REGINA CAELI HIGH SCHOOL

THIRD TERM EXAMINATION 2024/2025 SECTION

CLASS: SS 2 _______ SUBJECT : COMPUTER

FULLNAME: ____________________________________________________________
Section A: Objective Questions (10 Marks)
Choose the best option for each question. Each question carries 1 mark.
1. Which program characteristic is most 6. If A=1, B=0, C=1, what is Z=(A⋅B)+C?
affected by prioritizing extreme execution A. 01 B. 0 C. Undefined D. 10
speed?
7. Primary function of an Operating System?
A. Accuracy B. Readability
A. Writing programs.
C. Maintainability D. Reliability
B. Designing hardware.
2. Convert 6510 to binary. C. Managing resources.
A. 1000012 B. 10001012 D. Opening Apps.
C. 10000012 D. 10010012
8. Flowchart symbol for a general processing
3. Excel formula for the product of A1 and step?
B1? A. Diamond B. Oval
A. =A1xB1 B. =PRODUCT(A1:B1) C. Rectangle D. Parallelogram
C. =A1*B1 D. =MULTIPLY(A1,B1)
9. Internet term for a device's unique
4. Which input device converts physical numerical label?
motion to digital signals? A. URL B. DNS C. IP Address D. HTTP
A. Keyboard B. Microphone
10. A private organizational network using
C. Mouse D. Speaker
Internet tech is a/an:
5. Shortcut to cut text? A. Extranet B. Internet
A. Ctrl + X B. Ctrl + V C. Ctrl + C D. Ctrl + P C. Intranet D. Dark Web

Section B: Theory Questions (40 Marks)

Answer any four questions.

Question 1:
a. Outline the five main stages of the Program Development Cycle. (2 marks)
b. Explain how "Readability" and "Efficiency" improve program quality. (5 marks)

Question 2:
a. Differentiate "hardware" and "software," with one example each. (4 marks)
b. Convert: i. 10112 to base 10. (2 marks) ii. 3C16 to base 10. (2 marks)
c. Explain the purpose of the Control Unit (CU) in the CPU. (3 marks)

Question 3:
a. Draw a flowchart: Input student score. Print "Pass" if ≥50, else "Fail". (7 marks)
b. Write a Qbasic that will also perform the task in Question 3a (10 marks)

Question 4: Flowcharts & Internet

a. Use algorithm to describe steps to attach a file to an email. (5 marks)

 REGINA CAELI HIGH SCHOOL
THIRD TERM EXAMINATION 2024/2025 SECTION
CLASS: SS 2 _______ SUBJECT : COMPUTER

FULLNAME: ____________________________________________________________
Section A: Objective Questions (10 Marks)
Choose the best option for each question. Each question carries 1 mark.
1. Which program characteristic ensures easy 7. Software managing hardware/software
understanding by others? resources?
A. Efficiency B. Clarity A. Application Software
C. Generality D. Reliability B. Utility Software
C. System Software
2. Convert 110102 to decimal.
D. Programming Software
A. 2410 B. 2510 C. 2610 D. 2710
8. Flowchart symbol for a decision point?
3. Excel formula for largest number in A1:A10?
A. Rectangle B. Oval
A. =MAXIMUM (A1:A10) B. =LAG(A1:A10)
C. Diamond D. Parallelogram
C. =MAX(A1:A10) D. =BIG(A1:A10)
9. Internet term for a web resource's location
4. Which is primarily an output device?
(e.g., [Link]
A. Keyboard B. Scanner
A. IP Address B. DNS C. URL D. HTTP
C. Printer D. Microphone
10. Finding and fixing program errors is called:
5. Shortcut to paste content?
A. Compiling B. Interpreting
A. Ctrl + C B. Ctrl + X C. Ctrl + V D. Ctrl + P
C. Debugging D. Desk Checking
6. If A=1, B=1, C=0, what is P=A+(B⋅C)?
A. 01 B. 0 C. Undefined D. 10

