INFORMATION AND COMPUTER STUDIES 1 (036/1)
Time: 3 Hours
SECTION A (16 Marks)
1. Multiple Choice Questions (10 marks)
1. Which of the following is NOT an example of input device?
A. Mouse
B. Keyboard
C. Monitor
D. Scanner
2. The physical parts of a computer system are known as:
A. Software
B. Hardware
C. Data
D. Program
3. Which type of software translates high-level languages into machine code at once?
A. Assembler
B. Interpreter
C. Compiler
D. Operating System
4. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of first generation computers?
A. Used vacuum tubes
B. Consumed a lot of power
C. Very fast and portable
D. Produced a lot of heat
5. The process of arranging data in ascending or descending order in a spreadsheet is called:
A. Sorting
B. Filtering
C. Formatting
D. Calculation
6. Which of the following is an example of web browser?
A. Windows
B. Chrome
C. Linux
D. Android
7. The smallest unit of information in a computer is:
A. Bit
B. Byte
C. Word
D. Record
8. A group of computers connected together to share resources is called:
A. Database
B. Website
C. Network
D. Spreadsheet
9. Which multimedia component allows video conferencing?
A. Graphics
B. Animation
C. Audio
D. Video
10. Which one is NOT an advantage of using ICT in education?
A. Access to wide range of resources
B. Quick communication
C. Promotes cheating and laziness
D. Easy sharing of information
2. Matching Items (6 marks)
Match the items in List A with their correct responses in List B. Write the letter of the
correct response beside the item number.
List A
i. LAN
ii. URL
iii. DBMS
iv. MS PowerPoint
v. Impact of ICT
vi. Spreadsheet
List B
A. Stores and manages data in databases
B. A slide presentation software
C. Web address of a website
D. Local area network
E. Used for calculations and charts
F. Social, economic, and cultural changes
SECTION B (54 Marks)
3. (a) Differentiate between system software and application software (4 marks).
(b) Give five examples of application software (5 marks).
4. (a) Explain four ways of taking care of computer hardware to increase its lifespan (4
marks).
(b) Outline five advantages of using a computer in banking services (5 marks).
5. (a) Define the term spreadsheet (2 marks).
(b) Mention three examples of spreadsheet software (3 marks).
(c) Explain four functions of spreadsheets in data management (4 marks).
6. (a) State three advantages and two disadvantages of computer networks (5 marks).
(b) Briefly explain four services provided by the Internet (4 marks).
7. (a) Outline any five impacts of ICT on society (5 marks).
(b) Explain four limitations of ICT in developing countries (4 marks).
8. (a) What is desktop publishing? (2 marks)
(b) List five examples of DTP software (5 marks).
(c) State two importance of DTP in communication (2 marks).
SECTION C (30 Marks)
9. Discuss in detail the challenges facing database management systems (DBMS) and
suggest possible solutions. (15 marks)
10. “Multimedia has transformed communication and education.” Discuss this statement by
giving at least six points. (15 marks)
11. With clear examples, explain how web development is important for business,
education, and government sectors. (15 marks)
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