036 FIV ICS Tanganyika DC Mock 2023-2

Candidate’s Index Number ………………………………………………
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL
GOVERNMENT
TANGANYIKA DISTRICT COUNCIL
FORM FOUR MOCK EXAMINATIONS
INFORMATION AND COMPUTER STUDIES

036
Time: 3:00 Hours April, 2023
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This paper consists of three sections A, B and C with a total of eleven (11) questions.
2. Answer all questions from Section A and B and three (3) questions from section C.
3. Calculators, cellular phones and other unauthorized materials are not allowed in the
examination room.
4. Write your index number on every page of your answer booklet(s) provided
FOR EXAMINERS’ USE ONLY

QUESTION SCORE EXAMINER’S
NUMBER INITIALS
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
TOTAL
CHECKER’S
INITIALS
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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 (s) provided:
(i) How can you classify the laptop and desktop computer?
A. Portable computer
B. Supercomputer
C. Microcomputer
D. Minicomputer
(ii) The database object that enables you to view and print data from a database table
in a chosen appearance is called:
A. A form
B. A query
C. A table
D. A report
(iii) The problem of eye strain which is caused by spending a lot of time on using
computers can be minimized by:
A. Taking regular break and using antiglare screen
B. Using adjustable monitor stands and keyboards
C. Adopting a healthy sitting style
D. Using adjustable chairs and footrests
(iv) Which program would you use in preparing application letter?

A. Microsoft excel
B. Microsoft word
C. Microsoft PowerPoint
D. Microsoft access
(v) Which keyboard keys are referred to as special purpose keys in a personal
computer?
A. F1, F2. F3, up to F12
B. A to Z, Tabs, Caps Lock and 0-9
C. Arrow keys, Tab and Home Key
D. SHIFT, CTRL, ALT and ESC
(vi) Which of the following is not a web browser?

A. Microsoft internet explorer
B. Netscape navigator
C. Opera
D. MS DOS
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(vii) Word processor supports enhancement of the documents appearance to make font
type and font style more appearing. What action classifies this feature of a word
processor?
A. Creating documents
B. Editing documents
C. Formatting documents
D. Decorating documents
(viii) Which tag would you use to emphasize the heading of the article in the webpage?
A. <head> </head>
B. <title> </title>
C. <hr> </hr>
D. <th> </th>
(ix) Which ONE of the following statements about good password practice or policy
is FALSE?
A. Passwords should be changed frequently
B. It is better to use the same password for every situation that requires one.
C. Your identity number is not a good example of a secure password.
D. Never tell other people what your password is
(x) Which device would you use to connect several computers so that they can share
same bandwidth?
A. Switch
B. Router
C. Hub
D. Modem
2. Match the following descriptions of text alignment used in Database in List A to their
corresponding types of alignments in List B.
List A List B
(i) Record A. Used to automate other database
(ii) Field objects.
(iii)Query B. A tool used to ask specific questions
(iv) Form about the data in a database.
(v) Object C. Database object that simplify the
(vi) File process of entering and displaying
data.
D. Appear as a column in a table.
E. Component of a database such as table,
query, form, or report.
F. Collection of related records.
G. Database object created from a query.
H. Row in a database table.
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SECTION B (54 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section
3. (a) A Headmaster of MPANDANDOGO Secondary School wanted to search information

from a web. As you an ICS taker, advice him with five (5) steps on how to search
information on the web using a search engine (5 marks).
(b) Differentiate between the following terms (3 marks):
(i) Hackers and Crackers
(ii) Security and Privacy
(iii) Internet and Intranet
(c) Outline types of malicious software that can negatively affect a computer system. (1
mark)
4. (a) Computer users complained for the frequent headaches and fatigue after using the
computers in the computer room. State three reasons that could cause these conditions (3
marks).
(b) Describe three effects of disposing electronic equipment to the environment. (3
marks).
(c) New company LWESYIA Investment intends to go into the new business publishing.
By brief explanation, advice the company on four computer hardware systems
specification features to consider as a measure of enhancing performance. (3 marks).
5. (i) How does database differ from database management system (DBMS)? (2 marks).
(ii) Differentiate between Electronic and Manual as used in database (2 marks).
(iii) An electronic database depends on database management system. Why do you think
Database management system (DBMS) is important software in developing electronic
database? (3 points) (5 marks).
6. (a) Discuss two advantages and two disadvantages that electronic mails have over postal
mails. (4 marks).
(b) Provide two examples in each institution whose e-mail addresses end with the
following extensions (3 marks).
(i) .com (ii) .ac.tz (iii) .go.tz
(c) What is the function of Proprietary Operating System (POS) (2 marks)
7. (a) What is the difference between a spreadsheet program and a word processor? (2
marks).
(b) With four (4) points, explain the importance of using a spreadsheet program (4
marks).
(c) Explain various option views of presentation (3 marks).
8. (a) Explain four (4) important information to publish webpage (4 marks).
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(b) Explain the two advantages and two disadvantages of publishing a webpage. (2
marks) .
(c) Write a html code which display the list below (3 marks):
HTML LIST
1.Parachichi
2.embe
3.CHUNGWA
SECTION C (30 Marks)

Answer two (2) questions from this section and each question carries 15 marks
9. Computerized tomography (CT) scanners and magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) are
ICT-based tools to improve health. Briefly explain how can lead to improve health sector
especially in Tanzania? (Five points). (15 marks).
10. (a) Differentiate between desktop publishing and word processing. (4 marks).
(b) Both Microsoft Word and Microsoft Publisher can be used to design and manipulate
publications. Give four reasons why Microsoft Publisher is more suitable for publications
than Microsoft Word. (5 marks).
(c) Computer is useless without Operating System. Discuss with three (3) points. (6
marks).
11. Why do you think Multimedia can be so important at schools, health sectors,
entertainment sectors, and in engineering industries? Suggest two reasons in each area.
(15 marks).
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Candidate’s Index Number ………………………………………………

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

INFORMATION AND COMPUTER STUDIES

FOR EXAMINERS’ USE ONLY

SECTION A (16 marks)

(iv) Which program would you use in preparing application letter?

(vi) Which of the following is not a web browser?

SECTION B (54 Marks)

3. (a) A Headmaster of MPANDANDOGO Secondary School wanted to search information

8. (a) Explain four (4) important information to publish webpage (4 marks).

SECTION C (30 Marks)

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