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<=CDACC ICT Technician Level 5 : Demonstrate Digital Literacy past paper July 2023
A technical institution has the following devices in the computer laboratory: Joystick, Keyboard, Printer, Scanner, Monitor, Barcode reader, Plotter, Speaker. Classify them as either input or output devices. (4 Marks)
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1. Hardware refers to the ________________ components of a computer. A. Functional. B. Mathematical. C. Logical. D. Physical.
2. ________________ is an example of proof reading tools in word processors. A. Spelling and grammar checker. B. WordPad. C. Mail Merging. D. Word Wrap.
3. An intersection between a row and a column is called? A. Record. B. Field. C. Cell. D. Table.
4. Which of the following is an alignment style used in word processing? A. Right Justified. B. Left Justified. C. Margin Right. D. Justified.
5. Which of the following is an example of an operating system? A. Microsoft Excel. B. Microsoft Word. C. Microsoft Windows. D. Microsoft Access.
6. BIOS stands for? A. Basic Input/Output system. B. Base Input/Output system. C. Bios operating system. D. Bio System.
7. ________________ deletes the text on the right of the cursor. A. Delete key. B. Backspace key. C. Home key. D. Tab key.
8. ________________ is used to protect our computer from viruses. A. Anti spyware. B. Worm. C. Anti-virus. D. Software
9. Which of the following part of the CPU is used for arithmetic, calculation, and comparison? A. Control unit. B. Registers. C. ALU. D. Motherboard.
10. A predefined formula that performs common calculations is known as? A. Functions. B. Spreadsheet. C. Control Unit. D. CPU.
11. Which of the following is not a formatting feature? A. Color. B. Bold. C. Drop cap. D. Margin.
12. ________________ changes all the text into capital letters. A. Capitalize each word. B. Toggle case. C. Upper case. D. Sentence case.
13. ________________ moves only the first line away from the margin. A. Hanging. B. Indenting. C. First line. D. Line spacing.
14. Which of the following is used to combine many cells into one in a table? A. Wrap text. B. Split table. C. Merge cells. D. Sorting.
15. ________________ appears on the top of every page in a document. A. Superscript. B. Subscript. C. Header. D. Footer.
16. The RAM stick is mounted on the A. Hard disk. B. Expansion slot. C. HDMI Port. D. CPU.
17. Data is a collection of ________________. A. Processed facts. B. Words and numbers. C. Raw facts. D. Raw cells.
18. ________________ is the application best suited for typing letters. A. Ms Excel. B. Publisher. C. Ms PowerPoint. D. Ms Word.
19. RAM is? A. Storage device. B. Volatile. C. Non-volatile. D. Permanent storage
20. Which of the following is a keyboard shortcut to save a document using Microsoft Word? A. Ctrl + Z. B. Ctrl + P. C. Ctrl + B. D. Ctrl + S.
21. Explain THREE differences between data and information. (6 Marks)
22. Computers are classified according to the data they process. List TWO types of computers under this classification. (2 Marks)
23. State THREE areas where computers are used in our society. (3 Marks)
24. Monicah, a secretary at Uhai Bora Institute, has been requested to communicate to the Board Members about a workshop meeting via email. Outline THREE advantages of using an email over other means of communication. (3 Marks)
25. Define the following terms. (4 Marks) a) Hacking b) Cracking
26. List THREE types of views that are found in Microsoft PowerPoint. (3 Marks)
27. State TWO types of documents that can be created using Microsoft Publisher. (2 Marks)
28. Amos, a salesperson, was requested by his supervisor to prepare a report for the year 2022 using a word processor program. Outline FOUR advantages of using the program. (4 Marks)
29. List TWO functional units of computer hardware. (2 Marks)
30. Outline TWO ways to ensure the safety of data in a computer. (2 Marks)
31. Using an example in each case, explain the meaning of the following terms. (4 Marks) a) Superscript b) Subscript
32. State TWO data types in Microsoft Excel. (2 Marks)
33. Patco Company intends to purchase software to help in its daily operations. List THREE factors the company would consider. (3 Marks)
34. Differentiate between application software and system software. (4 Marks)
35. Define the term word processing as used in information communication technology. (2 Marks)
36. Organizations are increasingly using the internet to transact their business on a daily basis. Explain THREE benefits of this trend. (6 Marks)
37. Describe FOUR functions of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) of a computer. (8 Marks)
38. The management of an organization intends to acquire a computerized word processor to replace its typewriters. Describe FOUR benefits that the organization may derive from this replacement. (8 Marks)
39. Mary, an ICT manager, intends to procure computers for her organization because the previous computers were outdated. Explain three factors she should consider. (6 Marks)
40. A technical institution has the following devices in the computer laboratory: Joystick, Keyboard, Printer, Scanner, Monitor, Barcode reader, Plotter, Speaker. Classify them as either input or output devices. (4 Marks)
41. Distinguish between leasing and outsourcing as methods of software acquisition. (4 Marks)
42. Milele College has hired an ICT technician for their newly established computer laboratory. The technician is required to perform routine computer maintenance every term. Explain THREE reasons for carrying out routine computer maintenance. (6 Marks)
43. Explain TWO reasons why the technician should regularly perform data backups. (2 Marks)
44. One of the duties of the technician is to install an Ms Windows operating system. Describe FOUR functions of an operating system. (8 Marks)
1. Hardware refers to the ________________ components of a computer. A. Functional. B. Mathematical. C. Logical. D. Physical.
