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 PB PAGEZ EXAMS LIMITED ACADEMIC YEAR: 2023/2024
MONTH: JULY, 2024
END OF THIRD TERM EXAMINATION – BASIC 7 DURATION: 2 HOURS
SUBJECT: COMPUTING
NAME: …………………………………………………………… DATE …………………………………

PAPER 2 1 hour 15 minutes

ESSAY
This paper is in two sections A and B. Answer Question 1 in Section A and any other three questions in
Section B. Answer all the questions in the spaces provided in this question paper. At the end of the
examination, you should submit the entire question paper to the invigilator.

SECTION A
[24 MARKS]
Answer Question 1 (compulsory)
1. Figure 1 shows the different types of monitors. Use them to answer the questions that follow.

A Figure 1 B
(a) (i) Identify the types of monitors displayed in Fig. 1. [2 marks]

A: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

B: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

(ii) Identify three reasons why monitor B is mostly used in modern technology than monitor A. [6 marks]

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(iii) Your teacher needs to display the contents of his monitor to the entire school on a large screen. Which
device would you recommend? [2 marks]

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(b) Draw the following flowchart symbols. [8 marks]

Symbol Name

Terminal

Decision

Input/Output

Predefined Process

(c) Complete the table with the correct file extension, type of file and application. [6 marks]

File extension Type of file One application

Word processing

.mp3

Windows Photo Viewer

SECTION B
[36 MARKS]
Answer only three questions from this section. All questions carry equal marks
2. (a) (i) Farida wants to search for an article on the internet, mention three internet browsers she can use to
perform the search. [3 marks]

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(ii) Farida later wanted to evaluate the article of the website she searched for. State four techniques she can
use to evaluate the article. [4 marks]
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(b) (i) State two data types used in programming. [2 marks]

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(c) Explain copyright infringement. [2 marks]

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3. (a) Explain the following programming concepts. [4 marks]

i. Constant
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ii. Variable
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(b) How would you define a robot? [2 marks]

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(c) State three health hazards and suggest one safety precaution each when using ICT tools. [6 marks]

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4. (a) Your colleague wants to know how beneficial robots are in our current society. Briefly explain how
they can be used for our benefit in the following industries: [6 marks]
i. agriculture;
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ii. healthcare;

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iii. education.
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(b) Mention three virtual learning websites that can be used for e-learning [3 marks]

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(c) Mention three examples of optical storage devices. [3 marks]

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5. (a) Mention four characteristics of algorithms. [4 marks]

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(b) Explain the use of the Find and Replace command in MS Word. [2 marks]

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(c) State three examples of high-level programming languages. [3 marks]

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(d) Write the following artificial intelligence acronyms in full. [3 marks]

i. AR: …………………………………………………………….…………………………………
ii. MR: …………………………………………………………….…………………………………
iii. VR: …………………………………………………………….…………………………………

END OF ESSAY TEST

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. An input device which looks like a vehicle’s 5. Hearing impairment refers to the group of
gear which is often used for playing computer people who are not able to
games is called… A. see.
A. trackball. B. hear.
B. keyboard. C. dumb.
C. light Pen. D. Walk.
D. joystick. 6. Social media can be beneficial in the
following areas except
2. Liquid Crystal Display is a type of
A. communication.
A. keyboard.
B. marketing.
B. monitor.
C. phishing.
C. System Unit.
D. data sharing.
D. Scanner.
7. In a star topology, all the computers on the
3. Which of these is used to raise one value to network are connected
the power of a second value and calculate it? A. to a central device.
A. Exponentiation B. to several nodes.
B. Division C. in a parallel connection.
C. Modulus D. in series of many cables.
D. Multiplication 8. The world wide web is the part of the internet
4. Which of the following performs tasks that contains
typically done by the palm and finger A. computer connections.
arrangements of the human arm? B. the internet core.
A. Sensor. C. network devices.
B. Actuator. D. websites.
C. Microprocessor 9. Which of the following websites is not an
D. Cables. open learning platform?
 A. Alibaba B. Invitation card
B. Coursera C. Permission letter
C. Udemy D. School ledger
D. Khan Academy 17. A device designed to process requests and
10. An information lacks ……… when the authors deliver data to another computer is known as
fail to identify themselves when they put the A. cable.
information online. B. hub.
A. authority C. server.
B. coverage D. switch.
C. currency 18. All the following are examples of data types
D. objectivity in programming except
11. Some of the importance of Machine Learning A. Boolean.
is that it is used for ………. B. double.
I. typing documents. C. integer
II. image recognition. D. value.
III. printing hardcopies. 19. The social media site which is mainly
IV. speech recognition. business oriented and used for job networking
A. I and II is
B. I, III and IV A. Facebook.
C. II and IV B. Snapchat.
D. II only C. X
12. The type of output displayed on the monitor D. LinkedIn
screen is known as……….. 20. An example of an email service provider
A. hardcopy. among the following is
B. softcopy. A. Dropbox.
C. hardware. B. Outlook.
D. software. C. WeChat.
13. The piece of a computer system designed to D. Tumblr.
simulate the way the human brain analyzes 21. Which of the following is associated with
and process information is known as ………. fourth generation of computers?
A. artificial intelligence. A. Microprocessor
B. machine learning. B. Vacuum tubes
C. programming. C. Semi-conductors
D. artificial neural network. D. Transistors