Section B: Theory Questions (40 Marks)

Answer ALL three questions.
Question 1:
a. Define "Program Development Cycle" and why it's systematic. (4 marks)
b. Differentiate "Desk Checking" and "Debugging." (4 marks)

Question 2:
a. Differentiate "RAM" and "ROM" (in terms of volatility, use and price). (4 marks)
b. Convert: i. 1011012 to base 10. (2 marks) ii. 7510 to base 8. (2 marks)
c. Explain "byte" and its significance. (4 marks)

Question 3:
a. Draw a flowchart to show how to create a g-mail address (7 marks)
b. Write a QBasic program to find the largest of two numbers. (10 marks)

Question 4:
a. Differentiate "Intranet" and "Extranet," (3 marks)
 REGINA CAELI HIGH SCHOOL
THIRD TERM EXAMINATION 2024/2025 SECTION
CLASS: SS 2 _______ SUBJECT : COMPUTER

FULLNAME: ____________________________________________________________
Section A: Objective Questions (10 Marks)
Choose the best option for each question. Each question carries 1 mark.
1. Which program characteristic allows easy 6. If A=0, B=1, what is X=A⋅B?
modification by different programmers? A. 01 B. 0 C. Undefined D. 10
A. Accuracy B. Efficiency
7. Software for specific user tasks (e.g., word
C. Maintainability D. Clarity
processing)?
2. Convert 378 to binary. A. System Software
A. 110112 B. 101112 C. 111112 D. 111012 B. Utility Software
C. Application Software
3. Excel formula for average of C1, C2, C3?
D. Operating System
A. =AVG(C1:C3) B. =AVG(C1,C2,C3)
C. =AVERAGE(C1:C3) D. =MEAN(C1:C3) 8. Flowchart symbol for input/output?
A. Rectangle B. Diamond
4. Input device for converting printed
C. Oval D. Parallelogram
documents to digital?
A. Photocopy B. Mouse 9. Internet protocol for sending emails
C. Scanner D. Plotter between servers?
A. HTTP B. FTP C. SMTP D. POP3
5. Shortcut to save a document?
A. Ctrl + X B. Ctrl + P 10. Translating an entire program to machine
C. Ctrl + S D. Ctrl + Save code before execution is done by a:
A. Debugger B. Compiler
C. Interpreter D. Assemble

Section B: Theory Questions (40 Marks)

Answer any four questions.

Question 1:
a. Explain "Problem Definition" in SDLC importance. What if it's poor? (4 marks)
b. Algorithm to calculate simple interest (Principal, Rate, Time). (4 marks)
c. Discuss two benefits of using algorithms. (4 marks)

Question 2:
a. Differentiate "input devices" and "output devices," with one example each. (2 marks)
b. Convert: i. 11102 to base 10. (2 marks) ii. 2A16 to base 10. (2 marks)
c. Explain "primary storage" vs. "secondary storage," with one example each. (2 marks)

Question 3:
a. Draw a flowchart to find the product of two matrices. (7 marks)
b. Write a QBasic program that will also perform the task in Question 3a (10 marks)

Question 4:

a. Explain "(WWW)" and its relation to the Internet. (3 marks)

