KCSE 10 TOP PREDICTION CYCLES

COMPUTER PAPER 2

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 KCSE TOP PREDICTION MASTER CYCLE 1
451/2 COMPUTER STUDIES
PAPER 2
21/2 Hours
NAME……………………………….………………..ADM NO…………….STR…………

451/2

COMPUTER STUDIES (Practical)

FORM FOUR

Time 2 ½ HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
• Indicate your name, admission number and stream at the top right of each printout.
• Write your name and admission number on the CD-R OR CD-RW
• Write the name and version of the software used for each question attempted in the answer
sheet.
• Passwords should not be used while saving in the storage medium.

QUESTION MAXIMUM SCORE SCORE

ONE 50

TWO 50

TOTAL 100

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1. Future Tech Company Ltd deals with sales of three types of electronic goods namely
television sets, radio systems and DVD players. Below is a table showing details of April
2013 sales.
Future Tech Company Ltd.
Sales as per 30th April 2013
Category Type Item Description Unit Sold Sub- Tax Net
Code Price Total Amount
TV001 TV 21” LG TV 16000 8
TV003 TV 38”Samsung TV 60000 2
RD001 Radio JVC 3CD Changer 21000 12
DV001 Radio Philips DVD 5500 6
Player
TV004 TV 14” JVC TV 11000 22
DV002 Radio LG DVD Player 6200 18
TV005 TV 21” Sony TV 15800 14
DV003 DVD Sony DVD Player 4500 20
RD002 Radio Panasonic Radio 3200 30
RD003 Radio Samsung Radio 4700 8
Player
TV007 TV 14” ZEC TV 8200 4
DV001 Radio Panasonic DVD 6500 16
Player

TV 15%
Tax Rates DVD 12%
Radio 8%
Required:
(a) Enter the data in a worksheet and save it as FutureTec. (16 marks)
(b) Format the worksheet as follows:
(i) Center the Title across columns. (2 marks)
(ii) The text should be Arial, 18 points, bold and centered within
a box. (2 marks)
(iii) Column Headings to be wrapped within the cells and centered
horizontally and vertically. (2 marks)
(iv) The Unit Price to be in two decimals and currency prefix Ksh. (3 marks)
(c) Use appropriate cell references to calculate:
(i) The Subtotal, rounded to two decimals places. (2 marks)
(ii) The TAX is based on the type of the item. Use the rates given in
the table above to calculate tax payable on each item sold. (2 marks)
(iii) The Net Amount, which is the subtotal less tax. (2 marks)
(d) Sort the worksheet in ascending order according to category. (2 marks)
(e) Calculate the subtotals and grand total for the three types of electronic
goods. (6 marks)

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 (f) On a separate sheet, create a bar graph that compares sales for the three
types of electronic goods. Label it appropriately. (6 marks)
(g) Print the worksheet showing all formulae used instead of values and
the graph. (4 marks)

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2. HIGH SEASONS is a holiday resort firm. It has several branches all over the
world. In order to keep track of its employees, a database to organize employee
information is required.

(a) Create a database file and save it as SEASONS in the removable storage
provided. (2 marks)

(b) (i) Create a table containing the following fields with correct data type and define field
properties as follows: (4 marks)

Field Name Field Properties

EmployeeNo. 4 characters
Date of Birth MM/DD/YY
Grade 1 character

(ii) Make the field Employee No. the primary key and save the table as
EMPLOYEES. (3 marks)

(c) (i) Create a form based on the EMPLOYEES table with the title as EMPLOYEESFORM.
and save it as EMP FORM (4 marks)

(ii) Use the form to enter the records below: (5 marks)

EmployeeNo. Date_of_Birth Grade

EMP01 5/15/1960 G
EMP02 4/28/1978 H
EMP03 10/30/1972 R
EMP04 12/5/1975 H
EMP05 2/28/1974 G
EMP06 1/3/1970 G
EMP07 11/24/1956 H
EMP08 3/10/1984 G
EMP09 4/4/1956 S
EMP10 8/11/1964 R

(d) (i) Create another table containing the following records: (4 marks)
Job Group Salary

G 24,000.00

H 32,000.00

R 48,000.00

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 S 52,000.00

(ii) Give the table appropriate primary key and save as Job Grade. ( 2 marks)

(e) Create a relationship that enforces referential integrity. (3 marks)

(f) (i) Create a query and save it as EMPLOYEESQUERY based on the EMPLOYEES table
that would display the entire employee’s in Grade H, R and their salaries. (5 marks)

(ii) Sort the records in the EMPLOYEESQUERY in alphabetical of Grade field. (2 marks)
(iii) Add the Salary field on the EMPLOYEESQUERY to display the each employee
salary and save the changes. (2 marks)

(g) (i) Create a columnar report with portrait orientation from the EMPLOYEESQUERY.
Save the report as EMPLOYEESREPORT. (4 marks)

(ii) Enter a function to compute the salaries grand total displayed in the report.
(3 marks)

(iii) Insert a header EMPLOYEES IN GRADE H AND R in the report having font size
20pts to the left of the page. (2 marks)
(iv) Create a query from EMPLOYEESQUERY to display Empno, Date of Birth and
age of every Employee. Save as age. (4 maks)

(h) Print the EMPLOYEES Table, EMPLOYEESFORM, EMPLOYEESQUERY and

EMPLOYEESREPORT. (2 marks)

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 KCSE TOP PREDICTION MASTER CYCLE 2
451/2 COMPUTER STUDIES
PAPER 2
21/2 Hours
NAME:……………………………………………………… STREAM………………..…

INDEX. NO.…………………………………………………... DATE…………………..

SCHOOL…………………………………………………….. SIGNATURE……………..

