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Fundumentals OF Programming

Computer Science level 6 (Baringo Technical College)

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TVET CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION

COUNCIL (TVET CDACC)

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Unit(s) of FUNDAMENTALS OF
Unit Code: IT/CU/CS/CR/04/6/A
competency: PROGRAMMING

Qualificatio
ICT TECHNICIAN LEVEL 6
n:

Qualification Code:

CANDIDATE INSTRUCTIONS

This assessment requires you to demonstrate competence against unit of competency:

Fundamentals of Programming
In this assessment, you will be required to answer oral, written questions and carry out practical
tasks.

WRITTEN ASSESSMENT

Instructions:
i. You have one (2) hour to answer all the questions.
ii. You are provided with a separate answer booklet.
iii. Write your Name, Identification Number, Date and Signature.
iv. Do not write on the question paper.
v. Marks for each question are indicated in the brackets [ ]

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SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS [20 marks]

Question 1 : Which of the following is not a Java features?? [1mk]
1. Dynamic
2. Architecture Neutral
3. Use of pointers
4. Object-oriented

Question 2 : What will be the output of the following program? [2mk]

public class MyFirst {
public static void main(String[] args) {
MyFirst obj = new MyFirst(n);
}
static int a = 10;
static int n;
int b = 5;
int c;
public MyFirst(int m) {
System.out.println(a + ", " + b + ", " + c + ", " + n + ", " + m);
}
// Instance Block
{
b = 30;
n = 20;
}
// Static Block
static
{
a = 60;
}
}
1. 10, 5, 0, 20, 0
2. 10, 30, 20
3. 60, 5, 0, 20
4. 60, 30, 0, 20, 0

Question 3: _____ is used to find and fix bugs in the Java programs. [2mk]
a) JVM
b) JRE
c) JDK
d) JDB

Question 4 : Which one of the following is an integer? [2mk]

a) 0.1
b) 0
c) 1.00
d) ‘one’

Question 5 : Which of the following is a reserved keyword in Java? [2mk]

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a) object
b) strictfp
c) main
d) system

Question 6 Which keyword is used for accessing the features of a library? [2mk]
1. package
2. import
3. extends
4. export

Question 7 : Given, ArrayList list = new ArrayList(); What is the initial quantity of the ArrayList
list? [2mk]
1. 5
2. 10
3. 0
4. 100

Question 8: Which one of the following cannot be used to write java code?
a) Note Pad [2mk]
b) Eclipse
c) Visual Studio Code
d) None of the above

Question 9: What does the expression float a = 35 / 0 return? [2mk]

a) 0
b) Not a Number
c) Infinity
d) Run time exception

Question 10: Evaluate the following Java expression, if x=3, y=5, and z=10:
++z + y - y + z + x++ [2mk]
a) 24
b) 23
c) 20
d) 25

SECTION B: SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS [30 marks]

1. What is the difference between a program and programming? [3marks]
2. Which are four examples of java data types? [4marks]
3. Which are three types of code? [3marks]
4. What is JDK? [2marks]
5. How would you decide which IDE to use? [3marks]
6. What is a computer programming language? [2marks]
7. Which are the steps required to install java? [5marks]

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8. Which is a variable? [2marks]

9. What are the control statements of Java? [3marks]
10. Which are four OOP concepts? [4marks]

SECTION C: EXTENDED QUESTIONS [50 marks]

1. What are the phases of program development? Explain each of them [10Marks]

2. What is the difference between a Algorithm and Source code? [5Marks]

3.What are the Java syntax, with brief explana琀椀on list 5 of them? [10Marks]

4.If r is radius and pi = 3.14 ,Write a program to calculate area of a circle? [10Marks]

5. Which Five common errors that can occur in a program during program development
[5Marks]

6.With the use of looping statements, write a program that prints the following [10Marks]

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PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT [15mrks]

Instructions:

a) You have 30 minutes to Install Java.

b) You have 30 minutes to program a Java
c) You have 10minutes to perform program test.
You are provided with the following resources for the tasks:

 Computer
 Windows operating system
 Eclipse
 Internet

TVET CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION

COUNCIL (TVET CDACC)

