ACCESS TO SUCCESS

INFORMATION AND COMPUTER STUDIES

FORM ONE ANNUAL EXAMINATION QUATER4
TIME: 2HOURS DATE: 26THNOVEMBER, 2013

Student Names ___________________________ Class & Stream

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INSTRUCTIONS:
 Attempt All Questions In Section A & B:
 Time: 2 Hours:

SECTION A (40 MARKS)

1) Choose the most correct answer for each of the following questions and write its letter in the
box space provide. [@ 1 mark]

i). When a computer is working on given instructions it is called?

a. Output
b. Storage
c. Processing
d. Input

ii). Which of the following is NOT a function of the control unit?

a. Read instructions
b. Interpret instruction
c. Direct operation
d. Execute instructions

iii). The unit of storage used to represent a character is?

a. Bit
b. Byte
c. Word
d. Kilobyte

iv). Which of the following storage media provides sequential access only?
a. Floppy disk
b. Magnetic disk
c. Magnetic tape
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v). Which of the following storage media used laser technology to store data
a. Floppy disk
b. Magnetic tape
c. CD-ROM
d. Hard disk

vi). The technology used to read pencil or pen marks on a multiple choice answer sheet is?
a. OCR
b. OMR
c. POS
d. MICR

vii). The MOST suitable device for the output of architectural drawing is a?
a. Plotter
b. Laser printer
c. Graphics tablet
d. Light pen

viii). Which of the following output is an example of a hardcopy?

a. An oral speech delivered by a speaker
b. A bill produced from the printer
c. The display on a monitor
d. A picture on a wall produced from a multimedia projector

ix). In modern computers, the CPU speed is measured in?

a. Kilohertz
b. Gigabytes
c. Kilobytes
d. Gigahertz

x). Which of the following is not application software?

a. Word Processor
b. Spreadsheets
c. Windows
d. Smart Draw

xi). Which of the following is not a function of the operating system?

a. Control input/output operations.
b. Provides security
c. Perform calculation
d. Provide a friendly interface

xii). An example of multitasking is?

a. Doing a background save while typing a document
b. Allowing many users to use the same program
c. Allowing one user to use one program
d. Operating one program by many users
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 xiii). Which of the following is NOT an item of computer hardware?
a. Keyboard
b. System base unit
c. Speaker
d. Icon

xiv). Information stored in Random Access Memory (RAM) is volatile. This means that it:
a. Is kept in memory even when the computer is powered off.
b. Is lost when the computer is switched off.
c. Is automatically saved to disk when the computer is switched off.
d. Can burn if exposed to air.

xv). The amount of memory (RAM or ROM) is measured in:

a. Mega Bits
b. Bits
c. Bites
d. Mega Bytes

xvi). Where is the hard drive normally located in the computer?

a. Underneath the monitor.
b. Inside the system base unit.
c. On top of the CD-ROM.
d. It plugs into the back of the computer.

xvii). Approximately how many Bytes are in a Mega Byte?

a. 1 thousand Bytes
b. 1 hundred thousand Bytes
c. 1 thousand Kilo Bytes
d. 1024 Bytes

xviii). Which of the following drives can hold the most information?
a. Floppy
b. CD-ROM
c. DVD
d. CD Re-Writer

xix). What normally happens when you press the F1 key when a program is running?
a. The program closes down.
b. The system shuts down.
c. You can type in capital letters all the time.
d. The help facility for the program is opened.

xx). Which of the following is NOT a peripheral device?

a. Motherboard
b. Scanner
c. Speaker
d. Monitor

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 2) Write T for a correct statement and F for a statement that is not correct.[@ 1
mark]
i). To be computer literate, you must be able to write computer programs.
ii). The abacus is still useful for adding numbers.
iii). Except for large-scale computers, supercomputers are the largest and most
expensive type of computers.
iv). Computers are fast machines but inaccurate.
v). Operating Systems (OS) control and coordinate the functions inside the computer
whereas device drivers help the OS to control external devices.
vi). All data processing systems must provide for the input, processing, and output of
data.
vii). Softcopy is a term applied to multiple pages of computer-printed reports.
viii). Computer does not have more intelligence than a cockroach.
ix). Microcomputer systems may be used in homes as well as offices.54. Digital
computers are used for analyzing, storing data, making calculations and controlling
machinery.
x). Computers with tremendous processing, storage, display and remote
communications capabilities are available on desktop & palmtop models.

3) Match the LIST” A” to LIST “B” and draw you’re matching items in the space
provided.[@1mark]

The Chinese (Suan Pan), invented the mechanical calculator in 1642

i). Blaise Pascal a. Developed the first command based operating
ii). Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz system (DOS) in 1980, and the later versions
iii). Joseph-Marie Jacquard of Microsoft operating systems
iv). Charles Babbage b. Developed the Difference engines,(the first
v). Steve Jobs mechanical computers) in the early 1800s
vi). The Chinese(Suan Pan) c. Designed the first electronic general-purpose
vii). Charles Babbage computer ENIAC(Electronic Numerical
viii). Bill Gates Integrator And Computer) in 1946
ix). Curt Herzstark d. Invented The Stepped Reckoner, in 1694
x). John Mauchly and J. Presper e. Invented the hand-cranked calculator in 1948
Eckert f. Developed the Abacus in 20th century
g. Developed the Calculator, by that could add,
subtract, multiply and divide two numbers
(1642)
h. Developed by the punched card system in
1801
i. Invented the first Apple Macintosh computer
in 1984
j. Invented a sophisticated calculating machine,
and called it the "Analytical Engine" in 1840

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 SECTION B (70 Marks):
4) (a) Explain why it’s advised to connect the computer to the UPS?
a. ____________________________________________________________
b. ____________________________________________________________
c. ___________________________________________________________

(b) A surge protector attempts to regulate the voltage supplied to an electric device by
either
i. _______________________________
ii. _______________________________

5) Mention four types of power fluctuation

a. _____________________________
b. _____________________________
c. ____________________________
d. _____________________________

6) (a) What are utility programs?

______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

(b) Mention five (5) Examples of utility programs.

i. __________________________________
ii. __________________________________
iii. __________________________________
iv. __________________________________
v. __________________________________

7) Label the below diagram.

8) Formatting disk is a process of preparing a hard disk, floppy disk or flash disk for use,
including setting up empty file system (e.g. NTFS and FAT) .Mention four (4) steps of
formatting a flash disk.
a. ___________________________________
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c. ___________________________________
d. ___________________________________

9) Malicious programs, simply referred to as malware which includes three key terms,
namely:
a. ___________________________________
b. ___________________________________
c. ___________________________________
d. ___________________________________

10) For security reasons, a computer must be installed with the latest antivirus program.
Mention four examples of Antivirus programs that can be used.
a. ___________________________________
b. ___________________________________
c. ___________________________________
d. ___________________________________

11) With at least two examples each, mention three ways that can be used to classify
computer.
a. _____________________________________
b. _____________________________________
c. _____________________________________

12) Computer generations depend on the change of technology used to develop them,
mention the generation followed by the technology used in that generation. Do this for
all five generation of computers.
a. ________________________________________________
b. ________________________________________________
c. ________________________________________________
d. ________________________________________________
e. ________________________________________________

QUESTION ONE (10 MARKS)

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

xi). xii). xiii). xiv). xv). xvi). xvii). xviii). xix). xx).

QUESTION TWO (10 MARKS)

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

QUESTION THREE (10 MARKS)

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