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BASIC COMPUTER (COM 100)
FINAL EXAMINATION PAPER
DURATION: 3 HOURS (1400-1630)
Friday, 19TH December, 2025-F&R Hospitality Consultancy
INSTRUCTIONS
-This paper contains two sections A and B.
-Answer all questions in all sections.
-Write your answers on a separate SOFTWARE-sheet provided for section B.
INFORMATION
-The examination paper is 3 hours in duration.
-The total mark for this test is 100.
-The number of marks for each question in section B is shown in brackets e.g. (3). Use this as a guide to
know the length of your answer. Whereas in section A, each question carries a mark.
ADVICE
-Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
-Keep an eye on the time.
-Try to answer every question.
-Check your answers if you have time at the end.
Section A
Answer all the questions by encircling the right answer
1. All computers must have:
(a) Word processing software
(b) An operating system
(c) A printer attached
(d) A virus checking program
2. The brain of the computer is called:
(a) Random Access Memory or RAM
(b) Central Processing Unit or CPU
(c) Read Only Memory or ROM
(d) BIOS
3. An operating system is:
(a) Integrated software
(b) CD-ROM software
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(c) Application software
(d) System software
4. Software is:
(a) A computer program
(b) A set of instructions
(c) All of the above
(d) Only in operating systems
5. One MB is equal to:
(a) The amount of RAM in every computer
(b) 1 billion bytes
(c) 1024KB
(d) 1 thousand bytes
6. Windows and Macintosh computers:
(a) Are both manufactured by Motorola
(b) Both use Intel microprocessors
(c) Use the same operating system
(d) Are not compatible
7. A computer port is used to:
(a) Communicate with other computer peripherals
(b) Download files from the web
(c) Communicate with all hard drives
(d) Connect computers together
8. Which hard disk will be able to store more information?
(a) 24MB
(b) 2400KB
(c) 24Gig
(d) 240MB
9. Which Windows program do you use to manage folders and files?
(a) Windows Explorer
(b) Windows Accessories
(c) Microsoft Office
(d) Windows Control Panel
10. The main circuit board in the computer that connects the parts of the computer is the…
(a) hard drive
(b) motherboard
(c) fatherboard
(d) main board
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11. Which of these is not an example of an input device?
(a) keyboard
(b) mouse
(c) hard drive
(d) scanner
12. External devices such as printers and scanners plug into ___ in the back of the computer.
(a) RX-5's
(b) expansion slots
(c) outlets
(d) ports
13. Windows is
(a) a kind of operating system.
(b) a graphics display device.
(c) a monitor display system.
(d) a video game.
14. Temporary memory is called
(a) RAM
(b) CAD
(c) DOS
(d) ROM
15. Which of these is not an example of computer hardware?
(a) video card
(b) mouse
(c) CD-ROM drive
(d) Windows
16. A megabyte is
(a) 1,000 bytes
(b) 1 byte
(c) 1 million bytes
(d) 1 trillion bytes
17. When you use a PC, you are using a
(a) programmable console
(b) powered calculating machine
(c) personal computer
(d) processing contraption
18. Which one is a STORAGE device?
a. CPU
b. Headphones
c. Floppy Disk
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d. Modem
19. To "boot a computer" means to
(a) add extra drives
(b) turn on the sound.
(c) turn it on.
(d) throw it out - it's outdated.
20. Processing speed in computers is measured in
(a) millivolts (mV)
(b) hertz (Hz)
(c) megahertz (MHz)
(d) rpm's
Section B (60 Marks)
Answer all questions
Practical
QUESTION ONE
a) Switch on the computer and enter the password „Hospitality1995‟. (5)
b) Create a folder called “FINAL WORK” and save all your works. (5)
QUESTION TWO
Copy the following table and answer the questions
NAME FOOD PRODUCTION ENGLISH FRONT OFFICE
Mark Phiri 40 70 60
Mary Marley 60 80 90
Loy Bug 90 89 79
Questions (25)
a) Insert sub-heading „RESULT OF F&R EXAMS‟ on top of the table.
b) Your sub-heading “RESULT OF F&R EXAMS” should be 15 font size with Times New Roman.
c) Save your work as “TABLE” in FINAL WORK folder.
QUESTION THREE
Copy the paragraph below and answer the question.
Microsoft Word is a powerful word processing application which allows users to produce professional typed
documents in a wide range of formats, from letters and cover sheets to reference manuals, newsletters, and
sophisticated graphical reports. Developing a proficiency in Microsoft Word is integral for any business,
secretarial, or administrative professional.
Questions (25)
a) Your heading should be “Microsoft Word”.
b) Make your work with 12 font size with Times New Roman.
c) Save your work as “STORY” in FINAL WORK folder.
END OF QUESTION PAPER
(Examiner; A. Tambula)
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