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FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Unit of FUNDAMENTALS OF
Unit Code: IT/CU/CS/CR/04/6/A
competency: PROGRAMMING

Qualification: ICT TECHNICIAN LEVEL 6

Qualification Code:

ASSESSOR INSTRUCTIONS

This assessment requires the candidate to demonstrate competence against unit of competency:
Fundamentals of Programming.
In this assessment, the candidate will be required to answer oral, written questions.
.
a) Allocate 10 minutes to the candidate to answer oral questions
b) Allocate 11/2 hour to the candidate to answer written questions
c) Allocate have 30 minutes to Install Java.
d) Allocate 30 minutes to program a Java
e) Allocate 10minutes to perform program test.
The following resources will be required during the assessment:
 Computer
 Windows operating system
 Eclipse
 Internet

OBSERVATION CHECKLIST

Candidate’s name & Registration No.

Assessor’s name & Reg. code
Unit(s) of Competency FUNDAMENTALS OF PROGRAMMING
Venue of Assessment
Date of assessment

Items to be evaluated:Tick as appropriate: YES, if the

candidate performs the task correctly, NO, if the
Yes No Comments
candidate did not perform the task correctly. Give a brief
comment for item ticked NO).

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1. Installed Java
2. Written correct code for task
3. Generated maintenance report as per the internal
policy
The candidate was found to be:
Competent Not yet competent
(Please tick as appropriate)

(The candidate is competent if s/he gets 4 (80%) of the 6 items on the observation checklist, with items
(1-4) on the observation checklist being critical (candidate must get YES for each of these items), and
all the dimensions in item no 6, on the product checklist correct.)
Feedback from candidate:

Feedback to candidate:

Candidate’s signature:
Date:

Assessor’s signature:
Date:

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MODEL ANSWERS FOR THE ORAL TEST

Note to Assessor: These are suggested answers to act as guidelines

S/No. Question Model answers Marks

1 5
What are the best ways  Keep your software up to date.
to protect your  Don't click on links within emails.
computer softwares  Use free antivirus software.
 Back up your computer.
 Use a strong password.
 Use a firewall.
 Minimize downloads.

2 5
What is software  Software maintenance is a part of
maintenance and its Software Development Life Cycle. Its
various types main purpose is to modify and update
software application after delivery to
correct faults and to improve performance
 Four general types of maintenance
philosophies can be identified, namely
corrective, preventive, risk-based and
condition-based maintenance
3 Characteristics of a Good Program 5
What are the features  Effective and efficient code. The program
of a good program? should be faster and it should provide
correct output within the given memory
space and limited time.
 User friendly. The program should have
an interaction with the user.
 Self-documenting code.
 Reliable.
 Portable.

4 Various programming  C++ 5

languages used to  JAVA
Fundamentals of  Object oriented programming
Programming.  HTML
 Javascript
 C Programming
 C#

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MODEL ANSWERS FOR THE WRITTEN TEST

Note to Assessor: These are suggested answers to act as guidelines

SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS [20 marks]

Question 1 : Which of the following is not a Java features?? [2mk]
5. Dynamic
6. Architecture Neutral
7. Use of pointers
8. Object-oriented

Question 2 : What will be the output of the following program? [2mk]

public class MyFirst {

public static void main(String[] args) {
MyFirst obj = new MyFirst(n);
}
static int a = 10;
static int n;
int b = 5;
int c;
public MyFirst(int m) {
System.out.println(a + ", " + b + ", " + c + ", " + n + ", " + m);
}
// Instance Block
{
b = 30;
n = 20;
}
// Static Block
static
{
a = 60;
}
}
5. 10, 5, 0, 20, 0
6. 10, 30, 20
7. 60, 5, 0, 20
8. 60, 30, 0, 20, 0

Question 3: _____ is used to find and fix bugs in the Java programs. [2mk]
e) JVM
f) JRE
g) JDK
h) JDB

Question 4 : Which one of the following is an integer? [2mk]

e) 0.1

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f) 0
g) 1.00
h) ‘one’

