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PRESIDENT’S OFFICE - RALG ROMBO DISTRICT EXAMINATION SYNDICATE (RODES)  FORM TWO MOCK ASSESSMENT EXAMINATION

036 INFORMATION AND COMPUTER STUDIES

Time 2.30 Hours August, 2024

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of ten (10) questions.
2. Answer all questions.
3. Section A and C carry fifteen (15) marks each and section B carry seventy (70) marks.
4. All answers must be written in blue or black ink.
5. Cellular phones, calculators and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room.
6. Write your Examination Number at the top right corner of every page.

SECTION A(15 Marks)

Answer All questions in this section

1. For each of the items (i)-(x) ,choose the correct answer from the given alternatives and write in the box provided

(i). The following are the vital roles of information in any community EXCEPT:

1. Helping to make better decisions
2. Giving records of future events
3. Producing knowledge and helping us to identify missing knowledge about a subject
4. Helping to identify opportunities for work ,business and innovation.

(ii). Why is it advised to set a strong password in the computer?

1. To restrict unauthorized user
2. To minimize computer virus
3. To prevent the computer from damage
4. To reduce unauthorized program

(iii).Which combination of keys is used to select the text in a document?

1. Ctrl+P 
2. Ctrl+C
3. Ctrl+A
4. Ctrl+P

(iv).How would you classify a touch screen among the computer hardware parts?

1. An input device
2. An output device 
3. Both processing and output device
4. Both input and output device

(v).Data in the computer system is measured using different units, but the commonly used data measurement unit is:-

1. Gigabyte 
2. A byte
3. Megabyte 
4. Kilobyte

(vi).The main function of the router in the computer network is:-

1. To provide access to the internet
2. To provide interconnection with different networks
3. To converts signal from digital to analog form
4. Divide a busy network into segments

(vii).Computer software which perform fundamental operations like booting, retrieving and loading application is called:-

1. Drivers
2. Utility software
3. Database
4. Operating system

(viii). Kiswahili teacher wants to find the highest score of the of 30 students in spreadsheet, which of the following formula will be used to by the teacher?

1. =SUM(B1:B30)
2. =MAX(B1:B30)
3. =RANGE(B1:B30)
4. =COUNT(B1:B30)

(xi)Examples of secondary storage memory devices are….

1. Floppy disk and ROM
2. Hard disk and RAM
3. ROM and RAM
4. Floppy disk and Hard Disk

(x)What is the most suitable input device for highlighting or selecting an object on the screen?

1. Joy stick
2. Mouse
3. Keyboard
4. Touch screen

2.Match the functions of the features of the features of word processors in LIST A with their corresponding features names in LIST B by writing the letter of the correct answer below the item number is the box provided.

SECTION B(70 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section

3.The following figure shows a physical arrangement of computers in a certain office. Study it carefully and answer the questions that follow:

(a)What is the name of the physical topology presented in the figure provided?

(b) What are the names of the components labeled with later A and B?

(c)What are the three advantages of the type of network used in the Figure1

4.(a) Give two advantages of choosing a laptop computer instead of desktop computers

(b)A desktop computer has five cords for it to function properly, name the cords with respect to the components they are connecting.

5.Shadya is a Form One student who wants to practice on how to use Microsoft word program. Assist her to identify the steps of inserting the following:
(a) A picture sored in My Documents
(b)Tables with 3 rows and 5 columns

6.(a)The government has announced the issue of power shortage in the main line supplying power to Hai district. This led to the power fluctuation in the computer lab. Outline the two effects of power fluctuation
in the computer lab
(b)What are the two devices should be used in solving the problem of power fluctuation in the computer lab?
(c) It is advisable to protect the computer from malicious program. What are the four things to be done regularly to protect the computer from malicious programs:

7.(a)Basic Mathematics teacher is using a computer to input,store,analyse results so as to know the progress of his students in the subject. Below is the snapshot of one of the works he is doing in the
computer.

(a)What is the name of the software used to enter data:

(b)What are the two data types used in the worksheet?

(c) Write the formula for getting

1. Average score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Maximum score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Minimum score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(c)What is the active cell in the Figure 2 above

8.(a) Due to the advanced in technology,mobile phones are widely used in communication and other tasks in the community.Give three reasons why mobile phones are regarded as computers.
   (b)Give two reasons why the computer is regarded as electronic device.

9.In 2009 the world faced the tragic of COVID19 which started in China, one on the method to combat the disease was mass campaigns through different media. To reach the population the government of Tanzania decided to use modern communication media to provide news to the public.

(a)Which communication media were used by the government? Give four
(b)Why the government of Tanzania opted to use modern communication media to address the COVID19 pandemic to reach the public? Give three reasons

10.Explain three advantages and three disadvantages of computers in daily life.

PRESIDENT'S OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT 

PRESIDENT'S OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT  

TANZANIA HEADS OF ISLAMIC SCHOOLS COUNCIL FORM TWO INTER ISLAMIC MOCK EXAMINATION 

0036 INFORMATION AND COMPUTER STUDIES

TIME: 2:30 HOURS Thursday, 30^th September 2021 p.m.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with total of ten (10) questions.

