KMIS Theory Exam v1
- Posted by MrYusuf
- Date 14/07/2022
This is a compulsory paper consisting of multiple choice, short answer and structured questions. The questions are set on all sections of the syllabus content. Each individual question is set within separate contexts of ICT applications in everyday life. Candidates must answer all questions.
There are 30 questions in this exam, worth 100 points, to be completed within 1 hour 00 minutes.
Instructions: Please make sure that you have completed each question before you click FINISH.
You will not be allowed to retake the exam, so please pay attention.
I wish you all the best.
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Question 1 of 30
1. Question
4 point(s)Write the names of the output devices A, B, C and D using the words from the list.
CRT monitor – Digital camera – Graph plotter – Laser printer
Multimedia projector – Scanner – TFT monitor – Web camYou must write the words exactly as they are written in the list.
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A.
B.
C.
D.
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Question 2 of 30
2. Question
2 point(s)Select the two items which are input devices.
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Question 3 of 30
3. Question
2 point(s)Select the statements which are True or False.
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- TRUE
- FALSE
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Presentation software is used to create slide shows.
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All laptop computers have touch screens.
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Question 4 of 30
4. Question
2 point(s)Select the statements which are True or False.
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- TRUE
- FALSE
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Spreadsheet software can be used to produce databases.
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Motors are input devices.
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Question 5 of 30
5. Question
1 point(s)Write True or False, after the following statement.
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An Internet browser is used by web designers to test web pages.
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Question 6 of 30
6. Question
5 point(s)Complete each sentence below by writing the words using one item from the list.
DTP software Double data entry A graphics tablet A laser printer A microphone A multimedia projector A length check A magnetic tape A temperature sensor A speaker -
(a) is a form of verification.
(b) is used to input data in a computer-controlled greenhouse.
(c) is used to create magazines.
(d) is a validation rule.
(e) is used to input freehand drawings to a computer.
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Question 7 of 30
7. Question
3 point(s)Hospitals often use computers to continuously monitor patients. The pulse rate of the patient is one measurement that would be monitored.
List three other measurements that would be monitored.Correct 3 / 3 PointsIncorrect / 3 Points -
Question 8 of 30
8. Question
8 point(s)Match each storage medium to the most appropriate use in this list below.
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- To store operating systems
- Publishers distributing encyclopaedias
- To transfer files from one computer to another
- Batch processing applications
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Fixed hard disc
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DVD ROM
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Pen drive
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Magnetic tape
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Question 9 of 30
9. Question
8 point(s)A floor turtle can use the following instructions:
Complete the set of instructions to draw this diagram by filling in the blank lines.
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PENDOWN
LEFT 90
REPEAT
40
RIGHT
PENUP
BACKWARD
PENDOWN
8
FORWARD
45
END REPEAT
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Question 10 of 30
10. Question
6 point(s)A customer uses a bank card to purchase a product at a supermarket checkout. The checkout operator uses a number of devices to input data about the customer and the product.
For each one of the input devices in the list, match it with a different item of data that will be input.
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- Chip reader
- Bar code reader
- Number pad
- Magnetic stripe reader
- Touch screen
- Electronic scales
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Bank/credit card account information/supermarket code
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Information from a product label/product identity number
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Bar code number when bar code reader cannot read bar code/the number of items
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Information about the customer
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Identification of product
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Weight of an item
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Question 11 of 30
11. Question
2 point(s)Select the statements which are True or False.
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- TRUE
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Giving your password to a friend is a good idea in case you forget it.
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If you forget your user ID you can’t gain access to data using your password.
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Question 12 of 30
12. Question
2 point(s)Select the statements which are True or False.
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- TRUE
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Using a password always prevents unauthorised access to data.
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A strong password is one that is difficult for a hacker to guess.
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Question 13 of 30
13. Question
4 point(s)Describe batch processing of data, using the processing of bank cheques as an example. You must make four (4) selections from the list.
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Question 14 of 30
14. Question
3 point(s)Explain why the booking of airline tickets using batch processing would not be a good idea. You must make three (3) selections from the list.
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Question 15 of 30
15. Question
4 point(s)Robots are now used on many car production lines.
Select four ways that their use has affected workers in the car industry.Correct 4 / 4 PointsIncorrect / 4 Points -
Question 16 of 30
16. Question
6 point(s)A Sports Science student had to analyse the performance of athletes after the 2012 Olympic Games. He created a spreadsheet to do this. Below is his analysis of the shot put event. It is split into two sheets.
Sheet 1 contains the Code for each nationality. Sheet 2 contains a list of athletes and the results they achieved in events since the Olympics. In Sheet 2 he included the distance achieved by the 2012 Olympic gold medal winners.
Explain what the function in cell A8 in Sheet 2 does, by arranging the sentences in their correct order.
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until it finds the first matching value
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Compares with the contents of C8/RUS (in Sheet 2)
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C8 (in Sheet 2) contains RUS
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Produces /records Russia
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It records the corresponding value from column 2 of the range A2:B12 in Sheet 1
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It looks through (the cells) A2 to B12 in Sheet 1
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Question 17 of 30
17. Question
1 point(s)Sheet 1 contains the Code for each nationality. Sheet 2 contains a list of athletes and the results they achieved in events since the Olympics. In Sheet 2 he included the distance achieved by the 2012 Olympic gold medal winners.
