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    Name…………………………………………………………… Index No……………………………….

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    SUBSIDIARY AGAPE SECONDARY SCHOOL BUSEMBATIA
    ICT
    PAPER 1
    July, 2024 Uganda Advanced Certificate of education
    2 HRS SUBSIDIARY ICT
    PAPER 1
    Theory
    Duration : 2 hours

    Instructions to candidates:

     Attempt ALL questions in this paper. The paper is made up of 10 equally weighted
    structured questions each question weighing 5 marks
     Write your answers in the spaces provided.
     No additional materials (answer sheets) will be provided.

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    1. Explain the following the statements with reference to the characteristics of modern computer.
    I. Accuracy
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    II. Multitasking
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    III. Diligence
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    IV. Automation
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    V. Versatility
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    2. (a) Define the following terms in relation to ICT tools
    i. Smart phone:
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    ii. Cellular phone:
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    (b) Outline three benefits of information technology in your society.

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    3. (a) Define a folder as applied in file management.
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    (b) Identify the file extensions for the following files
    (i) A presentation file……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
    (ii) A database file…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
    (iii) A Spreadsheet ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

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    4. (a) List two functions of a mouse.
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    (b) Give two devices that can be used for both inputting and outputting data.
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    (c) State one precaution you would take to safely keep a compact disk.
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    5. Explain the application of ICTs in the following fields.
    (a) Health
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    (b) Transport
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    (c) Business
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    (d) Agriculture
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    6. (a) What is an Icon in a desktop environment?
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    (b) List any three major icons on a normal windows desktop of a computer
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    (c) Define a directory in relation to computers
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    7. (a) Write short notes about the following terms.
    (i) Internet
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    (ii) Web browsers
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    (iii) Uniform Resource Locator (URL)
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    (iv) Network
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    (v) Search Engines
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    8. (a) Explain two types of booting.
    (i)
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    (ii)
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    (b) Mention two reasons as to why the computer may be booted.
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    9. (a) List three common computer utility programs


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    (b) Computer viruses can be very damaging, causing data loss and malfunctioning of the
    computer. For that reason, you should install on your PC an antivirus program.
    Identify two examples of antivirus programs that you should install.
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    10. (a) Briefly show how you would use the following keyboard keys in real data entry situation.
    (i) Num lock key
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    (ii) Print screen key
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    (iii) Home keys
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    (b) As the use of modern technology is becoming the very common practice today in Uganda,
    Biometric devices are seen being used in different areas. Identify any two biometric devices that
    are commonly used in your community.

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