Digital Literacy Level 5
bsc computer science (University of Eldoret)
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DIGITAL LITERACY LEVEL 5
WRITTEN ASSESMENT
TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE
1. This paper has two section A and B
2. Attempt all questions in each section as per the instructions given kin the section.
3. You provided with a separate answer booklet.
4. Answer all questions in the answer booklet.
5. Marks for each questions are indicated in the bracket.
6. Do not write on the question paper.
SECTION A (20mks)
Answer all questions, each question carries (1mark)
1. Which of the following is not a component of the computer system?
A. Hardware
B. Software
C. Firmware
D. Live ware
2. Which group consists of the input devices only?
A. Mouse, keyboard, scanner
B. Mouse, keyboard, printer
C. Mouse, keyboard, monitor
D. Plotter, scanner, speaker
3.-------------------key is used to erase texts towards the right of the cursor.
A. Backspace
B. Tab key
C. Delete key
D. Home key
4. Which of the following ids not a category of keyboard keys?
A. Navigation keys
B. Numeric keypad
C. Space bar
D. Functional keys
5. Cache and RAM will lose their contents when power goes off. They are
A. Non-volatile
B. Volatile
C. Static
D. Dynamic
6. When you turn a computer the boot routine will perform this test.
A. Power-on-self test
B. Memory test
C. RAM test
D. Disk drive test
7.-----------------is the connection of two or more computers with the aim of communication
and resource sharing.
A. Network
B. Enterprise super computer
C. Server
8. Output made of pictures, sounds, and video is called?
A. Multimedia
B. Graphics
C. Hard copy
D. COM
9. A---------------typically connects personal computers within a small geographical area,
usually within a single building.
A. LAN
B. WAN
C. MAN
D. TAN
10. Which of the following is not a computer software.
A. Operating system
B. Application software
C. Computer networks
D. Information
11-----------------is used to protect our computers from virus.
A. Antivirus
B. Worm
C. Anti-spyware
D. Software
12. Which part of the CPU is used for arithmetic, calculation and comparisons?
A. Control unit
B. Registers
C. ALU
D. Motherboard
13. The RAM stick is mounted on the---------------
A. Hard disk
B. Expansion slot
C. HDMI port
D. CPU
14. Data is a collection of ------------
A. Processed facts
B. Words and numbers
C. Raw facts
D. Raw cells
15. RAM is?
A. Storage device
B. Volatile device
C. Non volatile
D. Permanent storage
16. Which of the following is not part of a computer?
A. CPU
B. Monitor
C. Keyboard
D. Network
17. Which of the following is not a computer hardware.
A. Printer
B. Monitor
C. CPU
D. Network
18. Which of the following is not a characteristic of microcomputers.
A. Produce less or no heat
B. Expensive
C. Less noisy
D. Portable
19. Which of the following is not a way of classifying computers.
A. Size
B. Model
C. Functionality
D. Data handling
20. Which among the following is not found inside a computer system unit.
A. motherboard
B. processor
C. fan
D. keyboard
SECTION B (40mks)
Attempt ALL questions in this section
21. Define the term computer? (2mks)
22. List four examples of input devices. (4mks)
23. Define the term computer system. (2mks)
24. List four examples of operating system in the market today. (4mks)
25. Give four examples of softcopy output devices. (4mks)
26. State four uses of a computers in the society. (4mks)
27. State three types computers according to their classification. (3mks)
28. State four computer crimes. (3mks)
29. What is the meaning of computer virus as used in computer security? (2mks)
30. State four functions of operating system. (4mks)
31. Define the term softcopy. (2mks)
32. State four types of operating systems. (4mks)
