THIRD TERM EXAMINATION

COMPUTER STUDIES YEAR 10

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Read the following instructions carefully: DURATION:2Hrs

 Do not open this booklet until you are told to do so.

 Attempt all questions.
 This test consists of a 100% of the total marks.
 Please, write your answers in the space provided.
 You may use a blue or black pen.

1.Online banking allows customers to:

A. withdraw cash from ATMs 4. Expert systems are typically built using:
B. deposit checks at a physical bank branch A. Java programming language
C. manage their finances through internet- B. Machine learning algorithms
based services C. Rule-based systems
D. apply for loans in person D. Virtual reality technology

2.Online booking systems are commonly used 5.An expert system is designed to:
for: A. perform complex mathematical
A. making restaurant reservations calculations
B. booking flights and hotels B. provide expert advice in a specific domain
C. scheduling doctor appointments C. automatically generate computer code
D. all of the above D. facilitate online shopping transactions

3.The purpose of computer-controlled 6. A school management system is designed

systems is to: to generate reports on
A. replace human decision-making entirely A.weather forecast
B. improve efficiency and accuracy in B. student attendance and performance
operations C. social media trends
C. eliminate the need for software updates D.stock market predictions
D. provide backup power during electrical
outages
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7.Which security measure is commonly used in B. Communication satellites
online banking? C. Weather satellites
A. Facial recognition D. Remote sensing satellites
B. Thumbprint authentication
C. One-time password (OTP) 13.An example of a programming language that
D. Morse code encryption uses mnemonic codes is
A. Assembly language
8.The primary advantage of online booking B. BASIC program
systems is: C. COBOL program
A. Limited access to information D. FORTRAN program
B.Higher booking costs for customers
C. Increased convenience and 24/7 availability 14.A high level language can be converted to a
D. Greater reliance on physical paperwork machine language using
A. a compiler
B. an editor
9. An expert system can provide recommendations C. utility program
based on: D. an Operating system
A. personal preferences
B. expert knowledge base in a specific field 15.A high level language program translator which
C. randomized algorithms converts a source code to machine readable
D. recent news headlines format and executes it one line at a time is called
A. compiler
B. debugger
10. Which definition best describes an expert C. editor
system? D. interpreter
A. A computer program that mimics human
intelligence 16.Which of the following symbols is not a
B. A computer system used for gaming purposes relational operator in BASIC programming
C. A software application for data analysis language?
D. A type of programming language A. <
B. >
C. ^
11.What is the primary purpose of an inference D. <=
engine in an expert system?
A. To collect and organize data 17.QBASIC Keywords do not include
B. To interact with users through a graphical A. FIND
interface B. LET
C. To perform logical reasoning and draw C. REM
conclusions D. STOP
D.To store and retrieve information
18.The three levels of programming language are
A. assembly language and high level language
B. java, C Language and pascal
C. machine language, low level language and high
12.Which satellite system is commonly used for level language
navigation and positioning purposes? D. machine language, machine code and assembly
A.GPS (Global Positioning System) language
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19.Three major types of language translators are question 25
A. assembler,compiler and editor 10 REM Program to calculate the product of
B. assembler,compiler and interpreter numbers
C. compiler,debugger and editor 20 CLS
D. debugger, assembler and interpreter 30 INPUT A
40 INPUT B
20.Translate 2m2 +3n-9 as BASIC arithmetic 50 LET PRODUCT=A*B
expression 60 PRINT PRODUCT
A.2*m*2+3*n-9 70 END
B.2*m^2+3*n-9
C.2*2*m+3*n-9 25.The number 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70 as stated
D.2*m*m*n+3-9 in the program indicate
A. bullet numbering
21.The term compiler in computer programming B. codes
refers to a C. labels
A. key punch operator of the computer D. line numbers
B. person who compiles source programs
C. person who writes the computer programming 26.The following are reasons to be considered
codes when creating a model except
D. program which translates source program into A. to investigate a problem
object program B. to test a system
C. to automate a system
22.The major difference between low level D. to predict future outcomes
programming language and high level
programming language is that 26.Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using
A. high level languages will not need a translator computer simulations?
while low level languages do A. Cost-effective compared to real-world
B. low level languages needs an interpreter while experiments
high level languages need a compiler B. Allows for the study of dangerous or
C. low level languages need a compiler while high inaccessible phenomena
level languages need an interpreter C. Provides absolute certainty in predicting
D. low level languages do not need translators real-world outcomes
while high level languages do D. Enables the testing of various scenarios
quickly and easily
23.COBOL was developed for
A. business operations 27.One application of ICT in medicine is
B. game developers A. global positioning system
C. mobile application developers B. seismic software
D. search engine optimization C. computerized axial tomography
24.The result of the expression 2*6+2/4*2*4^2 is D. optical character recognition
A.21
B.27 28.Which of the following is NOT a biometric
C.28 recognition system?
D.29 A.Voice recognition
B.Face recognition
C.Password
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 D.Iris recognition 35.What is the most effective way to protect your
personal information online?
29.Which of these is not an element of an expert A.Sharing your passwords with trusted friends
system? B.Using the same password for multiple online
A.Rules base accounts
B.Inference engine C. Creating strong and unique passwords for each
C.Inference base online account
D.Knowledge base D. Keeping your personal information publicly
accessible on social media
30. _____________ is a direct data capture device
used to read multiple choice examination papers. 36.Which of the following actions is considered
A.OCR Cyberbullying?
B.OMR A. Sending a friendly message to a classmate
C.RFID online
D.MICR B. Sharing someone's embarrassing photo without
their permission
31._____________is a device that converts text on C. Participating in a respectful online discussion
hard copy documents into an electronic form D. Complimenting a friend's achievements on
A.MICR social media
B.OMR
C.OCR 37.What should you do if you receive an email or
D. Barcode reader message asking for your personal information?
A.Provide the requested information immediately
B. Ignore the message and delete it
32. GPS stands for
C.Respond with a strong password to protect your
A.global position service account
D. Forward the message to your friends for their
B.general position service opinions
C.graphic position service
38.What is the best way to create a strong and
D.global positioning system secure password?
33. The following are components of a satellite A. Using a common word or phrase
except B. Using your birthdate or phone number
C. Using a combination of letters, numbers, and
A.transponder symbols
B.antenna D.Using a password that is easy to remember

