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Computer Applications Exam Guide

The document is an examination paper for first-year students at Murang’a University of Technology, focusing on computer applications. It includes instructions for candidates, various questions on topics such as spreadsheet functions, presentation software, and internet benefits for businesses. Students are required to answer specific questions from different sections within a two-hour duration.

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Computer Applications Exam Guide

The document is an examination paper for first-year students at Murang’a University of Technology, focusing on computer applications. It includes instructions for candidates, various questions on topics such as spreadsheet functions, presentation software, and internet benefits for businesses. Students are required to answer specific questions from different sections within a two-hour duration.

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MURANG’A UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY


DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER INFORMATION

UNIVERSITY ORDINARY EXAMINATION

2020/2021 ACADEMIC YEAR


FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION

SIT 100 – INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER APPLICATION

DURATION: 2 HOURS

Instructions to candidates:

1. Answer question One and Any Other Two questions.


2. Mobile phones are not allowed in the examination room.
3. You are not allowed to write on this examination question paper.

1
SECTION A: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION

QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)

a) Distinguish between the following terms:


(i) word processing and word processor
(ii) word- wrap and Text-wrap
(iii) Spreadsheet formula and spreadsheet function. (6marks)
b) Explain five benefits that an organization may gain by integrating computer applications in its
functional transactions. (10marks)
c) (i) Write the spreadsheet formular and function required for the following arithmetical
operations.
 Add the contents of the cells in column G, rows three through row eight. (2marks)
 Find the average of contents of the cells in row twelve, column B through column F.
(2marks)

(ii) The table below shows an examinations grade awards scale used by a university. Write an
appropriate if Function applicable for grading students score in a spreadsheet program. (4marks)

Score range % Letter grade

70% and above A

From 60 to 69 B

From 50 to 59 C

From 40 to 49 D

Below 0 to 39 F

Below 0 or above 100 NM

d) Distinguish between relative, absolute and mixed cell referencing, give an example in each case.
(6marks)

2
SECTION B – ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION

QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)


a) Differentiate between the following terms with respect to spreadsheet programs. (6marks)
(i) Workbook and spreadsheet
(ii) Chart and legend
(iii) Sort and filter
b) A student was helping Mr. Jim, their lecturer in the preparation of the spreadsheet shown below.
Study it carefully and answer the questions that follow.
A B C D E F g
6 Percentage 10%
7 Name Rate Hours Bonus Fees Total Statistics
8 Kim 9 14:00 100 126.00 12.60 226.00
9 Njeri 2 24:00 100 48.00 #VALUE! 148.00
10 Rono 6 21:00 100 126.00 15.88 #NAME?
11 Ali 5 14:00 120 70.00 #VALUE! 62.00
12 Akinyi 4 14:00 100 56.00 8.89 8.89 4.857143
13 Kioko 5 17:00 110 85.00 #VALUE! 7
14 Ziporah 3 12:00 110 36:00 3.20 #DIVIO?

(i) State THREE ways in which to change the appearance of the spreadsheet above so that it is
easier to read and more meaningful to MR. JIM. (3marks)
(ii) State how Mr. Jim can prevent column E from showing in his spreadsheet (without deleting
the data) (1mark)
(iii) Identify two possible causes for message that displays in:
 Cell G10 as # NAME (2marks)
 Cell G14 AS # DIVIO (2marks)

iv) Write down the function that could be used to;

 Find the number appearing most often in column B. (2marks)


 Work out how many numbers in column C are greater than 15. (2marks)

v) The value in cell F8 is calculated by using the formula = E8*F6. When this formula is
copied down to the rest of the column, error messages and incorrect values appear in column
F. Suggest ONE way of solving this problem AND give the appropriate formula. (2marks)

3
QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)

a) Differentiate the following terms in the context of presentation application software


(i) presentation and slide (2marks)
(ii) slide- master and handout- master (2marks)
b) Describe the following power point presentation slide views (6marks)

View Name Description

(i) Normal view

(ii) Slide show view

(iii) Slide sorter view

c) Discuss five advantages that an organisation may reap by installing and using a presentation
program such as MS power point. (10marks)

QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)

a) Explain 5 benefits of internet to a business organization. (10marks)


b) Mr Jim, a lecturer at Mambo Leo University would like to assist his Fresher students when they
send e-mails from the university cyber-café so that they can be forwarding their assignments in
form of attachments to e-mails.
(i) Highlight THREE netiquette rules to keep in mind when adding and sending e-mail
attachments. (3marks)
(ii) consider the following e-mail address assigned to one of the student groups by MR. JIM
zbgenius@[Link]
 Identify the user name in the e-mail address (1mark)
 State what .[Link] part of the e-mail address represents. (2marks)
(iii) Explain the difference between the Cc field and Bcc field in an e-mail program interface.
(4marks)

Common questions

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Advantages include enhanced visual communication, the ability to integrate multimedia for engaging presentations, improved information structure, real-time collaboration opportunities, and the facilitation of remote presentations and meetings.

.ac.ke indicates the email belongs to an academic institution (ac for academic) based in Kenya (ke for Kenya). This structure helps identify the nature and location of the organization.

Relative cell referencing adjusts the cell reference when a formula is copied to another cell (e.g., A1 changes to B1 if moved one column to the right). Absolute cell referencing keeps the cell reference constant regardless of where the formula is copied (e.g., $A$1 remains $A$1). Mixed cell referencing combines relative and absolute referencing, anchoring either the row or column (e.g., $A1 keeps column A constant but allows the row number to change)

Cc (carbon copy) is used to send a copy of an email to additional recipients visibly, while Bcc (blind carbon copy) allows sending a copy to recipients without revealing them to other recipients. This feature is crucial for privacy and hierarchical communication management.

The internet provides businesses with increased accessibility to global markets, enhanced communication with customers and partners, access to a wide range of business tools and platforms, efficient marketing and advertising opportunities, and improved operational efficiency through various online services.

A workbook is an entire file containing multiple sheets, including spreadsheets, charts, and other data. A spreadsheet is a single sheet within that workbook, typically used for calculations and data analysis.

Three essential netiquette rules are: 1) Limit the size of attachments to avoid server issues; 2) Always provide a short description of the attachment; and 3) Ensure files are virus-free before sending. These practices help maintain professional communication and prevent technical issues.

Integrating computer applications can enhance efficiency, reduce human error, improve data storage and retrieval, facilitate better decision making, and enable real-time access to data across different departments. Additionally, it can lead to more seamless communication internally and externally.

A #NAME? error typically indicates a misspelled function name or a reference to a named range that doesn't exist. To correct this, ensure all function names and references are correctly spelled and verified.

Improving readability can be achieved by applying cell shading to differentiate sections, using bold or larger font sizes for headings, and applying number formatting for clarity. Adjusting column widths and aligning text properly can also enhance interpretability.

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