MFUWE DAY SECONDARY SCHOOL

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
2017 END OF TERM 1 COMPUTER STUDIES EXAM
INSTRUCTIONS: DURATION: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Answer all questions in ALL sections A, B and C on the provided answer sheet.
Write your details on the provided answer sheet.
SECTION A [15 Marks]
If for example you select C as your answer from the available answers. Cross it with an X in the provided
answer A B C D sheet as shown.

1. What do the acronyms A.T.M stand for?

A. Automated Teller Machine.
B. Automatic Teller Machine.
C. Automatic Telling Machine.
D. Automatic Tell Machine.
2. Which one of the following is NOTan example of a search engine?
A. Cortana.
B. Bing.
C. Microsoft Live Mail.
D. Google.
3. __________ is an example of a device that can act as an input and output device at the same time.
A. Keyboard.
B. Digital Camera.
C. Mouse.
D. Power pack.
4. Which of the following statements best describes the action a computer takes to process data?
A. Input Processing Storage Feedback.
B. Input Storage Processing Output.
C. Input Processing Feedback Output.
D. Input Processing Storage Output.
5. The speed of a computers processor is measured in _________________________________.
A. Bytes.
B. Pixels.
C. Hertz.
D. Amps.
6. Back and neck problems which results from the use of the computer can be reduced by _______.
A. A fully adjustable chair for correct posture.
B. Reducing screen brightness.
C. An Ergonomic keyboard.
D. A higher chair.
7. Which of the following hardware devices saves as back up of electrical power in times of power
failure?
A. Uninterruptible Power Supply (U.P.S).
B. Power Pack.
C. Monitor.
D. Motherboard.
8. ___________ is a software that can be downloaded without paying for it.
A. Freeware.
B. Free Software.
C. Shareware.
D. Free Download.
9. The ________ and ________ are shortcut keyboard combinations are used to Save a Microsoft
Office Word Document.
A. Ctrl + X.
B. Ctrl + V
C. Ctrl + S
D. Ctrl + C
10. Changing a profile picture on Facebook is an example of _______ in networking.
A. Browsing.
B. Uploading.
C. Downloading.
D. Surfing.
11. Unix, Mac Os, Windows 10 and ______________ are examples of operating systems.
A. Linux.
B. Microsoft Office.
C. Auto CAD.
D. Picasa.
12. The use of unauthorized copies of software is known as _________________.
A. Software Application.
B. Software System.
C. Software Piracy.
D. Software Security
13. What name is given to a small graphical representation of a program or file that, when
clicked on, will be run or opened?
A. Desktop.
B. Window.
 C. Shortcut.
D. Icon.
14. _____________ is term that describes an action taken on a computer which does not respond to
commands.
A. Hibernate.
B. Sleep.
C. Restart.
D. Shutdown.
15. What name in a web browser is given to an area where a website address is entered?
A. Address Bar.
B. Universal Resource Locator.
C. Tab.
D. Search Bar.
SECTION B [20 Marks]
Using the provided answer sheet, use one word or a short phrase/ sentence to answer the questions.
16. ____________ and ______________ are two (2) examples of Internet Service Providers in
Zambia. [2]
17. The rapid pressing of a mouse button twice in a rapid succession is known as ______ [1]
18. Which key on the keyboard when pressed is a shortcut for launching a start menu on computers
with windows operating system? [1]
19. Examples of optical storage devices include ________ and ___________ among others. [2]
20. ______________ is a term that describes the processing of starting a computer system. [1]
21. Websites which are used to locate multimedia elements on the internet are called______ [1]
22. Examples of multimedia elements include Videos, Pictures, _____ and _____________ [2]
23. Computers that respond to client requests or queries on the internet are known as _______ [1]
24. A ____________ and a _____________ are examples of hand held and mobile computers. [2]
25. An antivirus program such as ____________ deletes viruses from computers. [1]
26. Using _____________ is one way of preventing Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI). [1]
27. ____________ is the buying and selling of goods and services through the internet. [1]
28. For someone to receive an email, they are required to have an ___________ address. [1]
29. The process of checking memory devices such as a flash disk for viruses is called ____ [1]
30. The ___ button on the keyboard deletes characters to the LEFT of the cursor while the ___ button
deletes button to the RIGHT [2]
SECTION C [25 Marks]
Use the provided answer Sheet to answer ALL questions.
31. Study the following and answer questions that follow:
From: john@gmail.com
To: mary@gmail.com
Cc: alice@gmail.com; ben@gmail.com
 A. Identify the Sender and the primary recipient (receiver) above [2]
B. Name one hardware component or device required to send or receive an email. [1]
C. Other than gmail, state one example of an email platform. [1]
D. Define a password. [1]
E. Explain the importance of passwords in email communications. [1]
F. What should john do if he wants to send the same email to ben without mary and alice
knowing? [1]
32. Study the picture showing BEN and MARY and answer questions that follow:

A. Identify who, between BEN and MARY is likely going to experience sitting related
problems. [1]
B. State two (2) reasons for your answer. [2]
C. State two (2) ways in which the problems you have listed in B, above can be avoided. [2]
D. Name one problem that the person sitting incorrect in the picture can suffer from. [1]
33.
A. State one difference between a Local Area Network (L.A.N) and a Wide Area Network
(W.A.N) [1]
B. Give two (2) advantages of Wireless network over a wired network. [2]
C. State one (1) reason why it is not safe to download free software from the internet. [1]
D. What desktop based program is used to search for information on the internet? [1]
E. Why is downloading of information from the internet sometimes slow? [1]
34. Study the diagram below and answer questions that follow.

A. Identify devices X and Y. [2]

B. State the functions of devices X and Y. [2]
C. Which part of the device Y is responsible for menu selection? [1]
D. State one way you can take good care of device X. [1]
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