C.atomic clock 39.Which of the following is an example of strong

password creation?
D.sensor
a) "password123"
34. __________ readers use radio waves to read b) "12345678"
and capture information stored on tags. c) "P@$$w0rd!"
A.ANPR d) "abc123"
B.RFID
C.OCR 40. Which of the following actions is an example of
D.OMR responsible online behavior?
A. Creating and sharing fake news articles
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B.Downloading copyrighted materials without
permission
C.Treating others with respect in online
discussions
D.Ignoring privacy settings on social media
profiles

41.What is phishing?
A. A type of online game
B. Sending unwanted emails to a large number of
recipients FIG 1
C. Pretending to be a trustworthy entity to steal
personal information 45. The equipment shown in figure 1 is used for
A form of online shopping A. audio transmission
B. ethernet connection
42. A third generation language includes the C. infrared transmission
following except D. radio transmission
A. BASIC
B. JAVA 46.Which of these will a traveller who finds
C. COBOL himself in a new environment rely on for
D. ALGOL directions to his final destination?
A.DNS
43. The distribution of audio and video contents B.GSM
to a dispersed audience through a digital C.GPS
transmission media is called D.GPRS
A. authenticating
B. broadcasting 47. The two types of communication strategies in
C. switching ICT are
D. translating A.broadcast and transmission
B.programming and coding
44.Which of the following statements is true for a C.simplex and half duplex
circuit communication system? D. synchronous and asynchronous
A.It is ideal for real-time communication
B.Messages must be divided into packets before 48. Which of the following is NOT an element of
they are sent communication?
C.it does not require any dedicated channel to A.Transmission medium
establish between two parties. B.Transmission
C.Receiver
D. A dedicated channel is must be established D.Transmitter
between parties through the period of
communication. 49. _____________ is the live exchange and mass
articulation of information among several persons
and machines remote from one another.
A.Video conferencing
B.Teleconferencing
C.Telecomputing
D. ICT
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50.Which of the following is not a type of ICT? D. Broadcasting
A.Messaging
B.Data Networks

THEORY
Answer question 1 and any other 2
1a(i).Define the term computer system?
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(ii)List the major components of the computer system and give one example of each
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(b)List three computing devices that belong to each of:
(i)19th century (ii)20th century period
S/N 19TH CENTURY 20TH CENTURY

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1(c)Define the term Operating system
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1(d)You were asked as a school prefect to compile the personal data of final year students in your school.
State two software that could be used to perform the task.
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2a. Gabriel is planning a holiday. He is booking his flights through an online booking system.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using an online booking system.
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2b. A research student is undertaking a study of endangered animals in the Amazon rainforest. She is
using a drone to replace surveys carried out on foot. A drone is a remote controlled flying vehicle.
Describe the benefits and drawbacks of using a drone to monitor the animals in the rainforest.
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3a. List the levels of programming language
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3b.State two BASIC keywords
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3c. Write a BASIC program to calculate the Area of a Rectangle
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3b.A student is designing a webpage about herself which she plans to publish on the internet.
The webpage will contain a picture of herself as well as other details.
She has been advised by her teacher that she needs to be aware of e-safety.
Describe the e-safety issues that she should be aware of before she publishes the webpage.
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4a. What is a Programming language?
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4b. Write the following mathematical expressions in BASIC notation
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4c. List the types of Broadcasting?
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4d. With the aid of a diagram, show the process of digital communication indicating the components
required.