07/2&1 MOCK Name…………………………….……………….

April 2018
INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION Index Number………………………...…………

TECHNOLOGY
Signature………………………………………..
Essay and Objectives
2 Hours
Date of Examination…………...……………….

MOCK EXAMINATION

April 2018 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY 2 & 1 2hours

Do not open this booklet until you are told to do so. While you are waiting, read and observe the
following instructions carefully. Write your name, index number, signature and date of examination in
ink in the spaces provided above.

This booklet consists of two paper. Answer Paper 2 which comes first, in the booklet and Paper 1 on
your Objective Test answer sheet. Paper 2 will last 1 hour 15 minutes. Do not start Paper 1 until you
are told to do so. Paper 1 will last 45 minutes. At the end of the examination, submit the entire
questions paper to the invigilator.
Any candidate who tears off any part of the question paper will be severely penalized.
Whether you answer all the questions in this paper or not, hand it the entire question paper to the
invigilator

For Examiner’s Use Only

Question Number Mark
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PAPER 2
ESSAY ……………………………………………………………………………………………(2marks)
[60 mark]
39. In the symbol H2O the 2 appears as a
This paper is in two sections A and B. Answer Question 1 in Section A and any other three questions A. Subscript
in Section b. B. Superscript
C. Positive intergers
Answer all the questions in the spaces provided in this question paper. At the end of the examination. D. Number
you should submit the entire question paper to the invigilator.
40. Computer virus is capable of
Any candidate who tears off any part of the question paper will be severely penalized. A. Enhancing the contents of a file
B. Maintaining the computer system
Whether you answer all the questions in this paper or not hand in the entire question paper to the C. Making the work of the computer easy
invigilator. D. Slower down the computer system performance

Credit will be given for clarity of expression and orderly presentation of material

SECTION A
[24 marks]

Answer Question 1
[Compulsory]

(1) The diagram below shows three items. Use it to answer the questions that follow.

(i) Write the names for the following Project.

Project 1 …………….…………………………..……………………………………………..(1mark)

Project 2 ……………….…………………………………………………………….………..(1mark)

Project 3 ……………………………………………………………….……………………..(1mark)

(ii) What software enable the creation of

Project 1 …………….…………………………..……………………………………………..(1mark)

Project 2 ……………….…………………………………………………………….………..(1mark)

Project 3 ……………………………………………………………….……………………..(1mark)

(iii) Name two words processing software that can be used when system software has been
installed
 38. In pasting two separate texts that were copied, which of them will be pasted?
A. The first copied text
B. Both will be pasted at the same time
C. The latest copied text
30. All the following are non-volatile memory except D. None
A. Read Only Memory
B. Programmable Read Only Memory (iv) State 1 importance of Project 3
C. Dynamic Random Access Memory
D. Random Access Memory ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

31. A specialized outlet on a system unit which plugs or cables are connected is known as …………………………………………………………………………………………(1mark)
A. Socket
B. Port (v) Write the file extension format for
C. Floppy Disk Drive
D. DVD Rom Drive Project 1 …………….…………………………..……………………………………………..(1mark)

32. Which of the following can prevent the use of ICT in schools? Project 2 ……………….…………………………………………………………….………..(1mark)
I. ICT devices are expensive
II. Schools don’t have electrical power (B) The table below shows mouse pointers used in spreadsheet. Study them carefully and
III. Student can use ICT tools to communicate complete the table
IV. Traditional method of teaching and learning NAME POINTER USES
A. I, II and IV
B. I, III and IV
C. II, III and IV
D. II and III

33. What is the spreadsheet function for the formula C1+C2+C3*C4/C5

A. = sum (C1:C3) * C4/C5
B. sum= (C1:C3) * C4/C5
C. = sum (C1:C3* C4/C5) I
D. = sum (C1+C2 + C3) * C4/C5

34. The equal intervals among horizontal lines of text is known as

A. Inter-paragraph spacing
B. Indenting
C. Line spacing
D. Margins

35. A feature that appears when the mouse is moved over an object, which gives the computer user
a description about the object is known as
A. Smart tag
B. Screen tip
C. Hyperlink
D. Format pop-up
36. The button that opens a dialogue box for users to create an email message is (8mark)
A. Back
B. Create
C. Refresh (C) Outline the proper way of switching on a Computer
D. Compose
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37. To create a space between characters’ words and sentence, use the
A. Backspace key …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
B. Enter key
C. Shift key …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
D. Spacebar key
 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. d. What is formatting

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(5mark)
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21. An example of an operation system is the
A. CALC
SECTION B B. DISK
C. DOS
{36 marks} D. WORD
Answer three questions only from this section
22. Which of the following is a function of the Backspace key?
2. a. State two uses of the Enter key on the keyboard A. Remove characters that appear to the right of the cursor
B. Type uppercase letters
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. C. Remove characters that appears to the left of the cursor
D. Remove characters that appears to the bottom of the cursor
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23. Shortcut keys that produce the same output in Microsoft word and excel is
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. A. Ctrl + U
B. Ctrl +1
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. C. Ctrl +Home
D. Ctrl + 5
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24. The mouse pointer that helps to edit a content of a cell is known as
b. Write down the names and functions of the command buttons below A. Right pointer
B. Left pointer
…… ……………………………………………………………………………………..…….. C. I – Beam
D. Row resize
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25. The act of pressing a computer mouse twice quickly without moving the mouse is term as
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. A. Triple clicking
B. Right clicking
…………………………………………………………………………………………………(2mark) C. Single clicking
D. Double clicking
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 26. Which of the following software can be used to enhance teaching and learning through the use
of pictures, video and sound
…….…………………………………………….…………………………………………………….. A. Utility software
B. Network software
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. C. Programming
D. Multimedia software
…………………………………………………………………………………………………(2mark)
27. Which features in a web browser enables users to fetch the latest copy of a webpage?
A. Backward
c. State three types of font. B. Refresh
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. C. Forward
D. Stop
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28. The acronyms HTTP means
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. A. Hypertext Transfer Place
B. Hypertext Teaching Protocol
………………………………………………………………………………………………….(3mark) C. Hypertext Transfer Protocol
D. Hypertext Transfer Point
29. The command button used to enlarge windows application is the
A. Close button 20. The typeface of a text is
B. Maximize button A. Bold
C. Minimize button B. Font
D. Restore button C. Grow font
D. Shrink font

