PRESIDENTS OFFICE
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
LINDI REGION
FORM TWO MOCK EXAMINATION
INFORMATION AND COMPUTER STUDIES (ICS)
TIME: 2:30 Hours MAY, 2021
INSTRUCTION:
1. This paper consists of Three (3) sections with a total of ten (10) questions
2. Answer all questions in the spaces provided
3. Section A and C carry twenty (20) marks each and section B carries sixty (60) marks
4. Cellular phones and unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room
5. Write your index number at the top right corner of every page
FOR EXAMINER’S USE ONLY
QUESTION NUMBER MARKS EXAMINER’S INITIALS
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SECTION A (20 MARKS)
1. Choose and write in the box the letter of the best answer from the alternatives given in each of the
following questions
(i) ………………… Is an example of input devices
(a) Printer b) processor
(c) Monitor (d) Joystick
(ii) …………………..Performs both input and output functions at the same time
(a) Printer b) touch screen
(c) Monitor (d) mouse
(iii) F1 , F2 and f12 keys in the keyboard are examples of ……………………….
(a) Function keys b) Numerical keys
(c) Alphabetical keys (d) Special keys
(iv) Organized and processed fact is called…………………
(a) Data b) Sentence
(c) Information (d) Statement
(v) …………………is a brain of the computer
(a) System unit b) RAM
(c) CPU (d) ROM
(vi) The following are the types of computer input except
(a) Command b) Display
(c) Data (d) user responses
(vii) The central processing unit is divided into two parts which are………………….
(a) Command prompt and CMOS b) Protocol and WEB
(c) ALU and CU (d) RAM and ROM
(viii) CTRL+X is a shortcut command for……………
(a) Copy b) Paste
(c) Delete (d) Cut
(ix) Output from a printer is normally called:-
( a) A printer copy (b) A soft copy
(c) A photocopy ( d) A hard copy
(x) Artificial Intelligence is associated with which generation?
(a)First Generation (b). Second Generation
(c) Fifth Generation (d) Sixth Generation
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2. (a) Match the items in LIST A by choosing the correct answer for each item from LIST B.
LIST A LIST B
(a) Clipboard
(i) Device used to enter data inform of speech into the computer (b) Joystick
(ii) A device that looks like a lever used to control a pointer on the (c) Cordless mouse
screen (d) Printer
(iii) A temporary memory which store a copied text or image (e) UPS
(iv) Converts soft copy format of files into hardcopy format (f) Scanner
(v) A device which protects computer from power fluctuations and (g) Monitor
ensure availability of power even if there is power cut off (h) Microphone
LIST A i ii iii iv v
LIST B
3. For each of the following statements writeTrue for correct statement and False for incorrect
statement.
(i) Primary and Secondary are the types of information dissemination ……………….
(ii) Surge is a voltage decrease 110% below normal voltage ………………….
(iii) Data backup is a process of making copy of your files on the other disk ……………..
(iv) CTRL+F is a shortcut for find text or documents…………………….
(v) Package software is another name for Application software………………..
SECTION B (60 MARKS)
4. Write short notes on each of the following
(i) Computer……………………………………………………………………………………….
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(ii) Hardware
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(iv) Information
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(v) Word
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5. (a) Write the long forms of each of the following
(i) ALU
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(ii) CAD.………………………………………………………………………………...
(iii) UPS………………………………………………………………………………..
(iv) DVD…………………………………………………………………………………
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(b) Write the difference between Cold boot and Warm boot
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(c) Write three steps for printing the saved word file on the desktop.
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6. (a) What are the four effects of virus to the computer
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(b) Write two differences between Virus and worm
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7. (a) Mention four types of data and briefly explain their meaning
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(c) Explain shortly why Star topology is good than Bus topology
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8. Read carefully the table below in spread sheet and answer the questions that follows.
A B C D E F
1 BIOS CHEM COMP SUM AVERAGE REMARKS
2 45 77 89
3 45 48 59
4 70 80 90
5 77 87 68
6 43 44 45
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i) Write down the formula for finding sum in D2
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ii) Write down the formula for finding average in E2
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iii) Write down the formula for finding the highest score in B8
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iv) Write down the formula for finding the lowest score in computer studies in C8
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v) Write down the if condition formula to display grade; following NECTA grades
ie. A=110- 75, B = 74 – 65, C = 45-64, D = 44- 30, F = 39 – 0.
9. (a) A 420 GB external Hard disk contains 8 files each has 10MB. Find the free space.
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(b) Define operating system and write at least four examples.
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(c) Fill in atleast two examples in each of the following hardware parts
HARDWARE EXAMPLES
Input Hardware
Output Hardware
Processing Hardware
Storage hardware
Communication Hardware
SECTION C (20 MARKS)
10. Explain three advantages and three disadvantages of using computer in our daily life
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