A WRITTEN/PRACTICAL EXAM FOR THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT ACADEMIC

REGISTRAR

INSTRUCTIONS

1, Attempt all questions in this Examination

2. For Questions 1-15, Tick the most appropriate answer (15 Marks)

3. Questions16-30, write the correct answer in the space provided (15 Marks)

4. Questions 31-45, write True or False for the correct answer (30 Marks)

5. Questions 46-55, fill in the correct answer in the space provided (20 marks)

6. Questions 56-57, write the answers below each question. (20 marks)

TIME 9:00 AM- 10:00 AM (1 HOUR)

Section A

(i). Please tick your correct choice (1 – 20)

[Link] device that the computer uses to keep data is ………….. (1 mark)

A. input device
B. output device
C. processing device
D. storage device

[Link] copy a file means to …………….. (1 mark)

A. cut the file from the desktop

B. delete the file into recycle bin
C. make a duplicate of the file
D. remove the file from a folder

3. Programs that perform specific task for users are referred to as ………………… (1 mark)

A. application software
B. computer software

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C. operating software
D. system software

4. The operation whereby the computer manipulates data to produce information is known as
…………………………….. (1 mark)

A. capturing
B. processing
C. recording
D. retrieving

5. A computer program that enables users to surf the internet is known as …………………… (1
mark)

A. internet explorer
B. navigator
C. web browser
D. internet surfer

6. Which of the following devices will enable users to get access to the internet connection? (1
mark)

A. keyboard
B. Modem
C. Projector
D. Scanner
7. Transferring data from a remote computer to local computer is referred to as …………………
(1 mark)

A. download
B. link down
C. upload
D. linkup

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8. Specialized programs that assist users to locate information on the internet are called
………………….. (1 mark)

A. agents
B. internet browsers
C. search engines
D. web

9. The software responsible for the management of the basic operations of the computer is the
………………. (1 mark)

A. application program
B. device drivers
C. operating system
D. utility program

10. Registers are used to store data and instructions that: (1 mark)

A. are needed over a long period of time.

B. are needed immediately and frequently.
C. are needed at start up.
D. are needed to hold the program that is being used.

11. The main memory of a computer is also referred to as: (1 mark)

A. immediate access store.

B. auxiliary storage.
C. secondary storage.
D. backup storage.

12. All of the following are portable computers except: (1 mark)

A. laptop computers.
B. notebook computers.
C. tablet computers.
D. video game consoles.

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13. A tablet is a computer that looks like a notebook computer except that data can be
entered using: (1 mark)

A. a keyboard.
B. a touchscreen.
C. a digitising tablet.
D. all of the above.

14. Which of the following computers is connected to sensors and actuators that convert an

electrical control signal into a physical action? (1 mark)

A. Laptop computers

B. Desktop computers

C. Wearable computers

D. Embedded computers

15. Which of the following is a negative effect of digital technology use on the environment? (1
mark)

A. Reduction in paper usage

B. Reduction in building construction
C. Consumption of energy
D. Reduction in fuel usage

(ii) Please fill in the blanks (21 – 30)

21. ………………….............. is a set of raw facts and figures (2 marks)

22. ………………………… are used to get the and instructions into the computer processing.
(2 marks)

23. A computer system consists of both …………………… and …………………………… (2

marks)

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24. Processing takes place in the part of a computer known as the ……………………………...
(2 marks)

25……………………………………. translates information processed by the computer into a

form that the user can understand. (2 marks)

26. The …………………………………… directs and coordinates all the activities within the
CPU (2 marks)

27. ………………………………….. are all the physical parts of the computer system that you
can see and touch. (2 marks)

28. …………………………. a set of instructions (called a program) that a computer needs to

carry out its tasks. (2marks)

29. ………………………………………….. a programmable electronic device that processes

data following a set of instructions; a computer is a single device to which peripherals can be
attached. (2marks)

30. …………………………………………. refers to all the hardware and software required for
the computer to work; this includes the computer itself plus the monitor, keyboard, mouse,
printer and any other peripherals needed. (2marks)

(iii) Please indicate True or False at the end of each sentence. (31 – 55)

31. Data and information are the same. ……………………………………………. (2 marks)

32. The CPU is the brain of the computer. ………………………………………… (2 marks)

33. All the data is processed in the memory unit. ………………………………….. (2 marks)

34. The control unit sends data from the memory to the ALU for processing. …………………..
(2 marks)

35. Output devices translate information processed by the computer into a form that the user

can understand. ………………….. (2 marks)

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36. A computer that is required for gaming does not need a fast processor.……………………..
(2 marks)

37. Input, processing and output are the three stages of data processing.………………………..
(2 marks)

38. Technology has improved communities by providing better communication systems.

……………………. (2 marks)

39. A laptop computer is a portable version of a PC. ………………………. (2 marks)

40. Notebooks are usually just as powerful as a desktop PC. …………….. (2 marks)

41. A mainframe can handle more than a thousand users at a time. …………….. (2 marks)

42. An embedded computer is housed on a single circuit board. …………….. (2 marks)

43. First-generation computers were based on the integrated circuit (IC) or chip. ………………..
(2 marks)

44. High-level programming languages were used in third-generation computers. ………………

(2 marks)

45. Fifth-generation computers use ultra-large-scale integration (ULSI) chips……………………

(2 marks)

46. The most common computers today are mainframe computers. …………………………….
(2 marks)

47. A computer laboratory does not contain many electrical and other cables.
…………………… (2 marks)

48. To prevent misuse or mishandling of the equipment in the computer laboratory we need to

follow a set of rules. ………………….. (2 marks)

49. Inserting metal objects into the monitor is safe. ……………… (2 marks)

50. Switching your computer on/off too often will not cause any damage to your computer.
……………….. (2 marks)

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51. Exposing your computer to excessive dust can result in it becoming defective.
………………… (2 marks)

52. It is OK to eat and drink while working on the computer. ……………………….. (2 marks)

53. You should not copy software from the computer if you do not have proper

authorisation. ……………………… (2 marks)

54. You are allowed to change the settings in the computers. …………………… (2 marks)

55. A computer virus can be spread to other computers when an infected disk is used in other

computers. ………………………………… (2 marks)

iv) Write your answers below each question

56. Draft a simple excel sheet of at least of six Columns and five rows and in it insert details of
five imaginary students who have come for year one, semester one registration at your desk. (10
marks)

57. As an Assistant Academic Registrar handling student’s graduation process in one of the
faculties at Mbarara University of Science and Technology, list five steps in logical order you
would follow in retrieving missing marks of a finalist student who has come with a complaint
missing marks in one course unit. (10 marks)

GOOD LUCK

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