12. If a user places the mouse cursor to one end of a text, holds down the button and drag to the
other end of the text, the effect will be …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
A. Copying of text
B. Cutting of text …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
C. Moving of text
D. Selecting of text …………………………………………………………………………………………………(2mark)

13. Which of the following is not a component of a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) e. Write the acronym UPS in full
A. Web protocol
B. Name of browser …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
C. Name of web server
D. Name of the file with the directory …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

14. Which of the following features helps to view word documents with bullet attributes? …………………………………………………………………………………………………(1mark)
A. Print view
B. Web view
C. Outline view
D. Draft view 3. (a) State two uses of a monitor

15. The place in a new word document window where a flashing vertical line blinks is known …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
A. Insertion placer
B. Insertion pointer …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
C. Insertion point
D. Insertion pointing …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

16. Storage media that are similar to compact discs but store more data are known as …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
A. Pen drive
B. Hard disk …………………………………………………………………………………………………(2mark)
C. Floppy disk
D. Digital versatile discs

17. The speed of modem is measured in (b) What is webpage?

A. Baud
B. Bit …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
C. Byte
D. Hertz …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

18. The acronym PDF means …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

A. Portable Data Format
B. Portable Document Format …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
C. Portable Data Fact
D. Portable Document Fact ……………………………………………………………………………………………….…(2mark)

19. Which of the following alignment features will give equal margins at both ends of a line of text
A. Right aligned (c) State two differences between hard disk and Pen drive.
B. Left aligned
C. Centre …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
D. Justify
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(d) What is internet

………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6. After work, your brother decided to bring a copy of the data, home to work on. Which of the
following storage devices would you advise him to use?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. I. RAM
II. Floppy disk
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. III. Pen drive
IV. Hard disk
…………………………………………………………………………………………………(2mark) A. I and II only
B. II, III and IV only
(e) Explain the term hyperlink C. II and III only
D. I, II, III and IV
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7. When a user clicks within select of text by holding down the left mouse button, and then
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. transfers the cursor to a different location within the same document, the text will be
A. Cut
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. B. Copied
C. Moved
…………………………………………………………………………………………………(2mark) D. Deleted

(f) State two features of hyperlink text 8. Software that present lessons in a movie-like manner is referred to as
A. Multiplicity
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. B. Multipurpose
C. Multitasking
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. D. Multimedia

………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9. The device that uses magnetic method to store data is

A. Compact disc
…………………………………………………………………………………………………(2mark) B. Digital versatile disc
C. Hard disk
D. Optical disc
4. Explain the following terms as used in spreadsheet
a. Range 10. Which of the following devices must be turned on first when booting a computer?
A. Monitor
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. B. Printer
C. Scanner
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. D. System unit

………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11. Which of the following multimedia software will provide additional information for learners?
I. Microsoft Encarta
…………………………………………………………………………………………………(2mark) II. Animation
III. Wikipedia
IV. Grolier
b. Graph A. I and II
B. I, II and IV
C. II, III and IV
D. I, II and IV
Answer all the questions

Each question is followed by four options lettered A to D. find the correct option for each question
and shade in pencil on your answer sheet the answer space which bears the same letter as the option c. Value
you have chosen. Give only one answer to each question. An example is given below
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Which of the following is an input device?
A. Monitor …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
B. Stylus
C. Projector …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
D. Speaker
…………………………………………………………………………………………………(2mark)
The correct answer is stylus which is lettered B and therefore answer space B would be shaded

A B C D E d. Active cell

Think carefully before you shade the answer spaces. Erase completely any answer you wish to …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
change
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Do all rough work on this question paper? Now answer the following questions
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1. The flat panel screen is also known as
A. LCD …………………………………………………………………………………………………(2mark)
B. VCD
C. CRT e. Label
D. OCR
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2. Which program icon on the desktop leads to the disk explorer
A. Internet explorer …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
B. My computer
C. My document …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
D. My network places
…………………………………………………………………………………………………(2mark)
3. The creation of a copy of data on a computer system for safe keeping externally is referred to
as
A. Data backup f. What is communication?
B. Data entry
C. Data filtering …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
D. Data restoration
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4. The basic information on the internet can be in the form of the following except
A. Text …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
B. Sound
C. Graphic …………………………………………………………………………………………………(2mark)
D. Game

5. A word document created with a word processing program will have the extension 5. (a) What is Desktop
A. .doc
B. .txt …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
C. .ppt
D. .xls …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

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(b) State 3 default icons that can be found on a desktop when an operating system is installed

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(d) Using arrows, arrange the following disks from the slowest to the fastest way of accessing
data

Hard disk, Compact disc, Magnetic tape, Floppy disk and Pen drive

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(d) What is a storage media?

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