STUDENTS’ NAME: _______________________________________FORM 2: _______

NORTHERN EDUCATION DIVISION

2024 JUNIOR CERTIFICATE MOCK EXAMINATIONS

COMPUTER STUDIES
(100 marks)

Monday, 25th March Subject Number: J039

Time Allowed: 2 hours
1:30 – 3:30 pm

Instructions
1. This paper contains 10 printed pages. Do not write
Question Tick if in these
Please check.
number answered columns
2. Write your official name in the spaces 1 - 20
provided on top of each page. 21
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3. Answer all the questions on this paper. 23
4. This paper contains three sections; A, B 24
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and C. 26
5. Follow instructions for each section 27
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carefully. 29
6. In the table provided on this page, tick 30
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against the question number you have 32
answered. 33
7. Hand over your paper to the invigilator
when time is called to stop writing.

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Section A (20 marks)
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Answer all the twenty questions in this section by encircling the letter representing the correct
answer to the question.

1. What name is given to the space outside A. Alignment

the printed area on a page is called? B. Superscript
A. Ruler C. Subscript
B. Header D. Justification
C. Footer
D. Margin 7. The output data processed by a computer is
called ____
A. Sound
2. The easiest way to start an application is to
use its icon on the _____________. B. Information
A. Desktop C. Communication
B. Toolbar D. Technology
C. Programs
8. Which of the following devices is a
D. Start menu networking device?
A. Microphone
3. What is the shortcut key to centre the
selected text? B. CPU
A. Ctrl+ C C. Camera
B. Ctrl+ E D. Modem
C. Ctrl+ O
D. Ctrl+ U 9. Which of the following is referred to as the
brain of a computer?
4. Which of the following holds the CPU, A. System Unit
RAM and ROM among others? B. Central Processing Unit
A. Computer C. RAM
B. Central Processor D. Monitor
C. Motherboard
D. System Unit 10. The following are input devices except
A. Camera
5. What name is given to a single character in B. Barcode scanner
a computer memory? C. Projector
A. Byte D. Microphone
B. Bit
C. Hertz
D. Nipple

11. A computer system is the integration of

physical components called hardware and
6. Which of the following text formatting has non-physical components called _____.
been used in the expression x2y? A. Firmware
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B. Software 16. The name of a PowerPoint presentation is

C. Malware displayed in
D. Hardware A. Home tab
B. Status bar
12. Which of the following is an example of a C. Title bar
solid-state media? D. Ribbon
A. DVD
B. Zip diskettes 17. The following are examples of views in
C. Flash disk Ms PowerPoint except
D. CD A. Slide View
B. Slide Show View
13. In which category of computers are the C. Slide Master View
Auto Teller Machines? D. Normal View
A. Microcomputers E. Reading View
B. Special Purpose Computers
18. Which of the following will not ensure
C. Servers
proper ventilation in a room?
D. Special Computers A. Installing fans
B. Air conditioning system
14. Which of the following is an example of
page orientation? C. Overcrowding
D. Adequate windows and doors
A. Slide
B. A4 19. The two categories of main memory are
C. Portrait ________________________.
D. PowerPoint A. RAM and ROM
B. Primary and RAM
15. __________________ is a small vertical C. Secondary and ROM
blinking line that appears as you type on D. Primary and Secondary
either a document or presentation slide
A. Indicator 20. What is the function of a note pane in
B. Marker PowerPoint?
C. Cursor A. Contains frequently used commands
D. Pointer B. Displays common formatting tools
C. Its where you write what is to be
presented
D. Add more notes that could not fit on
a slide

Section B (50 marks)

Answer all the questions in this section in the spaces provided.

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21. a. What are computer ports?

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b. The figure below shows a desktop computer. Use it to answer the questions that follow.

i. Name the ports labelled A, B and C

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ii. State the function of ports labelled A and C.

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iii. State any two devices that can be connected through port labelled B.

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22. a. What are network devices?

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b. Mention any two network devices?
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c. Why is the significance of POST?
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23. a. Define the term “page orientation”.
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b. Explain the two kinds of page orientation.
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24. a. What is booting?
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b. Differentiate cold booting from warm booting?

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25. a. Explain how the following can be prevented or minimised when using a computer.
(3 Wrist strain
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(4 Eye strain
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b. Give any one reasons why is it important to check the properties of a computer system
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26. a. Why is it important to put a user password on computers
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b. Outline the steps in unprotecting a word document.
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27. a. Name any two views present in Ms Word?

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b. State any two factors to consider when choosing a printer.
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c. Differentiate transitions from animations as used in PowerPoint presentation.
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28. a. State any two effects of viruses on computers.
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b. Explain the importance of an antivirus in a computer.
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29. Explain the impact of computers on the following;
a. Environment
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b. Education
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c. Culture
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30. Briefly explain how you can insert a header in a word document.
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Section C (30 marks)
Answer all the three questions in this section in the spaces provided

31. a. Explain any one advantage of using mail merge.

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b. Briefly describe the process of mail merging.

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32. Describe any five factors you would consider when preparing a presentation.
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33. Describe any five functions of an operating system (OS).
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(10 marks)

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