Saturday, 8 October 2016

COMPUTER BASICS

Classification of computers

1. In terms of manufacturer
v   Dell computers
v  HP computers
v  Toshiba Computers
v   Compaq computers
v   Hitachi computers
v   IBM computers
2. In terms of power and speed
v  A  supercomputer
v  Mainframe computers
v  Minicomputer
v  Workstations
v  Personal computer (PC)
v  Tablet Computer
3. In terms of data type/construction
v  Digital   computer
v  Analog computer
v  Hybrid computer
4. In terms of purpose/application
v  Special purpose/specific purpose computers
Eg. Personal/Digital Assistants.
      Network Computers.
     Computer system to operate a petrol pump.
     Automatic opening/closing of door.
v  General purpose computer
5.Classification according to size:
(Increasing in size)
-Handheld
- Notebook
- Laptop
–   Portable
–   Desktop
–   Mainframe
–   Supercomputers          
6. Classification-by use              
v  Home e.g., Desktops and Laptops
v  Personal e.g., PC
v  Professional e.g., mainframe
v  Workstation
v  Single user e.g., PC
v  Multi-user e.g., servers
7.Interms of generation/History
v  1st Generation(Vacuum tube technology)
v  2nd Generation( Transistors technology)
v  3rd Generation(Integrated Circuit technology)
v  4th Generation(Larger scales integrated (LSI) )



Friday, 30 September 2016

BASIC BIOLOGY TEST



BIOLOGY FITNESS TEST
SEPTEMBER 2016
INTRUCTIONS

i.           These paper consist of three sections A, B and C
ii.           Answer all questions from section A and B, and one question from section C
iii.           Except for diagram that must be drawn in pencil, all writing should be done in blue or black pen in your answer sheet provided

SECTION A: (20 MARKS)
Answer all questions in this section

1.      For each of the item i. to x, choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number in the answer sheet provided.
i.                    ………………. Is the power house of the cell in both plants and animals
a.       Cell body      b. chloroplast      c. Ribosome’s    d. Mitochondria   e. Nucleus
ii.                  One among of the following is not an excretory product
a.       Uric acid     b. urea    c. sweat    d. feaces   e. carbon dioxide
iii.                It  is a basic unit of hungs where gaseous exchange takes place
a.lung book    b.brochus   c.brochioles  d.trachea   e. alveolus
              iv.           which of the following are by products of photosynthesis
a.       Carbohydrates and water     b. Oxygen and water    c. energy and carbohydrates
d. carbohydrates and water         e. carbohydrates and carbon dioxide
v. Reptiles differ from birds because
a.       Reptiles do not lay egg while birds do
b.      Reptiles dorsal nerve cord while birds have ventral nerve cord
c.       Reptile are cold blooded while birds are warm blooded
d.      Reptiles have two chambered heart while birds have four chambered heart
e.       Reptile have scales while birds do not have scales
vii. How many cells are produced during meiotic cell division?
a.       Four     b. three  c. two    d. one    e. countless
viii. A term used to identify individual animal having male and female organ is
a.       Lesbian    b. hermaphrodite     c. monoecious   d. transgender       e. gay
ix. Hormone responsible for flight and fight
a.       Antidieretic hormone     b. aldosteron hormone    c. Lutenizing hormone     
d. prolactin hormone      e. adrenalin hormone

TEST YOURSELF IN HISTORY

HISTORY FITNESS TEST
       SEPTEMBER 2016
INSTRUCTIONS:
v  This paper consists of two sections.
v  Answer all questions in section A and any three questions from section B.
v  TIME 1:45HRS
SECTION A:
1.      Define the following;
a)      Collaboration
b)     Indirect rule
c)      Association policy
d)     African resistance
e)      Carbon 14
2.      Briefly explain the following
a)      Majimaji war
b)      Settler agriculture
c)      Colonial social services
d)     Migrant labour
e)      First world war
3.      a) list down the causes and effects of mfecane war
b) Mention the reasons for the rise and fall of western sudanic states.
c) Outline the factors for the Ngoni migration and its effects
d) Mention the methods used by the British to occupy cape from the Dutch.
e) Discuss the reason for why deindustrization policy in Africa during colonial rule.
4.      a) How history reconstruct itself?
b) With the aid of East Africa map show clearly historical sites found in E. Africa
c) Explain for the prerequisites for Boer trek.
d) How did colonial government helped white’s settler in Kenya?
e) Explain the characteristics of colonial economy

