Time: 2 hours Total: 100 marks
MODEL PAPER 1
PART A - MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS [40 MARKS]
Answer all 20 questions. Each question carries 2 marks.
1. Which device is used to convert digital signals to analog signals for internet transmission?
a) Router b) Modem c) Switch d) Hub
2. What is the default file extension for MS PowerPoint 2019?
a) .docx b) .xlsx c) .pptx d) .pdf
3. Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?
a) Trojan b) Worm c) Firewall d) Virus
4. In MS Excel, what does the formula =AVERAGE(B2:B10) do?
a) Adds values b) Finds average c) Counts cells d) Finds maximum value
5. Which network topology has a central node connecting all devices?
a) Bus b) Ring c) Star d) Mesh
6. What does HTTP stand for?
a) Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
b) High Tech Transfer Process
c) Hyperlink Text Transmission Protocol
d) Home Tool Transfer Protocol
7. Which memory is volatile?
a) ROM b) Hard Disk c) RAM d) SSD
8. The process of making unauthorized copies of software is called:
a) Hacking b) Phishing c) Piracy d) Spamming
9. Which key is used to start a slideshow from the beginning in PowerPoint?
a) F5 b) F7 c) F9 d) F11
10. What is the function of a firewall?
a) Speed up internet
b) Block unauthorized access
c) Increase memory
d) Delete viruses
11. In Word, Ctrl+Z is used for:
a) Copy b) Paste c) Undo d) Redo
12. Which is an example of system software?
a) MS Word b) Windows 11 c) Chrome d) Excel
13. What is the maximum number of characters in a standard filename in Windows?
a) 100 b) 255 c) 50 d) 128
14. Which protocol is used to transfer files over the internet?
a) HTTP b) FTP c) SMTP d) POP3
15. What does 'GUI' stand for?
a) Graphical User Interface
b) General User Input
c) Graphic Universal Integration
d) Graphical Utility Interface
16. Which of these is an output device?
a) Scanner b) Microphone c) Monitor d) Keyboard
17. In Excel, cell reference A1 is an example of:
a) Absolute reference b) Relative reference
c) Mixed reference d) None of the above
18. What is the purpose of Mail Merge in MS Word?
a) Create tables b) Send same letter to multiple people
c) Insert images d) Check spelling
19. Which of the following prevents unauthorized access to a computer?
a) Antivirus b) Password c) Firewall d) All of the above
20. What type of software is used to create presentations?
a) Spreadsheet b) Word Processor c) Presentation Software d) Database
PART B - SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS [60 MARKS]
Q1. Explain 3 advantages and 2 disadvantages of using a computer network. [6 marks]
Q2. Differentiate between hardware and software with 2 examples for each. [4 marks]
Q3. What are the steps to create a chart in MS Excel? [3 marks]
Q4. Describe 3 ways to protect a computer from viruses. [3 marks]
Q5. Explain the function of the following in MS Word: Header, Footer, Page Number. [4 marks]
MODEL PAPER 2
PART A - MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS [40 MARKS]
