1.(a) State three types of computer software. (02 marks)
(b) Differentiate between a software version and release. (02marks)
2.Read the statement below and write the words TRUE or FALSE in the spaces provided. (05 marks)
| STATEMENT | TRUE/FALSE | |
| (a) | Machine code is one of the level computer languages. | |
| (b) | Microsoft is the only operating system in use in Uganda | |
| (c) | WINZIP is an example of system software which reduces the actual size of a file | |
| (d) | A student delivering a presentation would need an LCD projector and laptop. | |
| (e) | Screen savers can be categorized as desktop publishing software since they can be used for advertising purposes. | |
3.(a) A set of instructions that are arranged in a logical way to run a computer is called. (02 marks)
(b) List any three categories of system software. (03 marks)
4.(a) Describe the following terms in programming languages.
(i) Interpreters. (01 mark)
(ii) Syntax. (01 mark)
(iii) Debugging. (01 mark)
(b) Identify two characteristics of a good programming language. (02 marks)
5.(a) What is multiprocessing? (01 mark)
b) Give two advantages of each of the following Operating systems
i) Windows. (02 marks)
ii) Linux (02 marks)
6.(a) Name two examples of an application software. (02 marks)
b) State three problems associated with usage of packaged software (03 marks)
7.(a) Distinguish between system and application software. (02 marks)
(b) Give three types of language translators used in programming. (03 marks)
8.Indicate TRUE or FALSE against each statement in the table below.
| STATEMENTS | TRUE/FALSE | |
| (a) | Public domain software is copyrighted | |
| (b) | Off-the-shelf software is developed and sold for profit | |
| (c) | Source codes of open source software programs are only available to paid up subscribers. | |
| (d) | Shareware programs are widely available from a variety of download sites on the internet | |
| (e) | Freeware programs are frequently developed by only amateur programmers. |
9. Complete the table below. (05 marks)
| APPLICATION SOFTWARE | PURPOSE | |
| (a) | Word processing | …………………………………………… …………………………………………. |
| (b) | …………………………………….. | Used to organize data in rows and columns and also perform calculations. |
| (c) | Database Management systems | …………………………………………………………………………………… |
| (d) | Desktop publishing software | …………………………………………………………………………………… |
| (e) | ……………………………………… | Used to combine text, graphics, animation, audio, and video. |
10.(a) What is system software? (01 mark)
(b) Outline any four functions of an operating system. (04 marks)
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