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SECOND TERM EXAMINATION

2015 - 2016
CLASS: 7 MARKS : 50
DATE: 11/03/2016 SUBJECT: Computer Applications TIME :1.5 Hrs

INSTRUCTIONS
1. You are required to utilize the first ten minutes for reading the
the question paper.
2. You will not be allowed to write during this time.
3. Neatness should be maintained by avoiding overwriting or striking
out.

SECTION – A [20 Marks]

I. Select the correct answer: [10 Marks]

1. The first internet search engine tool :
a) Bing
b) Archie
c) Web crawler
d) Query

2. Identify the odd one out:

a) Gmail
b) Picasa
c) Google
d) Facebook

3. Web search engine owned by Microsoft:

a) Ask
b) Google
c) Alta Vista
d) Bing

4. Original name of Google :

a) Googol
b) Alphabet
c) Backrub
d) It’s the original name

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 5. Evaluating the formula =Round(10.2111 , 2) + 10 + (6/2) + 15 * 3
a) 20.2111
b) 20.21
c) 20
d) 30.63

6. Unauthorized breaking into a computer for criminal purpose:

a) Debugging
b) Spamming
c) Blogging
d) Hacking

7. An object in MS PowerPoint slide with no connection to the source file.

a) Linking
b) Embedding
c) Hyperlinks
d) None of the above

8. In MS Excel, cell referencing can be done by using:

a) Multiple address
b) Relative address
c) Absolute address
d) All of the above

9. A value that is too large to be accommodated in the Excel cell is show as the following
error:
a) ######
b) &&&&
c) @@@@
d) #Name?

10. Social networking websites

a) Facebook
b) Google+
c) MySpace
d) All of the above

II. State whether the following statement are true and false. Rewrite the statement if it is
false. [5 Marks]
a) Outgoing email messages are temporarily stored in the sent folder.
b) OLE is a technology developed by Google.
c) A presentation should a lot of animation and videos to catch audience attention.
d) The symbol / has a lower hierarchy that the symbol -
e) In a PowerPoint slide, the high contrast between the font colour and background
colour is to improve readability from a distance.

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III. Write 1 - 2 lines on for the following: [5 Marks]
a) Google Doodle
b) Excel functions
c) Operator hierarchy
d) Spoofing
e) Blog
SECTION – B [30 Marks]

IV. Answer the following: [15 Marks]

a) What are the components required for video conferencing. Mention any one
advantage and one limitation of video-conferencing. [3]
b) What is the use of ~ (tilde sign) during the online search process? [1]
c) Write a short note on www.monster.com [1]
d) i) What do you understand by e-commerce?
ii) Give 2 advantages of e-commerce.
iii) Give one advantage of m-commerce over e-commerce. [4]
e) What are computer ethics? List any 3 computer ethics that should be followed by the
internet user. [3]
f) i) Define RSS.
ii) Write two advantages of RSS. [3]

V. Give one difference between the following: [5 Marks]

a) Cc and Bcc [1]
b) Ask.com and Amazon.com [1]
c) Desktop search and search engine [1]
d) Text based chat and video based chat [1]
e) #Div/0! and #Value! [1]

V. Name the following related to “Google”: [2 Marks]

a) Founders
b) Mobile operating system
c) Instant messaging application
d) Web browser

VII. List down the following: [8 Marks]

a) Three tips useful for searching information via the search engine.
b) Two email etiquettes that must be followed while sending an email.
c) One rule to be followed by the internet using new groups.
d) Two tips for creating effective presentation.

********** ALL THE BEST **********

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