451/2
COMPUTER STUDIES
Paper 2
Time: 21/2 Hours

COMPUTER STUDIES PRACTICAL

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
✓ Type your name and index number at the top right hand corner of each printout.
✓ Write the name and version of the software used for each question attempted in the answer
sheet.
✓ Passwords should NOT be used while saving in the CD.
✓ Answer all questions
✓ All questions carry equal marks

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QUESTION 1
1. Table 1, table 2 and table 3 are extracts of records, kept in a carpentry shop. Use the
information to answer the questions that follow;
CAPENTER _ID CAPENTER NAME CUSTOMER _ID CUSTOMER NAME
CAP_001 JAMES CUST_01 MARY K.
CAP_002 JOHN CUST_02 DIANA K.
CAP_003 ALEX CUST_03 ALEX N.
CAP_004 ISAAC CUST_04 MARTHA K.
CAP_005 MAURICE CUST_05 SARAH W.
CUST_06 JOHNSON G.

Carpenter Table Customer Table

Order Table
CARPENTER _ID CUSTOMER ORDER _NO ITEM ORDERED MONTH AMOUNT
_ID
CAP_001 CUST _01 1721 Bench January 18,000
CAP_002 CUST _02 1722 Coffee table January 25,000
CAP_003 CUST _03 1723 Office table January 10,000
CAP_004 CUST _04 1724 Single bed January 18,000
CAP_005 CUST _05 1725 Arm chair January 60,000
CAP_001 CUST _01 1726 Double bed February 75,000
CAP_002 CUST _04 1727 Dining table February 85,000
CAP_004 CUST _03 1728 Arm chair February 60,000
CAP_001 CUST _02 1729 Double decker bed February 72,000
CAP_002 CUST _06 1730 Kitchen table February 82,000
CAP_004 CUST _02 1731 Bench March 18,000
CAP_003 CUST _06 1732 bench march 18,000

a) i) Using database application package, create a database file named;

CARPENTERINFORMATION (1mk)
ii) Create three tables named Carpenter Table, Customer Table and Order Table that
will be used to store the above data. (10mks)
iii) Set the primary key for the tables (2mks)
iv) Create relationship among the tables (2mks)

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b) i) Create a data entry form for each table (3mks)
ii) Enter the data in Carpenter Table, Customer Table and Order Table respectively
(11mks)
c) i) Create a query named individual income to display the amount received from each
customer every month. (4mks)
ii) Create a database object that computers Total income for each month. Save the query as
Totalincomenomnthly. (6mks)
d) Create a query named loyalty to compute the total number of orders made by each
customer over the three months.
(3mks)
e) Create a report to display order details, save the report as Order report (4mks)
f) Print the three tables and the report (4mks)

QUESTION 2
Use a spreadsheet to manipulate data in the table below.

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 Adm Name Stream Comp Art Bus Eng Mat Student Rank
No mean
C001 Barasa H 56 45 36 56 26
C002 Wangila K 58 57 90 54 23
C003 Wafula H 48 56 54 45 25
C004 Wanjala K 78 95 78 46 24
C005 Kerubo H 49 86 68 35 52
C006 Akinyi K 56 45 25 63 54
C007 Odhiambo H 75 78 45 65 56
C008 Okunyuku K 89 69 65 53 51
C009 Nekesa H 69 58 45 54 52
C010 Simiyu H 85 46 78 52 53
TOTAL
TOTAL FOR H
TOTAL FOR K

a) Enter the data in all bordered worksheet and auto fit all column. Save the workbook as
mark 1 (15mks)
b) Find the total marks for each subject (3mks)
c) Find total for each subject per stream using a function (5mks)
d) Find mean mark for each student using a function (5mks)
e) Rank mean student in descending order using the mean (5mks)
f) Create a well labeled column chart on a different sheet to show the mean mark of every
student. Save the workbook as mark 2. (7mks)
g) Using mark1, use subtotals to find the average mark for each subject per stream. Save the
workbook as mark 3 (7mks)
h) Print mark 1,mark 2 and the chart

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 KCSE TOP PREDICTION MASTER CYCLE 3
451/2 COMPUTER STUDIES
PAPER 2
21/2 Hours
NAME:……………………………………………………… STREAM………………..…

INDEX. NO.…………………………………………………... DATE…………………..

SCHOOL…………………………………………………….. SIGNATURE……………..

451/2
COMPUTER STUDIES
Paper 2
Time: 21/2 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
✓ Type your name and index number at the top right hand corner of each printout.
✓ Write the name and version of the software used for each question attempted in the answer
sheet.
✓ Passwords should NOT be used while saving in the CD.
✓ Answer all questions
✓ All questions carry equal marks

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QUESTION ONE :50MK
(A) Type the following letter as it appears in a word processor. Use the mail merge feature to
produce to produce copies of the same letter to the persons whose details are given below
(12 Mks)
MHS LIGHT HIGH SCHOOL
[Link] 900
NAKURU

6TH JULY 2010

<NAME>, <ADMNO>

<ADDRESS>

<TOWN> DEAR<NAME>
REF:2008 KCPE RESULTS

I am happy to inform you that the NOV-DEC. Examinations are out. Kindly arrange to visit our
school on<Date to visit>at 9.00 am in order to know the details. Remember to carry your original
KCPE certificate and examination registration card–bearing the index number.

Yours truly,
Headteacher
Data source (List of candidates)

Required
(i). Save Main document as Main Doc (1 mk)
(ii). Save Data source as Data source (1 mk)
(iii). Change the addresses and reference font size to 14 pt (1½mks)
(iv). Underline the reference (½ mk)

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(v). Merge the letter onto main document so as to produce for all the three candidates and
save it as ‘Results 2021’ (6 mks)
(vi). Print the letters (3 mks)
(B) (i) Type the following text in word processing software and save it in a folder using your
Name and Index number

A computer is a machine or an electronic device that can solve problems by accepting data,
performing certain operations on that data(processing)and presenting the results of those
operations (Information)Basic characteristics that distinguish a computer from other information
processing devices:

1. A computer is electronic-That is, all its processing operations are carried out with
electrical signals
2. A computer can store information for future reference. This is done on temporary basis
with memory circuits and permanently with storage devices such as magnetic disks and tape.
3. A computer is programmable-unlike other devices built to perform a single function, a
computer can be instructed or programmed to perform a variety of tasks.
HOW A COMPUTER OPERATIONS
Converting the data (raw facts) into information’s (Organized, usable form) is called data
processing. Data get into the system by means of input device e.g keyboard then the performs the
necessary calculations or manipulation on the data and finally the organized information is
displayed by an output device e.g a monitor.
FUNCTIONS PERFORMED BY A COMPUTER
Although computers have many applications, they can perform only three basic tasks.
1. Arithmetic functions on numeric data (adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing)
2. Test relationships between data items (by comparing values)
3. Store and retrieve data
These skills are really no more than people can do, but the computer can accomplish can the task
more;
Faster Accurately Reliable