Tuesday, 20 September 2016

TEST YOURSELF IN GEOGRAPHY

FORM FOUR FITNESS EXAMINATION
                                                 GEOGRAPHY                                Sept , 2016
INSTRUCTIONS:
  •         i.            This paper consists of section A, B, C and D
  •       ii.            Answer all questions in section A, B and C and ONLY ONE question in each part of section D.
  •     iii.            All answer should be written on your answer sheet provided.
  •     iv.            Map extract of Korogwe SHEET 129/2 is provided.


SECTION A ( 25 MARKS)
Answer all questions in this section
PHYSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL GEOGRAPHY
1.      For each of the following item (i) – (x) choose the correct answer from among given alternatives and write its letter beside the item in your answer sheet.
                                i.            Lines which connects places with equal pressure are called:
A.    Isobars  B. Isohyets C. Contours D. Parallel E. Meridians
                              ii.            If the temperature of Morogoro 800M is 28°C; what will be the temperature of Dodoma1000M?
A.    26.8°C B. 29.2°C C. 25.8°C D.28.2°C E. 30.8°C
                            iii.            Revolution of the earth cases;
A.    Day and Night B. Seasons of the year C. Sunrise and sunset D. Lunar eclipse at night E. Solar eclipse in African countries.
                            iv.            Are formed by wrinkling of the earth’s crust.
A.    Block mountains B. Fold mountains C. Volcanic mountains D. Residual Mountains.
                              v.            Which of the following is an intrusive volcanic feature
A.    Dyke  B. Volcanic plug C. Crater D. Soil creep E. Caldera
                            vi.            Classification of volcano according to activity
A.    Active volcano, Extinct volcano and shielded volcano
B.     Active volcano, Dormant volcano and Extinct volcano
C.     Active volcano, Dormant volcano and shielded volcano
D.    Extinct volcano, Acidic volcano and shielded volcano
E.     Dead volcano, Extinct volcano and shielded volcano 

Friday, 9 September 2016

SOME VERY GOOD AND BAD THINGS

Some very Good and Very bad things
The most destructive habit......................Worry
The greatest Joy...............................Giving
The greatest loss................Loss of selfrespect
The most satisfying work...............Helping others
The ugliest personality trait.............Selfishness
The most endangered species.........Dedicated leaders
Our greatest natural resource...............Our youth
The greatest "shot in the arm"..........Encouragement
The greatest problem to overcome.................Fear
The most effective sleeping pill........Peace of mind
The most crippling failure disease............Excuses
The most powerful force in life..................Love
The most dangerous pariah..................A gossiper
The world's most incredible computer........The brain
The worst thing to be without................... Hope
The deadliest weapon.......................The tongue
The two most powerfilled words..............."I Can"
The greatest asset..............................Faith
The most worthless emotion..................Selfpity
The most beautiful attire......................SMILE!
The most prized possession................Integrity
The most powerful channel of communication.....Prayer
The most contagious spirit.................Enthusiasm
The most important thing in life..................Almighty GOD
Everyone needs this list to live by...Please pass it along  ................

Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us every day


THE BALANCE SHEET OF LIFE

Balance Sheet Of Life
Our Birth is our Opening Balance
Our Death is our Closing Balance
Our Prejudiced Views are our Liabilities
Our Creative Ideas are our Assets
Heart is our Current Asset
Soul is our Fixed Asset
Brain is our Fixed Deposit
Thinking is our Current Account
Achievements are our Capital
Character & Morals, our Stock-in-trade
Friends are our General Reserves
Values & Behavior are our Goodwill

Patience is our Interest Earned
Love is our Dividend
Children are our Bonus Issues
Education is Brands / Patents
Knowledge is our Investment
Experience is our Premium Account
The Aim is to Tally the Balance Sheet Accurately.
The Goal is to get the Best Presented Accounts Award.