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Do not open this booklet until you are told to do so. While you are waiting, read and observe the
following instructions carefully. Write your name and index number in ink in the spaces provided
above.

This booklet consists of two papers; I and II. Answer Paper 2 which comes first in your answer
booklet and Paper 1 on your Objective Test answer sheet. Paper 2 will last for 1 hour after which
the answer book let will be collected. Do not start Paper until you are told to do so. Paper 1 will
last 45 minutes.

VERY IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read through the questions, brainstorm and plan your answers before you finally answer
them. This is one of the good ways to manage your time in an exam and to do well.
2. Write clearly, use simple expressions and provide the best answers possible.
3. Write answers that provide additional information. If you just list answers or provide one to
three worded answers, your will fail the paper.
4. Do well to explain your answers to help earn full marks. Check your units of measurement,
spellings, grammar and read over your work before submitting.
5. Write question numbers boldly, start every new major question (answers) on a new page.
6. Do not rewrite the full question before answering. Only write the question number.
7. Show workings in all instances in section B if the question involves calculations.
This paper consists of two sections: A and B. Answer questions 1 in section A and any other two
questions in section B. All questions carry equal marks. Answer all the questions in the spaces provided
in this question paper.

PAPER 2 - SECTION A
[24 MARKS]
Answer Question 1 (compulsory)
QUESTION 1
The diagram below shows different communication networks. Use them to answer the questions follow.

(a) (i) Identify the name of the networks labelled A, B, C, D and E. (5 marks)
(ii) Define computer network. (2 marks)
(iii) State four types of computer network. (4 marks)

(b) (i) State two disadvantages of Electronic Learning. (2 marks)

(ii) Mention four basic activities of online banking. (4 marks)

(c) Use the diagram below to answer the questions that follow.

(i) Identify the image shown above. (1 mark)

(ii) State two features of the image shown above. (2 marks)

(d) State four advantages of partitioning Hard Disk. (4 marks)

SECTION B -[36 MARKS]

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE IN COMPUTING
 Answer only three questions from this section. All questions carry equal marks.
QUESTION 2
(a) (i) Give two examples of portable computer devices. (2 marks)
(ii) State three unique features of fifth generation computers. (3 marks)

(b) (i) State three examples of storage devices that use flash memory. (3 marks)
(ii) Explain the concept of word processing. (2 marks)

(c) List two examples of word processing softwares. (2 marks)

QUESTION 3
(a) Write the full meaning of the following acronyms.
i. OCR
ii. RFID
iii. PIN
iv. OMR (4 marks)

(b) (i) Give two uses of tables in MS Word. (2 marks)

(ii) State two differences between HDD and SSD. (4 marks)

(c) List two characters that are not allowed in file naming conventions. (2 marks)

QUESTION 4
(a) (i) State three best activities users should practice in order to prevent computer related issues.
(3 marks)
(ii) State two types of network storage. (2 marks)

(b) (i) What are assistive technologies? (2 marks)

(ii) Give three examples of assistive technologies. (3 marks)

(c) Define cloud computing. (2 marks)

QUESTION 5
(a) State two negative effects of using a smartphone. (2 marks)

(b) (i) What is file fragmentation? (2 marks)

(ii) State two advantages of using social media. (2 marks)

(c) (i) Give three uses of parallel processing. (3 marks)

(ii) Explain the term holographic storage. (3 marks)
 PAPER 1 - OBJECTIVE TEST 45 minutes
Answer All Questions
Each question is followed by four options lettered A to D. Find the correct option for each question and
shade in pencil on your answer sheet the space which bears the same letter as the option you have chosen.
Give only one answer to each question.

1. The basic unit of information in quantum computing C. Listening to audio at a very high volume.
is .......... D. Taking breaks to rest your ears.
A. bit.
B. qubit. 7. An input device which is typically used by artists and
C. byte. designers is called .........
D. word. A. magnetic card reader.
B. optical card reader.
2. What can be done to protect learners' privacy and C. QR code reader.
security when they are using online services? D. graphic tablet.
A. Educate learners about online safety and privacy.
B. Use secure encryption protocols to protect 8. Al software in fifth-generation computers can be
learners' data. applied in ........
C. Implement strong security measures to protect A. writing in books
online services from unauthorized access. B. tracking truants
D. All of the above C. self-driving cars
3. The most powerful quantum computer in the world D. trading in markets
is the
A. Google Sycamore 9. To read the magnetic stripe on the back of a credit
B. IBM Quantum One card, one needs the ........
C. D-Wave Advantage A magnetic card reader
D. iMac. B. optical card reader
C. graphic tablet.
4. Which of the following is a type of artificial D. RFID reader.
intelligence? 10. This printer is used by blind and visually impaired
A. Machine learning people to access information in print.
B. Natural language processing A. Braille printer
C. Expert systems B. Impact printer
D. All of the above C. Inkjet printer
D. Thermal printer
5. Mr. Musah wants to print receipts of purchase and 11. Which of the following is not a type of flash
labels for his products. Which output device would you memory storage system?
recommend he use? A. Memory card
A. Braille printer B. Cloud storage
B. Impact printer C. SIM card
C. Thermal printer D. CD-ROM
D. Wax printer
6. Which action is not recommended for responsible 12. A good way to protect your files from an
use of speakers and earpieces? unauthorized access is ........
A. Adjusting the volume to a comfortable level. A. using strong passwords for your computer and
B. Sharing earpiece with others. online accounts.
 B. using file encryption software to delete your 19. Which of the following file formats is not supported
sensitive files. by file compression?
C. storing your files on an unsecure cloud storage A. EXE
service. B. RAR
D. using easy and guessable passwords. C. 7Z
D. ZIP
13. Which of the following is not a technology that can
be used to help people with mobility and sensory 20. An output device used for prototyping and
impairments? manufacturing is called ........
A. Voice recognition software A. braille printer.
B. Screen reader software B. impact printer
C Screen enlargement software C. inkjet printer
D. Mini mobile phones D. 3D printer.

