Computer (ICT) (ECO227)
DIPET 1 in Economics - ECNT
Semester: Second Semester
Level: 300
Year: 2015
School: HTTTC Department: Economic Science Instructor: Akouyu S. N.
Course Code: ICT 208 Course Title: Computer (ICT) Option Level: 200
DATE: 8
th
July 2015 Hall_______ Nature: Exam Time: 2 Hours
Instructions: Answer ALL questions chronologically, skipping a line or two after each question
1. Information
-
Technology- (IT)
.
is a technology which
-
uses computers to gather, process,
store, protect, and transfer information. Why is it common today to
use
the term ICT?
2. A guest speaker was invited to talk to a group of students on computer developments. In
his speech, he mentioned the acronym GUI. (a) Identify three elements of GUI. (b)
.
Explain how effective GUI is to computer users of today. (5mks)
3. Computer
is an
advanced electronic device that takes raw data as input
from
the user and
processes these data
-
under the control of set of instructions (called program) and gives the result
(output) and saves output for the future use. What kind
of data can the computer_ process?
(1mk)
4. What is the name given to any operation or set of operations performed upon data, whether
or not by automatic means, such as collection, recording, organization
,
storage, adaptation
or alteration to convert it into useful information? (1mk)
5. How do
-
we call the system unit component considered as the holding area for data,-
instructions, and information? 0 ink,)
6. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) exists in every aspect of modern society.
Some well-known applications include: applications for industry. List
two areas
in industry in
which ICT is applicable. (2mks)
7. The difference between people with access to computers and the Internet and those
without this access is known as the………………………………… (1mk)
8. List the three huge advantages of computer database over paper database. (3inks)
9. …………. is the physical electronic components that make up a computer system. mk) .
10. Small graphical representations of an object in a graphical user intethce (GUI) are
called_______(1 ink)
11. An item in an electronic document, a …………. links to another object such as a
position in a document or a different document, (link)
12. A collection of similar information given a name for easy storage and retrieval is called
a……………..
13.
A
________
is the combination of typeface and
.
other qualities such as size, pitch and spacing
that comprise a set of characters. (1 mk)
14.
What is the great advantage of Word Processing over using a typewriter? (1 mk)
15. There are various- Word processors. List 3 basic features supported• by all Word processors
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16. A ___________is a character
or word
that represents a series of keystrokes and the
keystrokes can represent text or commands.
(1mk)
17) Give the acronym (and write in full) used when a document appears on the display screen exactly as it looks
when printed (1 mk)
18) if the range of cells from AA4 to A8 is A4:A8, give the range for the four cells to the left of G7 (1m)
20) Use the SUM function to give: the total of the five cells below G6 (1 mk)
21) Name the four different operations which you would expect to be able to carry out on text in a spreadsheet cell
(3mk)
22) Why should you close any open files before leaving a program? (1mk)
23) List two operations which will move text away from the edge of the page (2mks)
24) What word processor function could you use to make heading more obvious? (1mk)
25)
Give two operations that a DTP package will do which a word processor will not (2mks)
26) What type of package will you use to produce (4mks)
a) A poster c) A school newsletter
b) A business Letter d) A CV
27) Name 4 different categories of programs you would expect in an Integrated package (4mks)
28) Which Microsoft Office object would you use for quick, convenient, one click access to
frequently used Excel commands? (1mk)
29) How can you apply exactly the same formatting you did to the next text? (1mk)
30) on the ribbon, a button in the lower right corner of some groups that opens a dialogue box with
features related to the group is called _________(1mk)
31) When a computer prints a report, the output is called ______(1mk)
32) What is the difference between a worksheet and a workbook? (2mk)
33) On which page is the header or footer printed by default in Word or Excel? (1mk)
34) List and briefly describe four basic mouse functions
35) Which category of application software allows you to mix text and graphics to create documents
of professional quality? (1mk)
36) Difference between Megahertz and Megabytes (2mks)
37) Programs that combine a variety of visual objects to create attractive, visually interesting
presentations are called _________ (1mk)
38) The part of the internet where graphics, sound, video and animations are used as well as text is
often referred to as ____ (1mk)
39) The process of persons trying to break into a secure computer system is referred to as ____(1mk)
40) The process of copying files from a distant computer to the one you are working on is called
____(1mk)
41) A feature that automatically moves the insertion point once the current line is called (1mk)
42) After not using a computer for six months, the owner turns it on and finds that the date and time
are still correct. (a) Explain why the computer’s time and date are still correct. (b) Name the
software that must be updated before using the computer. (c) Explain the importance of this
software to a computer (3mks)
43) Write the following acronyms in full (4mks)
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a) ICT (e) DTP
b) UPS (f) GUI
c) CMOS (g) CPU
d) QAT (h) DVD-RW
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