JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL

ASSESSMENT TESTS FOR GRADE 8 & 9 – 2016

COMPUTER STUDIES

ASSESSMENT TEST 1 PAPER 1

TIME: 1:30 Minutes

MARKS: 60

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1 Fill in your name and exam number on the Answer Booklet provided.
2 There are three(3) sections in this question paper, Section A, B and C
3 Answer all questions in all three (3) sections. Write all your answers in the spaces
provided.
4 In section A, for each question, four (4) suggested answers are given A, B, C and D.
Chooses the best answer and show it in the Answer Booklet by marking it with a
cross(X).

For example, if the answer is D :

A B C D

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 SECTION A (15 Marks)

1. What is the default file extension for Microsoft word document?

A. .Docx
B. .mp3
C. .word
D. .file

2. What type of application software is Microsoft Excel?

A. Word Processor
B. Office
C. Spread sheet
D. Work Book
3. A __________ is malicious software that will be harmless unless it is activated by time or some
actions.
A. Virus
B. Worm
C. Bomb
D. Trojan horse
4. Ctrl + C is a keyboard short cut for _____ in Microsoft word.
A. Copy
B. Paste
C. Cut
D. Undo
5. ________ displays selected cell in Microsoft excel.
A. Cell Box
B. Cell Bar
C. Name box
D. Name Cell
6. Software the that carry out a specific job are called_________
A. User Software
B. System Software
C. Microsoft word
D. Applications
7. Which of the following is a file for a song?
A. Song.jpg
B. Picture.mp3
C. Mp3.Song
D. Song.doc
8. A ________ connects two parts of the same network together and can be used to extend a LAN.
A. Router
B. NIC
C. Bridge
D. Wi-fi

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9. When a person is using and computer with a monitor sitted at an angle, he/she is likely to
have____________
A. Eye strain
B. Headache
C. Wrist Pains
D. Neck Pains

10. A _________ is a device that takes a hard copy document and produces the soft of that
document.
A. Photo copier
B. Scanner
C. Printer
D. Webcam

11. Which of the following is true about ROM

A. It is Volatile.
B. It stores processed data.
C. It stores application software.
D. It is part of the main memory.

12. A computer teacher wants to add numbers from cell a1 to f1. Which of the following is the correct
formula?
A. = A1+B1+C1+D1+E1+F1
B. Sum(A1:F1)
C. =A1+B2+C3+D4+E5+F6
D. =sum(A1+B1+C1+D1+E1+F1)

13. Which of the following is an input device?

A. Touch Screen
B. Plotter
C. Printer
D. Photo Copier

14. A computer not connected to any network is said to be _______________ computer.

A. an online
B. an offline
C. a Client
D. a standalone

15. Which of the following about the LAN is true?

A. It is a public network
B. It is a private network
C. It has no server computers
D. It has no client computers

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 SECTION B (20 Marks)

16. A _____________________ is placed between a LAN and WAN to block unauthorised

connections being made to a computer or LAN.

17. A____________________ network website is a site that allows user to connect with other users
who are friends / relatives, or who share similar interests.

18. Malware is short for ________________________________________________.

19. A website is a
______________________________________________________________________

20. The obtaining or distributing of a copy of software illegally is called _____________________.

21. The two types of computer user interfaces are ___________________________ and
_______________________________.

22. 8 bits is equivalent to ____________ bytes.

23. One of the uses of the Operating system is __________________________________________

24. The smallest type of computer is __________________________ computer.

25. Digital projectors are used for _____________________________________ and

______________________________.

26. _____________________ printers are printers that can print on long papers.

27. A ______________________ is an example of portable computer.

28. Storage median with no moving parts is known as _____________________________.

29. Spilling of liquid on the computer can cause_____________________________ and damage to

computer hard ware.

30. Three types of network topologies are __________________________ , _________________

and ___________________________________.

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 SECTION C (15Marks)
31.
a) What is an Electronic point of sale? [1]

b) List three input devices used at the Electronic Pointer of Sale.[3]

i) __________________________
ii) __________________________
iii) __________________________
c) State two output devices[2]
i) __________________________
ii) __________________________

32. Below is a computer user interface.

a) Name the user interface shown above? [1]

______________________________________________________________________

b) What are two disadvantages of the user interface shown? [2]

i) ______________________________________
ii) ______________________________________
c) State one advantage of the user interface. [1]

___________________________________________________________________

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33. A spread sheet was used to calculate areas of six rectangles.

