PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

KISARAWE DISTRICT COUNCIL

DISTRICT FORM FOUR SECONDARY EDUCATION PRE-NATIONAL EXAMINATION
036/1 INFORMATION AND COMPTUTER STUDIES 1
(For Both School and Private candidates)

Time: 3:00 Hours Year: 2024

Instructions
1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of eleven (11) questions.
2. Answer all questions in sections A, B and ONLY TWO (2) questions in section C.
3. Calculators, cellular phones and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the
examination room.
4. Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer booklet(s).

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 SECTION A (16 Marks)
Answer all questions in this section
1. For each of the following items (i) - (x), choose the correct answer from among the
given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number in the answer booklet
provided.
i. The end product of the computer processing is known as
A. News
B. Data
C. Program
D. Information
E. Input
ii. A file system extension used by default when saving a new word document in MS
word.
A. (.doc)
B. (.docx)
C. (.txt)
D. (.xlsx)
E. (.docc)
iii. What does an advertisement with a combination of text, audio, pictures and some
animations present?
A. Hyperlink presentation
B. Hypermedia presentation.
C. Multimedia presentation.
D. Single media presentation.
E. Interactivity presentation.
iv. Which method is best for protecting the computer against short circuiting?
A. Providing standby generator.
B. Providing fire extinguisher.
C. Providing surge protector.
D. Providing insulated cables.
E. Providing air ventilation.
v. The correct sequence of computer arranged in descending order according to their
physical size and processing power is.
A. Mainframe computer, minicomputer, supercomputer.
B. Minicomputer, mainframe computer, supercomputer.
C. Minicomputer, supercomputer, mainframe computer.
D. Supercomputer, mainframe computer, minicomputer
E. Mainframe computer, supercomputer, minicomputer.
vi. Which object will you use to create a form in Microsoft access?
A. Table and queries.
B. Queries and design views.
C. Table and reports.
D. Queries and reports.
E. Table and design views.

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vii. What is the function of the following combination of keys is used to save the new
Microsoft word document.
A. Alt+ S
B. Shift+S
C. Ctrl+S
D. Ctrl+ E
E. Ctrl+Z
viii. Cell A4, A7, C4, C5 and C7 contain value 5, 5, 12, 2 and 6 respectively. Then in cell
D a formula =C5*(A4+A7)-(C4/C7) is entered. What will be the value for cell D?
A. 28
B. 18
C. 8
D. 14
E. 16
ix. Which of the following computer generation is characterized by Very Large-Scale
Integrated Circuit (VLSI).
A. First generation
B. Third generation
C. Second generation
D. Fourth generation.
E. Fifth generation
x. Computer networks without a server are called
A. Client-server
B. Network server.
C. Peer to peer
D. Personal networks.
E. None server networks

2. Match the items in LIST A with the most correct response in LIST B by writing the letter
of the response beside item number in the answer sheet(s) provided.
LIST A LIST B
i. Are programmable keys. A. Shift key
ii. A key used to move several spaces at a time. B. CAPS LOCK
iii. Acts as a short cut to execute commands. C. Delete key
iv. Erase the character to the immediate left-hand side of the D. ENTER
cursor. E. Page down
v. Erase the character to the immediate right-hand side of F. Tab key
the cursor. G. Page Up
vi. Cancel same near dialog box. H. Back space
I. Space bar
J. Function keys
K. Escape
L. Control key (Ctrl)

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 SECTION B: (54 Marks)
Answer all questions in this section
3. (a) What is information dissemination?
(b)Information dissemination is very important in society as it help to distribute
information quickly. Write down four (4) advantages of information.
(c) Explain three (3) qualities of good information.
4. (a) Explain three importance of database system in daily life.
(b) One of the Government institutions has two different Departments. One department
uses paper-based database while other use computerized database. Which department
will work more efficient? Give three reasons for your answer.
(c) Distinguish between flat file database and relational database.
5. (a) Why do we use domain name to open websites instead of their IP address?
(b) What are two (2) roles of HTML form on website?
6. Using your spreadsheet knowledge, indicate the data type that will be assigned in the
following entries, and short briefly each one.
(i) December 14, 2008
(ii) Total scores
(iii) $ 2,000
(iv) =Average (A3:E3)
7. (a) Define the term search engine.
(b) What is the difference between IP address and MAC address?
(c) Your head of school wishes to be connected to internet. He/she already has a
Personal Computer, a printer, and access to Telephone line. However, he/she
understands that a modem is needed. State why a modem is required to connect
him/her to the internet.
(d) A file in a Mingoyo secondary school website can be accessed via the following
URL: http://www.MingoyoSec.ac.tz/results/form_4_results.pdf. Briefly explain the parts
of this address.
8. (a) Define the term network topology.
(b)Explain two (2) functions of the Network Interface Card (NIC).
(c) State and briefly describe the following types of physical network topologies.
(i) Mesh topology
(ii) Tree topology
(iii) Ring topology
(d) Briefly explain three (3) benefits of using Local Area Networks In any government
institution in Tanzania.
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 SECTION C (30 Marks)
Answer ONLY TWO (2) Questions from this section Question number 9 (nine) is
compulsory.
9. Why schools should include the use of Information and Communication Technology in
teaching and learning process? Explain by giving five (5) reasons.
10. Explain five (5) devices that are used to protect a computer and other electrical
equipment from the effects of power fluctuation.
11. Explain five (5) aids that can be used in electronic presentation.

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