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COMPUTER STUDIES
MOCK PAPER 1
2 ½ hours

KAMPALA TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION

MOCK
Uganda Certificate of Education
COMPUTER STUDIES
Paper 1
2hours 30 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
• This paper consists of three sections A, B and C.
•Section A contains 20 compulsory objective-type questions.
The correct alternative A, B, C or Dfor each question must be written in the box provided on
the right hand side of each question.
•Section B consist of six compulsorystructured questions. Answers to this section must be
written in the spaces provided.
•Section C contains three essay questions. Attempt only one. Answers to this section must be
written in the answer booklets or answer sheets provided.
For examiners' use only.
MCQ Q.21 Q.22 Q.23 Q.24 Q.25 Q.26 Q.27 Q.28 Q.29 Total

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 SECTION A (20 MARKS)
1. A...............................is a preliminary working version of a software product
fordemonstration and evaluation by end - users.
A. Version
B. Release
C. Prototype
D. System life cycle.
2. In atypical system development life cycle acceptance is typical of the.........stage.
A. Testing
B. Conversion
C. Installation
D. Programming.
3. What happens when 'print screen' key on the keyboard is pressed?
A. The image seen on the screen will be copied on the clipboard to be pasted later
B. Whatever will be on the screen will be printed.
C. The document seen on the screen will be printed.
D. What you see on the screen is what you get.
4...................error means a function used is not being recognized by spreadsheetapplication.
A. NULL!
B. # VALUE!
C. #DIV/O!
D. # NAME?
5. How many hard disks of 80GB will be needed to store data of 40 TB?
A. 510
B. 512
C. 125
D. 300

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6.................computer process data as flow of 1s (one) and Os (zeros)
A. Digital
B. Analog
C. Special purpose.
D. General purpose.
7. Ability of a computer to run without supervision means that it is.
A. Programmable.
B. Diligent
C. Versatile
D. Automatic.
8. In word processor, a ruler is commonly used to.......................
A. Measure distance of a workspace.
B. Show the length of text
C. Show the distance of text.
D. Measure the length of footer.
9.............refers to the name or nature of computers controlled by a central hostcomputer.
A. Servers
B. Stand alone
C. Clients
D. Switche
10. Unauthorized access through a computer's firewall is termed as
A. script kidding
B. multi plexor
C. hacking
D. piracy.

11. The..............stores data temporary in a central processing unit.

A. ALu
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 B. CU
C. Register
D. Accumulater
12. Twisted pair coaxial cable and microwave are types of transmission.........
A. chains
B. media
C. signals
D. cables
13. Which of the following tasks would be more suited to a person rather than a
computer?
A. Tasks are repetitive
B. Tasks that require speed
C. Tasks that require complex mathematical processing
D. Tasks that require imagination.
14. The operating system is involved in the following except.
A. provision of user controllable tools.
B. administering system security.
C. spooling.
D. disc scanning.
15. A...................is a program that combines program and determines where it will
befound in the computer memory.
A. Compiler
B. Linker
C. Assembler
D. Interpreter.
16. Which of the following device is used to link up two network configurations of
different protocols?
A. Bridge
B. Gateway
C. Router
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 D. Hub
17. Which of the following ancient computers became popular for the role it played
during the 1890 census in the US?
A. Analytical engine
B. Hollerith electric Tabulating machine.
C. Jacquard's Loom.
D. The Abacus.
18. Ochegere a computer student wants to obtain a specific piece of information from the
internet on designing cards for his brother's wedding ceremony. What kind of software
would he need to use to get this information?
A. Web browsing software.
B. Web authorizing software.
C. E-mail software
D. Desktop publishing software.
19. In order for one to select a desired part of a picture one has to click.
A. Auto select
B. Select part
C. Crop
D. Un group.
20. What is the work of a slide master?
A. It controls transition effects.
B. It controls animation effects.
C. It controls certain text characteristics and backgrounds.
D. Is a slide which is necessary for every presentation?

SECTION B (60 MARKS)

Answer all questions in this section.
21. (a) State two advantages of using high level programming languages over
lowlevel programming languages. (2marks)
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(b) Distinguish between a computer and an interpreter. (2marks)
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(c) Give one advantage of compilers over interpreters. (1 mark)
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(d) Briefly explain the nature of the following programming phases:
(i) Code generation:........................................................................
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(2marks)
(ii) Compilation:.............................................................................
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(2marks)
(iii) Execution:...........................................................................
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(1 mark)

22. (a) (i) Define the term 'Printer' (1 mark)

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(ii) Your computer teacher bought a laser jet printer. As a computer student,
mention two advantages he is likely to enjoy with this printer over a dot matrix
printer. (2 marks)
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(b) (i) Distinguish between a system unit and a Central Processing Unit. (2 marks)
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(ii) Describe two components of the Central Processing Unit. (2 marks)
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(c) (i) What are pointing devices? (1 mark)

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(ii) Mention two pointing devices you know. (2 marks)
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23. The table below was extracted from one of the schools in Wakiso. Study it and answer
the questions that follow.
ID F/Name L/Name Gender House Fee(Shs)
U001 John Wasswa M Maria 80,000
U002 Alex Kyoba F Kabalega 85,000
U008 Sam Nambi M Mapeera 80,000
U004 Jane Naku F Maria 20,000
U010 Peter Golola M Mapeera 50,000
U005 Tom Kigonzi M Mapeera 100,000
(a) State the field suitable for a primary key. (1 mark)
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(b) Identify the appropriate data types for the fields below. (3 marks)
(i) ID.......................................................................................
(ii) Gender................................................................................
(iii) Fees....................................................................................

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(c) If every student with the fees payment above 80,000 is entitled to a discount of 2.5%.
Write a formula that can be used to compute this discount using query object.(4 marks)
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(d) A part from Ms Access, mention two database management applications. (2 marks)
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24. (a) With an example, define the term network. (2 marks)
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(b) State one function of the following Networking devices.
(i) Switch.....................................................
(ii) Repeater...................................................
(iii) Bridge......................................................
(c) Give any three advantages and two disadvantages of installing computer
Network in a school. (5 marks)
Advantages:
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(ii) ..........................................................................................
(iii) ..........................................................................................
Disadvantages:
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25. (a) Explain the concept "computer crime" (1 mark)
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(b) Explain briefly three forms of crimes committed by computer users. (3marks)
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(ii)
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(c) Basing on points given in 25(b) above, show how each of the crimes can be controlled.
(3 marks)
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(ii)...........................................................................................
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(d) As a computer student, how can you keep the computer safe from the following?
(3 marks)
(i) Fire outbreak...........................................................................
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(ii) Computer viruses......................................................................
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(iii) Theft…………………………………………………………...
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26. (a) With an example, define the term Internet service provider (ISP). (2 marks)

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(b) List down three factors one would consider when choosing an ISP. (3marks)
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(c) Mention any three factors that affect internet speed and connectivity. (3 marks)
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(d) Show how internet can be used in the following areas.
(i) Learning (1 mark)
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(ii) Communication (1 mark)
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SECTION C (20 MARKS)

Answer only one question from this section.
Answers are to be done in the answer booklet provided.
27. (a) Differentiate between a computer virus and a bug. (04 marks)
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 (b) Discuss the various ways which can be used to protect computers from
virusinfection. (16
marks)
28. (a) Define the term computer Based Training (CBT). (02 marks)
(b) Explain advantages and disadvantages of computer Based Training. (18 marks)
29. (a) Define the term computer. (02marks)
(b) Explain the impacts of using computers in the world today. (18 marks)

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