Required
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 (i) Align the title to the center and underline it (1 mk)

(ii) Add border to the title (2 mks)

(iii)Replace all the numberings with bullets (2 mks)

(iv) Insert the footer ‘’Computer F4 Joint Evaluation Test,2010’’ (2 mks)

(v) Set the line spacing to exactly 1.5 (4 mks)

(vi) Insert word Art ‘’COMPUTER’’ and set it to appear behind the text. (5 mks)

(vii) Search for words ‘’Computer’’ and replace all with ‘’PC’’ (2mks)

(viii) Move paragraph with the heading ‘’how a computer operates’’ to the end of the
document (2 mks)

(ix) Set the font style of the document to Arial black (3 mks)

(x) Save your work as ‘’computer literacy’’ (1 mk)

(xi) Print your document (2 mks)

QUESTION 2: 50 Marks
The data in the tables below was extracted from survey data on employment

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 KCSE TOP PREDICTION MASTER CYCLE 4
451/2 COMPUTER STUDIES
PAPER 2
21/2 Hours
NAME:……………………………………………………… STREAM………………..…

INDEX. NO.…………………………………………………... DATE…………………..

SCHOOL…………………………………………………….. SIGNATURE……………..

451/2
COMPUTER STUDIES
Paper 2
Time: 21/2 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
✓ Type your name and index number at the top right hand corner of each printout.
✓ Write the name and version of the software used for each question attempted in the answer sheet.
✓ Passwords should NOT be used while saving in the CD.
✓ Answer all questions
✓ All questions carry equal marks

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 1.(a) Open a word processing program and type the document below as it appears and save

it as CBC. (15 marks)

PARENT’S ROLES IN COMPETENCY BASED CURRICULUM

Kenya has embraced a Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) to increase skills development and
instill values in the learner. Parental empowerment and engagement in the learning process is
essential to the learner’s growth and development. As a parent, you are the first educator, trainer
and source of authority for your child. The purpose of this brochure, therefore, is to give you more
information about CBC and your role in the learning process of your child.
WHAT IS COMPETENCY BASED CURRICULUM?
This is a process that gives learners an opportunity to be actively involved in learning. It facilitates
identification and development of learner’s unique talents and abilities through different career
pathways after grade 9. CBC assists learners acquire, nurture and apply values in day to day
living
WHY THE CHANGE FROM 8-4-4 CURRICULUM TO CBC?
The Competency Based Curriculum was rolled out nationally in January 2019 in Early Years
Education. The difference between 8.4.4 and CBC;
From 8-4-4 To CBC
Focuses on teaching Focuses on practical learning
Focuses on memorization of content Focuses on application of knowledge
Focuses on academic achievement Focuses not only on academic achievement but also
on skills development and nurturing of values
Focuses on examination and results Focuses on what the learner is expected to achieve
and provision of feedback on the learner’s progress
Focuses on competition Focuses on collaboration
Not all learners transited to the next Facilitates smooth transition for all learners
level
Less emphasis on talent and career More emphasis on talent identification and career
progression development

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 Less parental engagement in More parental empowerment and engagement
learning

GENERAL ROLES OF THE PARENT IN COMPETENCY BASED

CURRICULUM
The following are general roles to support the learning of your child in CBC

 Provide basic necessities.  Help in enhancing learning

 Protect your child from physical and achievements in your child as guided by
emotional harm. the teacher.
 Instill and nurture morals and values.  Engage with the teacher to enrich your
 Teach and guide children to make the child’s learning experiences.
right choices and make them aware of  Provide tender, loving care to boost your
consequences. child’s emotional safety and a sense of
 Teach and model proper use of belonging.
resources.  Take part in school activities such as
 Instill a sense of responsibility by academic clinics, talent
ensuring children participate in age-
appropriate chores.
Required

b) Set page margins as follows:

i) Left margin: 6 Picas (2 marks)

ii) Right, Top and Bottom margins: 3 Picas (2 marks)

c) Apply 1.5 line spacing on the entire document (2 marks)

d) Insert an in margin drop cap on paragraph 1 dropped to 4 lines (2 marks)

e) Save the document as CBC-1 (2 marks)

f) Print out the following:

i) CBC (2 marks)

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 ii) CBC-1 (2 marks)

2.(a) The following is an extract from Wavumbuzi Entrepreneurship Challenge showing the

performance of different participants over the Six-week period.

i) Using a spreadsheet package, enter the above information and save it as

Wavumbuzi Challenge (11 marks)
ii) Format the worksheet to appear as it is (4 marks)
iii) Rename the worksheet containing the data as Wavumbuzi-1 (1mark)
iv) Copy the contents of Wavumbuzi-1 to another worksheet and rename it as
Wavumbuzi-2 (2 marks)
b) Type a formula at:
i) Cell J4 to compute the total points for Sarah (2 marks)
ii) Apply the formula to the appropriate cells (1 mark)
c) Type a function at:
i) Cell K7 to compute the Average Points for Faith. (2 marks)
ii) Apply the function to the appropriate cells. (1 mark)
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d) A participant earns a medal based on the Average Points scored as follows:

Average points Medal

500 and above Gold
300-499 Silver
Below 300 Bronze
i) Type a formula in L5 to determine David’s medal (3 marks)
ii) Apply the formula to other appropriate cells (2 marks)
e) Insert a blank column after average points and label it RANK. Using appropriate
function, compute the rank of the participants based on the average points in
descending order (5 marks)
f) (i) Using appropriate functions, compute the:
(a) Total points for the female per week in cell D15 (2 marks)
(b) Total points for the male per week in cell D16 (2 marks)
ii) Apply the functions to the appropriate cells (2 marks)
g) Using Wavumbuzi-1 worksheet, create a bar chart showing how various participants
performed in the six-week challenge and Move it to a new worksheet: (7 marks)
i) Insert the Chart Title as: WAVUMBUZI SIX WEEK CHALLENGE PERFORMANCE
ii) Insert X-axis as: PERFORMANCE SCORES
iii) Insert Y-axis as: PARTICIPANT NAME
iv) Display the legend at the bottom
v) Rename the worksheet containing the chart to WavumbuziChart
h) Print out each of the following: (3 marks)
i) Wavumbuzi -1
ii) Wavumbuzi-2 (showing the formulas)
iii) WavumbuziChart

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 KCSE TOP PREDICTION MASTER CYCLE 5
451/2 COMPUTER STUDIES
PAPER 2
21/2 Hours

NAME:……………………………………………………… STREAM………………..…

INDEX. NO.…………………………………………………... DATE…………………..

