Topics for Term III 2018-19 Examinations Form 1, 2 and 3

1 Unit 1 Introduction To Computers Book 1

REVIEW EXECISE I
Define the following terms:

(a) Computer
(b) Data
(c) Information
(d) Technology
(e) Communication
(f) Information Technology (IT)
(g) Information, Communication and Technology (ICT)

Draw a sketch of a computer and label its main parts.

What phrase is used to emphasize the importance of feeding the computer with
correct data in order to get the correct output?

Which one of the following is not true about the system unit?

a) It houses the CPU

b) It houses the drives
c) It houses the brain of the computer
d) It is a peripheral device

Match the following generations of computers with the technology used to develop
them.

• First generation A Very large scale integrated circuit

• Second generation B Thermionic valves (vacuum tubes)
• Third generation C Transistors
• Fourth generation D Integrated circuits

What were the characteristics of first generation computers?

Who developed the analytical engine?

Define the term artificial intelligence

Write the following initials in full:

(a) ENIAC
(b) VLSI
(c) IC

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Using an Abacus, represent 57,800

Discuss why using data for public consumption can cause a lot of problems to the general
public.

2 Unit 2 Computers And Their Use Book 1

REVIEW QUESTION 2.1
Discuss the use of computers in at least five areas of everyday life.

Match the following computer application areas with the role played by computers
in each case.
• Supermarket A Matching fingerprints
• Hospital B Entertainment
• Bank C Stock control
• Hotel D Booking rooms
• Home E Analyzing process control
• School F Manufacturing process control
• Industry G Life support machines
• Police Station H Processing cheques

In using a flow diagram, explain the history of computers based on generations

EXERCISE 2.2
Differentiate the following types of computers:
a) Supercomputers and Mainframe
b) Minicomputers and a PC

Differentiate between a digital and an analog computer

Give two reasons why smaller computers like laptops tend to be more expensive than
desktop computers

Pick the odd one out in the list below.

a) Calculator
b) Phone
c) Robot
d) Laptop

Pick the odd one out in the list below

a) Mainframe
b) Microcomputer
c) Minicomputer
d) Digital computer

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 Which of the following will be most suitable for travelers?
a) Supercomputer
b) Mainframe computer
c) Palm note computer
d) Minicomputer

Why is a mobile phone regarded to be a computer?

How are computers used in the following areas?

(a) Hospitals
(b) Banks
(c) Communication
(d) Offices
(e) Education

Classify computers according to:

(a) Size and processing power

(b) Purpose
(c) Type of data processed

Define the terms:

(a) Byte
(b) Nibble
(c) Gigabyte

3 Unit 3 Computer Hardware Book 1

Differentiate between hardcopy and softcopy

What is the difference between a CRT monitor and a flat-panel display?

Name four criteria used when selecting a printer.

What is a hard disk (hard drive)? How does it differ from a floppy disk?

Define the term central processing unit

Explain the functions performed by:

(a) The control unit

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 (b) The arithmetic and logic unit
(c) The main memory

Differentiate:

(a) Input and output devices

(b) Storage and communication devices
(c) Keyboard and keypad

What type of keyboard would you recommend to a blind person?

Explain the following:

(a) Booting a computer

(b) Warm-booting a computer
(c) Switching off the computer correctly

4 Unit 4 Safe Use Of Computers Book 1

What is the general name given to alternative sources of power?

Define a computer virus

State five types of computer viruses you know

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)

State three measures that can be taken to secure the computer room from
unauthorized access.

(a)
(b)
(c)

Discuss the effect of the following on computers:

(a) High humidity

(b) Dust and smoke
(c) Liquids

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5 Unit 5 Computer Software Book 1
Differentiate between system software and application software giving an example
of each

(a)
(b)

Give five examples of application software and their respective uses

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)

6 Unit 6 Operating Systems Book 1

Give examples of two multi-user and one single user operating system.

Describe four functions of an operating system

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

What is an interrupt?

What is a deadlock in reference to the operating system?

Explain the importance of an operating system

Classify operating systems according to:

(a) Interface
(b) Number of users

State five functions of the operating system

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)

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7 Unit 7 Using Computers Book 1
What is the difference between function keys and special PC keys?

Define the following terms:

(a) Double clicking

(b) Clicking
(c) Drag and drop
(d) Right clicking
(e) Mouse pointer

Classify the following keyboard characters:

(a) A,BC…Z
(b) 0, 1, 2, …9
(c) F1, F2, …F12
(d) Del, Insert
(e) Home, End, Page Up, Arrow key
(f) Ctrl, Shift, Alt

Define the following terms:

(a) Desktop
(b) Icon
(c) Sidekick menu
(d) Taskbar

List and explain three parts of a task bar.

(a)
(b)
(c)

Define the following terms:

(a) File
(b) Folder
(c) Subfolder
(d) Folder tree

Explain each of the following commands as used to manage files and folders:

(a) Rename

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 (b) Sort files
(c) Copy
(d) Move
(e) Delete

8 Unit 1 Management of Computers Book 2

List the five tools you would require to assemble a computer

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)

List five components found inside a computer’s system unit

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)

Explain the process of checking system information on a computer

9 Unit 2 Word Processing Book 2

Define word processor software

State five purposes of word processing software

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)

Name four functions performed by a word processor

(a)
(b)

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 (c)
(d)

Explain how you would save a document for the first time.

