END OF SECOND SEMESTER ASSESSMENET TEST YEAR SIX

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Answer All Questions

1. This diagram shows a desktop computer.

(a) Name two input devices shown in the diagram above.(2mk)

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(b) Name two output devices shown in the diagram above.(2mk)

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(c) Name two storage devices shown in the diagram above.(2mk)

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2. Tick the most appropriate method of inputting data for the following applications.(6mk)

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4. Draw five lines on the diagram to match the input device to its most appropriate use.(5mk)

5. As well as PCs, mobile phones (cellphones) can be used to access the Internet.
(a) Give two advantages of using a PC rather than a mobile phone for this purpose(4mk)
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6. Describe four drawbacks to young people using social networking sites(4mk)

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7. Explain what is meant by phishing and pharming.(2mk)
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8. Describe what is meant by a virus. (2mk)
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b Describe three ways that you can use to protect your computer against viruses.(6mk)
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9. A. What is a robot?(2mk)
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b. Name two types of Robots(4mk)
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c. Why are robots better at doing repetitive tasks than humans?(4mk)
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10. a) State three different items of personal data. (3mk)
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b) Give three reasons why data should be kept confidential(3mk)

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11.What is Coding?(2mk)
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b). Name two Programming languages.(4mk)
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12. Scratch is one of the languages used by beginners to code :
Name the main parts that makes up the scratch user interface screen(5mk)
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b.) What is the meaning of the following terms as used in scratch;(4mk)
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13.What is an algorithm?(2mk)
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14.The diagram below shows a program created using scratch;()

Write a simple algorithm representing the program(5mk)

15.A good program has Input, Process, and Output. Describe what is meant by: (6mk)
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