Question 5 : Which of the following is a reserved keyword in Java? [2mk]

e) object
f) strictfp
g) main
h) system

Question 6 Which keyword is used for accessing the features of a library? [2mk]
5. package
6. import
7. extends
8. export

Question 7 : Given, ArrayList list = new ArrayList(); What is the initial quantity of the ArrayList
list? [2mk]
5. 5
6. 10
7. 0
8. 100

Question 8: Which one of the following cannot be used to write java code?
e) Note Pad [2mk]
f) Eclipse
g) Visual Studio Code
h) None of the above

Question 9: What does the expression float a = 35 / 0 return? [2mk]

e) 0
f) Not a Number
g) Infinity
h) Run time exception

Question 10: Evaluate the following Java expression, if x=3, y=5, and z=10:
++z + y - y + z + x++ [2mk]
e) 24
f) 23
g) 20
h) 25

SECTION B: SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS [30 marks]

11. What is the difference between a program and programming? [3marks]
12. Which are four examples of java data types? [4marks]
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13. Which are three types of code? [3marks]

14. What is JDK? [2marks]
15. How would you decide which IDE to use? [3marks]
16. What is a computer programming language? [2marks]
17. Which are the steps required to install java? [5marks]
18. Which is a variable? [2marks]
19. What are the control statements of Java? [3marks]
20. Which are four OOP concepts? [4marks]

SECTION C: EXTENDED QUESTIONS [50 marks]

1. What are the phases of program development? Explain each of them [10Marks]

2. What is the difference between a Algorithm and Source code? [5Marks]

3.What are the Java syntax, with brief explana琀椀on list 5 of them? [10Marks]

4.If r is radius and pi = 3.14 ,Write a program to calculate area of a circle? [10Marks]

5. Which Five common errors that can occur in a program during program development
[5Marks]

6.With the use of looping statements, write a program that prints the following [10Marks]

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ORAL TEST ASSESSMENT MARKS SHEET

Candidate’s name & Registration No.

Assessor’s name & Reg. code

Unit of Competency FUNDAMENTALS OF PROGRAMMING

Venue of Assessment

Date of assessment:

Marks Marks
Question
Available Obtained

Question 1 5
Question 2 5
Question 3 5
Question 4 5
TOTAL: 20 `
The candidate was found to be: Competent Not yet competent

(The candidate is competent if s/he gets 50% or higher)

Comments by Assessor:

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WRITTEN TEST ASSESSMENT MARKS SHEET

Candidate’s name & Registration No.

Assessor’s name & Reg. code

FUNDAMENTALS OF PROGRAMMING
Unit of Competency

Venue of Assessment

Date of assessment:

Marks Marks
Question
Available Obtained

SECTION A (MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS)

QUESTION 1-10 20
SECTION B(STRUCTURED QUESTIONS)
Question 1 3
Question 2 5
Question 3 5
Question 4 5
Question 5 5
Question 6 10
Question 7 5
Question 8 4
Question 9 4
Question 10 4
Question 11 4
Question 12 4
Question 13 2
TOTAL: 50 `
The candidate was found to be: Competent Not yet competent

(The candidate is competent if s/he gets 50% or higher)

Comments by Assessor:

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ASSESSMENT RECORDS

Qualification & Level ICT TECHNICIAN LEVEL 6

Unit(s) of competency FUNDAMENTALS OF PROGRAMMING

Candidate details:
Candidate Name:
Candidate registration
no.:
Candidate Signature: Date (dd/mm/yy)
Assessor details: Assessor Name:
Assessor Reg. Code:
Assessor Signature: Date (dd/mm/yy)
Verifier details: Verifier name:
Verifier Reg. Code:
Verifier signature: Date (dd/mm/yy)

OUTCOME
ASSESSMENT TASKS (Please tick (√) as appropriate)
Competent Not yet competent
a) Oral Assesment
b) Written Assessment
c) Practical assessment

Assessment outcome (Please tick (√) as appropriate)

(Tick as appropriate. Competent
Candidate is competent if
found competent in each of Not yet competent /
the assessment tasks in this
assessment)
Feedback from candidate:

Date: Candidate Signature:

Feedback to candidate:

Date: Assessor Signature:

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Feedback from verifier

Date: Verifier Signature:

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