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The document outlines examination questions for Senior Secondary 2 focused on Data Processing, covering topics such as the internet, presentation packages, web design, graphic packages, computer maintenance, web hosting, and graphics. Each question includes sub-questions that require definitions, examples, and explanations, with a total of 50 marks available for the exam. A marking guide is provided, emphasizing clarity, correctness, and completeness in responses.

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The document outlines examination questions for Senior Secondary 2 focused on Data Processing, covering topics such as the internet, presentation packages, web design, graphic packages, computer maintenance, web hosting, and graphics. Each question includes sub-questions that require definitions, examples, and explanations, with a total of 50 marks available for the exam. A marking guide is provided, emphasizing clarity, correctness, and completeness in responses.

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Examination Questions for Senior Secondary 2 (Data Processing)

1. (a) Define the internet.

(b) Mention and explain two services provided by the internet.

2. (a) What is a presentation package?

(b) List and describe three commonly used presentation software.

3. (a) What is a web design package?

(b) Mention two examples of web design software and their primary features.

4. (a) Explain what a graphic package is.

(b) List two examples of graphic packages and describe their uses.

5. (a) Outline the steps involved in maintaining a computer system.

(b) Highlight three reasons why regular computer maintenance is important.

6. (a) Describe the concept of web hosting.

(b) Differentiate between a domain name and a website.

7. (a) Explain the term “slide transition” in a presentation package.


(b) How can animations enhance a presentation?

8. (a) What are the key tools commonly found in graphic packages?

(b) How is a “layer” used in graphic design software?

9. (a) Discuss two types of computer maintenance.

(b) What are the possible effects of not maintaining a computer system
regularly?

10. (a) What are the differences between vector and bitmap graphics?

(b) Explain how the “group” function in a graphic package can be useful
when creating a design.

Answers and Marking Guide

1. (a) Definition of the internet (2 marks: a global network of interconnected


computers).

(b) Two services (3 marks: email, World Wide Web, online streaming, social
networking).
2. (a) Definition of a presentation package (2 marks: software used to create
slideshows and visual presentations).

(b) Three presentation software (3 marks: Microsoft PowerPoint, Google


Slides, Keynote).

3. (a) Definition of a web design package (2 marks: software used to create,


design, and manage websites).

(b) Two web design software (3 marks: Adobe Dreamweaver – code and
visual editor, WordPress – content management system).

4. (a) Definition of a graphic package (2 marks: software used for creating


and editing visual images).

(b) Two examples of graphic packages (3 marks: CorelDRAW for vector


graphics, Adobe Photoshop for bitmap images).

5. (a) Steps for maintaining a computer system (3 marks: cleaning hardware,


updating software, running antivirus scans).

(b) Importance of maintenance (2 marks: improves performance, extends


lifespan, prevents data loss).

6. (a) Definition of web hosting (2 marks: service that provides storage space
for websites on the internet).

(b) Difference between domain name and website (3 marks: domain name is
the website address; website is the collection of related web pages).
7. (a) Definition of slide transition (2 marks: visual effect between slides in a
presentation).

(b) Use of animations (3 marks: enhances engagement, draws attention,


emphasizes key points).

8. (a) Key tools in graphic packages (3 marks: brush tool, text tool, shape
tool, eraser tool).

(b) Explanation of a layer (2 marks: used to separate and manage different


parts of a design).

9. (a) Two types of computer maintenance (3 marks: preventive maintenance


and corrective maintenance).

(b) Effects of poor maintenance (2 marks: system crashes, reduced


performance, potential hardware failure).

10. (a) Difference between vector and bitmap graphics (3 marks: vector –
based on mathematical equations, scalable without loss of quality; bitmap –
pixel-based, can lose quality when resized).

(b) Use of “group” function (2 marks: combines multiple objects into one,
makes it easier to move and edit together).

Marking Guide
Each sub-question is marked based on clarity, correctness, and
completeness.

Marks are distributed equally between the sub-questions within each


question.

Total marks for each question are 5, making a total of 50 marks for the exam.

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