’s complement and in 8 bits, from base 10 to base 2 the number :
- 110 (minus 110) 4mks

NB. Convert that number first in binary, 1’s complement and 2’s complement.
No other method is acceptable.

5. The following expression: 8 x 9 + 5 x 94 + 8 x 93 + 8 is written in polynomial form

a) In which base is it? 1mk

b) Give the number that is written in that base 1mk
MARKING GUIDE
SECTION A: MCQS (20 MKS)
1. The storage capacity needed to store a song of 50 MB, a video of 2GB and a document file of 3000
KB is
c. 2053MB
2. Choose below, component(s) that is (are) not found on the motherboard?
a. Chipset
3. The unit use in measuring the storage capacity of a memory is:
c. GB ,
4. Choose an optical memory below:
a. CD ,
5. Lines that separate columns and rows in MS – Excel are called:
c. Grid lines

6. One of the following is not found in the page setup group

c. Bold
7. The conversion of 1 from decimal to binary in 2’s complement is:
c. 1
8. Choose among the terms below (the) or those that correspond to impact printers
a. Chain printer

9. Choose below, the operating system that does not have a graphical user interface.
b. MS - DOS
10. How do you call units that are out of the processing unit but store large quantity of data?

b. Back up memory,
11. One of the printers below use dot combinations to produce graphics, numbers, letters and special
characters
c. Dot- matrix printer,

12. Choose among the given printer, the line at a time printer:
b. Drum printer
13. A computer program that allows the operating system to communicate with a peripheral device is
called:
c. Drivers,

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14. Choose the right answer concerning the monitor
a. The monitor is passive in nature. It is not responsible for doing any real computing

15. The unit used in measuring the speed of the microprocessor is _______________
b. Hertz,

16. The File extension (.xls) is used to identify ____________________________________

c. Lotus file
17. Which of the following is found in the page Layout tab in MSWORD 2007____________
a. Breaks
18. The print preview feature in MS WORD 2007 is found in __________________________
b. Office button
19 MS-Word automatically moves the text to the next line when it reaches the right edge of
the screen and is called?
b. c. Word Wrap
20. Which key should be pressed to start a new paragraph in MS-Word?
b. Enter Key

SECTION B: STRUCTURAL QUESTIONS (30 MKS)

9) What is the number system understood by the computer? 2mks

10) What do you understand by functional codification? 3mks
11) a) Chipset: group of chips that when working together manages and controls the computer
system
b) Bus: a subsystem that transfers data between the computer components inside a
computer system 5mks
12) Memory management, Files and folders management, Security management
4mks
13) Define the terms below used in Network and Internet: 2.5 mks x 2 = 5
marks
a) Search engine or Search boat: Program used to find resources in the Internet through key
words
b) Client computer: Computer that request and uses server’s resources
14) ( 2 guided media: Twisted pair, Coaxial cable and 2 unguided media: Microwaves,
radio waves
15) Consider a computer connected to a network with the following IP address: 3x
2mks = 6mks
[Link] / [Link]

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 d) Class A
e) [Link]
f) 254
16) a) A company that provides Internet services2mks
b) E-mail hosting, websites hosting 3mks

SECTION C : APPLICATION QUESTIONS (50 Mks)

EXERCISE 1 13 mks
1) In a computer shop, the following information can be read on a computer:
«Intel Core i4 1.5 GHZ / 200 GB / 2 GB», «Screen 15 inches» and on a printer «2000 dpi
and 23ppm»
a) Core i4 1.5 GHZ : Processor’s frequency of 1.5 Ghz x 4
b) 200 GB: size of the hard disk
c) What is the meaning of: 2 GB
d) Screen 15 inches represents the size of screen
e) 2000 dpi : 2000 dot per inch represents the screen resolution
23ppm : the printer’s speed, number of pages that can be printed by minutes
3) 3 GHZ will process 3 billion instructions per second

EXERCISE 2 15 mks
1) Considering the table below showing the student Jo score in different subjects
A B C
5 Subjects Score/20 Coefficient
6 Financial Management 11 3
7 Mathematics 14 3
8 Case study 13 5
9 Financial Mathematics 09 2
10 English 17 2
11 French 08 2
12 TOTAL SCORE =SumProduct(B6:B11, C6:C11)
13 AVERAGE SCORE =B12/ sum(C6:C11)
14 Total Number of score greater =CountIF(B6:B11, ">10")
than 10
15 Decision =If(B13 >=10, 'Passed", "Failed"

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c) Relative reference: cell reference that changes when you copy a formula example B4
while an absolute reference is a cell reference that does not change when you copy a formula.
It remains fix. Example $B$4

EXERCISE 3 11 marks
1. You are given the following tree in Windows
i) C:\ Document \ Accountancy \ Banking \ Purchases .doc"

j) Jonas in powerpoint, Dominique in Word

k) D: compact disk , E: External drive or flash

2. Data files, Program files 2mks

3. PowerPoint 2mks

EXERCISE 4 11 marks

13. 101010100001 is in base 16 True 1,5mk

14. 100023223300 is in base 4 True 1,5mk

15. Using ASCII code, give the technological codification of the letter "T" knowing that
"A" = 65 2mks

16. T = 10010102 2mks

17. Represent in 2’s complement and in 8 bits, from base 10 to base 2 the number :
- 110 (minus 110) 4mks
11010 = 011011102 = 100100012 in 1’s complement =100100102 in 2’s
complement

5. The following expression: 8 x 9 + 5 x 94 + 8 x 93 + 8 is written in polynomial form

Base 9 1mk
c) 58088 1mk

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