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Semester Test A – Paper
Qualification
Faculty of Information Technology Higher Certificate in Information Systems
Module code ITVP021 Module name Visual Programming Fundamentals Semester 2/2017 Time allocation 1 hour 30 minutes
Test date Total mark allocation 60 marks
Module lead Marwick Makwindi Internal moderator Godwin Mupakairi
Additional resources required
Version A - Megacities PC with the following software installed: o Visual Studio IDE o Microsoft Access Database Student number Student name
Marker name
Date marked Total percentage
Instructions to the student
Make sure that you are writing the correct test. You have 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete this test. Ten (10) minutes are allocated prior to the 1 hour and 30 minutes start, for the invigilator to discuss the test rules. Ensure that your student number, name, surname and the test details appear on all submitted papers, including rough notes if applicable. Submit all test work, including rough notes if applicable. No sharing of stationery or calculators will be permitted in the test venue. Only blue and black pens are allowed. No Tipp-Ex may be used. Answers in pencil will not be accepted, unless stipulated otherwise. Ensure that all answers adhere to the question requirements. The pass mark is 30 out of 60 (50%).
Sections
This test paper consists of three compulsory sections. Section A o Question 1 =5 marks o Question 2 =5 marks Section total = 10 marks Section B o Question 3 =10 marks o Question 4 =10 marks Section total = 20 marks Section C o Question 5 =15 marks o Question 6 =15 marks Section total =30 marks
Test rules
Please turn off all electronic devices. The use of these devices in the test venue is prohibited. You will be supplied with all the test material required. If you need additional paper, please ask the invigilator. Students shall answer section C using a PC and save their works as their full name and student number. Students are not allowed to take any unauthorised notes, books or papers into the test area. All bags have to be placed in the designated storage area prior to writing. Students are not allowed to talk to other students, nor may they refer to any test material or written notes. Students are not allowed to walk around or leave the test venue before the allotted time has lapsed. If you need the bathroom in an emergency, please call the invigilator. Do not copy test questions and/or answers from another student. Do not attempt to share any information with other candidates or take any test material out of the test venue. Any student who is caught cheating will have disciplinary action taken against them. If you have any questions, please address them to your invigilator.
Question 2 5 marks
Various options are provided for each of the following questions/statements. Read through the questions/statements and decide on the correct answer. Mark the correct option by using one of the following methods:
Correct option or
⊗ Correct option
2.1 Which one of the following is not a method used to manipulate forms? o Show() o Delete() o Close() o Hide()
2.2 How many elements in the array num below?
Dim num(5) as integer
o 4 o 5 o 6 o None of these.
2.3 What one of the following may not be used to create a control array? o Assign the same name to more than one control. o Set the index property to a value that is not null. o Drag the controls to the same form. o Copy an “evangelising” control and paste it into the form.
2.4 Which one of the following is a Microsoft database management product? o DB o SQL Server o Oracle o MySQL
2.5 Visual Basic’s find dialog box is an example of __________ form o modal o property o modaless o user-level
Section B
Answer all questions in the space provided.
Question 3 10 marks
- Explain what the following code snippet (Lines 4 to 9) does:
(10 marks)
Question 4 10 marks
- Explain in detail the role of the .NET Framework Data Provider for OLE DB when working with a Visual Studio and MS Access Database. (10 marks)
