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TVET CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT,

ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION COUNCIL (TVET CDACC)

THE SIGALAGALA NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC


TOWN CAMPUS
CLASS : BUSINESS LEVEL 5
EXAM : TERM 3 2023
SUBJECT : DIGITAL LITERACY
SECTION A : Answer all questions (20Marks)
1. All the following are computers except (2mks)
A. Smartphone
B. PC
C. Mainframe
D. CPU
2. Which of the following is not a computer hardware (2mks)
A. Mouse
B. Icon
C. Keyboard
D. Motherboard
3. The following are output devices except? (2mks)
A. Monitor
B. Printer
C. Scanner
D. Projector
4. Which of the following is a characteristic of a computer (2mks)
A. Computers use a lot of power
B. Computers are expensive
C. Computers have feelings
D. Computers are diligent
5. One of the following is NOT a characteristic of RAM. Which one (2mks)
A. RAM have high storage capacity
B. RAM have very high speed
C. RAM is volatile
D. RAM is expensive
6. The following is NOT a part of a computer
A. Program
B. Joystick
C. Microphone
D. Speaker
7. Processing devices include the following but NOT (2mks)
A. Control unit
B. ALU
C. Register
D. RAM
8. The 1st generation computers had _________as the main technology (2mks)
A. Transistor
B. Vacuum tubes
C. Resistors
D. Memory
9. Benefits of using computers include the following except (2mks)
A. Creates employment
B. Increases crime through hacking
C. Makes work easier
D. Increase productivity
10. What is a computer virus (2mks)
A. Malfunctioning of the computer
B. A computer game
C. Fake computer part
D. A malicious software

SECTION B : Answer all questions (40Marks)


1. Define the following terms (6mks)
a. Computer
b. Hardware
c. Software
d. Softcopy
e. Hardcopy
f. Data
2. A computer has four basic functions. Using a diagram discuss how a computer operates
(5mks)
3. Name the three components of a processor (3mks)
4. Name any five features of a word processor (5mks)
5. Explain a computer virus. How do we protect our computers from viruses? (3mks)
6. Distinguish between Primary and Secondary memory in computers (2mks)
7. Explain utility programs with an example (2mks)
8. Give TWO examples for each of the following computer parts (3mks)
a. Input devices
b. Output devices
c. Storage devices
9. Name the computer applications that can perform the following duties
a. Make a presentation on HIV/Aids in a seminar
b. Edit invitation letters for a party
c. Create a logo for a personal business
d. Create a mark sheet for students in a class
e. Browse for information on the internet (5mks)
10. Explain the following terminologies as used in computer applications
a. Search engine
b. Workbook
c. Document
d. Icon
e. Cell
f. Worksheet (6mks)

SECTION C : Choose any TWO questions (40 Marks)


11. Discuss FIVE demerits and FIVE merits of computers in the society today (20mks)
12. Computers have evolved greatly from their innovation in five generations. Highlight the
technological and physical features in each generation (20mks)
13. Computers are very essential in our daily live and one cannot afford to ignore them
a. Discuss FIVE characteristics of computers (10mks)
b. Computers are classified based on size, capacity and purpose. Discuss (10mks)

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