SCHOOL…………………………………………………….. SIGNATURE……………..

451/2
COMPUTER STUDIES
Paper 2
Time: 21/2 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
✓ Type your name and index number at the top right hand corner of each printout.
✓ Write the name and version of the software used for each question attempted in the answer sheet.
✓ Passwords should NOT be used while saving in the CD.
✓ Answer all questions
✓ All questions carry equal marks

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Question 1.

(a) (i) Enter the data as it appears in a spreadsheet. And save it as MSouth (13mks)
A B C D E F G H I
1 NAME ADDRESS TOWN comp Math Eng MEAN POSITION REMARK
2 Wayne Juma 2345 Meru 45 59 45
3 Peter Gituma 3497 Nakuru 67 50 65
4 Joyce mumbi 45267 Bomet 23 60 35
5 Maina Grace 4272 Bungoma 45 80 67
6 Atieno Rebbeca 8127 Embu 67 70 87
7 Abdi Hussein 4556 ISIOLO 82 30 45
8 Kimani Hansmark 0918 Marsabit 34 40 97
9 Achieng Mary 1456 Nyandarua 29 50 34

(ii) Insert two blank rows at the top of the worksheet. (1 mark)
(iii) Enter the following title and subtitle in the blank rows respectively; JOB RECUIRTMENT
FILE and APPLICANTS DETAILS Respectively. (3marks)
(iv) Centre the title and subtitle across the columns that contain data. (2marks)
Using functions, compute:
(i) The mean for each Applicant and format it to 2 decimal places. (3marks)
(ii) The position of each Applicant. (3marks)
(i) The highest and lowest score for Abdi Hussein, enter the answers in L3 and M3 respectively
(3marks)
(b) The teacher wishes to analyze the applicants’ data in order to find those applicants who qualify
for recruitment. Successful candidates MUST meet the following minimum requirements;
i. Must have scored a mean of 40 marks and above;
ii. Must have scored 60 marks and above in Computer;
iii. Must have scored 50 marks and above in Mathematics.
Use the above criteria to remark If the applicants qualifies, the function should display
‘Successful’. Otherwise it should display ‘Unsuccessful’. (5marks)

(c) Using a function find the number of applicants who are successful. (2marks)
(d) Copy the entire worksheet to sheet 2 and rename it as Successful Applicants. (2marks)
(e) Filter the ‘Successful Applicants’ sheet to display the records of those applicants who are
successful. (2marks)

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 (f) In a new worksheet Create a bar chart to compare the performance of mathematics and computer
for all applicants and rename the sheet as COMP/MATH (4marks)
(i) Insert SUBJECT PERFORMANCE as the heading of the chart (2 mark)
(ii) Assign the appropriate LEGENDS to the chart (1 mars)
(ii) Name the axis appropriately (2 marks)
(g) Print: (2 marks)
I. MSouth;
II. Successful Applicants Sheet;
2. The table below shows data obtained from a Madaraka Express room booking database. Use it to
answer the questions that follow:
Cust ID Name Phone Room Date of Receipt No Amount
number No payment Paid
001 Alice Muna 0722345671 126 23/4/2020 12345R1 7800
002 Peter Wetu 0733123456 347 02/04/2020 78653R2 4500
003 Were Atieno 0791256435 56 05/08/2020 12364R1 5200
004 Jane Mwaniki 0782345678 78 03/05/2020 12465R5 5678
005 Felix Kimon 0712678905 12 01/11/2020 12766R3 6790
006 Blessed Mike 0711347890 234 10/07/2020 12067R4 5489
001 Alice Muna 0722345671 126 23/4/2020 12345R1 7800
005 Felix Kimon 0712678905 12 01/11/2020 12766R3 6790
004 Jane Mwaniki 0782345678 78 03/05/2020 12465R5 5678
006 Blessed Mike 0711347890 234 10/07/2020 12067R4 5489

a) i) Create a database named MADARAKA to store the above data. (4mks)

ii) Split the data into two tables. The tables should be named: “Payment table” and “Personal
details”. (12mks)
iii) For each of the tables, chose the most appropriate key field. (4mks)
iv) Insert input mask for the phone number field such that the numbers are displayed as 0722-
345-671. (2mks)
v) Create one to many relationship. (4mks)

b) i) Create a data input screen for each table for inputting the data in the table above. Ensure
that the name and title of the screen are appropriate. (4mks)
ii) Use the screens created to enter the records in the table above into the appropriate tables.
(8mks)
c) Create a query to extract all customers whose names end with letter “a”. Save the query as “END
WITH”. (4mks)

d) Generate a tabular grouped report showing the total and average of the payments in the payment
table. Grouping should be done on the customer’s name (5mks)

e) Print the two tables and the report. (3mks)

THIS IS THE LAST PRINTED PAGE!

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 KCSE TOP PREDICTION MASTER CYCLE 6
451/2 COMPUTER STUDIES
PAPER 2
21/2 Hours
NAME:……………………………………………………… STREAM………………..…

INDEX. NO.…………………………………………………... DATE…………………..

SCHOOL…………………………………………………….. SIGNATURE……………..