 REGINA CAELI HIGH SCHOOL
THIRD TERM EXAMINATION 2024/2025 SECTION
CLASS: SS 2 _______ SUBJECT : COMPUTER

FULLNAME: ____________________________________________________________
Section A: Objective Questions (10 Marks)
Choose the best option for each question. Each question carries 1 mark.
1. Which PDC stage involves translating 6. If A=0, B=1, C=0, what is K=A+(B⋅C)?
algorithm to code? A. 0 B. 01 C. Undefined D. 10
A. Problem Analysis
7. CPU component controlling all system
B. Planning the Solution
operations?
C. Program Coding
A. ALU B. Registers
D. Program Testing
C. Control Unit (CU) D. CPU
2. Convert 10010 to hexadecimal.
8. Flowchart symbol for flow of control?
A. 4A16 B. A416 C. 6416 D. 4616
A. Rectangle B. Diamond C. Oval D. Arrow
3. Excel function to sum A1, A2, A3?
9. Internet protocol for retrieving web pages?
A. =A1+A2+A3 B. =TOTAL(A1:A3)
A. FTP B. SMTP C. HTTP D. DNS
C. =SUM(A1:A3) D. =ADD(A1,A2,A3)
10. Software translating high-level code line-
4. Pointing device using light to select on
by-line and executing it?
screen?
A. Compiler B. Interpreter
A. ScreenPad B. Touchpad
C. Assembler D. Debugger
C. Light pen D. Mouse

5. Shortcut to copy selected text?

A. Ctrl + X B. Ctrl + V C. Ctrl + C D. Ctrl + Z

Section B: Theory Questions (40 Marks)

Answer all questions.

Question 1:
a. Explain "Program Testing" and its importance. (2 marks)
b. Outline 4 characteristics of a good program. (2 marks)

Question 2:
a. Differentiate "monitor" and "printer" as output devices. (2 marks)
b. Convert: i. 11012 to base 10. (2 marks) ii. 5010 to base 2. (2 marks)
c. Explain "soft copy" vs. "hard copy" output, with one example each. (4 marks)

Question 3:
a. Draw a flowchart to calculate the factorial of a number. (7 marks)
b. Write a QBasic program that will also perform the task in Question 3a (10 marks)

Question 4:
a. Explain "Email Service Provider (ESP)" and give two examples. (4 marks)
c. Use algorithm to write the steps to reply to an email and forward an email. (5 marks)
 REGINA CAELI HIGH SCHOOL
THIRD TERM EXAMINATION 2024/2025 SECTION
CLASS: SS 2 _______ SUBJECT : COMPUTER

FULLNAME: ____________________________________________________________
Section A: Objective Questions (10 Marks)
Choose the best option for each question. Each question carries 1 mark.
1. Which algorithm characteristic ensures 5. Shortcut to print a document?
clear, precise instructions? A. Ctrl + S B. Ctrl + O C. Ctrl + P D. Ctrl + N
A. Finiteness B. Effectiveness
6. If A=1, B=0, what is W=A+B?
C. Absence of ambiguity
A. 01 B. 0 C. Undefined D. 10
D. Independence
7. CPU part for fetching, decoding, executing,
2. Convert 528 to decimal.
storing instructions?
A. 4310 B. 2410 C. 4210 D. 3410
A. ALU B. Registers
3. Excel formula to count numerical cells in C. CU D. Cache Memory
A1:A10?
8. Flowchart symbol for Starting a processing?
A. =COUNTBLANK(A1:A10)
A. Rectangle B. Diamond
B. =COUNTA(A1:A10)
C. Circle D. Oval
C. =COUNT(A1:A10)
D. =COUNTIF(A1:A10, ">0") 9. Internet system translating names to IP
addresses?
4. Software for system maintenance (e.g.,
A. URL B. HTTP C. s D. TCP/IP
defragmenter)?
A. Application Software 10. Device converting digital to analog signals
B. System Software for phone lines?
C. Utility Software A. Router B. Switch C. Modem D. Hub
D. Operating system

Section B: Theory Questions (40 Marks)

Answer any three questions.
Question 1:
a. Algorithm to determine if a number is positive, negative, or zero. (4 marks)
Question 2:
a. Differentiate "System Software" and "Application Software," with one example each. (4 marks)
b. Convert: i. 101012 to base 10. (2 marks) ii. 8910 to base 16. (2 marks)
c. Explain the role of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) in the CPU. (4 marks)

Question 3:
a. Draw a flowchart to convert uppercase to lowercase. (7 marks)
b. Write a QBasic program that will also perform the task in Question 3a (10 marks)