2. ________________ is an example of proof reading tools in word processors. A. Spelling and grammar checker. B. WordPad. C. Mail Merging. D. Word Wrap.
3. An intersection between a row and a column is called? A. Record. B. Field. C. Cell. D. Table.
4. Which of the following is an alignment style used in word processing? A. Right Justified. B. Left Justified. C. Margin Right. D. Justified.
5. Which of the following is an example of an operating system? A. Microsoft Excel. B. Microsoft Word. C. Microsoft Windows. D. Microsoft Access.
6. BIOS stands for? A. Basic Input/Output system. B. Base Input/Output system. C. Bios operating system. D. Bio System.
7. ________________ deletes the text on the right of the cursor. A. Delete key. B. Backspace key. C. Home key. D. Tab key.
8. ________________ is used to protect our computer from viruses. A. Anti spyware. B. Worm. C. Anti-virus. D. Software
9. Which of the following part of the CPU is used for arithmetic, calculation, and comparison? A. Control unit. B. Registers. C. ALU. D. Motherboard.
10. A predefined formula that performs common calculations is known as? A. Functions. B. Spreadsheet. C. Control Unit. D. CPU.
11. Which of the following is not a formatting feature? A. Color. B. Bold. C. Drop cap. D. Margin.
12. ________________ changes all the text into capital letters. A. Capitalize each word. B. Toggle case. C. Upper case. D. Sentence case.
13. ________________ moves only the first line away from the margin. A. Hanging. B. Indenting. C. First line. D. Line spacing.
14. Which of the following is used to combine many cells into one in a table? A. Wrap text. B. Split table. C. Merge cells. D. Sorting.
15. ________________ appears on the top of every page in a document. A. Superscript. B. Subscript. C. Header. D. Footer.
16. The RAM stick is mounted on the A. Hard disk. B. Expansion slot. C. HDMI Port. D. CPU.
17. Data is a collection of ________________. A. Processed facts. B. Words and numbers. C. Raw facts. D. Raw cells.
18. ________________ is the application best suited for typing letters. A. Ms Excel. B. Publisher. C. Ms PowerPoint. D. Ms Word.
19. RAM is? A. Storage device. B. Volatile. C. Non-volatile. D. Permanent storage
20. Which of the following is a keyboard shortcut to save a document using Microsoft Word? A. Ctrl + Z. B. Ctrl + P. C. Ctrl + B. D. Ctrl + S.
21. Explain THREE differences between data and information. (6 Marks)
22. Computers are classified according to the data they process. List TWO types of computers under this classification. (2 Marks)
23. State THREE areas where computers are used in our society. (3 Marks)
24. Monicah, a secretary at Uhai Bora Institute, has been requested to communicate to the Board Members about a workshop meeting via email. Outline THREE advantages of using an email over other means of communication. (3 Marks)
25. Define the following terms. (4 Marks) a) Hacking b) Cracking
26. List THREE types of views that are found in Microsoft PowerPoint. (3 Marks)
27. State TWO types of documents that can be created using Microsoft Publisher. (2 Marks)
28. Amos, a salesperson, was requested by his supervisor to prepare a report for the year 2022 using a word processor program. Outline FOUR advantages of using the program. (4 Marks)
29. List TWO functional units of computer hardware. (2 Marks)
30. Outline TWO ways to ensure the safety of data in a computer. (2 Marks)
31. Using an example in each case, explain the meaning of the following terms. (4 Marks) a) Superscript b) Subscript
32. State TWO data types in Microsoft Excel. (2 Marks)
33. Patco Company intends to purchase software to help in its daily operations. List THREE factors the company would consider. (3 Marks)
34. Differentiate between application software and system software. (4 Marks)
35. Define the term word processing as used in information communication technology. (2 Marks)
36. Organizations are increasingly using the internet to transact their business on a daily basis. Explain THREE benefits of this trend. (6 Marks)
37. Describe FOUR functions of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) of a computer. (8 Marks)
38. The management of an organization intends to acquire a computerized word processor to replace its typewriters. Describe FOUR benefits that the organization may derive from this replacement. (8 Marks)
39. Mary, an ICT manager, intends to procure computers for her organization because the previous computers were outdated. Explain three factors she should consider. (6 Marks)
40. A technical institution has the following devices in the computer laboratory: Joystick, Keyboard, Printer, Scanner, Monitor, Barcode reader, Plotter, Speaker. Classify them as either input or output devices. (4 Marks)
41. Distinguish between leasing and outsourcing as methods of software acquisition. (4 Marks)
42. Milele College has hired an ICT technician for their newly established computer laboratory. The technician is required to perform routine computer maintenance every term. Explain THREE reasons for carrying out routine computer maintenance. (6 Marks)
43. Explain TWO reasons why the technician should regularly perform data backups. (2 Marks)
44. One of the duties of the technician is to install an Ms Windows operating system. Describe FOUR functions of an operating system. (8 Marks)
