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    Name: ……………………………………………………………………………………………..

    Index Number: ……………………………………………………………………………………

    S850/1
    Subsidiary Computer
    Paper 1
    2 hours

    LIRA TOWN COLLEGE


    END OF TERM ONE EXAMINATION 2016
    Subsidiary Computer
    Senior Six
    2 Hours

    INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

     The paper consists of 10 equally weighted questions.

     Attempt all questions in the paper.

     Write all your answers in the spaces provided.

     Any additional answer sheets will not be provided.

    FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

    Page 1 of 7
    Attempt all questions in this paper

    1. a) Explain the term Information and Communication Technology.(02marks)


    ………………………………………………………………………………………………
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    b) State three ways in which information and communication technology has
    improved communication. (03 marks)
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    2. During a practical examination, students were required to open a blank file and save
    it as .D:\STUDENTS WORK\EOTPRACTICAL\safety.doc.
    a) State the name of immediate sub folder in which students must save the file. (02
    marks)
    ……………………………………………………………………………………………………....
    b) Write the root directory onto which the file must be saved. (01 mark)

    ……………………………………………………………………………………………………....
    c) Suggest one example of computer application the student can use to create the file.
    (01 mark)

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    d) State the name of the file represented by above the above file paths. (1 mark)

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    3. a) Identify any three devices other than computers required to set up a network with
    in a school environment. (03 marks)

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    b) Distinguish between data communication and networking. (02 marks)

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    4. a) Define the term electronic presentation. (01 mark)
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    b) Explain the terms below as used in presentation.
    i) Slide (01 mark)
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    ii) Animation (01 mark)
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    iii) Transition (01 mark)
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    c) Give one example of presentation software. (01 mark)
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    5. a) Define a computer laboratory. (01 mark)
    ……………………………………………………………………………………………………....
    ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
    b) Mention two ways you can ensure safety of computers in a lab. (02 marks)
    ……………………………………………………………………………………………………....
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    c) State two uses of air conditioner facility in a computer lab. (02 marks)
    ……………………………………………………………………………………………………....
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    6. A multi-national company allows employees to work at home and communicate with
    the office using the Internet.

    a) Define the term Internet. (01 mark)

    ……………..........................................................................................................................

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    (b) Which terminology is usually used to refer to working at home and communicating
    with the office? (01 mark)

    ...........................................................................................................................................

    (c) State one hardware device, and one software program required to access and use
    the Internet.

    (i) Hardware: ...................................................................................................... (01 mark)

    (ii) Software: ....................................................................................................... (01 mark)

    (d) State two internet services that can be used to send a report to the office. (02
    marks)

    …………...............................................................................................................................

    7. Explain the following terms as used in databases.


    i. Primary key (01 mark)

    …………...............................................................................................................................

    ii. Foreign key (01 mark)

    …………...............................................................................................................................

    iii. Relational database (01 mark)

    …………...............................................................................................................................
    …………...............................................................................................................................

    iv. Data type (01 mark)

    …………..............................................................................................................................

    v. Record (01 mark)

    …………...............................................................................................................................

    8. a) Explain the following terms giving an example in each case.


    i. Simplex (02 marks)

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    ii. Half duplex (02 mark)

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    b) Identify one non-physical data transmission media.

    Tick here
    Optic fibre
    Bluetooth
    Twisted pair

    9. a) Define the term computer network. (01 mark)

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    b) Give three disadvantages of networking computers. (03 marks)

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    c) Write the following acronyms in full. (02 marks)

    i. HTTP………………………………………………………………………………………..
    ii. TCP/IP………………………………………………………………………………………
    10. a) Differentiate between a server and a client computer. (02 marks)

    ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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    b) What is the function of each of the following network devices?


    i. Bridge (01 mark)

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    ii. Switch (01 mark)

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    iii. Router (01 mark)

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    Good Luck
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