Question 4:
a. Explain "VPN." State two benefits. (3 marks)
b. Differentiate "HTTP" and "HTTPS." Why is HTTPS preferred for online transactions? (4 marks)
 REGINA CAELI HIGH SCHOOL
THIRD TERM EXAMINATION 2024/2025 SECTION
CLASS: SS 2 _______ SUBJECT : COMPUTER

FULLNAME: ____________________________________________________________
Section A: Objective Questions (10 Marks)
Choose the best option for each question. Each question carries 1 mark.
1. Which PDC stage involves checking for 5. Shortcut to open an existing document?
errors and correct results? A. Ctrl + N B. Ctrl + S C. Ctrl + O D. Ctrl + P
A. Program Coding
6. If A=0, B=0, C=1, what is R=(A⋅B)+C?
B. Program Documentation
A. 0 B. 01 C. Undefined D. 10
C. Program Testing
D. Program Maintenance 7. Global network using TCP/IP for billions of
users?
2. Convert 2710 to octal.
A. Intranet B. Extranet C. Internet D. LAN
A. 318 B. 328 C. 338 D. 348
8. Flowchart symbol for start/end?
3. Excel formula for average of A1:A5?
A. Rectangle B. Diamond
A. =AVG(A1:A5) B. =MEAN(A1:A5)
C. Parallelogram D. Oval
C. =AVERAGE(A1:A5)
D. =AVG(A1,A2,A3,A4,A5) 9. Internet protocol for securely retrieving
emails?
4. Non-volatile memory storing BIOS
A. SMTP B. HTTP C. POP3 D. FTP
instructions?
A. RAM B. Cache Memory 10. Unique identifier for a database record?
C. ROM D. Flash Memory A. Foreign key B. University key
C. Primary key D. Secondary key

Section B: Theory Questions (40 Marks)

Answer all questions.

Question 1:
a. Define "Program Documentation" and its importance. (4 marks)
b. Differentiate "Interpreted Programs" and "Compiled Programs." (4 marks)

Question 2:
a. Differentiate "input devices" and "output devices," with two examples each. (2 marks)
b. Convert: i. 11112 to base 10. (2 marks) ii. 3510 to base 8. (2 marks)
c. Explain the function of the "Central Processing Unit (CPU)." (2 marks)

Question 3:
a. Draw a flowchart to find the LCM of two numbers. (7 marks)
b. Write a QBasic program that will also perform the task in Question 3a (10 marks)

Question 4:
a. Explain "HTTPS" importance over "HTTP" for sensitive info. (4 marks)
c. Describe two initial steps to check for/address a virus. (3 marks)
 REGINA CAELI HIGH SCHOOL
THIRD TERM EXAMINATION 2024/2025 SECTION
CLASS: SS 2 _______ SUBJECT : COMPUTER

FULLNAME: ____________________________________________________________
Section A: Objective Questions (10 Marks)
Choose the best option for each question. Each question carries 1 mark.
1. Which program characteristic ensures 6. If A=0, B=1, what is Q=A⋅(B+A)?
consistent, error-free results? A. 01 B. 0 C. Undefined D. 10
A. Clarity B. Efficiency
7. Software providing platform for others and
C. Reliability D. Generality
managing resources?
2. Convert 100112 to decimal. A. Utility Software B. Application Software
A. 1810 B. 9110 C. 1910 D. 8110 C. Operating System
D. Programming Language
3. Excel formula for smallest number in
B1:B10? 8. Flowchart symbol for a decision point?
A. =SMALL(B1:B10) B. =MINIMUM(B1:B10) A. Rectangle B. Oval
C. =MIN(B1:B10) D. =SMA(B1:B10) C. Parallelogram D. Diamond

4. Primary function of ALU? 9. Internet term for secure connection, often

A. Storing data. B. Controlling I/O. for privacy?
C. Performing calculations and A. HTTP B. DNS C. URL D. VPN
comparisons.
10. Manually reviewing code for errors is called:
D. Managing network connections.
A. Debugging B. Compiling
5. Shortcut to bold text? C. Desk Checking D. Interpreting
A. Ctrl + I B. Ctrl + U C. Ctrl + B D. Ctrl + L