What is meant by the terms creating and editing a document?

Explain the term blocking text

What is the difference between copying and moving text?

Give two methods of proofreading a prepared document.

(a)
(b)

Explain two ways of creating a table

(a)
(b)

Give at least four examples of fonts available in Microsoft Word

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Explain the importance of a drop cap in a document

Define the term graphic and give one example

Describe how you would increase the size of a clip art that is embedded in a
document

Give any three sources of images or objects in a word processor

(a)
(b)
(c)

10 Unit 3 Presentation Software Book 2

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Define the following terms:

(a) Electronic Presentation

(b) Presentation Graphics
(c) Audience

List five examples of Presentation Software

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)

You’ve ben invited as a Guest Speaker in a Workshop organized by one of the

parastatals that intends to fund your school in acquisition of ICT equipment.

(a) Explain the four “P” principles that guide you in design stage.
(b) State the factors you would consider when designing the Presentation

Define the following terms:

(a) Slide template

(b) Slide
(c) Presentation View

Explain four types of Presentation Views available in Microsoft PowerPoint

Define the following terms:

(a) Theme
(b) Format mini toolbar
(c) Illustration

Explain how you would perform the following tasks:

(a) Copy text from a Word processor into a Presentation

(b) Delete a slide
(c) Resize a graphical object
(d) Replace a word with its synonym

Define the following concepts as used in electronic presentations:

(a) Kiosk
(b) Loop continuously

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 (c) Handouts

11 Unit 4 Troubleshooting Computers Book 2

Explain how you can identify a device that is not working correctly.

Explain three ways of resolving hardware driver

(a)
(b)
(c)

When is it prudent to replace a hardware device?

12 Unit 5 Computer and Society Book 2

State the advantages of using electronic point of sale terminals as opposed to
manual entry at a supermarket checkout counter.

Explain how computers have made it possible for most organizations or institutions to
have a paperless office.

Explain the role of robots in a motor vehicle assembling plant.

Discuss devices required in order to conduct a video conference.

Discus the use of computers in:

(a) Agriculture
(b) Healthcare

Explain at least three effects of introduction of ICT in workplaces.

(a)
(b)
(c)

Describe some of the effects of ICT on human health

Why is there concern on the disposal of Nickel-cadmium batteries?

Explain the four main areas of artificial intelligence

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 (a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Define the term flaming

Define the term robot

Define the following terms:

(a) Biometric analysis

(b) Teletext
(c) Videotex
(d) Telecommuting

Explain why computers have become important library management tools.

List some of the interactive sensory devices used in virtual reality

13 Unit 1 Using Spreadsheets Book 3

Define the term electronic spreadsheet

List four examples of spreadsheets programs available on the market

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Differentiate between formulas and functions as used in spreadsheets.

Differentiate between worksheet and workbook

State the effect of pressing each of the following keys on the cell pointer:

(a) Right arrow key

(b) Shift+Tab
(c) Ctrl+Home

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 Define each of the following terms as used in spreadsheets:

(a) Cell
(b) Row
(c) Column

State four types of data entries in spreadsheets and explain each one of them.

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Differentiate between relative and absolute cell referencing

Define the term range

Define the term editing

Explain how you would spellcheck a worksheet

Define the term worksheet formatting

Explain the arithmetic precedence

Apart from a worksheet and workbook, what else can you print in a spreadsheet?

How does Microsoft Excel determine that an entry is a formula?

14 Unit 2 Software Installation Book 3

Explain the importance of screen saver

Explain the difference between theme and wall paper

Explain the importance of reading the user manual before installing new software.

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15 Unit 3 Programming Fundamentals Book 3

Define the term computer program

Define the term programming

State three advantages of high level languages over low level languages

(a)
(b)
(c)

Explain why an executable file is unique compared to source file

Differentiate between a compiler and an interpreter

Explain why early computers worked well with interpreters

List three examples of high-level programming languages per generation

(a)
(b)
(c)

State three advantages of machine language over high-level languages

(a)
(b)
(c)

Write the following in full

(a) HTML
(b) OOP

Give two advantages of compiling a program rather than interpreting it

(a)
(b)

Differentiate between flowchart and pseudo code

Define the term program bug

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Give two advantages of compiling a program rather than interpreting it

(a)
(b)

Explain five phases of program development in their respective order.

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)

State two advantages of modular programming

(a)
(b)

Explain why it is important to test a program before implementing it

Define the following terms:

(a) Variant
(b) String
(c) Argument
(d) User-defined data type

Define the term library function.

Differentiate between Integer and Single data types

Define the term selection in relation to program control structures

Define the term reserved word

List three examples of fourth generation programming languages.

