28. As a new user, you are learning how to 35. As part of your school's cybersecurity SCHOOL .........................................................................

navigate your computer’s interface. measures, you need to explain the main
In computing, what does GUI stand for? purpose of a firewall. What is it designed to Name ………………………………………………….
A. General User Interface do? TERM 1 EXAMINATION
B. Graphical User Interface A. To block unauthorized access Index No. ……………………………………………
C. Great User Interaction B. To install new software COMPUTING
D. General Utility Integration C. To delete viruses Date: ……………………………………………
D. To enhance internet speed PAPER 2 & 1
29. While researching, you come across a ESSAY & OBJECTIVES Candidates’ Signature ……………………………
vast collection of interconnected networks 36. While learning programming, you
that allow you to access information. What
is this collection called?
A. Intranet B. Extranet
encounter a structure that allows you to
repeat actions. What is this structure
called?
1 HOUR 45 MINUTES
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C. Internet D. LAN A. IF B. ELSE
C. WHILE D. PRINT
30. When calculating expenses in Excel, BEST CHOICE EXAMINATION CENTER
what symbol would you use to indicate that 37. You are considering using a new soft-
you want to multiply two numbers together? ware for your startup. Which feature of
A. +
C.
B.
D. /
cloud computing makes it appealing for
your growing needs?
END OF FIRST TERM EXAMINATION
A. Local storage
31. While discussing computer security, B. Physical access
you learn about a type of malicious soft- C. Scalability COMPUTING
ware that spreads by replicating itself. D. Offline use only
What is this software known as?
A. Virus B. Worm 38. You want to store and share your school
C. Trojan D. Spyware projects easily with classmates. What type Read and observe the following instructions carefully.
of software is Google Drive considered?
32. In your computer class, you learn that A. File management software Do not open this booklet until you are told to do so. While you are waiting, read and observe
the acronym CPU stands for what? B. Cloud storage software the following instructions. Write your name, index number, date and signature in ink in the
A. Central Processing Unit C. Antivirus software
B. Computer Power Unit D. Word processing software
spaces provided on your answer sheets
C. Central Programming Unit
D. Computing Processor Unit 39. When sharing a link to your favorite
This booklet consists of two papers. Answer paper 2 which comes first, on your ques-
website, you need to provide its specific
33. While connecting computers in your address. What is this address called? tion paper in the spaces provided and Paper 1 on your objective Test Answer Sheet.
school project, you need to set up a A. URL B. IP Remember to submit all the question papers to the examiner before you leave the
network for a limited area. What type of C. HTML D. HTTP examina- For Examiner’s Use Only tion hall.
network would you create? Question Number Mark
A. WAN B. LAN 40. When counting how many entries you
C. MAN D. PAN have in your contact list, which Excel
function would you use?
34. In preparing your presentation, you A. Add all values
want to enhance an image by adjusting its B. Find the total number of cells with
brightness and contrast. Which tool would values
you be using? C. Subtract values
A. Picture Effects D. Calculate the maximum value
B. Picture Layout
C. Format Picture
D. Text Effects

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 Paper 2 (Essay) Theory Questions
14. The brain of the computer, responsible A. Firewall
Answer question 1 in section A and any other three questions in section B for processing data, is known as the: B. Antivirus
A. Monitor B. RAM C. Web browser
Section A (Compulsory, 24 marks) C. CPU D. Keyboard D. Spreadsheet
Questions:1Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow.
15. An example of a network topology 22. In desktop publishing, the arrangement
where each device is connected to a of text and graphics on a page is known as:
central hub is: A. Formatting
A. Star topology B. Alignment
B. Bus topology C. Layout
IV C. Ring topology D. Style
D. Mesh topology
III 23. In Excel, the function `=COUNT
16. The software that helps users browse (A1:A10)` will:
I the internet is called: A. Add all values
V A. Search engine B. Find the total number of cells with
B. Web browser values
C. Antivirus C. Subtract values
D. Word processor D. Calculate the maximum value

