Année Académique 2022/2023

TYPE D’EXAMEN SESSION NORMALE FIN DE SEMESTRE

SUJET N°1
Section A: Grammar (5 mks)

I: Put the verbs in brackets in their correct tenses (2.5 marks)

1) The erupted mountain _______________ lava into the neibouring villages (Spill)

2) Mary ____________________ across the river (swim)

3) Bertrand ___________________the shoes last Friday (to sell)

4) The Pygmies ______________________ animals (to hunt)

5) The shoes you ____________________ me has been stolen (lend)

II: Fill in the blanks correctly using the following words (in, on, along, over, at, by, opposite,
to, from) (2.5 marks)

a) The children are playing-------------------------- the bridge

b) The test will commence------------------------- 3PM

c) I was born--------------------------- 1998

d) We are going ------------------Kumba

e) Tom is sitting --------------------Rose

Section B: Vocabulary (5 marks)

I: Fill in the blanks with appropriate words of your choice, (5 mks)

a) ---------------------------- is used to put data in the computer

b) The act of carrying on negotiations through the net is called-------------------------

---------

c) ------------------------------------------------------- has made the world a global village

d) ------------------------------------ is an example of a hard ware

e) A computer can be used to-------------------------------------------------------

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Section C: Reading Comprehension (10 mks)

“AN ANTI-VIRUS”

Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.

Virus is a type of malware which can covertly transmit itself between computers through
networks which causes damage to systems and data. Antivirus is a kind of software used to
prevent, scan, detect and delete viruses from a computer. Once installed, most antivirus
software runs automatically in the background to provide real-time protection against virus
attacks.

Is your computer acting strange? Are boxes popping up on your screen, telling you your
computer is infected? Are you hearing strange sounds? Your computer may have been infected
with malware or a virus.

A virus or malware always has a negative impact, but the degree of that impact depends on the
type and scope of the infection. Here are some of the possible consequences of a computer
infection: Firstly, loss of performance. Malware can make your computer process things more
slowly. That means it may take increasingly longer for you to get work done or just look up a
quick fact. Secondly, loss of functionality. In extreme cases, the virus can degrade your
computer performance or programming so badly that you can no longer use your machine.
Thirdly, exposure to other negative software. The purpose of some malware is to entice you to
download even more dangerous software. Again, loss of information. Viruses might delete
stored files or data. Also, breach of privacy. In some cases, viruses seek to gather personal
information about you for the purpose of identity theft or fraud. This can result in financial
losses if your accounts are breached.

Here are some common threats or types of computer infections: To begin with, viruses designed
to attack your system. They spread from machine to machine via shared links and uploaded and
downloaded files. People spread these programs when they link and share carelessly and don't
use the right antivirus protection. More so, worms, which are similar to viruses. These programs
don't need help from people to spread. They're programmed to move across computer networks
on their own. Furthermore, Adware, spyware and ransomware. These programs are designed to
track what you do online, gather data about you, and even steal your data and hold it hostage.

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To know that your computer is infected, discover the following six signs. Firstly, unexpected
or unusual dialog boxes and windows can be a bad sign. Fake virus warnings say you have
security threats on your computer, and they usually prompt you to click a link or call a number.
Legitimate protection software, such as Windows Defender and various virus-scanning
programs, will never prompt you to call a random customer service number. Random sounds is
the next. Infected computers are often programmed to respond with an audio signal to things
you cannot control. If you are regularly hearing chimes and bells from your computer that seem
to be phantom, your computer may have a virus or malware. Unexplained file or folder changes
is the next sign. Your files might be missing, or the icons and content of your files may be
different. Your computer won't make these types of changes to your files unless you have a
virus or technical problem. Furthermore, slow operation. Pay attention to whether your
computer is running more slowly than usual. Another sign of an infection is when your
legitimate antivirus software alerts you that an application is trying to connect to a website
you've never heard of, that is random connections to unknown websites. In general, your
computer doesn't make its own connections; someone has to initiate them. If you didn't initiate
these connections, problematic software could be doing it for you. Also, unexpected images,
Inability to download antivirus programs or updates. Computer viruses aren't living things, but
some are programmed to have a self-preservation instinct. For the average computer user, the
No. 1 way to kill a virus is through a scan by antivirus software. If you're having trouble
downloading and installing the software, or you're unable to update your existing program, that
might be by the virus's design. Malware can work in many different ways. One method that's
grown more common with the proliferation of email messaging and social media is a brand of
malware that sends random messages to your contacts list. This sort of infection spreads across
the internet by tricking people to click on an infected link. The link then spreads the malware
to that person, who unwittingly spreads it throughout their friend list. By logging out of your
accounts, creating strong new passwords and implementing security measures like two-factor
authentication, you can thwart any further intrusion. There is equally sudden lack of hard drive
space, strange running processes.

The following best practices are just some ways you can work to make sure your computer
remains free of malware and viruses. As the first step to prevent your computer from getting
infected in the first place, you should make sure your applications, antivirus software and
operating system are up to date. This is doubly important when it comes to your operating
system, since Apple, Microsoft and other providers regularly release security patches to deal

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with potential weaknesses. Secondly, only install one antivirus solution than many because if
you have more than one antivirus software program installed on your machine, you run the risk
of them canceling each other out because each thinks the other is a virus. This can result in
limited antivirus protection at best, file corruption at worst. Automate virus scans is another
way of dealing with viruses. Restart your computer in safe mode. Starting your computer in
safe mode gives you a chance to run your antivirus software and take a closer look at what the
issue may be. Begin by rebooting the computer. On a Windows PC, press and hold F8 as soon
as the reboot begins. Then, choose safe mode from the menu that appears. On a Mac, hold down
the Shift key while rebooting. Then, perform an antivirus scan to eliminate any other potential
infections. Also, check your antivirus vendor's website. Antivirus companies keep up with virus
and malware trends. They often offer advice on how to deal with specific malicious programs
in educational materials on their websites. Take action depending on the malware you have.
Multiple types of malware can cause major problems for any machine. If you can identify what
you're dealing with, whether it's ransomware or crimeware, you may be able to take specific
steps to foil the program. For example, Norton suggests disconnecting from the internet
immediately if you believe you've fallen prey to crimeware.

Questions

1. What is a virus? (1 mk)

2. What is antivirus? (1 mk)

3. How can a computer be infected? (2 mks)

4. What are the effects of viruses on a computer? (3 mks)

5. List three possible ways in which computer may be freed of malware and viruses. (3
mks)

Section D: Writing (10 mks)

Write short note on one of the following topics. Write in about 200 words, paying attention to
grammar, spelling and punctuation

1. How to live successfully in a company

2. E-commerce

3. Causes of the building that collapsed and killed many people.

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