P X

a) Name parts P, Q and X. [3]

P: ______________________________________________
Q:______________________________________________
X:______________________________________________

b) Give the name of cell labeled R. ________________________________ [1]

c) Write down the formula to be inserted in D3 to find the area of the first triangle.
______________________________________________

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ASSESSMENT TEST ONE ANSWERS
Section A
1 A 6 A 11 D
2 C 7 B 12 A
3 B 8 C 13 A
4 A 9 D 14 D
5 C 10 B 15 B

Section B

16 Firewall 21 (i)Command Line 26 Dot matrix

(ii) Graphical User
Interface
17 Social 22 1 byte 27 Laptop
18 Malicious Software 23 To manage i/o devices 28 Solid state
19 Collection of related 24 Micro 29 Electric shock
web pages
20 Software Piracy 25  Presentation to 30  Bus
large audience  Ring
 For big screen  Start
movies Topologies
Section C
31

a) An electronic point of sale is a computer system which handles customer

transaction a supermarket or shop.

b) (i) Touch Screen

(ii) Pin Pad
(iv) Barcode Reader

c) i) Printer
ii) Screen
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a) Command Line User Interface.

b) (i) It‟s not user friendly.

(ii) Requires experts to operate

c) It is faster since it does not need too much graphics which normally
take long to load.

33 a) P: Name Box or Title Bar Q: Undo Button X: Formula Bar

b) R is D7 c) = 0.5 *B3*C3

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 JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
ASSESSMENT TESTS FOR GRADE 8 & 9 – 2016

COMPUTER STUDIES

ASSESSMENT TEST 2 PAPER 1

TIME: 1:30 Minutes

MARKS: 60

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1 Fill in your name and exam number on the Answer Booklet provided.
2 There are three(3) sections in this question paper, Section A, B and C
3 Answer all questions in all three (3) sections. Write all your answers in the spaces
provided.
4 In section A, for each question, four (4) suggested answers are given A, B, C and D.
Chooses the best answer and show it in the Answer Booklet by marking it with a
cross(X).

For example, if the answer is D :

A B C D

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 SECTION A (15 MARKS)

1 Which of the following does not use a computer cursor?

A. Mouse
B. Joystick
C. Key board
D. Touch Screen

2 ___________ is an example of input devices.

A. Head set
B. Plotter
C. Touch Screen
D. Modem

3 Which of the following is not a peripheral device?

A. Computer lab chairs
B. USB Flash disk
C. Microphone
D. Computer screens

4 Bad sitting posture can lead to?

A. Wrist injury
B. Head aches
C. Stress
D. Back and Neck Ache

5 To Back Up data is to…

A. keep the copy of data that can be used during a disaster.
B. give support to data
C. put data on a CD of Flash disk.
D. have a lot of copies of data.

6 ___________is the type of computer that can be held in the hands.

A. Laptop
B. Desktop
C. Super Computer
D. PDA

7 A flash disk is a non-volatile media. This means that___________

A. Its small in size
B. It loses its data when power goes off
C. It keeps data even if it loses power.
D. Once data is saved it cannot be deleted.

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8 _________________is an example softcopy output device.
A. Webcam
B. Microphone
C. Speaker
D. Mouth Piece

9 ___________is a printer mostly used to print books and magazines.

A. Plotter
B. Dot Matrix
C. Laser printer
D. Ink jet

10 ___________is the most expensive and powerful computer.

A. Desktop
B. Main Frame
C. Mini Computers
D. Micro Computers

11 The user interface in which a user has to type command to use a computer is called_____
A. Command line
B. Graphical user interface
C. Command interface
D. Command prompts

12 A memory card is an example of a ___________ storage media.

A. Optical
B. Movable
C. Solid state
D. Magnetic

13 What name is given to a computer‟s processing device?

A. CPU
B. Micro chip
C. ROM
D. Register

14 ___________is the same as 4 kilo bytes (4kb).

A. 4 bytes
B. 400 bytes
C. 4 000 bytes
D. 4 000 000 bytes

15 _____________ is not part of the graphical user interface (GUI)?

A. Menus
B. Icons
C. USB Ports
D. Pointer

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 SECTION B (25 Marks)

16 The Main Memory of the computer is also called____________.

17 __________ is an input device used to enter numbers only.

18 A computer is defined as _________________________________________.

19 The two types of computer interfaces are ______________ and _____________.

20 _____________is the device used to read multiple choice on the answer card.

21 The size of a memory is measured in bytes. 2mb has ___________kb.

22 _____________are devices used to transfer information from the computer to users.

23 The name of an active cell in spread sheet is displayed in a ________________.

24 Small picture on the computer used to represent files are called _______________.
25 ____________ is the name given to the screen of the computer.
26 _____________ keep deleted files on the computer.
27 Sitting for a long time on a computer room can lead to eye strain and ____________.
28 __________ is to make the words bend in Microsoft word
29 _____________is the name given to devices which have a computer inside them and are
controlled by it.
30 To make the words dark and thick in Microsoft word you click on__________.