451/2
COMPUTER STUDIES
Paper 2
Time: 21/2 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
✓ Type your name and index number at the top right hand corner of each printout.
✓ Write the name and version of the software used for each question attempted in the answer sheet.
✓ Passwords should NOT be used while saving in the CD.
✓ Answer all questions
✓ All questions carry equal marks

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 1. The Management of a company owning a chain of hotels intend to use a
spreadsheet program to compute the revenues in thousands of Kenya Shillings for the
hotels during the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th quarters. The hotels are rated as 2 star, 3star, 4
star and 5 star. Figure 1 below shows an extract of the worksheet.

Figure 1

(a) Open a spreadsheet program and create the worksheet extract as it appears in
Figure 1. Save the workbook as Task 1
(11 marks)

(b) Use a function and cell addresses to calculate:

(i) Total revenue for each quarter; (2 marks)

(ii) Total revenue for each hotel. (2 marks)

(c) (i) Insert two rows above row 1 and type the title "MBALAMBALA GROUP
HOTELS" in cell Al (2 marks)

(ii) Merge the cells in the range Al: G1. (l mark)

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 (iii) Apply bold and font size 15 to the title. (1 mark)

(d) Using cell addresses only, compute the administrative cost for each quarter given that the cost
is a percentage of total revenue and the percentage rate is in cell B18.
(3 marks)

(e) Apply thick outside borders and regular inside borders to cells in the range A3:G18
(2marks)
(f) (i)Copy all the contents of the current worksheet to a new worksheet. (2marks)

(ii)Rename the old worksheet as original and the new worksheet as formatted
(2 marks)

(g) (i) Change the page layout orientation of the formatted worksheet to landscape and the
page size scaled to 80%. (2 marks)

(ii) Enter the values 2, 3, 4 and 5 in the cell range B20: B23 respectively representing
the hotel star category ratings. (1 mark)
(iii) Using a function and cell references:

I compute the total revenue for each hotel references;

II compute the total revenue for each hotel category in the 1st quarter using
reference values in the range B20: B23 in cells C20: C23. (5 marks)

(iv)Sort the revenues from the hotels in descending order of hotels. (2 marks)

(h) (i) Create a column chart that compares the revenues of the hotels in star category 4 for
the 1st and 2nd quarter. (4 marks)

(ii) Format the chart created as follows:

I. Chart title "FIRST AND SECOND QUARTER REVENUES" (2 marks)

II. Move the chart to a new sheet and rename the sheet as FourStar Revenues.
(2marks)

(i) Save the changes and print later each of the following:
(i) original worksheet showing the column and row headings; (2 marks)
(ii)formatted worksheet; (l mark)
(iii)FourStar Revenues chart. (2marks)

2. Popo City planners intend to use a Desktop Publishing program to draw a plan for a

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 section of a city. Assume you have been given the task.

(a) (i) Open a desktop publishing program and set the page layout orientation to portrait and
and paper size to A4. (2 marks)

(ii) Save the publication as Task 2 (l mark)

(b) Create the city plan as it appears in Figure 2 ensuring that the design covers the entire
printable area of the page. (46 marks)

(c) Save the changes and print the publication later. (l mark)
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POPO CITY PLAN

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 Figure 2

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NAME:……………………………………………………… STREAM………………..…

INDEX. NO.…………………………………………………... DATE…………………..

SCHOOL…………………………………………………….. SIGNATURE……………..

451/2
COMPUTER STUDIES
Paper 2
Time: 21/2 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
✓ Type your name and index number at the top right hand corner of each printout.
✓ Write the name and version of the software used for each question attempted in the answer sheet.
✓ Passwords should NOT be used while saving in the CD.
✓ Answer all questions
✓ All questions carry equal marks

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 Answer all questions. Each question carries equal marks
1. The following table was extracted from a form four class. Create a workbook named
performance .Enter it as it is and save it as grades. Use it to answer the following the
questions that follow. (12marks)
End of term Exam Analysis
2012 Exam
Name Exam1 Exam 2 Exam 3 paper Participation
1 Jane 64 70 73 85 75
2 Tony 70 77 88 95 90
3 Jenney 77 83 79 88 80
4 Richard 69 43 81 78 75
5 Rachael 91 90 86 95 88
6 David 44 26 54 78 80
7 Roger 77 85 86 85 88
8 Allen 83 86 92 85 88
9 Victor 97 80 82 85 68
10 Allan 69 69 50 85 75
11 Brad 95 89 89 95 85
12 James 91 84 92 85 80
13 Arthure 87 79 84 85 80
14 Robert 76 73 80 82 80
15 June 82 84 74 88 85
16 David 70 41 57 73 70

(a) Add the following two students before victor and enter the following information:
(3marks)
Name: Thomas, John McCullum.
Exam 1: 82 65
Exam 2: 75 79
Exam 3: 81 84
Paper: 87 92
Participation: 94 65

(b) Copy the data in the worksheet grade and paste it in worksheet 2 and save as Rank. (2marks)
(c) Calculate the final average for each student. The three exams should each count 25% of the
final average, the paper should count for 15%, and participation should count for the
remarining 10%. (5marks)
(d). Calculate the class average for each exam. (3marks)
(e) Apply one decimal point to the average point (2marks)
(f) Rank the students based on average points (3marks)
(f) Sort the students based on rank after average in ascending order (2marks)
(g) Create a column after rank and name it Grade. Using IF function, grade the students based on
the following criteria. (A=90-100; B=80-89; C=70-79; D=60-69; F=below 60) (6marks)
(h) Below the average for each exam get the highest score and lowest score for exam1, exam2, and
exam3 (4maraks)
(i) Create a chart that shows the grade distribution for the final average (5marks)
(j) Print the following GRADE, RANK and CHART (3marks)

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2) Create a database. Save it as Students Database on Desktop inside your folder indicating your
name and index number. (2marks)
(a) Create a table in design view using the following information (4marks)

Field
Field Name Data Type Size/Format
Student Id Auto number Long integer
Name Text 20
Surname Text 20
Date of
Birth Date/time short Date
Age Number long integer
Exam Fee Currency Currency

b) Choose the most appropriate primary key and save the table as Students’ Details. (2marks)
(c) Create a validation rule for the Age field which does not allow students under the age of 16 to
apply for exams. Create a validation text to complement the validation rule stating “Student is too
young”. (2marks)
(d) Add the following field below surname (2marks)
Town Text 15

e. (i) Create another table in design view (3marks)

