ST.

MARK’S COLLEGE NAMAGOMA

END OF TERM ONE ASSESSMENT, 2023
INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY, SENIOR THREE
TIME: 2HOURS
NAME: ____________________________________________________STREAM: ________
Instructions
 Attempt all questions
SECTION A (60 MARKS)
1 a) Define the term computer hardware. 02 marks
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b) Explain any four categories of computer hardware and in each category, give the device
responsible. 08 marks
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2 a) Distinguish between a file and a folder. 02 marks
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b) Give the steps you would follow to create a folder on the desktop and name it using your
names. O3 marks
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c) Name the parts that make up the following file path Guest:\D: \Final\EOT One\Prac.ppt
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i) Guest _____________________________________________________________________
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iii) D: ________________________________________________________________________
d i) Name the immediate folder where the above file is saved. 01 mark
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ii) Suggest any application program that can be used to create the above file. 01 mark
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3 a) How many bytes will be required to store a file of 3MBs? 03 marks
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b) Convert 11000010two to decimal (base ten) 02 marks
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c) Show how ICT can be applied in the banking sector. 05 marks
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4 What is a word processor? 02 marks
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b) Give the procedure for saving a word document file called SMACON on a flash disk named
Removable disk(F). 04 marks
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C) Write short notes about the following terms; 04 marks
Header
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Footer
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Cut and paste
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Clipboard
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5 Use the information below to answer questions that follow
A B C D E F
1 Name Math History Biology Average Total
2 kato 56 75 75
3 Luzze 43 43 54
4 kyeswa 32 54 32
5 Marble 18 85 13
6 Namaato 54 32 75
7 ZZiwa 86 76 65
8 Highest
9 Lowest

a) Name the application program that can be used to store the above information. 02 marks
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b) How many columns can you see in the above table? 02 marks
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c) Write the function/formula you could use to compute the following;
i) Average for Kyeswa 02 marks
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ii) Total mark for Kato 02 marks
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iii) Lowest mark under Biology 02 marks
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6 a) Internet has become a key tool in learning processes, discuss the role of internet in a school
like St. Mark’s College Namagoma. 05 marks
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b) Define the following terms used in presentation. 05 marks
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ii) Clip art
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iii) Action buttons
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iv) Animations
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v) Master slide
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SECTION B (40 MARKS)

7 Scenario: As a senior three ICT student, the Local Council of Namagoma has sent you to
karamoja to sensitize masses about the good farming methods that can help them do away with
famine in their region. You have been tasked to use a presentation programs to conduct a
presentation.
Task:
a) Explain why the Local council is deciding that you should use electronic presentation
other than papers. 05 marks
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 b) Identify five challenges you are most likely to face while using the software in the
villages of karamoja. 05 marks
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8 Scenario: During times of Covid-19, schools were required to conduct online lessons (distance
learning) as physical lessons had been banned.
Task: You are required to;
a) Explain how ICT is used in distance learning. 05 marks
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b) Discuss the advantages of online (distance) learning in this 21st century. 05 marks
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9 Scenario: Your friend went to United Arab Emirates one month ago but she complaining that
she is being mistreated. She has sent you photos via WhatsApp of how she lives under harsh
conditions and she wants you to keep them on a CD for future reference.
Task: Explain how;

a) You will copy pictures from WhatsApp to your laptop 05 marks

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b) You will burn the files on a CD for future reference 05 marks
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10 Scenario: Your school director wants to fully stock the computer lab by purchasing more
computers. As an ICT student, you are required to;
a) Give guidance on how the computers can be cared for such that they work efficiently and
last longer. 05 marks
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b) Give five health problems caused by prolonged use of computers. 05 marks
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End
Wish you success