Section B: Theory Questions (40 Marks)

Answer any 4 questions.
Question 1:
a. Define "algorithm" and state two of its functions. (2 marks)
b. Explain "Program Maintenance" and why it's essential. (3 marks)
c. Explain what you understand by “Master file” and give one use case (3 marks)

Question 2:
a. Differentiate "volatile" and "non-volatile" memory, with one example each. (2 marks)
b. Convert: i. 110112 to base 10. (2 marks) ii. 6010 to base 16. (2 marks)
c. Explain "cache memory" and its purpose. (3 marks)

Question 3:
a. Draw a flowchart to find the sum of all odd numbers between 1 and 100. (7 marks)
b. Write a QBasic program that will also perform the task in Question 3a (10 marks)

Question 4:
a. the purpose of the "@" symbol in an email address. (3 marks)
b. Describe how to send an email to multiple recipients without showing their addresses. (3 marks)
 REGINA CAELI HIGH SCHOOL
THIRD TERM EXAMINATION 2024/2025 SECTION
CLASS: SS 2 _______ SUBJECT : COMPUTER

FULLNAME: ____________________________________________________________
Section A: Objective Questions (10 Marks)
Choose the best option for each question. Each question carries 1 mark.
1. Which PDLC stage involves deploying the 6. If A=1, B=0, what is M=(A⋅B)+(A⋅B)?
program for users? A. s B. 01 C. Undefined D. 10
A. Program Coding B. Program Testing
7. Collection of web pages with common
C. Program Implementation
domain name?
D. Program Maintenance
A. Internet Browser B. Email
2. Convert 4210 to binary. C. Website D. Search Engine
A. 1010002 B. 1010102
8. Flowchart symbol to connect parts across
C. 1010102 D. 1011002
pages?
3. Excel formula for square root of A1? A. Arrow B. Diamond
A. =POWER(A1, 0.5) B. =SQRT(A1) C. Circle D. Rectangle
C. =ROOT(A1, 2) D. =SQRT(A1)
9. Internet protocol for transferring files?
4. Software typically free, with open source A. HTTP B. SMTP C. FTP D. POP3
code?
10. Program translating high-level code line-by-
A. Proprietary Software B. Shareware
line and executing?
C. Open-source Software D. Freeware
A. Compiler B. Interpreter
5. Shortcut to redo last undone action? C. Assembler D. Debugger
A. Ctrl + Z B. Ctrl + S C. Ctrl + Y D. Ctrl + R

Section B: Theory Questions (40 Marks)

Answer any four questions.
Question 1:
a. Define "algorithm" and “Flowchart” . (1 marks)
b. Algorithm to calculate circle area (radius, π=3.14). (4 marks)

Question 2:
a. Differentiate "Serial" and "Index” file structure organization. (4 marks)
b. Convert: i. 100102 to base 10. (2 marks) ii. 1510 to base 2. (2 marks)
c. Explain "software" vs. "hardware" with 2 example each. (4 marks)

Question 3:
a. Draw a flowchart to calculate circle area (radius, π=3.14). (7 marks)
b. Write a QBasic program that will also perform the task in Question 3a (10 marks)

Question 4:
a. Explain one use case for each of the file classification type. (6 marks)
 REGINA CAELI HIGH SCHOOL
THIRD TERM EXAMINATION 2024/2025 SECTION
CLASS: SS 2 _______ SUBJECT : COMPUTER