Field Name Data Type Field size/Format
Student Id Number Long Integer
Result Number Long Integer
Subject Text 20

(ii) Create a validation rule on the Results field so that marks greater than 100 would not be allowed
to be keyed in. Create a validation text to complement the validation rule stating “Mark is greater
than 100”. (3marks)
f. Re-order the subject field with the result field so that the subject field is now after the Student Id
field. (2marks)

g. (i) create a student details form to Input the following data in the Students’ Details table(5marks)
Date of Exam
student id Name Surname Town Birth Age Fee
1 John Black Mosta 16/07/1981 29 25
2 Mary Smith Qrendi 16/05/1982 28 30
3 Anne Hamlet Mosta 18/07/1983 27 40

(ii) Create a student’s marks form used to Input the following data in the Students’ Marks
table (5 marks)

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 Student id Subject Result
1 Computer 60
1 math’s 75
1 English 30
2 Computer 50
2 Maths 85
2 English 35
3 Computer 95
3 maths 20
3 English 40

(h). Create a one-to-many relationship between the Students’ Details table and the Students’ Marks.
Enforce referential integrity to the relationship. (3marks)

(i). Open the Students’ Details table, change the Surname Hamlet to Hammell (2marks)

(j) Sort the data in the Students’ Details table in alphabetical order according to Surname. (2marks)

(k) Create a query based on the Students Details table showing all the information about those
students who live at Mosta. Save it as Locality. (2marks)

(l) Create a two-table query based on Students’ Details and Students’ Marks using the Student Id,
Name and Surname fields from the Students Details table and the Subject and Result fields from the
Students Marks table. The query must display those students who got a result of 75 marks or more.
Save the query as High Achievers (4marks)

(m) Create a report based on the High Achievers query. (4marks)

(n) Create a report called Results. Use the following fields: Student Id, Name, Surname, Subject and
Result fields. Calculate the sum and average of each record. In the header of the report, include the
title Results. (5marks)

(o) Print the following high achievers and results (2marks)

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NAME:……………………………………………………… STREAM………………..…

INDEX. NO.…………………………………………………... DATE…………………..

SCHOOL…………………………………………………….. SIGNATURE……………..

451/2
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Paper 2
Time: 21/2 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
✓ Type your name and index number at the top right hand corner of each printout.
✓ Write the name and version of the software used for each question attempted in the answer
sheet.
✓ Passwords should NOT be used while saving in the CD.
✓ Answer all questions
✓ All questions carry equal marks

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Question One
The following data is an extract of data obtained from Movers Transport company records. Study
the data and answer the questions that follow.
AREA

ID
PRODUCER

NAME

(KG)
DELIVERED
QUANTITY

TOTAL COST

COST
TRANSPORT

GROSS COST

DEDUCTION

NET PROFIT
101B 115 Selina Mwao 4562
79A 145 Yvonne Kibet 1254
79A 012 Dorothy Namulungu 235
79A 561 Tiffany Wangui 8954
101B 016 Asha Waningu 9658
20Z 123 Ruth Mellanie 7895
20Z 458 Afif Mumtaz 456
101B 654 Pelah Wonder 421
20Z 758 Christabel Simbauni 7895

a) Enter the data shown above into a spreadsheet giving it an appropriate title, center and bold
across the worksheet. Save the workbook as WORK01. Rename the worksheet as Jan records
(10 Marks)
b) Copy the data to a new worksheet and add the details of producer Valence Masitsa of area 101B,
ID 452 with quantity of produce of 2,700kg in an appropriate row. (1 Mark)
c) Insert double borders around every cell and every row. (2 Marks)
d) Use a function to calculate the Total cost for the producer with ID number 115 given that the
price per KG of the produce is Sh.41 .00 (2 Marks)
e) Use the formula for Total cost obtained for producer Selina Mwao and use it to calculate the
gross cost for all the farmers (2 Marks)

f) Use if function to calculate transport cost for all the producers given that transport is charged per
Kg is as follows (5 Marks)
AREA Price per kg
101B 5.00

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 20Z 3.50
79A 4.00

g) Insert the value 20% in cell E14. Using absolute cell referencing calculate deductions, given that
the deduction is 20% of the Total cost. (4 Marks)
h) Using a function calculate the Net cost, given that Net cost is Gross cost minus deductions and
gross cost is Total cost plus Transport cost (4 Marks)
i) Format the columns containing currency values to currency with 2 decimal places and prefix Ksh.
Rename the worksheet PRODUCE PAY. (3 Marks)
j) Arrange the records in ascending order of the producer ID. (2 Marks)
k) Copy the contents of worksheet Jan records to a new worksheet and rename it as Filtered. By
applying suitable filter condition, display records for all producers except those from area 79A.
(4 Marks)
1) Use subtotals function to calculate subtotals for the quantity delivered, gross pay and net pay
from each area. (3 Marks)
m) Create an embedded pie chart showing the total quantity of produce delivered for each area .The
chart should have the following details.
i. Chart title: Area Total produce delivered
ii. Legend Position: Right
Save it as CHART 1 (5 Marks)
n) Print Jan records, Produce Pay and Filtered in landscape orientation. (3 Marks)

Question 2
You are part of a wedding committee of your friend and you have a vast knowledge of using a
computer; you are tasked to be in charge of the wedding cards. Using a desktop publishing software,
design the wedding card as it appears. Name the file as W-Card. (24marks)

(a) Prepare the page layout specifications as follows:

(i) Paper size: A4 portrait (2mks)
(ii) Grid guides (3mks)
- Column guides: 1
- Row guides: 2
- Spacing: 0.3”
(iii) Margins guides (2mks)
- Left and right: 0.24”
- Top and bottom: 0.25”

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(b) Format the Outer heart shape in the middle part of the design to the following specifications:
(4marks)
i. Color: Red
ii. Outline: Light blue
iii. Height: 2.64”
iv. Width: 2.84”
(c) Perform the following formatting on the rectangle of the first part of the design.

