UGANDA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF FOUNDATION STUDIES

FIRST YEAR SEPTEMBER SEMESTER EXAMINATION IN BASIC COMPUTING
DATE: DECEMBER 2011 TIME ALLOWED: 2 HOURS

Instructions 1. You should have sat for a practical examination prior to sitting for this paper. 2. This paper has three sections. 3. Section A and B are compulsory 4. Attempt ONLY two questions from Section C

SECTION A
Consider the words in PART I below and use them to fill in the blanks in PART II Write only the answers for each number. PART I Mainframes, System Software, Graphical User Interface, Super Computers, Random Access Memory, Read Only Memory, printer, Application Software, Web Browser, Processor, UPS, Power Stabilizer, Computer Virus, Backing Up, Security Guards, Search Engine.
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PART II 1. _______is the software that details how you want to perform a specific task. 2. _______are the fastest, most powerful and most expensive type of computers. 3. _______is the device that reserves electricity power for a short period of time enough for one to save their work after power is off. 4. A ______is a piece of software designed intentionally to cause annoyance or damage. 5. A ______is a graphic or icon driven interface on which you use your mouse to start software, use that software, and initiate various other functions. 6. ______is memory that stores instructions that cannot be erased. 7. A ______is a device that handles your specific information processing tasks. 8. A ______is a program found on your computer that helps you surf the web. 9. A ______is an example of an output device. 10. ______ refers to a process of creating a second copy of your work.

For Questions 11-25 choose the most appropriate option. 11. A graphic representation of something that you click on once with the left mouse button is a(n) A. Button B. Task bar C. Icon D. Keyboard E. Input device

12. This chip carries out instructions it receives from your software A. RAM B. Telecommunication device C. PDA
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D. CPU E. Browser 13. This kind of software details how your computer carries out technology- specific tasks A. Application B. System C. Web browser D. Pay roll E. Word processing

14. www.yahoo.com is an example of a A. Client computer B. Hardware device C. Software program D. Website address E. Notebook computer

15. A mouse is an example of A. Input device B. Output device C. Storage device D. Telecommunication device E. CPU

16. The motherboard A. Is housed in the system unit B. Is a peripheral device C. Can have a maximum of three components on it at any one time D. Is the only circuit board in a computer E. None of the above

17. The most important feature of a CPU is A. Its size B. Its speed C. Its color D. Its manufacturer E. None of the above

18. A DVD-ROM A. Is an optical storage medium B. Stores more than a CD C. Stands for double virtual density D. Is A and B only E. Is B and C only

19. Privacy is A. The right to be left alone if you want to be B. The right to have control over your own personal information C. The right to be free from observation. D. All of the above E. None of the above

20. A firewall A. Is hardware B. Is software C. Protects your computer from intruders D. Is all of the above E. Is none of the above

21. A document is created by A. Starting an application

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B. Typing at the keyboard C. Copying text from one place to another D. A and B E. B and C 22. By default a word processor will have __ page(s) when opened and a spreadsheet will have __ worksheets A. 3,1 B. 2,4 C. 4,3 D. 1,3 E. 1,4

23. To create a new file use this option A. CTRL+N B. CTRL+O C. CTRL+X D. CTRL+Y E. CTRL+Z

24. Making changes to the appearance of a document is called A. Editing B. Copying and Pasting C. Moving D. Formatting E. Filtering

25. This option will save your work making it possible for you to give your file a name A. CTRL+S B. CTRL+SHIFT+S C. FILE > SAVE AS
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D. FILE > SAVE E. FILE > NEW

SECTION B
26. Consider the original paragraph below:

Technology and Computers, as we know them today, have been around for about 60 years. And in those 60 years, weve moved from computers that weighed several tons to personal digital assistants that weigh less that a pound. Even more important, the speed of technology has changed dramatically. Changes have been made to the original paragraph as illustrated in the paragraphs below: Paragraph 1 Technology and Computers, as we know them today, have been around for about 60 years. And in those 60 years, weve moved from computers that weighed several tons to personal digital assistants that weigh less that a pound. Even more important, the speed of technology has changed dramatically. Paragraph 2 Technology and Computers, as we know them today, have been around for about 60 years. And in those 60 years, weve moved from computers that weighed several tons to personal digital assistants that weigh less that a pound. Even more important, the speed of technology has changed dramatically. Paragraph 3

Technology and Computers, as we know them today, have been around for about 60 years. And in those 60 years, weve moved from computers that weighed several tons to personal digital assistants that weigh less that a pound. Even more important, the speed of technology has changed dramatically.

Paragraph 4 Technology and Computers, as we know them today, have been around for about 60 years. And in those 60 years, weve moved from computers that weighed several tons to personal digital assistants that weigh less that a pound. Even more important, the speed of technology has changed dramatically. a) Identify the formatting applied to the characters and paragraph in paragraph 1 (3 marks) b) In paragraph 2 and 3, identify the alignment and any other formatting changes you recognize. (3 marks) c) Explain what has been done to each of the lines in paragraph 4. (4 marks)

26. Briefly explain each of the following terms (5 marks) i. ii. iii. iv. v. Name box Worksheet Cell pointer Sheet tab Cell

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27. Computers come in different sizes and types and they are found in several places a) Define a computer. (1 mark) b) Joanne is well on her way to becoming a dot-com entrepreneur and millionaire. Equipped with a really great web idea, she is now turning her attention to putting actions behind her words. Joanne realizes that she has many computing needs. First and foremost she needs a complete computer system she can take on the road as she travels. Which type of computer would you recommend for Joanne and why? (2 marks) c) Joanne would like to keep in touch with her online business friends and partners while on her trip. How will this be made possible? (1 mark) d) Identify two programs Joanne will need to use for writing reports and analyzing data. (2 marks) e) Apart from the computer recommended in b) above, identify two other types of computers and places where they are used. (4 marks)

28. a) Backing up is a very good practice for every computer user. Explain the meaning of this term. (1 mark) b) Identify three threats to the security of your computer and measures one would take to protect the computer from these threats. (6 marks) c) List three ways in which one can ensure the safety of a computer user when working with a computer. (3 marks)

29. The Internet is a global network of networks. a) Identify any three services that run over the internet (2 marks) b) How do you search for information online? (4 marks) c) Explain how you would send a message to a friend with an attachment (4 marks)