14. The type of storage device that uses magnetic 21. One of the following is not a feature of fifth-
memory to store data is called ...... generation computers.
A. hard disk drive. A. Massive parallelism
B. USB flash drive. B. Artificial intelligence
C. solid state drive. C. Natural language processing
D. flash memory card D. Sequential processing
15. Which of the following is not a benefit of using
flash memory storage systems over traditional hard 22. What is the best way to organize your files?
disk drives? A. Create a folder structure with logical names for
A. They are faster folders and files.
B. They are fragile B. Store all of your files in a single folder
C. They are more durable C. Use random names for folders and files
D. They consume less power D. Create a folder for cach file.

16. Which of the following is a common use for 23. Which of the following is not a good practice for file
embedded flash memory? management?
A. To store data on smartphones A. Deleting old and unused files regularly
B. To retrieve stored data on tablets. B. Creating backups of your files regularly
C. To display information on phones. C. Storing all of your files in a single folder
D. To store and access data on digital cameras D. Naming your files with logical names.
24. The input device used in retail stores to process
17. What icon is used to find files, apps, and settings on payments is known as ......
your computer? A. graphic tablet.
A. Search B. magnetic card reader
B. Share C. optical card reader
C. Start D. QR code reader
D. Devices
18. Which of the following is not a feature of the 25. Which of the following is not a portable computing
Settings icon in the Charms bar? device?
A. Change computer wallpaper A. Desktop computer
B. Change your computer's screen resolution B. Laptop
C. Change your computer's language C. Tablet
D. Install new apps D. Smart watch
26. Which of the following portable computing devices 33. What is the purpose of using hyperlinks in a
is not the best for reading books and watching videos document?
on the go? A. To add page numbers
A. Laptop B. To create non-linear presentations
B. Tablet C. To change the font colour.
C. Smart watch D. To adjust line spacing.
D. Mobile phone
34. The appropriate device for reading and writing data
27. How often should you take breaks from bulk work? to flash memory cards is ......
A. Every 20-30 minutes. A. flash memory card reader.
B. Every hour. B. USB flash drive
C. Every two hours. C. solid state drive
D. When you feel tired or stressed. D. hybrid hard drive

28. Which of the following is not a good posture tip for 35. What device is used to convert hardcopy images
sitting at a computer? and documents into digital form?
A. Keep your back straight. A. Keyboard
B. Keep your shoulders relaxed. B. Mouse
C. Keep your head tilted forward. C. Touchpad
D. Keep your feet flat on the floor. D. Scanner

29. Why is it important to keep your monitor at eye 36. Which type of optical disc is used for permanent
level? data storage and cannot be rewritten?
A. To increase neck strain. A. CD-RW
B. To improve focus. B. DVD-R
C. To reduce eye strain. C. CD-ROM
D. To enhance wrist pain. D. DVD-RW

30. How can screen protectors or spectacles help 37. What is the purpose of taskbar buttons in Windows?
control the amount of light received by our eyes? A. Displays live weather updates.
A. By increasing the brightness of the screen. B. Launching virtual assistants
B. By reducing glare and filtering harmful blue light. C. Quick access to open programs
C. By changing the colour of the light. D. Displays the date and time.
D. By making the screen completely dark.
38. Which of the following is not a feature of the Start
31. When using earpieces or headphones, which of the icon in the Charms bar?
following is essential for protecting your hearing? A. Open the Start screen
A. Listening at the highest volume setting. B. Close all open apps
B. Using noise-cancelling features. C. Search for files, apps, and settings
C. Keeping the volume at a safe level. D. Shut down your computer
D. Ignoring the volume altogether. 39. HDD is an acronym for
32. In Microsoft Word, where can you find the Tables A. Hard Disc Drive
group for inserting and formatting tables? B. Hyper Disc Device
A. Home tab C. Hard Disk Drive
B. Insert tab D. Hyper Digital Device
C. Page Layout tab 40. Which of the following is the file extension for MS
D. Design tab Excel
A. .exe B .docx C. .xlsx D. .mp4