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 i. Apply an outline shadow.
(1mark)
ii. Background Texture fill - Newsprint. (2Marks)

iii. Add a glow (Accent 1, 18pt glow), glow size 25pts, and 57% transparency.
(4marks)
(d) Change the paragraph text starting from “Request the blessings…” to color cold with line
spacing of 0.75sp. (2marks)
(e) Format the names of the bride and bridegroom to have a strikethrough and a dotted underline.
(2marks)
(f) Group all objects in the design. (2marks)
(g) Insert a page header “LOVE IS A GOOD THING”. (1mark)
(h) Print the publication.
(1mark)

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451/2 COMPUTER STUDIES
PAPER 2
21/2 Hours
NAME:……………………………………………………… STREAM………………..…

INDEX. NO.…………………………………………………... DATE…………………..

SCHOOL…………………………………………………….. SIGNATURE……………..

451/2
COMPUTER STUDIES
Paper 2
Time: 21/2 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
✓ Type your name and index number at the top right hand corner of each printout.
✓ Write the name and version of the software used for each question attempted in the answer sheet.
✓ Passwords should NOT be used while saving in the CD.
✓ Answer all questions
✓ All questions carry equal marks

Question One
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The data in the tables below were extracted from Bondo Sub county Games Management system.
Table 1: TEAMS TABLE
Team Code Team Name Address Tel. No. Reg. Fee
01 Majiwa High School Box 0012 021542148 5,000
02 Maranda High School Box 2454 025485267 3,500
03 Usenge High School Box 458 025478756 4,700
04 Akoko Mixed Secondary Box 635 032547855 2,400
05 Kipasi Secondary School Box 2446 032458754 1,200
06 Kapiyo Secondary School Box 6589 015487564 1,400
07 Nyang’oma Boys Box 1254 031204543 5,000
Table 2: RESULTS TABLE
Team Code Games Won Games Lost Games Draw
01 12 2 2
02 10 3 3
03 4 8 3
04 9 3 4
05 7 3 5
06 7 6 4
07 5 9 2
(a) Create a database named Football to store the data above. (12marks)
(b) Format the Reg. Fee field as follows:
(i) To display the entries with the prefix: “KSh.”Correct to two decimal places. (2marks)
(ii) Restrict entries to positive values only and should return an error message “Error: enter
positive values only” if an out of range value is entered. (2marks)
(c) Validate Team Code to 2 characters only. (2marks)
(d) Create a suitable table relationship between the tables. (3marks)
(e) Design a form for each table and use it to enter the data into the tables. (9marks)
(f) Create a query named TotalGamesQuery to display the fields: Team Code, Team Name and
Total games played. (4 marks)
(g) Create a query to show the team name and total points. (Note: A Win in a game earns team 3
points, a draw 1 point and a loss 0). The query should show the 3 best teams based on the
total points. Save the query as BestTeamsQuery. (5 marks)

(h) Create a report named RegReport to display the Team Name, Address, Reg. Fee. The report

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should show the total registration fee collected from all teams. (5marks)
(i) Sort the records to show the team that has paid the highest amount of registration fee
first. (2 marks)
(ii) Title the report as “income from registration”. (2 marks)
(i) Print each of the following: (2marks)

(i) Teams table and Results table

(ii) TotalGamesQuery and BestTeamsQuery RegReport.
Question Two
(a) Type the following passage using a word processing package and save as Networking. Answer
the questions that follow. (25marks)
COMPUTER NETWORK
A Computer network is a group of computers and other devices connected together by a suitable
media.

Advantages of computer Networks

1. Multiple users can communicate, exchange and share information

2. Resource sharing including program, data base, hardware etc. is possible

Communication

y definition communications refers to the transfer of information from one place to another between
two individuals using agreed symbols, signs or even human behavior such as nodding. Exchange of
Binformation relies on a communication system to convert, amplify and send signal through a common
medium. Message, Sender, Medium and Receiver are the essential components of communication
systems. If a system is extended by cascading more communication systems, it is called networked
systems.

In case communication involves the sending of information over a significant distance, it must use
telecommunications as an aid. By definition, telecommunications refers to the transmission of
information between distant locations by some electromagnetic means.
Classification of communication networks
Data communications is defined as the interchange and processing of encoded (digital that is, 1s and
0s) information between distant locations using telecommunications.

Data communications is regarded as the collection and distribution of the electronic representation of
information which can be text, voice, graphics or image, from and to remote computing facilities. As
information can only be carried to the remote site provided that the information carrier supports that
particular type of data transmission, information may undergo data conversion processes if the nature

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of data signal is incompatible with the characteristics of the signal carrier.

Communication networks are usually defined by their size and complexity. We can distinguish four
main types:

▪ Local area networks (LAN). These networks connect computer equipment and other terminals
distributed in a localized area, e.g. a university campus, factory, office. The connection is usually
a cable or fibre, and the extent of the cable defines the LAN.
▪ Metropolitan area networks (MAN). These networks are used to interconnect LANs that are
spread around, say, a town or city. This kind of network is a high speed network using optical
fibre connections.
▪ Wide area networks (WAN). These networks connect computers and other terminals over large
distances. They often require multiple communication connections, including microwave radio
links and satellite.

COMPARISON AMONG DIFFERENT TOPOLOGIES

Below are the advantages and disadvantages of various LAN topologies.