II 17. In Microsoft Excel, which function is 24. Which device is used for entering
used to calculate the average of a set of graphical data into a computer?
values? A. Scanner
a. Label the parts of the network diagram labelled I, II, III, IV and V A. =SUM B. Mouse
________________________________________________________________________ B. =MIN C. Printer
C. =AVERAGE D. Speaker
________________________________________________________________________ D. =MAX
________________________________________________________________________ 25. The process of identifying and
18. A device that converts digital signals correcting errors in a program is called:
b. Give three 3 functions of IV in a computer network? into analog signals for communication is A. Coding
________________________________________________________________________ called: B. Debugging
A. Router C. Testing
________________________________________________________________________ B. Hub D. Compiling
________________________________________________________________________ C. Modem
D. Switch 26. What is the role of an operating
_________________________________________________________________________ system?
c. How do computer networks help online businesses (ecommerce) work? 19. A unit of data storage equal to 1,024 A. To display web pages
Give two examples. kilobytes is a: B. To manage hardware and software
________________________________________________________________________ A. Bit B. Byte resources
C. Megabyte D. Gigabyte C. To create documents
________________________________________________________________________ D. To edit images
20. Which of the following file formats is
________________________________________________________________________ used for images? 27. You are preparing a presentation in
________________________________________________________________________ A. .doc PowerPoint and want to ensure
B. .jpg consistency in design. What feature
di. What does ISP stand for? ______________________________________________ C. .exe allows you to insert predesigned slides?
D. .ppt A. Themes
ii. Name five 5 ISPs you know. B. Transitions
________________________________________________________________________ 21. A program used to detect and C. Slide Master
remove malicious software from a D. Templates
________________________________________________________________________ computer is called:
________________________________________________________________________
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 PAPER I SECTION A (OBJECTIVE TEST)
Answer all questions e. What is a QR payment system, and how does it help people pay without
You have 45 minutes to answer all questions. Each question carries 1 mark. using cash?
Choose from the alternatives AD the answer that best suits the respective questions. ________________________________________________________________________

