UGANDA CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION
COMPUTER STUDIES 840/1
Time Allowed: 2 hours 30 minutes
Instructions to Candidates:
- The paper consists of three sections A, B and C
- Section A contains 20 compulsory objective-type questions.
The correct alternative A, B, C or D for each question must be written in the table below.
- Section B consists of six compulsory structured questions. Answers to this section must be written
in the spaces provided.
- Section C has three essay questions. Attempt only one.
SECTION A (20 marks)
1. Which one of the following computer specifications is the biggest
a. 900Mhz
b. 1Ghz
c. 700Mhz
d. 600Mhz
2. This component of the CPU carries out all logical and mathematical operations
a. ALU
b. System clock
c. Register
d. Control Unit
3. A ……………. is not an output devices
a. Plotter
b. Printer
c. Monitor
d. Keyboard
4. The process of starting a computer is called
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a. Clicking
b. Booting
c. Surfing
d. Blocking
5. Which of the following can be used to convert images on a paper to a format
the computer can understand?
a. Trackball
b. Scanner
c. Monitor
d. CD ROM
6. A person who illegally accesses a computer is called
a. Criminal
b. Private
c. Hacker
d. Wizard
7. Which of these best describe categories of computers
a. Analog and digital
b. Micro computers and analog computers
c. Windows and DOS
d. Digital and Mainframe computers
8. The following are possible with computer except
a. Speed and verstality
b. Documentation and report making
c. Scheduling of activities and printing
d. Thinking
9. The following are examples of non impact printers except
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a. Deskjet
b. Laser jet
c. Bubble jet
d. Character printer
[Link] using the keyboard, the backspace
a. Controls the keyboard
b. Corrects errors
c. Erases characters to the left
d. Makes the text move back
[Link] of these became commonly use in offices in the third generation of
computers?
a. Mainframe computers
b. High level computers
c. Super computers
d. Micro computers
[Link] of the following software is responsible for starting the computer?
a. Utility programmes
b. Windows OS
c. Operating system
d. Norton Antivirus
[Link] of the following is odd?
a. AVAST Anti Virus
b. Publishing software
c. Word processing
d. Spreadsheets
[Link] hardware is divided into the following except
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a. Output device
b. Input device
c. Processing unit
d. Utility programme
15.…….. is used to move up and down the document during typing
a. Status button
b. Scroll button
c. Menu button
d. Move button
[Link] working with windows, a graphical representation of a programme or an
application is called
a. Dialogue box
b. ICON
c. Check box
d. None of these
[Link] application software is
a. A program which loads automatically
b. A programme which loads one the operating system has been loaded
c. A programme which handles input and output of data related to the
internet
d. A program which helps the user accomplish specific tasks
[Link] processing is an example of
a. A user interface
b. An operating system
c. A utility software
d. An application programme
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[Link] memory of the computer contains
a. RAM and ROM
b. Auxiliary storage
c. Hard disk and flash disk
d. Control Unit
[Link] of the following is an example of low level programming language
a. Fortrain
b. Assembly code
c. Java
d. C++
SECTION B (60 marks)
21. The use of computers has continuously been on the increase
a. Define a computer
b. Mention and explain atleast four characteristics of a modern computer
c. What four disadvantages a person likely to face while using computers
[Link] development of computer has gone through various stages
a. Define computer generations
b. Mention atleast four generations that the computer has gone through to
date
c. Explain two innovations that happened in each of the generations
mentioned above
[Link] newly appointed member of the COVID19 task force in your area, you
would like use electronic presentation to explain to the community about the
need for social distancing
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a. Mention and explain five features of electronic presentation that will be
helpful during the presentation
b. What three benefits will you enjoy while using electronic presentation
c. What challenges are likely to occur
[Link] computer club has been put in charge of the entertainment on the end of
year party
a. Explain ways in which ICT can be used for entertainment on this day
b. What 5 ICT devices would you need to ably handle the entertainment on
that day
[Link] the following
i. Hard disk drive
ii. Optical drives
iii. Magnetic tape drives
b. By giving examples differentiate between storage device and storage
media
[Link] relation to computer software explain the following
i. Application software
ii. Operating system
iii. Utility programme
b. What factors would you consider when purchasing software?
SECTION C (20 marks)
Attempt only one question
[Link] describe how adjustments can be made to the use of the computer and
computer devices in an attempt to curb energy consumption and environmental
pollution
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[Link] ways in which you can maintain the performance of computer
hardware
What factors would you consider when purchasing computer hardware
[Link] illustrations, explain at least 4 network topologies that can be used
during computer networking
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