(a)
(b)
(c)

Describe the features of fifth generation languages

Define the term visual programming

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16 Unit 4 Introduction to Communication Technologies
Book 3

List four types of network systems that are not computer-based networks

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Define the following:

(a) Communication network

(b) Computer network
(c) Information communication technology

Define the term data communication

Briefly highlight the historical development of telephones

State four uses of communication networks

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Give two disadvantages of computer networks

(a)
(b)

Differentiate between network server and a workstation

Explain the concept of distributed processing in networking

Why is a network more reliable than stand alone computers?

Explain the three most common types of computer networks in use today.

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(a)
(b)
(c)

What is a “resource” in networking?

Differentiate between rotary dial and push button phone

What is a touch tone phone?

Write the following in full:

(a) ARPANET
(b) Internet

In which year was electronic mail and web services made available on the internet?

Define the term communication channel

Differentiate between a router and a gateway

Why is a switch preferred to a hub on the network?

Compare and contrast a brouter and a router

Highlight two advantages of a packet switching

(a)
(b)

Describe at least five devices used in data communications

What is the function of a repeater on a network?

Give three advantages of a hub on a network.

(a)
(b)
(c)

Give one application area of infra-red transmission.

What is a wireless access point?

Explain the importance of a gateway on a network

State two advantages of circuit switching

(a)
(b)

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Explain how you can reduce broadcast storm on a network that uses hubs.

Identify a device that can be inserted to a laptop to connect it to wireless network

Explain the function of a network interface card (NIC)

Draw a diagram depicting elements of a communication system

Differentiate between DTE and DCE

Differentiate between remote client and remote host

Define the term bandwidth

Define the term transmission media

State two differences between single mode and multimode fibre optic cable.

(a)
(b)

If you wanted to link networks separated by long distance, what fibre optic cable
would you select and why?

Describe waves available in electromagnetic spectrum

Highlight two advantages of satellite communication system

(a)
(b)

What type of radio communication relies on earth’s ionosphere?

Describe one technology that can be used to set up piconet

Name the parts of a twisted pair cable.

State one application area where coaxial cables are used.

Give two advantages of optic cables over UTP

(a)
(b)

Define the term double helix as used in twisted pair of cabling

Give two advantages of coaxial cables.

(a)
(b)

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 Differentiate between single mode and multimode fibre cables

Describe VSAT technology

Explain the concept of geostationary satellite

Explain the importance of the wire mesh in a coaxial cable.

Explain the line of sight principle in infrared transmission.

How is serial transmission converted to parallel on reception of data?

Define the following data transmission modes:

(a) Simplex
(b) Half duplex
(c) Full duplex

17 Unit 5 Troubleshooting Computers and Accessories

Book 3
Identify symptoms associated with failure of RAM modules

A user complains that the mouse pointer does not move smoothly on the screen.
Explain the reason why.

When a user tried to access a hard drive, he received “Invalid Drive” error. Explain
the possible cause of the problem.

A customer complains that her computer spontaneously reboots and sometimes

does not start at all. Which device is most likely causing this problem?
When a customer’s computer was first configured after buying, it was playing audio
and video CDs and DVDs, but after sometime, it produces no sounds at all. What
might be the problem?

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18 Unit 6 Using Desktop Publishing Software Book 3
Define the following terms:

(a) Publication
(b) Master pages
(c) Page orientation

Highlight four features that distinguish Desktop Publishing software from Word
processing software

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
List four examples of Desktop Publishing software available on the market today.

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Describe five tools on insert ribbon used to design and manipulate a publication

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)

List five types of publications you can create using Desktop Publishing software

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)

Outline the procedure for creating a publication that has the following dimensions:

(a) Paper size is A3

(b) Page orientation is portrait
(c) Double sided facing pages

Explain two ways in which you can create text objects in a Microsoft Publisher

(a)
(b)

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Explain how you would import a Word processor document into a publication

List four types of basic shapes you can draw using the shape tools.

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Explain how you would identify that text does not fit into the text box

Why is it important to use auto-flow option when pasting a large Word processor
document into a publication?

Define the term editing

Differentiate between deleting a text frame and deleting text within a text frame.

Explain how you would carry out the following:

(a) Copy text from a Word processor

(b) Check for spelling in a publication
(c) Resize a graphical object
(d) Search and replace words in Microsoft Publisher

Explain the importance of Find and Replace command

Explain five properties of a graphical object you would change using Picture tools in
Publisher

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)

Explain the difference between editing a publication and editing a story

Define the term story as used in Desktop Publishing software

Differentiate between the following terms:

(a) Ruler guides and column guides

(b) Headers and footers
(c) Fill and stroke
(d) Rotate and flip

Explain how you would insert page numbers in Publisher

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Outline the procedure for applying drop cap to the first letter of a paragraph

Outline the procedure for inserting running headers and footers in a Publisher

Outline the procedure for wrapping text around a graphical object

Define the term desktop publishing

State five advantages of Desktop Publishing software over Word processors

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)

Explain how you would add ruler guides on publication in Microsoft Publisher

Differentiate between object linking and object embedding

Explain how you would insert a linked image of a graphical object in a Publisher 2013

Explain three types of non-printable guidelines available in Desktop Publishing

software

(a)
(b)
(c)

Differentiate between crop marks and cropping a graphical object

Differentiate offset printing and digital printing

Good Luck in your revisions!

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