1. Which of the following is a type of 7. Which of the following is used to create ________________________________________________________________________
application software used for creating a formula in Microsoft Excel? ________________________________________________________________________
letters and documents? A. @
A. Spreadsheet B. ________________________________________________________________________
B. Database C. %
C. Word processor D. =
SECTION B [36 marks]
D. Operating system
Answer three questions only from this section.
8. The Internet Protocol (IP) address is
2. The hardware device used to store used to: Question 2
large amounts of data permanently is A. Control hardware devices (a) Imagine you are helping your friend set up a new computer. They want to play a
called: B. Identify devices on a network game that requires an external device to input commands. Explain what type of device
A. RAM C. Manage software updates they need to connect and provide an example of one you’ve used before. [5 marks]
B. Hard disk D. Access files in a folder
________________________________________________________________________
C. Processor
D. Keyboard 9. An example of a web browser is: ________________________________________________________________________
A. Excel
3. Which of the following is a benefit of B. Windows ________________________________________________________________________
using cloud storage? C. Chrome
________________________________________________________________________
A. Limited access D. Word
B. Increased storage costs ________________________________________________________________________
C. Accessibility from anywhere 10. When working in a word processor,
D. Dependency on physical storage the feature that moves text to the next line ________________________________________________________________________
automatically when it reaches the end of
4. In a network, the device responsible the page is called: (b) Your school is organizing a computer workshop. You’re assigned to explain how
for forwarding data to the correct A. Word wrap certain devices help with computer tasks. Choose any two from the list (keyboard,
destination is called: B. Justify mouse, printer) and describe what they do in a computer system. [4 marks]
A. Router C. Page break
B. Modem D. Line spacing
________________________________________________________________________
C. Server
D. Hub 11. In database management, a column in ________________________________________________________________________
a table is referred to as:
5. Which of the following is an example A. Field ________________________________________________________________________
of an operating system? B. Record
________________________________________________________________________
A. Google Chrome C. Query
B. Windows D. Form ________________________________________________________________________
C. Adobe Reader
D. PowerPoint 12. Which of the following symbols repre- ________________________________________________________________________
sents a decision in a flowchart? (c) A family member is considering buying either a desktop or a laptop for remote work
6. The shortcut key to undo the last A. Rectangle and daily tasks. Mention three differences between a desktop computer and a laptop
action in most software applications is: B. Diamond that might influence their decision. [3 marks]
A. Ctrl + Z C. Oval
________________________________________________________________________
B. Ctrl + Y D. Circle
C. Ctrl + X ________________________________________________________________________
D. Ctrl + C 13. The act of stealing someone's person-
al information online is called: ________________________________________________________________________
A. Cyberstalking
________________________________________________________________________
B. Phishing
C. Hacking _________________________________________________________________________
D. Spam
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 3. (a) Imagine you are explaining to a friend who is organizing their contacts Question 5 (a) You spend several hours each day using a computer at school.
digitally. How would you define a "database" to help them understand this Identify 4 common health issues that might result from prolonged computer
concept? [3 marks] use. [3 marks]
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
(b) ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
(b) Your teacher discusses healthy computer habits with your class. Suggest
You are exploring a Microsoft Access database during your computer lab
two strategies to reduce the health risks associated with long computer ses-
session. You see a specific component above displayed on the screen. Based
sions. [2 marks]
on what you have learned, identify what this component is called. [2 marks]
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
(c) Your teacher has asked you to store class attendance records in a table in
Microsoft Access. Describe how information is organized within a table in this ________________________________________________________________________
database. [4 marks] ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________ (c) As you set up your home study area, you realize how the arrangement can
affect your comfort. Evaluate the importance of ergonomics in setting up a
________________________________________________________________________
computer workstation. [4 marks]
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
(d) Suppose you’re setting up a system to manage the school library’s book
records. List three types of database management systems that could help ________________________________________________________________________
you in the computer lab. [3 marks] ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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________________________________________________________________________
 Question 4 (a) Imagine you’re explaining "cloud storage" to a classmate who wants to Question 4 (a) Imagine you’re explaining "cloud storage" to a classmate who wants to
save files online. How would you define cloud storage in simple terms? [3 marks] save files online. How would you define cloud storage in simple terms? [3 marks]

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
(b) You’re deciding whether to use cloud storage or a flash drive for your homework. (b) You’re deciding whether to use cloud storage or a flash drive for your homework.
List two benefits of cloud storage over a flash drive. [2 marks] List two benefits of cloud storage over a flash drive. [2 marks]

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
(c) Your teacher assigns a group project where each student must contribute to the (c) Your teacher assigns a group project where each student must contribute to the
same document. Explain how cloud storage would benefit your group in this scenario. same document. Explain how cloud storage would benefit your group in this scenario.
[5 marks] [5 marks]

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
(d) You want to save your school files securely online. Name two popular cloud storage (d) You want to save your school files securely online. Name two popular cloud storage
services available today. [2 marks] services available today. [2 marks]

