VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITY (VETA)
COMPETENCE BASED ASSESSMENT-DECEMBER 2011 TO 2021
COMPUTER APPLICATION WITH CAD LEVEL II
This paper consists of seven (7) questions.
(Attempt any five questions)
1. a). Briefly, explain the difference between Save and Save as… As use in
Microsoft Word.
b) Outline the procedures of creating a new of creating a new blank
document from the existing document.
2. a). What is the importance of each of the following devices of the
Computer system?
i. A monitor
ii. A keyboard
3. a). Briefly explain the main objectives of Microsoft Word.
b) Outline the procedures of creating a table by using Word processor e.g.
Microsoft word.
4. a). Enumerate the procedures of adding borders to the selected cells in a
Worksheet.
b) List the steps of adding a column in a given worksheet.
5. a). Briefly explain the importance of each of the following:
i. A printer
ii. A scanner
b) List the steps of printing a document.
6. a). What is the difference between a computer hardware and computer
software?
b) What is the importance of each of the following?
i. Editing document.
ii. Formatting a document.
7. a). What is the advantages of Print preview tool as used in spreadsheet?
b) List down the steps of previewing a document.
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COMPETENCE BASED ASSESSMENT-DECEMBER 2013
This paper consists of seven (7) questions.
(Attempt any five questions)
8. a). Explain the function of each of the following:
i. Input devices
ii. Output devices
b) Outline the difference of each of the following:
i. Hard copy and soft copy
ii. Operating system software and application software
9. a). Briefly explain the importance of saving a document.
b) Outline the procedures of changing a file name of an existing file.
10. a). List steps of inserting a clip art in the document.
b) Enumerate factors to be considered before printing the document.
11. a). Explain the difference between workbook and worksheet.
b) List down steps of renaming a worksheet.
12. a). What will be produced on a cell when the following function inserted?
i. Court
ii. Max
iii. Count if
iv. Sum
v. Average
bi) Write the procedures of opening of file saved at the desktop.
ii) List steps of formatting a cell into a currency in a worksheet.
13. a). Write short notes on the following terms:
i. Icon
ii. Folder
iii. Formatting tool bar
iv. Standard tool bar
v. Click
bi) What is the importance of previewing a document?
ii) Outline steps of previewing a document.
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14. a). Mention and describe at least five advantages of a computer.
b) A computer keyboard consists of many keys that are used in
different
operations. Write short notes on the following keys:
i) Delete key
ii) Backspace
iii) Enter key
iv) Space bar key
v) Escape (ESC) key
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COMPETENCE BASED ASSESSMENT-DECEMBER 2014
This paper consists of seven (7) questions.
(Attempt any five questions)
15. a). Define the following terms:
i) Software
ii) Operating system
iii) Programs
iv) Back up
b) With the aid of a diagram explain how the central processing unit receives
data, process and store them in a computer system.
16. a). Briefly explain the function of each of the following terms as used in
computer:
i) Control unit
ii) Power supply
iii) RAM
iv) Computer case
v) Motherboard
b) Convert the following into binary:-
i) 103
ii) 2
iii) 1011
iv) 111
17. a). What do you understand by the following terms as used in personal
computer:
i) Assembling
ii) Troubleshooting
iii) Safety procedures
iv) Maintenance
b) List at least five tools or equipment that are necessary when performing
safely computer troubleshooting and maintenance.
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18. (a) Expl in t le st ifferen es between “ omputer softw re” n
“ omputer h r w re”
b) Enumerate at least two (2) advantages of each of the following
devices:-
i) Router
ii) Bridge
19. a). What are the functions of the following keys in a keyboard when you
are performing any task?
i) Shift
ii) Enter
iii) Space bar
iv) Caps lock
v) Back space
b) Briefly explain the following terms:
i) Computer technician
ii) Computer assembly
iii) Computer upgrade
iv) Computer troubleshoot
v) Computer maintenance
20. (a) Wh t is “Cl ssifi tion of omputer” mention ny two
b) Write the long form of the following abbreviations:
i) WAN
ii) ISDN
iii) WAP
iv) DRAM
21. a). A central processing unit (CPU) contains a number of registers.
Mention at least four (4) basic types of registers.
b) Explain the difference between restore system and backup system.
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COMPETENCE BASED ASSESSMENT-JUNE 2015
This paper consists of seven (7) questions.
(Attempt any five questions)
22. a). Briefly explain the difference between system software and
application
software.
b) Explain the function of the following:
i) Keyboard
ii) Printer
iii) Monitor
iv) Hard disk drive
v) Scanner
23. a). Write short notes on the following terms as applied in computer
application:
b) Explain the importance of the following commands as used in word
processing:
i) Print Preview
ii) Print
24. a). A worksheet consists of the following cells A3, B3, C3, D3,E3 and user
entered the numbers, 98, 104, 78, 107 and 84 respectively in the cells.
Write a function expression that can be used to calculate maximum and
average of the above numbers.
b) Explain the difference between formatting data in cells and merging
cells.
25. Explain the following terms as used in spreadsheet:
i) Workbook
ii) Worksheet
iii) Range
iv) Function
26. a). Outline steps of creating a folder on the desktop.
b) List steps of saving a file in my document folder.
27. a). List down steps of creating a word art on a worksheet.
b) Outline steps of inserting a new column in a worksheet.
28. a). Briefly the use of the following terms in computer application:
i) Cut
ii) Paste
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COMPETENCE BASED ASSESSMENT-DECEMBER 2015
This paper consists of seven (7) questions.
