Section A (40 marks)
Answer all questions in this section
1. State the meaning of the term ligature as used in DTP. (2 marks)
Combination of two letters to come up with one so as to improve legibility.
1 @ 2 marks
2. State two importance of observing computer lab rules while using the lab. (2 marks)
Ensure safety of equipment/protect equipment from damage
Ensure safety of learners/protect learners from accidental injuries
Ensure existence of an environment good for learning/ promote +ve learning environment Trains leaners on responsible use of technology
Ensure fair access to learning resources by all learners
First 2 @ 1 mark each
3. Identify four formatting that has been carried out on the spreadsheet extract in figure 1 below.
Figure 1
Text Bolding,
Cell Filling/shading, cell merge
Currency
Percentage
Centering of cell content
Left alignment of cell content boundary
First 4 @ 1/2 mark each
- Identify two ways by which the accuracy of data input into a database can be ensured.
(2 marks)
(2 marks)
Verification Validation
2 @ 1 mark each
5. Describe two ways of authenticating users of an information system biometrically. (1 mark)
Finger print: impression or mar k made on a sur face by a per son’s fingertip, able to be used for identifying individuals from the unique pattern of whorls and lines on the fingertips.
Facial recognition: using systems that can r recognize user face by analysis patter ns on the face.
Retina recognition: using the r retina in the user eye to r recognize the user
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