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

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23. Which of the following is a
nonvolatile memory?
33. During your computer science class, you
learn about the components of the CPU. What
SCHOOL .........................................................................
A. RAM B. ROM is the function of the ALU in the CPU?
C. Cache D. Registers A. Managing data flow Name ………………………………………………….
B. Performing arithmetic and logical TERM 1 EXAMINATION
24. A printer is categorized as an... operations Index No. ……………………………………………
A. Input device B. Output device
C. Processing device D. Storage device
C. Storing instructions
D. Controlling input/output devices
COMPUTING
Date: ……………………………………………
25. Which of the following is an
34. When your school sets up a network con-
PAPER 2 & 1
example of application software?
A. Windows B. Linux necting multiple buildings, it spans a larger
ESSAY & OBJECTIVES Candidates’ Signature ……………………………
C. Microsoft Excel D. BIOS area. What type of network is being
established?
26. As you set up a local network for a school
project, you realize there are different
A. LAN
C. PAN
B. WAN
D. MAN
1 HOUR 45 MINUTES
BS8
types of networks. Which of these is NOT a
type of network? 35. You’re helping your friend troubleshoot
A. LAN B. WAN their computer, and you find out where the
C. PAN D. CPU permanent instructions are stored. In what
type of memory are these instructions found?
BEST CHOICE EXAMINATION CENTER
27. When configuring your computer, you A. RAM B. Cache
need to install software that helps manage its C. ROM D. Hard Drive
operations. What type of software controls the
basic operations of a computer? 36. As you explore the peripherals connected END OF FIRST TERM EXAMINATION
A. System software to your computer, you learn that certain
B. Application software devices help input data while others do not.
C. Utility software Which of the following is NOT an example of an
D. Web browser input device?
A. Mouse B. Keyboard
COMPUTING
28. As you work on your computer, you
frequently need to copy text for your C. Printer D. Scanner
assignments. What is the shortcut key to
"Copy" text in most computers? 37. When managing files on your
A. Ctrl + X B. Ctrl + C computer, you come across a feature that tem- Read and observe the following instructions carefully.
C. Ctrl + V D. Ctrl + Z porarily holds deleted items. What is the
"Recycle Bin" in Windows used for? Do not open this booklet until you are told to do so. While you are waiting, read and observe
29. While starting your computer for the day, A. Permanent deletion
you know there's a specific term for this pro- B. Temporary storage of deleted files the following instructions. Write your name, index number, date and signature in ink in the
cess. What is it called? C. File organization spaces provided on your answer sheets
A. Booting B. Installing D. Disk formatting
C. Launching D. Loading
38. You realize that to perform complex tasks,
30. When looking to purchase a storage device your computer needs to run This booklet consists of two papers. Answer paper 2 which comes first, on your ques-
for your multimedia projects, you need one specialized programs. What do we call these tion paper in the spaces provided and Paper 1 on your objective Test Answer Sheet.
with a high capacity. Which of the following programs that help with tasks such as word
storage devices has the largest capacity? processing or spreadsheets? Remember to submit all the question papers to the examiner before you leave the
A. CD B. DVD A. System software B. Application software examina- For Examiner’s Use Only tion hall.
C. Hard Disk Drive D. Floppy Disk C. Utility software D. Operating system
Question Number Mark
31. When using multiple applications at the 39. While setting up a presentation, you decide
same time, you realize your computer's to include visuals. What do you call the
performance is essential. What process allows combination of text and images in your slides?
this to happen? A. Graphics B. Multimedia
A. Multitasking B. Multithreading C. Presentation D. Layout
C. Multiprocessing D. Virtualization
40. As part of your research project, you need
32. While considering how to back up your to create a table for data
files, you hear about various storage solutions. comparison. Which type of software would you
Which of the following is an example of cloud use to create tables and
storage? perform calculations?
A. Hard Drive B. Dropbox A. Word Processor B. Spreadsheet
C. USB Drive D. DVD C. Presentation Software D. Database