14. In algorithm, sequence means the computer

will…
A. deliver your code safely. 22. One characteristic of algorithms is that, it is
B. run your code in order. A. complex in nature.
C. compile your code with errors. B. comes with ambiguity.
D. simplify your code. C. clear and unambiguous.
15. PAN is a type of computer network that D. a programming language.
stands for ……… 23. Which one of these is a principle of
A. people area network. information security?
B. private access network. A. Infrastructure
C. personal area network. B. Communication
D. personnel active network. C. Integrity
16. Which of the following documents is best D. Vulnerability
created with PowerPoint?
A. Project presentation
24. A basic computer network consists of two C. while loop.
computers, a/an……….. and a D. for loop.
communication channel. 32. The exclusive legal right that prohibits
A. analogue machine copying of intellectual property without the
B. communication device permission of the holder is termed as
C. uplink port A. copyright infringement.
D. computer switch B. Internet etiquette.
25. Machine Learning can recognize the voice of C. rules and regulations.
people through……….. D. copyright.
A. handwritten recognition. 33. Computers on a network that access resources
B. image recognition. from a remote computer is called
C. medical diagnosis. A. router.
D. speech recognition. B. server.
26. In the agriculture industry, robots can be used C. hub.
for the following except D. client.
A. remediation. 34. The flowchart symbols in programming that
B. harvesting. represents the flowline is called a/an
C. tilling. A. oval.
D. weeding. B. rectangle.
27. An action or an event that might compromise C. arrowhead.
the security of computer systems is called D. diamond.
a/an 35. Commands for editing and formatting text are
A. integrity. found on the
B. threat. A. Home tab.
C. corruption. B. Insert tab.
D. functionality. C. Design tab.
28. The type of computer network that covers a D. Layout tab.
large area like countries and regions is called 36. High volumes from the radio can damage our
A. LAN. A. eyes.
B. MAN. B. ears.
C. PAN. C. heart.
D. WAN. D. nose.
29. The status bar on Microsoft Word displays 37. Software is also referred to as
the …………. in the current document. A. instruction.
A. date and current time. B. information.
B. sheet tabs. C. program.
C. number of words D. graphics.
D. slide’s view 38. Which of the following tools is used to get
synonyms of words in PowerPoint?
A. Thesaurus
30. Which of the following is a valid MS Excel B. Proofing
formula? C. Design
A. =F4+F6 D. Template
B. =SUM(A2:C3) 39. The physical or logical arrangement of
C. =?C4:C6 network is termed as
D. =MAX(D1:D2) A. topology.
31. The iteration structure in programming and B. routing.
algorithm can be achieved using the C. networking.
following except D. intranet.
A. logical loop.
B. do-while loop.
 40. What is the name or symbol used to identify
manufacturers or distributors of products and
services?
A. Patient
B. Copyright
C. Trademark
D. Piracy

END OF PAPER

PB PAGEZ EXAMS LIMITED

END OF THIRD TERM EXAMINATION (JULY, 2024)
COMPUTING – BASIC 7

FINAL MARKING SCHEME

PAPER 1
OBJECTIVE TEST
[40 MARKS]
1. D 6. C 11. C 16. A 21. A 26. A 31. A 36. B
2. B 7. A 12. B 17. C 22. C 27. B 32. D 37. C
3. A 8. D 13. D 18. D 23. C 28. D 33. D 38. A
4. B 9. A 14. B 19. D 24. B 29. C 34. C 39. A
5. B 10. A 15. C 20. B 25. D 30. A 35. A 40. C
PAPER 2
[60 MARKS]
QUESTION 1
(a) (i) TYPES OF MONITORS
A. Cathode Ray Tube / CRT Monitor
B. LED Monitor / LCD Monitor / Flat Panel. [2 marks @1 mark each]
(ii) WHY MONITOR B IS MOSTLY USED IN MODERN TECHNOLOGY THAN A
 They are light in weight.
 They produce less glare.
 They take up less space in rooms.
 They consume less electricity [6 marks @ 2 marks each].
(iii) DEVICE TO DISPLAY CONTENTS OF MONITOR TO A LARGER SCREEN
A projector [2 marks]
(b) FLOWCHART SYMBOLS
 Symbol Name
Terminal