Type Advantage Disadvantage

Failure of central node causes

Star Simple and easy to identify fault
disaster

Irregular Immunity to bottleneck and failure Expensive to provide an alternative

(Mesh) problems routing

Only a single communications

Bus Simple to control traffic flow channel is required to service all the
nodes

Ring Simple to implement One channel is required to service all

TRANSMISSION MEDIA
Transmission can be by cable or wireless methods. There are 3 common types of cable:
▪ Twisted pair,
▪ Co-axial
▪ Fiber optic.
Wireless transmission includes:
▪ Microwave transmission.
▪ Satellite transmission.
▪ Radio waves transmission.
▪ Infrared transmission.
TWISTED PAIR
Consists of two insulated copper wires arranged in a regular spiral pattern to minimize the

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electromagnetic interference between adjacent pairs

Often used at customer facilities and also over distances to carry voice as well as data
communications.
TWISTED PAIR ADVANTAGES
▪ Inexpensive and readily available
▪ Flexible and lightweight
▪ Easy to work with and install
TWISTED PAIR DISADVANTAGES
▪ Susceptibility to interference and noise

▪ Attenuation problem
▪ For analog, repeaters needed every 5-6km
▪ For digital, repeaters needed every 2-3km
▪ Relatively low bandwidth (3000Hz)
CO-AXIAL CABLE
▪ Used for cable television, LANs, telephony
▪ Has an inner conductor surrounded by a braided mesh
▪ Both conductors share a common center axial, hence the term “co-axial”
CO-AXIAL ADVANTAGES
Higher bandwidth
▪ 400 to 600Mhz
▪ Up to 10,800 voice conversations
▪ Can be tapped easily (pros and cons)
▪ Much less susceptible to interference than twisted pair

CO-AXIAL DISADVANTAGES
▪ High attenuation rate makes it expensive over long distance
▪ Bulky
▪ Greater capacity (bandwidth of up to 2 Gbps)
▪ Smaller size and lighter weight
▪ Lower attenuation
▪ Immunity to environmental interference
▪ Highly secure due to tap difficulty and lack of signal radiation

FIBER OPTIC CABLE

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▪ Relatively new transmission medium used by telephone companies in place of long-distance

trunk lines
▪ Also used by private companies in implementing local data communications networks
▪ Require a light source with injection laser diode (ILD) or light-emitting diodes (LED)
ADVANTAGES OF FIBER OPTIC
▪ Greater capacity (bandwidth of up to 2 Gbps)
▪ Smaller size and lighter weight
▪ Lower attenuation
▪ Immunity to environmental interference
▪ Highly secure due to tap difficulty and lack of signal radiation

DISADVANGES OF FIBER OPTIC

▪ Expensive over short distance
▪ Requires highly skilled installers
▪ Adding additional nodes is difficult
(B) Required:
(i) Open a new document then copy and paste the content of Networking on the new document
(2marks)
(ii) Save the new document as Networking Edited. (2marks)
(iii) Change the title Computer Network as follows. (4marks)
Alignment – Centre
Font Size – 23
Font colour - Red
Font type –Elephant
Kerning -12 point
Spacing –Expanded
Scale- 100%
Position- Raised
(iv) Convert the paragraphs immediately under Communications into a hanging indent.(2marks)
(v) Insert your name into the passage as a footer and Index number at the Header. (4 marks)
(vi) Convert the paragraph under Classification of communication networks to two columns and
justify them. (4 marks)
(vii) Insert Water mark a cross the page the page “ COMPUTER NETWORKING “ (2marks)
(viii) Change the Drop cap lines to two. (1mark)
(ix) Insert page border using the following setting. (2marks)
Border – Shadow
Border – Three line
Colour - Orange
(x) Print the document networking and Networking Edited. (2marks)

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451/2 COMPUTER STUDIES
PAPER 2
21/2 Hours
NAME:……………………………………………………… STREAM………………..…

INDEX. NO.…………………………………………………... DATE…………………..

SCHOOL…………………………………………………….. SIGNATURE……………..

451/2
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Paper 2
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✓ Type your name and index number at the top right hand corner of each printout.
✓ Write the name and version of the software used for each question attempted in the answer sheet.
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✓ Answer all questions
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1. The table in Figure 1 below was captured from a Nia Safi Investments spreadsheet.

Figure 1
(a) In a new Spreadsheet, enter the information exactly as it appears and save your work
as NSI-Task1. (11 marks)

(b) Enter the table in Figure 2 below from cell A23 in the same spreadsheet. (3 marks)
Rates Of Pay
Day of the Week Rate (Ksh)
Saturday 150.00
Sunday 200.00
Any other Day 100.00
Figure 2

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(c) Using the information in Figure 2 and appropriate cell addresses, type a formula in
E4 which you will copy downwards to obtain all the rates of pay in respective cells.
(6 marks)
(d) Copy the formula in part (c) above to obtain all rates of pay. (2 marks)
(e) Using an appropriate Function, work out the Amounts considering that
Amount = Hours Worked × Rate. (4 marks)
(f) Rename the used spreadsheet as ‘Calculations’. (1 mark)
(g) Save the work done so far as NSI-Task2. (1 mark)
(h) Create a duplicate copy of Calculations sheet, hence rename the copy as ‘Subtotals’.
(2 marks)
(i) Using the data Subtotaling feature, work out the totals paid to every worker within
the period. (3 marks)
(j) Create another copy of Calculations Sheet as rename it as ‘Attendance’. (2 marks)
(k) Replace the information in table from A23 to appear as follows: (2 marks)
Attendance Register
Times
Employee Attended
Albert
Bernard
Caroline
Carl
Lewis
Figure 3
(l) Using an appropriate function count the Times Attended by each of the employees
into the table in Figure 3 above. (3 marks)
(m) Use a 3-D pie chart to represent the data in Figure 3 above. Apply the following
settings: (5 marks)
• Title: Times Attended Chart
• Legend: Placed at the bottom
• Labels: Both Percentages & Values
• Location: As a New Sheet named Pie-Chart.
(n) Save the final work as NSI-Task3. (1 mark)
(o) In NSI-Task3, ensure that every worksheet has a header bearing your name,
admission number and class. (2 marks)
(p) From NSI-Task3, print the Calculations, Attendance, Subtotals and Pie-Chart
(2 marks)

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2. (a) Use a DTP software to design the following publication as it is with the following
settings:

(i) paper size = A4

(ii) orientation = Landscape
(iii) page margins = 0.25 inches all around
(i) Guides: Column 1 Width = 5.2”
Space between Columns = 0.75”
Column 2 Width = 5.2”
(ii) File name = ExcellenceBook (6 marks)

(b) Design the publication as it appears on the following page on the page you have
created and fit all the items within the page. (38 marks)

(c) Insert your name and admission number as header, then your class and page number
as footer. (4 marks)

(d) Print the publication. (2 marks)

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