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 Paper 2 (Essay) PAPER I SECTION A (OBJECTIVE TEST)
Answer all questions
Answer question 1 in section A and any other three questions in section B You have 45 minutes to answer all questions. Each question carries 1 mark.
SECTION A (24 MARKS) Choose from the alternatives AD the answer that best suits the respective questions.
Compulsory 1. The main brain of the computer is called the... 12. The physical parts of a computer system
1(a) Imagine you are teaching your classmates about different computer generations. Describe A. Monitor B. Hard drive are known as...
the key features of fourth-generation computers in a way they would understand. [6 marks] C. Processor D. RAM A. Software B. Hardware
___________________________________________________________________________ C. Firmware D. Middleware
2. A device used to enter text into a computer is
___________________________________________________________________________ called a... 13. A device that connects a computer to
A. Keyboard B. Mouse the internet is called a...
___________________________________________________________________________ C. Monitor D. Speaker A. Modem B. Printer
C. Monitor D. Keyboard
___________________________________________________________________________ 14. Which of the following is an
3. The act of moving data from one place to
example of a storage device?
another using copy and paste is called... A. CPU B. USB Flash Drive
___________________________________________________________________________ A. Pasting B. Copying C. Mouse D. Monitor
C. Editing D. Transferring
___________________________________________________________________________
15. A unit of data in a computer is called a...
b. Observe the devices labelled I, II, III, IV, V and VI below carefully and used them to answer the 4. Data that has been processed into a A. Byte B. File
meaningful format is called... C. Kilogram D. Document
questions that follow:
A. Data B. Storage
C. Information D. Input 16. Which of the following is used to navigate
the internet?
5. Which of the following is not a type of A. Spreadsheet B. Browser
computer network? C. Word Processor D. Database
A. LAN B. PAN
C. RAM D. WAN 17. The first part of the URL
"https.....www.example.com"
6. A device used to display output from a refers to the...
computer is called... A. Host B. Protocol
A. Monitor B. Mouse C. Domain D. File Path
C. Keyboard D. Hard Drive
18. Which of the following is an output device?
A. Keyboard B. Microphone
7. Which of the following stores data C. Speaker D. Scanner
(i) Identify the devices labelled I, II, III, IV, V and VI shown above. permanently in a computer?
___________________________________________________________________________ A. RAM B. ROM 19. What does CPU stand for?
C. CPU D. Cache A. Central Process Unit
___________________________________________________________________________ B. Central Programming Unit
___________________________________________________________________________ 8. A program that controls the hardware of a C. Central Processing Unit
computer is called... D. Core Processing Unit
___________________________________________________________________________ A. Application software
(ii) Classify the devices labelled I, II, III, IV, V and VI into direct data entry devices and printers. B. System software 20. Which device is primarily used
C. Database software to input sound into a computer?
___________________________________________________________________________ A. Monitor B. Microphone
D. Spreadsheet software
___________________________________________________________________________ C. Speaker D. Printer
___________________________________________________________________________ 9. The first type of operating system for
personal computers was... 21. The smallest unit of data in a
___________________________________________________________________________ A. Linux B. MSDOS computer is a...
C. Windows 95 D. macOS A. Byte B. Kilobyte
(iii) State the use of the devices labelled I, IV, V and VI.
C. Bit D. Megabyte
___________________________________________________________________________ 10. Which of the following is used for long term
storage in a computer? 22. What is the primary function of RAM in a
___________________________________________________________________________ A. RAM B. Processor computer?
C. Hard Disk Drive D. Graphics Card A. Permanent storage B. Temporary storage
___________________________________________________________________________ C. Input control D. Data output
11. Which of the following is an example of an
___________________________________________________________________________ operating system?
A. Microsoft Word B. Windows
___________________________________________________________________________ C. Google Chrome D. Adobe Reader

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 Question 5
(iv) Which of the devices above is used in logistics and asset tracking in retail shops?
(a) Imagine you’re explaining to a friend who’s new to coding. Define what a
"programming language" is and give one example to help them understand. [3 marks] ____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________ (v) Name two (2) groups of people who uses the device labelled V at their work place .
_____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________
(b) In a coding lesson, you’re learning about different data types used to store infor- ____________________________________________________________________________
mation. State two common data types in programming and provide an (d) You are preparing a computing demonstration for your class. List three output
example of each. devices you could show to help explain how computers display information. [6 marks]
_____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
SECTION B [36 marks]
(c) You are working on a small program and come across the terms "variable" and
Answer three questions only from this section.
"constant." Explain the difference between a variable and a constant in program-
ming, using examples if needed. [4 marks] 2(a) You’re helping a friend organize their documents on a school computer. Explain the concept
_____________________________________________________________________________ of file management within an operating system to show how it helps organize and access files.
[3 marks]
_____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
(d) Your class has explored several programming languages this term. List three
languages you have learned so far. ____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
(b) In today’s computers, various file management techniques keep data organized.
_____________________________________________________________________________ List two commonly used techniques in modern file management.