Decision

Input/Output

Predefined Process

[8 marks @ 2 mark each]

(c) COMPLETED TABLE OF THE CORRECT FILE EXTENSIONS, TYPE AND APPLICATION

File extension Type of file One application

.docx word processing MS Word, WordPad, OpenOffice,

Google Docs, WordPerfect, etc.
.mp3 audio / music Music player / Audio player, Windows
Media Player, VLC Player, etc.
.jpg / .jpeg / .png image / picture Windows Photo Viewer

[6 marks @1 mark each]

QUESTION 2
(a) (i) EXAMPLES OF INTERNET BROWSERS
 Safari
 Brave
 Microsoft Edge
 Google Chrome
 Internet Explorer
 Phoenix browser
 Opera
 Mozilla Firefox, etc. [3 marks @1 mark each]
(ii) TECHNIQUES USED TO EVALUATE THE WEBSITE
 Accuracy.
 Authority
 Functionality
 Currency
 Content [4 marks @ 2 mark each]
(b) (i) DATA TYPES THAT ARE USED IN PROGRAMMING
  String
 Character (char)
 Boolean
 Double
 Integer
 Float [2 marks @1marks each]
(c) COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT EXPLAINED
Copyright infringement describes the failure to obey copyright rules and regulations. OR Copyright
infringement occurs when a copyrighted work or material is copied, reproduced, or distributed publicly
without the permission of the copyright owner. [2 marks]
QUESTION 3
(a) EXPLANATION OF PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS
i. Constant – A constant is a value in a program that cannot be changed.
ii. Variable – A variable is a value that changes throughout the program based on input or action.
[4 marks @ 2 marks each]

(b) DEFINITION OF ROBOT

A robot is a machine programmable by a computer that is capable of carrying out complex tasks
automatically. OR A robot is a programmable machine designed to autonomously perform tasks that
mimic or replicate human actions, often controlled by computer programs or artificial intelligence.
[2 marks]
(c) HEALTH HAZARDS AND THEIR SAFETY PRECAUTION WHEN USING ICT TOOLS
Eye Strain  Use monitors that do not flicker.
 Use screen filters,
Repetitive strain injury (RSI)  Support wrist by using wrist rests.
 Keep elbow to your side.
Ear problem  Do not listen to music on loud volume.
 Do not use headphones for a long period.
Back and Neck pain  Take regular breaks and rests.
 Sit with back straight and head up.
[6 marks @1 marks each]
QUESTION 4
(a) BENEFIT OF ROBOTS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS
 Agriculture – Robots in the farming sector helps in tilling the land, harvesting crops and weeding to
make work easier. They can also be used to monitor the health of farm animals.
 Healthcare – Robots are used to mix good and accurate medicine to avoid errors. Robots are also used to
perform operations.
 Education – Robots are used in the classroom for learning and teaching purposes and extra curriculum
activities. [6 marks @ 2 marks each]
(b) VIRTUAL LEARNING WEBSITES THAT CAN BE USED FOR E-LEARNING
 KHAN Academy
 Edx
 Code Academy
 Coursera
 Udemy, etc. [3 marks @ 1 mark each]
(c) EXAMPLES OF OPTICAL STORAGE DEVICES
 CD
 DVD
 Blu-Ray Disc
 CD-R
 DVD-RW [3 marks @ 1 mark each]
QUESTION 5
(a) CHARACTERISTICS OF ALGORITHMS
 Algorithms have well-defined inputs.
 Algorithms have well-defined outputs.
 Algorithms are language dependent.
 It is clear and unambiguous.
 The algorithm must be finite. [4 marks @ 1 mark each]
(b) (i) THE USE OF THE FIND AND REPLACE COMMANDS IN MS WORD
The Find and Replace command allows you to search for specific text or formatting in your document and
replace it with new text or formatting. [2 marks]

(ii) EXAMPLES OF HIGH-LEVEL PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES

 JavaScript
 C++
 C#
 Java
 Ruby
 Swift
 PHP
 TypeScript
 Kotlin
 Per
 Python, etc. [3 marks @ 2 marks each]
(iii) ACRONYMS IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
i. AR: Augmented Reality
ii. MR: Mixed Reality
iii. VR: Virtual Reality [3 marks @ 1 mark each]