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1. (a). Define the term data. (01 mark)
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(b). State the difference between hardware and software. (02 marks)
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(c). Mention two devices that can be used to convert softcopy to hardcopy information.
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2. (a). Give the distinction between a footnote and an endnote as used in a document.
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(b). Outline any two editing features found in a word processor. (02 marks)
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(c). Apart from Ms Word, mention any other one example of word processing software.
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3. (a). State two negative effects of using a computer at home. (02 marks)
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(b). Mr Atimango’s hard disk is likely to crash because of the unstable power, state any
two ways that may be appropriate for ensuring safety of his data. (02 marks)
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(c). While using a Laptop for video conferencing, a webcam plays an important role,
write down this role of a webcam? (01 mark)
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4. (a). Explain any two interferences that may cause computer system damages and data
losses (02 mark)
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(b). Define preventive maintenance. (02 marks)
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(c). Give one way computers can be abused. (01 mark)
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5. (a). State the difference between a system Unit and peripheral devices. (02 marks)
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(b). Define the term computer literacy. (01 mark)
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 (c). State any two circumstances under which digital divide is demonstrated.
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6. Using the following words, fill in the spaced provided for (a) to (e) below.
Videoconferencing, Chat rooms, GPS, webcam, E-mail, video, simplex channel.
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(a). ………………….. Can be used to locate objects in a given region.
(b). …………………... is a single directional communication method.
(c). …………………… is the transmission of files/message over a network.
(d). Real-time typed conversations that take place on computers connected to the network
are offered by …………………
(e). Live and video instant communication using a website is referred to as
…………………….. And with it, a ……………….. Is used to capture images for
uploading.
7. Write short notes on the following:
(a). Peer – to – peer LAN network model. (02 marks)
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(b). Server computer. (02 marks)
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(c). State one advantages of using a network by an organisation. (01 mark)
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8. (a). What is a computer laboratory? (01 mark)
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(b). State two ways air conditioning is important in a computer laboratory.
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(c). Mention two reasons for servicing computers. (02 marks)
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9. (a). Write the difference between cold booting and warm booting. (01 mark)
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(b). In relation to booting a computer, state one function of the following:
(i). P-O-S-T (01 mark)
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(ii). BIOS (01 mark)
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(c). State two reasons that may necessitate a user to restart a computer.
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10. (a). What is a malicious software? (01 mark)
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(b). State two ways computer viruses are transmitted. (02 marks)
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(c). Mention how the following can control the spread of computer viruses:
(i). Antivirus program. (01 mark)
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(ii). Use of passwords. (01 mark)
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11. You are given the following table:

A B C D E
1 Item code Name Quantity Selling price Total Price
2 D001 Rwenzori 200 900
3 D004 Kibuku 400 900
4 D010 Kazire 600 900
5 D030 Club 1,200 1,500
Ambiance
6 D030 Mirinda 800 1,500
7 D100 Kazero 1,000 250

(a). State the application program you will use to organise this work. (01 mark)
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(b). What data type will be suitable for the data in the item code field? (01 mark)
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(c). Write the formula that will return Total Price for Club Ambiance. (01 mark)
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(d). Write a function that will return the highest value of quantity. (01 mark)
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(e). State one practical application of this program in a primary school. (01 mark)
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12. (a). What is a software suite? (01 mark)
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(b). Differentiate between shareware and freeware programs. (01 mark)
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(c). Write short notes on the following:
(i). software upgrade. (01 mark)
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 (ii). Software bug. (01 mark)
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(iii). Hot fix (01 mark)
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13. (a). State two advantages of using e-commerce in business. (02 marks)
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(b). Mention one example of web browser. (01 mark)
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(c). What is;
(i). A Bounce mail? (01 mark)
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(ii). An email address? (01 mark)
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14. (a). Define the term computer communication. (01 mark)
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(b). Mention any two electronic data communication tools. (02 marks)
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(c). Give two advantages of telecommuting to an organisation. (02 marks)
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15. (a). Write the following acronyms in full:
(i). FTP (01 mark)
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(ii). SMTP (01 mark)
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(iii). TCP/IP (01 mark)
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(b). Mention any two factors you will consider before establishing a network.
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16. (a). What is a transmission medium? (02 marks)
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(b). Mention one danger of using wireless communication in an organisation.
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(c). Why are majority of organisations still using cable networks? (01 mark)
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17. (a). Give two differences between RAM and ROM. (02 marks)
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(b). Write one function to the following parts in a CPU.
(i). Control Unit. (01 mark)
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(ii). Arithmetic and Logical Unit. (01 mark)
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(iii). Registers. (01 mark)
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18. (a). State any two applications of artificial intelligence today in computing.
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(b). Mention one branch of digital forensics. (01 mark)
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(c). (i). What is green computing? (01 mark)
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(ii). Give one goal of green computing. (01 mark)
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19. (a). Outline two duties carried out by:
(i). Computer support specialist. (02 marks)
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(ii). Systems analyst. (02 marks)
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(b). Mention one way you can care for a school network. (01 mark)
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20. (a). State the difference between a file and a folder. (01 mark)
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(b). Outline the steps you take to restore a deleted file from the recycle bin.
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(c). Give two causes of data loss in an organisation. (02 marks)
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