_____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

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 (c) You need to create a new folder on a school computer to store your project files. Outline the (c) Your teacher has asked you to make your document more visually appealing. Demonstrate
steps you will take to create a new folder in the Windows operating system. [4 marks] the steps to change the font size and colour of the text in Microsoft Word. [4 marks]

_____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Question 4
(a) Imagine you’re explaining to a friend what a computer network is. Provide a brief explanation
_____________________________________________________________________________
that would help them understand. [3 marks]
_____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________ (d)
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Your teacher discusses the importance of securing files on a computer. State three ways to
______________________________________________________________________________________________
protect files from unauthorized access.
(b) You are learning about different types of computer networks in class. Identify two types of
________________________________________________________________________________________________
networks and describe how they might be used.
________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Question 3
______________________________________________________________________________________________
(a) While working on a class assignment in Microsoft Word, you notice spelling errors in your (c) Your school is setting up a Local Area Network (LAN) for the computer lab. Describe the steps
document. Describe how the spellcheck feature can help you improve the quality of your work. [3 involved in connecting a computer to the LAN. [4 marks]
marks] ______________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________

(b) You are editing a long document and need to replace several words with updated terms. List (d) A new computer network is being introduced in your school to support student projects.
two advantages of using the "find and replace" tool in this situation. [2 marks] State three advantages of using a network in a school environment.
______________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________

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 c) Hard disk drives 35. While learning about how data travels SCHOOL .........................................................................
d) Background themes on the internet, you discover data packets.
What are they? Name ………………………………………………….
29. When you want to visit a specific a) The physical cables that connect TERM 1 EXAMINATION
website, what does the URL help you do? devices Index No. ……………………………………………
a) Open a spreadsheet b) Small units of data transmitted across COMPUTING
b) Connect to a printer a network Date: ……………………………………………
c) Identify a webpage address c) Programs used for data analysis PAPER 2 & 1
d) Write a blog post d) Files used to configure the network ESSAY & OBJECTIVES Candidates’ Signature ……………………………

