PAPER 2
ESSAY
60 MARKS
This paper is in two sections: A and B. Answer question 1 in Section A and another other
three in Section B
Answer all questions in the spaces provided in this question paper. At the end of the
examination, you should submit the entire question paper to the invigilator
Any candidate who tears off any part of the question paper will be severely penalized
Whether you the questions in this paper or not, hand the entire question paper to the
invigilator
Credit will be given for clarity of expression and orderly presentation of material
SECTION A
[24 marks]
Answer Question 1.
[Compulsory]
1. A school is setting up a new computer laboratory. They are considering various aspects of this
setup to ensure it is both effective and safe for students. Study the diagram carefully and use it to
answer the questions 1(a) to 1(h).
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(a) The diagram above shows a simple network setup. Identify the type of network topology
being used and state one advantage of using this network topology. [2 marks]
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(b) One student is experiencing pain in the wrist after extended typing sessions. Describe two
ergonomic adjustments the student can make to reduce this problem. [2 marks]
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(c) The students need to create a 15-page report using Microsoft Word. Outline the steps they
would take to add page numbers to the bottom center of every page of the document [4 marks]
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(d) In preparation for the digital literacy program, the teacher needs to create a data visualization
of the student's scores for a computer test. The scores of a group of students is as follows: John 65,
Mary 80, Jane 75, David 85 and Kofi 90. Suggest two different chart types in Microsoft Excel which
can be used to clearly display the performance of the students. [2 marks]
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(e) Students complain about slow internet access in the computer lab. The technician thinks
networking devices may be the cause. State two network devices and explain how they can be used for
networking [4 marks]
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(f) The school plans to teach students about security and safety on the internet. List two
behaviours students should adopt to be safe online. [2 marks]
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(g) The students learned about programming and wanted to explain two benefits of it to their
colleagues at home. Help them explain its benefits [2 marks]
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(h) The students need to create a timetable for the upcoming Computer Club meetings. Each
meeting will involve three core activities: a 15-minute review session, a 45-minute practical session,
and a 10-minute wrap-up session. Write an algorithm (using pseudocode or a flowchart) to describe this
meeting structure. [6 marks]
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SECTION B
[36 MARKS]
Answer three questions only from this section.
2. (a) Explain the role of the Random Access Memory (RAM) in a computer system to someone
who is new to computers. [3 marks]
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A student sees the figure above, write the name of this symbol and its use in computing. [2 marks]
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(c) Explain the purpose of “cloud” symbol you stated in 2(b), and describe how information is
typically accessed using this symbol [4 marks]
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(d) Give three different types of image file formats and explain the main use of each. [3 marks]
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3. (a) The school is buying new ICT equipment for the lab. The following items were bought: 15
desktop computers for GH¢ 25,000.00, 10 printers for GH¢ 5,000.00, 5 projectors for GH¢
10,000.00, 20 surge protectors for GH¢ 1000, and 1 server for GH¢ 15,000.00.
(i) How many rows and columns are needed to represent this school's purchases in a
Microsoft Word table, including a title "New ICT Equipment" and the column headings
(Items, Quantity, Total Cost). Do not include serial numbers. [2 marks]
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(ii) Outline the steps you would take to insert a table in Microsoft Word to represent the school
purchases. [4 marks]
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(b) A student is designing a presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint and needs to include a
video. What is one best practice to help reduce the overall file size? [2 marks]
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(c) Give a feature of a presentation software, that is not a key feature of a word processor.
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(d) A class has the following student test scores in Microsoft Excel.
A B C D E
1 NAME OF STUDENT TEST 1 TEST 2 TEST 3 TOTAL
2 Araba McGovern 70 80 90 240
3 Elissa Ontoba 80 70 85 235
4 Frederick Kwarteng 90 85 90 265
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Write a function in Microsoft Excel to determine the average test score for Araba McGovern.
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4. (a) You are preparing a presentation on the topic “Types of Computer Networks”. You need to
show the physical arrangement of devices in different network types. What PowerPoint feature
would be most helpful for illustrating these arrangements, and how can you use it effectively?
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(b) Explain what phishing is and suggest three practical steps someone can take to recognize
phishing attempts through emails or other communications. [3 marks]
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(c) A teacher wants to use a blog to post school-related announcements and class notes.
(i) State two features of a blog that make it useful for this purpose. [2 marks]
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(ii) What feature or option in blog publishing helps you to organize information chronologically,
and why is this important for blogging? [2 marks]
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(iii) Write the name of a blogging platform that you can use. [1 mark]
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5. (a) In simple terms, explain what an “algorithm” is and give an example of an algorithm that
students might use in their everyday school lives. [3 marks]
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(b) Imagine you are giving instructions to a robot to follow a path. Explain the concept of a sequence in
programming by describing how a robot would use sequencing to move forward, turn left, and then
move forward again. [3 marks]
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(c) Name three different types of inputs that a robot might use to get information about its environment.
Think about sensors that robots could have. [3 marks]
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(d) Write a simple IF-THEN statement (you can use words instead of actual code) that describes what a
robot should do if it detects an object in front of it. [3 marks]
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