What country would you expect to see in cell A12 in Sheet 2?
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Question 18 of 30
18. Question
6 point(s)Sheet 1 contains the Code for each nationality. Sheet 2 contains a list of athletes and the results they achieved in events since the Olympics. In Sheet 2 he included the distance achieved by the 2012 Olympic gold medal winners.
Explain what the function in cell F8 in Sheet 2 does, by placing the following sentences in their correct order.
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It is, so it sets produces/records “yes”
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Sees if it is male
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It isn’t, so it ignores the next condition
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It reads the contents of D8 (female)
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It reads the contents of E8 – 22.01
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Sees if it is greater than the contents of $D$4 – 20.70
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Question 19 of 30
19. Question
1 point(s)Sheet 1 contains the Code for each nationality. Sheet 2 contains a list of athletes and the results they achieved in events since the Olympics. In Sheet 2 he included the distance achieved by the 2012 Olympic gold medal winners.
What value would you expect to see in cell F10 in Sheet 2?
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Question 20 of 30
20. Question
3 point(s)Sheet 1 contains the Code for each nationality. Sheet 2 contains a list of athletes and the results they achieved in events since the Olympics. In Sheet 2 he included the distance achieved by the 2012 Olympic gold medal winners.
Spreadsheets are often used to produce computer models.
Select three (3) reasons from the following answers, why computer modelling is used instead of the real thing.Correct 3 / 3 PointsIncorrect / 3 Points -
Question 21 of 30
21. Question
2 point(s)Li has asked Sharon, a systems analyst, to create a new database system for his computer store. He only sells computers made by ZIKO. Here are some of the questions customers ask:
“Have you got a computer with a hard disc which stores more than 1000 Gigabytes?”
“Have you got a laptop which has a separate number pad?”
“Have you got a PC which costs less than $500?”Complete the data dictionary below filling in the field names and the most appropriate data types to create a database which would answer these questions. Note that the table has been partially done for you.
Sort elements
- Currency
- Boolean
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Cost
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Separate_Number_pad
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Question 22 of 30
22. Question
2 point(s)Li has asked Sharon, a systems analyst, to create a new database system for his computer store. He only sells computers made by ZIKO. Here are some of the questions customers ask:
“Have you got a computer with a hard disc which stores more than 1000 Gigabytes?”
“Have you got a laptop which has a separate number pad?”
“Have you got a PC which costs less than $500?”Complete the data dictionary below filling in the field names and the most appropriate data types to create a database which would answer these questions. Note that the table has been partially done for you.
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- Boolean
- Integer
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Type_of_Computer
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Hard_disc_size
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Question 23 of 30
23. Question
2 point(s)Match the statements which best describes the differences between parallel running and direct changeover as ways of implementing a new database, by matching the correct answers with the correct implementation.
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- Direct changeover
- Parallel running
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Training is more difficult to organise
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There is always the old system to fall back on in the event of the new system failing
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Question 24 of 30
24. Question
2 point(s)Match the statements which best describes the differences between parallel running and direct changeover as ways of implementing a new database, by matching the correct answers with the correct implementation.
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- Parallel running
- Direct changeover
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Is more expensive to implement
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Benefits are immediately available
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Question 25 of 30
25. Question
2 point(s)Match the statements which best describes the differences between parallel running and direct changeover as ways of implementing a new database, by matching the correct answers with the correct implementation.
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- Direct changeover
- Parallel running
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Less likelihood of errors as system will have been fully tested
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Training can be gradual
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Question 26 of 30
26. Question
3 point(s)Select three (3) drawbacks of using a command line interface (CLI) operating system.
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Question 27 of 30
27. Question
3 point(s)Optical discs and magnetic tapes are both used to store computer data.
Match the uses of optical discs and for each use match a reason why they are preferred to magnetic tapes.
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- Its a cheap method of production
- Its cheap to buy and its quicker to retrieve data
- Its faster to access individual scenes and has higher quality
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Used by companies to sell their software
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Used for transferring data (from one computer to another)
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Used for downloading or copying media such as films or music
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Question 28 of 30
28. Question
3 point(s)Iqbal wants to test the new computerised payroll system he would like to introduce to his company. No company worker is paid less than $100 and no worker is paid more than $500.
Match the following three types of test data with examples of the wages paid to workers.
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- Example – any wage between $100 and $500
- Example – any wage less than $100 or greater than $500
- Example – $100 or $500
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Normal data – data within a (given) range
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Abnormal data – data outside the range
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Extreme data – data on the boundaries of the range
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Question 29 of 30
29. Question
4 point(s)The head teacher of a school is concerned that students may be hacking into the exam scores database to change their marks.
Other than passwords, select four (4) ICT methods in the list that could be used to prevent this from happening.
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Question 30 of 30
30. Question
4 point(s)Select from the list, four (4) uses of blogs and social networking sites as means of communication.
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