30. While preparing for a school project,

which software would you use to create and
organize your presentation slides?
36. To connect multiple devices in your
home, you need a device that directs data
traffic. What is this device called?
1 HOUR 45 MINUTES
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a) Create and organize slideshows a) Enhance the speed of your computer
b) Design websites b) Provide internet access by directing
c) Write and edit long documents data traffic BEST CHOICE EXAMINATION CENTER
d) Manage email accounts c) Back up important files
d) Protect against viruses
31. As you work with a spreadsheet, how
are individual cells identified for data entry? 37. You are tasked with finding a way to
END OF FIRST TERM EXAMINATION
a) Font size and style protect your computer from malware. What
b) Column letter and row number would be an effective solution?
c) Text color a) Using antivirus software COMPUTING
d) File size b) Reducing RAM capacity
c) Increasing the screen resolution
32. You want to keep in touch with friends d) Disconnecting from the internet
and share updates. What are social media Read and observe the following instructions carefully.
platforms like Facebook and Twitter 38. While researching computer
primarily used for? programming, you discover that coding Do not open this booklet until you are told to do so. While you are waiting, read and observe
a) Editing videos languages are essential for creating the following instructions. Write your name, index number, date and signature in ink in the
b) Instant messaging only software. What is an example of a coding
c) Sharing and interacting with content language?
spaces provided on your answer sheets
online a) JPEG b) Python
d) Managing databases c) PDF d) URL
This booklet consists of two papers. Answer paper 2 which comes first, on your ques-
33. You receive a suspicious email 39. You want to keep your personal infor- tion paper in the spaces provided and Paper 1 on your objective Test Answer Sheet.
promising a prize. What do you call the type mation safe while using social media. What Remember to submit all the question papers to the examiner before you leave the
of email that attempts to trick you into is a privacy setting used for? examina- For Examiner’s Use Only tion hall.
giving up sensitive information? a) Increase internet speed Question Number Mark
a) Help users recover lost passwords b) Hide your personal information from
b) Trick users into giving up sensitive others
information c) Save photos automatically
c) Install updates on their computer d) Organize your files
d) Enhance internet security
40. You’ve created a blog and want to track
34. Your teacher introduces you to a new its performance. What is an analytics tool
way of saving files. What does cloud used for?
computing allow users to do? a) Collect data on website traffic and
a) Work offline without internet access user behavior
b) Store and access data online b) Increase the blog’s loading speed
c) Run multiple operating systems c) Help with writing content
d) Enhance computer graphics d) Create design templates

