AVI-CENNA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

YEAR 10 T2 ICT WEEK 11 ASSESSMENT TASK

NAME: OMOTOWA OLUWATOMI CLASS: 10A
INSTRUCTION: Attempt all the questions given below. Make your answers bold or give it another
colour.

1. There are potential security issues when using microprocessor-controlled devices in the home.
Describe these issues and explain how can be mitigated.
[4]

2. Indicate which of the following statements are True or False by ticking (√) the appropriate box [5]
True False
(√) (√)
Using microprocessors has increased the longevity of devices in the home, T
therefore reducing waste
Microprocessor-controlled devices are far more energy efficient
T
Smart televisions are an example of a labour-saving device F

Microprocessor-controlled devices in the home are not vulnerable to attack T

by viruses or hackers
Microprocessor-controlled devices, such as smartphones, have no impact F
on social interactions

3. Explain briefly the functions of the following in document production.

(i) Columns: Split your texts into two or more columns. You can do this by highlighting the texts

your want to separate then go to layouts and click on columns and it gives you options on the kind

or number that you want [2]

(ii) Section Break: By adding a break to the place you want it, it moves the other texts to the next

page, section or column. To do this you need to place the cursor on the place you want to move

and then go to layouts and click on breaks and select the kind you want. [2]

4. List four text formatting tool that can be found in the font category of Microsoft word program

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(i) Bold – make your text bold

(ii) Font colour- change the colour of the text

(iii) Underline- to underline your text

(iv) Center aligned [4]

5. Microprocessors are tiny computer cpu’s (like tiny digital brains) that are found in many
devices that we use in our houses every day. Microprocessors control how these devices
function.

a. Name two household devices that contain microprocessors. For each one describe
what the microprocessor would control: [4]

Household Device 1: WASHING MACHINE

What the microprocessor controls: WATER TEMPERATURE, VALVES TO LET THE WATER IN AND
OUT.

Household Device 2: ALARM SYSTEMS

What the microprocessor controls: THE MICROPROCESSOR INSIDE A BURGLAR ALARM IS USED
TO DETECT INTRUDERS AND THEY ALSO SET THE ALARM OFF.

b. Explain two ways in which microprocessor controlled devices could affect our
leisure time: [4]
MICROPROCESSORS ALLOW US TO DO OUR DAILY TASKS QUICKER, THIS GIVES US MORE TIME
FOR LEISURE AND TIME TO DO OTHER ACTIVITIES.

BECAUSE MICROPROCESSORS ALLOW US TO HAVE MORE FREE TIME THIS GIVES US MORE
FREE TIME AND SOME MAY USE THEIR FREE TIME TO GO TO THE GYM AND BECOME FIT.

6. Microprocessors have really changed the way in which we socialise and interact with
our friends and family.

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 AVI-CENNA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
YEAR 10 T2 ICT WEEK 11 ASSESSMENT TASK
NAME: OMOTOWA OLUWATOMI CLASS: 10A
a. Name two ways in which microprocessors have changed the way in which we
interact with each other: [2]
Mobile phones now allow us to communicate with our friends and family by just giving them a call
or an sms and it saves time and is a faster way of communication between individuals who are
quite far away from each other.

TOTAL MARKS: [

Social networking sites are getting more popular by the day and it allows friends to have a fun and
easy way to communicate. For example: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and so much more. The
population of these apps keep growing by the day and many more people keep on going on it to
communicate with friends.

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