(Attempt any five questions)
29. a). Briefly explain with at least one (1) example the importance of the
following:
i) Input device
ii) Storage device
b) Explain with examples the importance of each of the following.
i) Application software
ii) System software
30. . Write short notes on the following terms as applied in office package.
i) Editing Document
ii) Formatting Document
iii) Merging cell
iv) Click
31. a). Briefly explain the difference between the following:
i) Workbook and worksheet
ii) Cell and chart
b) Briefly explain the following terms as applied in spreadsheet:
i) Function
ii) Range
32. a). What do you understand by the following:
iii) Database
iv) Data type
b) Briefly explain the functions of the following objects as used in database
application:
i) Form
ii) Query
33. a). Outline two (2) importance of learning presentation application to
vocational trainees.
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b) Explain at least one advantage of each of the following as applied in
presentation application:
i) Slide design template
ii) Custom animation
34. a). Explain the difference between sorting and filtering data in
spreadsheet.
b) List the procedure of performing the following in worksheet:
i) Edit data
ii) Wrap text
35. Explain the importance of the following tools in word processing:
v) Ruler
vi) Scroll bar
vii) Task bar
viii) Clipboard
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COMPETENCE BASED ASSESSMENT-NOVEMBER 2017
This paper consists of seven (7) questions.
(Attempt any five questions)
36. a). List at least one function of each of the following;
i) Input Devices
ii) Operating system
b) Briefly explain the importance of the following:-
i) Motherboard
ii) Scanner
37. . Write short notes on the following as used in word processing:
i) Format painter
ii) Formatting text
iii) Scroll bar
iv) Footnote
38. a). Briefly, explain the following terms as applied in spreadsheet
application;
i) Worksheet
ii) Cell range
b) Outline any two importance of using formulas or functions when
performing calculations in spreadsheet application.
39. . Using at least one example, briefly explain any four (4) roles of
computer application to vocational trainees.
40. a). What do you understand by the following terms?
i) Data type
ii) Field name
b) Explain the importance of the following objectives as used in database
application.
i) Form
ii) Report
41. . Explain the following terms as applied in computer application;
i) Folder
ii) Hyperlink
iii) Click
iv) Soft copy
42. . Briefly, explain any four (4) factors that hinder vocational trainees to
acquire computer application skills?
The 2017 CBA Examination conducted on November was dismissed.
Another examination conducted on December 2017.
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COMPETENCE BASED ASSESSMENT-DECEMBER 2017
This paper consists of seven (7) questions.
(Attempt any five questions)
43. a). Differentiate the following terms:
i) Hard copy and soft copy
ii) Printer from Scanner
b) Mention procedures for inserting a column onto a document.
c) Write down two types of drop caps.
44. a). Define the following terms:
i) Change case
ii) Function
iii) Workbook
iv) Application software
v) System software
b) Explain the following terms as used in presentations:
i) Slide pane
ii) Normal view
iii) Transition effect
iv) Task pane
v) Indents
45. a). List down procedures for creating new database.
b) Explain the advantages of entering data in a form.
c) Database table wizard. State key steps for designing a database table
with the table wizard.
46. Mention the procedures for inserting a word art within a document.
b) Nguvu Kazi wants to create a table in a word document. Explain steps
that Nguvu Kazi needs to follow to create a table with 5 column and 10
rows.
47. a). Explain the following terms as used in presentation.
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i) Slide animation
ii) Slide transition
iii) Slide show
b) Mention steps for adding a new slide in an opened Presentation.
c) List seven ways in which a slide can be viewed.
48. a). Explain the importance of a database application.
b) How would you analyze problems of a database table?
) Expl in wh t is me nt by the term “Query” s pplie in t b se
application.
49. a). Mention the procedures for printing current page on a document with
more than one page.
b) In Microsoft office word you can change your page layout into two format
i.e landscape and portrait. Write down procedures on how you change this
layout (orientation).
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COMPUTER APPLICATION WITH CAD
FOR ENGINEERING LEVEL II
PRACTICAL
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER NETWORKING
In the world of computing, the knowledge of how computers communicate in a
network is very important to being a good network technician. This chapter
introduces you to the basics of what makes a network tick, and covers basic
topics and terminology that will set the foundation for the rest of your studies.
More and more people are building home and small office networks now as a
result of the low cost of networking devices such as hubs and home routers. As a
Network Certified Professional, you will need to ensure that you can support
these small, medium and large networks, such so we will start by learning some
basic terms.
A network is a group of systems that are connected to allow sharing of resourcessuch
as files or printers –or sharing of services-such as an Internet connection.
There are two aspects of setting up a network the hardware used to connect the
systems together and the software installed on the computers to allow them to
communicate. This chapter is designed to give you an understanding of the
hardware used to build a network and later chapters discuss the software needed.
The network hardware is made up of two basic components: the entities that want
to share the information or resources such as servers and workstations, and the
medium that enables the entities to communicate, which is a cable or wireless
medium.
TASKS:
1. Format the heading as follows:
a) Bold and centre the heading
b) Font name: Baskerville Old Face; Font size-15
2. Format first paragraph as follows:
a) Font name: Segoe UI, font size – 15
b) Underline the word ‘Network’
c) Insert a word art and type the word ‘Computer’ and format it behind the text
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3. Format second paragraph as follows:
a) Create a Drop Cap with four lines to drop
b) Shade last sentence
c) Create any line border having a width of 6pt
4. Format third paragraph as follows:
a) Font name: Trebuchet MS, font size – 13
b) Bold and underline the word internet connection
5. Print one cop
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