FULLNAME: ____________________________________________________________
Section A: Objective Questions (10 Marks)
Choose the best option for each question. Each question carries 1 mark.
1. Which program characteristic ensures 6. If A=0, B=1, C=0, what is V=(A⋅B)+C?
effective resource use? A. 01 B. 0 C. Undefined D. 10
A. Accuracy B. Readability
7. Global network using TCP/IP?
C. Efficiency D. Reliability
A. Intranet B. Extranet C. Internet D. LAN
2. Convert 1A16 to binary.
8. Flowchart symbol for start/end?
A. 101012 B. 110102 C. 110102 D. 100102
A. Rectangle B. Diamond
3. Excel formula for average of A1, B1, C1? C. Parallelogram D. Oval
A. =AVG(A1:C1)/3 B. =AVG(A1,B1,C1)
9. Internet protocol for securely browsing
C. =AVERAGE(A1:C1) D. =MEAN(A1:C1)
websites?
4. Software protecting from viruses/malware? A. HTTP B. FTP C. SMTP D. HTTPS
A. Word Processor B. Spreadsheet Software
10. Program translating entire code to machine
C. Antivirus Software D. Operating System
code before execution?
5. Shortcut to create a new document? A. Interpreter B. Compiler
A. Ctrl + O B. Ctrl + S C. Ctrl + N D. Ctrl + C C. Debugger D. Assembler

Section B: Theory Questions (40 Marks)

Answer any 4 questions.
Question 1:
a. Define "computer program" and state two good program characteristics. (3 marks)
b. Outline the five stages of the Program Development Cycle. (3 marks)
c. Explain "Problem Analysis" vs. "Planning the Solution." (4 marks)

Question 2:
a. Explain Spreadsheet and 3 uses. (4 marks)
b. Convert: i. 111002 to base 10. (2 marks) ii. 9910 to base 8. (2 marks)
c. Explain the purpose of the Control Unit (CU) in the CPU. (3 marks)

Question 3:
a. Draw a flowchart to check if a year is a leap year or not. (7 marks)
b. Write a QBasic program that will also perform the task in Question 3a (10 marks)

Question 4:
a. Differentiate "Email addresses" and "Web addresses (URLs)," with two differences. (2 marks)
 REGINA CAELI HIGH SCHOOL
THIRD TERM EXAMINATION 2024/2025 SECTION
CLASS: SS 2 _______ SUBJECT : COMPUTER

FULLNAME: ____________________________________________________________
Section A: Objective Questions (10 Marks)
Choose the best option for each question. Each question carries 1 mark.
1. Which program characteristic ensures 6. If A=1, B=0, C=0, what is S=A⋅(B+C)?
handling diverse inputs/situations? A. 01 B. 0 C. Undefined D. E10
A. Reliability B. Clarity
7. Private organizational network, accessible
C. Generality D. Efficiency
only to members?
2. Convert 678 to decimal. A. Extranet B. Internet C. Intranet D. WAN
A. 5310 B. 5410 C. 5510 D. 5610
8. Flowchart symbol for general processing
3. Private organizational network, accessible step?
to customers? A. Diamond B. Oval
A. Extranet B. Internet C. Intranet D. WAN C. Rectangle D. Parallelogram

4. Output device producing sound? 9. Internet protocol for sending/receiving

A. Microphone B. Webcam digital messages?
C. Speaker D. Scanner A. HTTP B. FTP
C. Email D. DNS
5. Shortcut to close current document/app?
A. Ctrl + S B. Ctrl + Q C. Alt + F4 D. Ctrl + W 10. Finding and fixing program errors is called:
A. Compiling B. Interpreting
C. Debugging D. Desk Checking

Section B: Theory Questions (40 Marks)

Answer any 4 questions.
Question 1:
a. Define "algorithm" and explain its "finiteness" characteristic. (4 marks)
b. Algorithm to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit (F=C×1.8+32). (4 marks)
c. Explain "Program Testing" importance in PDLC. (3 marks)

Question 2:
a. Differentiate "primary storage" and "secondary storage," with one example each. (2 marks)
b. Convert: i. 100012 to base 10. (2 marks) ii. 7010 to base 16. (2 marks)
Question 3:
a. Draw a flowchart to calculate the cube of a number. (7 marks)
b. Write a QBasic program that will also perform the task in Question 3a (10 marks)

Question 4:
a. Explain DNS and its importance. (3 marks)
B. Explain VPN and its importance. (3 marks)