2. Answer ALL questions from ALL sections.

3. Write your answer in the space provided.

4. Use blue or black ink except the drawings you should use pencil.

5. Cell phones or computers are not allowed in the examination room.

6. Write your Examination Number at the top right corner of every page.

SECTION A: (20 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 in the box provided.

(i) An organization/company which owns facilities to enable users to access the internet is known as

1. Internet Access Company.
2. Internet System Program.
3. Internet Service Provider. 
4. Internet Service Program.

(ii) The central processing unit is located in the: 

1. Hard disk.
2. System unit.
3. Memory. 
4. Monitor.

(iii) In spread sheets the common features that specify instructions for calculation are: 

1. Formulas.
2. Formats.
3. Recalculation.
4. Consolidation.

(iv) When using a word processor, the command that is used to reinsert text into a document is: 

1. Cut.
2. Paste.
3. Copy.
4. Merge.

(v) Examples of hardware which are used to store data externally are: 

1. Mouse and CD.
2. Diskette and speaker.
3. Keyboard and mouse.
4. Floppy A Diskette and Compact Disk.

(vi) A device that converts images on a page to electronic signals that can be stored in a computer is a: 

1. Monitor.
2. Scanner.
3. Plotter. 
4. Pos.

(vii) The printer that is used to produce bar code is: 

1. Dot-matrix printer.
2. Laser printer.
3. Thermal printer.
4. Plotter printer.

(viii) One of the following devices is not a permanent storage device: 

1. Floppy disk.
2. Hard disk.
3. Scanner.
4. Compact disk.

(ix) The central processing unit does not consist of the____ 

1. System software.
2. The central unit.
3. The primary memory.
4. The central unit and main memory.

(x) The function of a keyboard in a computer is: 

1. To process data given to computer.
2. To output data processed by CPU.
3. To accept data from the user to the computer.
4. To accept information and process them to output.

2. Match the following functions of input devices in List A with their corresponding devices in List B by writing the letter of the corresponding device below the item number in the table provided.

Answers

3. For each of the following statements write True if the statement is correct or Falseif the statement is not correct.

i. An application software performs the same as system software

ii. A spelling checker element of word processing will catch all errors made by user

iii. Networking enables various computers to share resources on the same network

iv. Magnetic disks and magnetic tapes are examples of primary storage of data

v. Ms-excel and Ms-word are system softwares 

Answers

SECTION B: (60 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

4. (a) Mention three (3) characteristics of the first generation of computers

(b) List two (2) generations in the development of a computer.

(c) Mention the technology used during the following generation of computers. 

i. Fourth generation.

ii. Second generation.

(d) (i) The first calculator to be known in this world was . . . . . . . . . .

(ii) …………… known as the father of computers in the world.

5. (a) Give the long forms of these:

1. PPM
2. ICS
3. DOS
4. CPU ..
5. POST

(b) What does “Blind Carbon Copy” (BBC) mean when composing and sending an e-mail message?

(c) A Car Component Company (T) Ltd uses an online system with a Modem and Telephone line. What does On-Line mean? Why is modem needed?

(d) The term network topology refers to way in which computers have been connected or arranged. There are basically three network topologies, these are Bus, Star and Ring topology. Draw the labelled diagram to represent the Bus Topology.

6. (a) List down 5 basic requirements in order to get an internet connectivity.

(b) What is a computer virus?

(c) What is a scanner?

(d)What is meant by the mailing merge in word processor?

(e) State the differences between a calculator and a computer?

7. (a) Write the steps required in starting Microsoft word program.

(b) Mention any five features that always are useful found on Microsoft word program.

(c) Differentiate between Data and Information.

(d) Outline three relationships between modern and traditional ways of communication

8. Use the following illustration of Microsoft Excel to answer the questions that follow:

(i) Write the formula to find the total marks of KIROBA

(ii) Write the formula to calculate the average score of MWAHINA 

(iii) Recall the formula to show the maximum mark in BIOLOGY (iv) Give the formula in cell K7 to show the POSITION of students (v) What is the difference between Formula and Function?

9. (a) List three examples of word processing.

(b) State the functions of the following combination keys

1. Ctrl + N ………
2. Ctrl + Alt + T
3. Ctrl + S ……... 
4. Alt + F4 ……
5. Shift + Delete . . . . . .
6. Ctrl + Alt + R . . . . . .
7. Ctrl + V …..

(c) Write down three differences between electronic word processor over typewriter.

(d) What does! Syntax Error, mean during calculations in word processing?

SECTION C: (20 Marks)

10. Internet is a wide world connection of computer which enables sharing of resources and teaching materials like notes/ tutorials and computers. However, it has positive and negative impact in the society or day to day life. Write the short essay on the positive and negative impact of internet in the society under the following points:

• E-learning
• Communication
• Identity theft
• Spamming
• Hacking