SECTION A (15 MARKS)

Answer all questions in this section

1. For each of the items (i) – (x), choose the correct answer from among of the given
alternatives and write its letter in the space provided.

(i) What is the most suitable input device for highlighting or selecting an object on the
computer screen? [Link] [Link] [Link] [Link] screen (ii) ………..is a part of the
computer that performs all of its functions the same as the brain to human body. [Link]
[Link] [Link] Unit [Link] (iii) Sir Johnson is using most of his time to study various
sources of materials like books, lesson notes and online materials to get the knowledge on how
the computer changes data to information. Which subject Sir Sir Johnson is studying? [Link]
[Link] [Link] [Link] (iv) Some computer users instead of using mouse, they prefer to
enter commands into computer by simply touching or pressing icons/buttons on the screen by
using finger(s). The device that they are using is ………… A.A barcode reader B.A touch screen
[Link] [Link] (v) One day form one students were making noises in the class during
evening, but suddenly a teacher entered in the class and asked them “why are you making
noises?” All students responded “we are happy to finish the mid-term examinations safely”, a
teacher smiled and told them to keep quiet. What is the form of communication which occurred
between teacher and students? [Link] communication [Link] communication [Link]
communication [Link]- verbal communication (vi) GUI stands for ……………………………….
[Link] User Interface [Link] User Interface [Link] User Interface [Link], Utility,
Icon. (vii) Imagine you have been invited at DIT College to give presentation on computer. What
is the process of caring the computer and its accessories? A. Computer security B. Computer
package C. Computer network D. Computer handling (viii) Joseph is the young man living in
Kisangara Village. He is much interested in listening to different music types especially Bongo
Fleva and Singeli. The last week he has chosen his ten favorite songs which he wants to store it
for future use. Which device can be used by him to store his music files for a long time? [Link]
B. Journal C. Flash disc D. Projector (ix) Which one of the following is an example of operating
system? A. Microsoft windows B. Microsoft access C. Microsoft word D. Microsoft power point
(x) Computer can store data and information in different storage devices, although these
devices have different capacities of storing data. Which among the following is a smallest unit in
data storage capacity? A. Nibble B. Byte C. Bit D. Kilogram Answers Questions I ii iii iv v vi vii viii
ix x Answers 2. Match the following explanation of features of computer in LIST A to their
corresponding features of computer in LIST B by writing the corresponding correct answer in
the table provided. LIST A LIST B i) It executes more than one millions of instruction per second.
ii) A computer provides a correct output when correct instructions and data are given. iii) A
computer never gets tired. iv) A computer can be used to perform many tasks simultaneously. v)
A computer is used to store large amount of data and information A. Speed B. Accuracy C.
Occurrences D. Velocity E. Read documents F. Mechanical efficiently G. Efficiency H. Volatile I.
Versatility J. Storing and retrieving Answers LIST A i ii iii iv

4. (a) Define the term computer ……………………………………………………………………………………………

(b) Outline four peripheral devices?

(i) ……………………………………………………………………..

(ii) …………………………………………………………………….

(iii) ……………………………………………………………………

(iv)……………………………………………………………………

(c) Mention four backup media(devices) that you know

(i) ………………………………………………………………………

(ii) ………………………………………………………………………

(iii) ………………………………………………………………………

(iv) ……………………………………………………………………...

5.(a) Define the term communication media

(b) Most of the boarding school in Tanzania has the specific day and time in each week for the
students to watch Television (TV) and listening to Radio. Write down four examples of the
Television (TV) broadcasting stations and four examples of Radio broadcasting stations which
are operating in Tanzania to air various information.

 Television stations

(i) ……………………………………………………….
(ii) ……………………………………………………….
(iii) ……………………………………………………
(iv) ……………………………………………………

 Radio stations

(i) ………………………………………………………
(ii) ……………………………………………………..
(iii) ………………………………………………….
(iv) ………………………………………………….
6.(a) What is computer? ……………………………………………………………………………………………
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(b)(i) What is Data? ……………………………………………………………………………………….
(ii) List 4 types of Input devices you know.
(i)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(ii)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(iii)………………………………………………………………………………………………………...…………………
(iv)……………………….........................................................................................................

7.(i)What is output
devices………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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(ii)List two examples of output devices
(i)……………………………………………
(ii)……………………………………………
8. Give the long form for the following:
(i) CRT …………………………………………………………………………………
(ii) LCD …………………………………………………………………………………
(iii) ROM …………………………………………………………………………………
(iv) RAM ………………………………………………………………… …………………….
(v) MMU ……………………………………………………………………………….
9. List five types of information
(i) ……………………………………
(ii)……………………………………
(iii)……………………………………
(iv) ……………………………………
(v) ……………………………………
10. Define the following TERMS
(a)Computer ……………………………………………………………………………………….
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(b)PC
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(c)Hardcopy
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SECTION C (15Marks)
[Link] order for a computer to work there must be both Hardware and Software. In
computer there is certain software which enables a user to access hardware and
software resources. Also, this software enables a user to interact with the computer
and it controls all functions of a computer. Questions
i. What is the name of the software explained above?
…………………………………………………………………..
ii. Give three common examples of the software platforms you have mentioned in 1
 …………………………………
 …………………………………
 ………………………………….
iii. Write down five functions of the above software
a) …………………………..................…………………………………….
b) …………………………..................…………………………………….
c) ………………..................……………………………………………….
d) …………………..................…………………………………………….
e) ……………………..................…………………………………………

(iv) What are the advantages of a computer?

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