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 PAPER 2: ESSAY 14. Cyberbullying refers to....... 21. HTTP stands for.......
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes a) Spreading viruses on a network a) Hypertext Transfer Protocol
Marks: 60 b) Posting harmful content online to b) Hypertext Transfer Program
intimidate others c) High Transfer Protocol
SECTION A: c) Improving online security d) Host Transfer Program
COMPULSORY (30 marks) d) Enhancing software protection
22. Operating systems like Windows and
Question 1: 15. Which of the following is not an macOS are examples of.......
output device? a) Application software
a. The images below show devices that can be connected to the computer. Study it a) Monitor b) System software
carefully and use it to answer the questions that follow: b) Speaker c) Utility software
c) Mouse d) Database software
d) Printer
23. Encryption in computing is used to.......
16. Word Wrap in a word processing a) Decrease data transfer speed
document helps to....... b) Protect data by converting it into code
a) Cut the document in half c) Increase hard disk capacity
b) Automatically move text to the next d) Back up important files
line
c) Save the document faster 24. A computer virus is a.......
d) Change text alignment a) Hardware problem
b) Type of software designed to damage
17. Spreadsheet software is commonly or disrupt computers
(i) Name the group of devices shown above. used for....... c) Tool for speeding up processing
(ii) Identify the images labelled I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII and IX. a) Creating slide presentations d) Useful program for organizing files
(iii) Classify the devices above into manual input devices and automatic input devices. b) Writing reports
(iv) Give one (1) function of the device labelled II and III. c) Calculating and analyzing data 25. Microsoft PowerPoint is primarily used
d) Listening to music for.......
b. The image below shows an application used in Windows Operating System to per- a) Data analysis
form a task. Study the image carefully and use it to answer the questions that follow : 18. What is the main benefit of using cloud b) Word processing
storage? c) Creating presentations
a) It stores files locally d) Managing databases
b) It allows access to files from
anywhere with the internet 26. WiFi stands for.......
c) It increases the speed of the a) Wireless Field Interface
computer b) Wireless Fidelity
d) It reduces memory usage on RAM c) Wired Fidelity
d) Wide Field Internet
19. The Internet is best described as.......
a) A small network within an office 27. Your school's IT department is in-
b) A worldwide network of computers stalling new security measures. What is
c) A personal computer's internal the primary function of firewall software?
system a) Protect computers from unauthorized
d) A single company’s network access
b) Speed up internet connections
20. Software piracy refers to....... c) Back up data regularly
a) Downloading free applications d) Organize files and folders
b) Illegally copying or distributing
software 28. When you look at your computer
c) Installing antivirus programs screen, what do the icons represent?
d) Purchasing new software online a) Pictures of the desktop
b) Shortcuts to files and programs
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Answer all questions
You have 45 minutes to answer all questions. Each question carries 1 mark. (i) Give the name of the application show in 1(c) above.
Choose from the alternatives AD the answer that best suits the respective questions. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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1. What is the main function of the 7. Network topology refers to....... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
central processing unit (CPU) in a a) The physical layout of a network
(ii) Name the parts labelled A, B, C, D, E, and F.
computer? b) The software used in a network ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
a) To store information c) The speed of the network
b) To process data d) The power of network servers ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
c) To input data 8. LAN stands for....... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
d) To display information a) Local Access Node ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
b) Low Area Network
2. Which of the following is a type of c) Local Area Network
input device? d) Long Area Network (iii) Write the steps to launch this application on the desktop.
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a) Printer
b) Monitor 9. Which of the following is an ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
c) Mouse example of a storage device? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
d) Speaker a) Monitor
b) Keyboard ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Word processing software is used c) USB flash drive ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
to....... d) Speaker ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
a) Design websites
b) Edit and format text documents 10. Microsoft Excel is an example ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
c) Create spreadsheets of....... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
d) Play music files a) Word processing software
b) Spreadsheet software (iv) Give two (2) benefits of using the application above.
4. Binary numbers are made up of c) Database software ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
which two digits? d) Presentation software
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a) 1 and 2
b) 0 and 9 11. Phishing is a method used by ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
c) 0 and 1 attackers to....... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
d) 2 and 3 a) Physically damage a computer
b) Steal personal information online
5. What is the function of the Taskbar c) Improve a computer’s speed SECTION B: ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS
in a Windows operating system? d) Create backup copies of data (Each question carries 15 marks)
a) To display open applications
b) To manage system files 12. RAM in computers stands for....... Question 2: Components of Computers
c) To increase memory speed a) Random Access Memory You are helping your younger sibling understand the basics of
d) To create new folders b) Ready Access Module computers as they prepare for their own school project.
c) Rapid Access Management
6. Which device is used to store data d) Read Access Monitor
permanently?
a) Define what an input device is in a computer. Provide two examples
a) RAM 13. A blog is mainly used for....... that your sibling can relate to. (5 marks)
a) Instant messaging ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
b) Hard disk drive
c) Graphics card b) Personal or professional online ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
d) Sound card journaling
c) File storage ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
d) Database management ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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 b) Your sibling is curious about how computers display information. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Explain the functions of a monitor and a printer in simple terms that ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
they would understand. (5 marks) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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3c) Discuss two benefits of using networks in schools, such as for
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. group projects or accessing shared resources. How do these benefits
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. enhance your learning experience? (5 marks)
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c) You want to explain the concept of external storage to your friend.
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Describe how an external hard drive can be used to store files safely
Question 4:
and why it’s beneficial for saving important documents. (5 marks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. While researching online for your school project, you come across various safety tips.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
a) You hear about a scam called phishing. Define phishing and describe some strate-
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. gies you can use to avoid falling victim to phishing attacks while browsing the internet.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. (5 marks)
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………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. b) Your friend mentions the importance of having strong passwords for online ac-
counts. Explain why strong passwords are necessary and give your friend two practical
Question 3 tips for creating secure passwords. (5 marks)
You are in a group project with classmates and need to discuss how to ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
share resources and communicate effectively through a network. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
a) Explain what a computer network is and why it is important for your ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
group project. (5 marks) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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………………………………………………………………………………………….. c) While discussing online safety with friends, someone brings up the topic of firewalls.
Describe what a firewall does and how it helps protect your computer system from
b) Your group is considering different types of networks for collabora- threats while you are online. (5 marks)
tion. Describe the differences between a Local Area Network (LAN) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

and a Wide Area Network (WAN) in the context of your school and ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
home. (5 marks) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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