1. Which of the following is an example of input device?
a) Monitor b) Printer c) Keyboard d) Speaker
2. What is the purpose of the Esc key during a PowerPoint slideshow?
a) Next slide b) Previous slide c) Exit slideshow d) Start slideshow
3. Which software is used to manage databases?
a) MS Excel b) MS Access c) MS Word d) MS PowerPoint
4. What does URL stand for?
a) Uniform Resource Locator b) Universal Reference Link
c) Uniform Reference Locator d) Universal Resource Link
5. Which of the following is a secondary storage device?
a) RAM b) ROM c) Hard Disk d) Cache
6. The shortcut for copying text in MS Word is:
a) Ctrl+X b) Ctrl+C c) Ctrl+V d) Ctrl+Z
7. Which network covers a city or metropolitan area?
a) LAN b) WAN c) MAN d) PAN
8. What happens if you delete a file from Recycle Bin?
a) It is moved to another folder b) It is permanently deleted
c) It is hidden d) It is compressed
9. Which function in Excel finds the highest value?
a) SUM b) AVERAGE c) MAX d) MIN
10. What is phishing?
a) Fishing using the internet b) Fake email to steal information
c) Speeding up internet d) Blocking viruses
11. Which view in PowerPoint shows multiple slides at once?
a) Slide Show b) Slide Sorter c) Normal View d) Reading View
12. What is the brain of the computer?
a) RAM b) CPU c) Hard Disk d) Motherboard
13. Which file extension is used for MS Word documents?
a) .xls b) .ppt c) .docx d) .jpg
14. What does RAM stand for?
a) Read Access Memory b) Random Access Memory
c) Rapid Access Memory d) Readable Active Memory
15. Which device connects multiple computers in a network?
a) Modem b) Router c) Monitor d) Printer
16. What is the function of 'Bold' in Word?
a) Underline text b) Make text darker
c) Italicize text d) Change font size
17. Which of the following is NOT an operating system?
a) Windows b) Linux c) MS Word d) macOS
18. In Excel, what does =COUNT(A1:A10) do?
a) Adds numbers b) Counts cells with numbers
c) Averages numbers d) Finds max value
19. What is the default orientation of a Word document?
a) Landscape b) Portrait c) Square d) Custom
20. Which is a disadvantage of the internet?
a) Fast communication b) Access to information
c) Cyberbullying d) Online learning
PART B - SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS [60 MARKS]
Q1. List 3 input devices and 3 output devices with their functions. [6 marks]
Q2. Explain what is meant by 'cloud computing' and give 2 benefits. [4 marks]
Q3. What are the main components of a computer system? [3 marks]
Q4. Describe 3 features of MS PowerPoint. [3 marks]
Q5. What are 4 precautions to take when using public Wi-Fi? [4 marks]
MODEL PAPER 3
PART A - MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS [40 MARKS]
1. Which generation of computers used transistors?
a) 1st b) 2nd c) 3rd d) 4th
2. What is the purpose of a spreadsheet?
a) Word processing b) Data analysis and calculations
c) Creating presentations d) Web browsing
3. Which key combination is used to paste text?
a) Ctrl+C b) Ctrl+X c) Ctrl+V d) Ctrl+Z
4. What type of software is MS Excel?
a) System software b) Application software
c) Utility software d) Malware
5. Which device is used to scan documents into a computer?
a) Printer b) Scanner c) Plotter d) Monitor
6. What does IP stand for in IP Address?
a) Internet Protocol b) Internal Protocol
c) Internet Program d) Internal Program
7. Which is a valid email address format?
a) [email protected] b) user.domain.com
c) user.domain@com d) [email protected]
8. What does Ctrl+P do in most applications?
a) Save b) Print c) Preview d) Paste
9. Which memory retains data without power?
a) RAM b) Cache c) ROM d) Register
10. What is the main function of an operating system?
a) Play games b) Manage hardware and software resources
c) Browse internet d) Create documents
11. Which view shows speaker notes in PowerPoint?
a) Slide Show b) Notes Page View c) Slide Sorter d) Normal View
12. What is a computer virus?
a) Hardware fault b) Malicious software
c) Internet speed d) Storage device
13. In Excel, what symbol starts a formula?
a) + b) = c) # d) &
14. Which of the following is a web browser?
a) Google Chrome b) MS Word c) VLC Player d) Adobe Reader
15. What is the function of a spreadsheet's formula bar?
a) Display sheet name b) Display and edit cell content
c) Display row number d) Display column letter
16. Which network connects devices in a small area like a home?
a) WAN b) MAN c) LAN d) PAN
17. What does 'Save As' do in MS Word?
a) Saves over existing file b) Saves file with a new name or location
c) Closes file d) Prints file
18. Which of these is an example of social media?
a) Facebook b) MS Excel c) Windows d) Google Docs
19. What is the purpose of Spell Checker?
a) Check grammar only b) Check spelling mistakes
c) Change font d) Insert images
20. Which of the following is a characteristic of a computer?
a) Fatigue b) Emotion c) Speed d) Laziness
PART B - SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS [60 MARKS]
Q1. Explain 3 differences between LAN and WAN. [6 marks]
Q2. What is the difference between hardware and software? Give 1 example of each. [4 marks]
Q3. List 3 uses of the internet in education. [3 marks]
Q4. What are 3 signs that a computer may be infected with malware? [3 marks]
Q5. Describe the steps to insert a table in MS Word. [4 marks]
ANSWER KEYS
Paper 1 Part A:
1.b 2.c 3.c 4.b 5.c 6.a 7.c 8.c 9.a 10.b
11.c 12.b 13.b 14.b 15.a 16.c 17.b 18.b 19.d 20.c
Paper 2 Part A:
1.c 2.c 3.b 4.a 5.c 6.b 7.c 8.b 9.c 10.b
11.b 12.b 13.c 14.b 15.b 16.b 17.c 18.b 19.b 20.c
Paper 3 Part A:
1.b 2.b 3.c 4.b 5.b 6.a 7.a 8.b 9.c 10.b
11.b 12.b 13.b 14.a 15.b 16.c 17.b 18.a 19.b 20.c