INFORMATION AND COMPUTER STUDIES 1 (036/1)
Time: 3 Hours
SECTION A (16 Marks)
1. Multiple Choice Questions (10 marks)
1. Which component is responsible for processing all instructions in the computer?
A. RAM
B. CPU
C. ROM
D. Hard disk
2. The following are examples of system software EXCEPT:
A. Utility programs
B. Operating system
C. Compiler
D. Word processor
3. Which device is used to convert digital signals into analogue signals for internet
connection?
A. Router
B. Switch
C. Modem
D. Hub
4. The correct order of computer evolution is:
A. Transistor → Vacuum tube → Microprocessor
B. Vacuum tube → Transistor → Integrated circuit → Microprocessor
C. Microprocessor → Integrated circuit → Transistor → Vacuum tube
D. Integrated circuit → Vacuum tube → Transistor → Microprocessor
5. Which of the following is NOT a feature of spreadsheets?
A. Sorting
B. Filtering
C. Graph plotting
D. Spell checking
6. Which of the following is NOT a type of computer network?
A. LAN
B. WAN
C. MAN
D. HTTP
7. The fastest form of memory is:
A. Secondary storage
B. Cache memory
C. RAM
D. Hard disk
8. Which of the following is an impact of ICT on employment?
A. Reduction of job opportunities
B. Increase of manual work
C. Elimination of automation
D. Limitation of global communication
9. Which HTML tag is used to create a hyperlink?
A. <link>
B. <a>
C. <h>
D. <p>
10. Which multimedia element is used in animations?
A. Text
B. Sound
C. Motion pictures
D. Still images
2. Matching Items (6 marks)
Match the items in List A with their correct responses in List B. Write the letter of the
correct response beside the item number.
List A
i. Firewall
ii. ISP
iii. SQL
iv. MS Word
v. Bitmap
vi. HTTP
List B
A. Internet communication protocol
B. Structured Query Language
C. Used for creating text documents
D. Internet Service Provider
E. Security system controlling access
F. Image made of tiny pixels
SECTION B (54 Marks)
3. (a) Define the following terms:
i. Data
ii. Information
iii. Database (6 marks)
(b) Give three differences between data and information (3 marks).
4. (a) Mention four functions of an operating system (4 marks).
(b) With examples, explain five types of application software (5 marks).
5. (a) List any three arithmetic operators used in spreadsheet formulas (3 marks).
(b) Use the following sales data to answer the questions:
| Item | Quantity | Price (TZS) |
|--------|----------|-------------|
| Pens | 20 | 500 |
| Books | 15 | 1,200 |
| Files | 10 | 800 |
i. Write a formula to calculate total cost for pens. (2 marks)
ii. Write a formula to calculate total cost for all items. (2 marks)
iii. Write a formula to find the average price. (2 marks)
6. (a) Explain three advantages and two disadvantages of using internet in business. (5
marks)
(b) Identify four precautions to ensure security when using online services. (4 marks).
7. (a) Differentiate between:
i. Website and Webpage
ii. LAN and WAN
iii. Static and Dynamic webpage (6 marks)
(b) State three uses of web development in education. (3 marks).
8. (a) Define multimedia. (2 marks)
(b) State three advantages and three disadvantages of multimedia. (6 marks)
(c) Mention one example of multimedia software. (1 mark).
SECTION C (30 Marks)
9. Examine the contribution of ICT in agriculture in Tanzania. (15 marks)
10. Discuss the ethical, social and economic challenges of ICT use in developing countries.
(15 marks)
11. Describe how database management systems (DBMS) are applied in health and
education sectors. (15 marks)
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