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 SECTION C (25 Marks)

31

A:____________ B:____________ C: ___________

(a) Name device A, B and C [3]

(b) State two disadvantages of a CRT Monitor over a Flat screen monitors [2]

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

(c) State the difference between a Keyboard and a PIN Pad [1]
_______________________________________________

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ASSESSMENT TEST TWO ANSWERS

SECTION A

1. C 6. D 11. A

2. C 7. B 12. C

3. A 8. C 13. A

4. D 9. C 14. C

5. A 10. B 15. C

SECTION B

16. primary

17. PIN Pad

18. A machine that converts data to information.

19. Command Line User Interface

20. Optical Mark Recognition (OMR)

21. 2000kb

22. Output Devices

23. Name box or Title bar

24. Icon

25. Monitor

26. Recycle Bin

27. Stress

28. Italic

29. Embedded Systems

30. Bold Face.

SECTION C

31. a) A: Keyboard B: Track Ball C: Digital Projector

b) 1: CRT monitors are heavier than flat screen monitors.

2: CRT monitors take up more desktop space than flats screen monitors.

c) A keyboard is alphanumeric (has numbers, symbols and letters) while the Pin Pad is
numeric (only has numbers).
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 JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
ASSESSMENT TESTS FOR GRADE 8 & 9 – 2016

COMPUTER STUDIES

ASSESSMENT TEST 3 PAPER 1

TIME: 1:30 Minutes

MARKS: 60

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1 Fill in your name and exam number on the Answer Booklet provided.
2 There are three(3) sections in this question paper, Section A, B and C
3 Answer all questions in all three (3) sections. Write all your answers in the spaces
provided.
4 In section A, for each question, four (4) suggested answers are given A, B, C and D.
Chooses the best answer and show it in the Answer Booklet by marking it with a
cross(X).

For example, if the answer is D :

A B C D

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 SECTION A [15 MARKS]

1 A computer is________________________________________.
A an electronic machine found in an office.
B an electronic device which is useful.
C an electronic device used to input process output and store data.
D an electronic machine which is more intelligent than human beings.

2 A __________ is equal to 1024 kilobytes.

A megabyte
B bit
C byte
D gigabyte

3 Which of the following terms describe the physical parts of a computer?

A Software
B Malware
C Disc ware
D Hardware

4 Why is it important to store an antivirus on a computer?

A To protect your computer from thieves.
B To protect the computer from authorized access.
C To protect data from malicious programs.
D To protected your computer from being damaged by power failure.

5 ______is a computer presentation that combines text, sound, animations, video and graphics.
A Composite
B Multimedia
C File
D Multimix

6 Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) can be increased by use of____________________

A Digital camera
B Keyboard
C Modem
D Printer

7 ROM stands for________________________________

A Read only memory
B Read of memory
C Reading over memory
D Read on Memory

8 ______is a device used to mark shaded multiple choice answers on answer cards.
A Barcode Reader
B Magnetic Mark User
C Magnetic Ink Mark Reader
D Optic Mark Recognition
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9 A printed page can transmitted electronically from one place to another by…
A Printer
B Fax
C Photo copier
D Scanner

10 Two devices that can produce softcopy output are______________.

A Fax and printer
B Photo copier and Scanner
C Speaker and Monitor
D Fax and Projector

11 _____________can be used to connect a computer a LAN.

A NIC
B Bridge
C Switch
D Router

12 Name the type of the computer which can be held in our hands.
A Personal Digital Assistant
B Micro Computer
C Laptop
D Mainframe Computer

13 Which of the following is an input device?

A. Speakers
B. Scanner
C. printer
D. Monitor

14 Which of the following is not a secondary memory?

A USB Flash disk
B External Hard Disk
C Read Only Memory
D Magnetic Tape

15 An Operating is an example of________________

ADriver
Bapplication Software
CBoot up programs
DSystem Software

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 SECTION B [20 MARKS]

16 Why is it not a good idea to open an email that comes from an unknown source?[1]

17 When sending an email, what is the purpose of subject box and a CC box? [2]

18 Describe one benefit of using the Internet for shopping. [1]

19 Why might customers be unwilling to pay for their goods over the Internet using a credit card?
[1]

20 How might the Internet help an engineer while on a service call to repair a computer? [2]

21 A publisher publishes material from books on the Internet. Explain the advantage to the
publisher. [1]

22 __________ makes presentation graphic to be moving when played. [1]

23 It is important to ___________ work in order to prevent data lose. [1]

24 _____________is a malicious software that hides its identity. [1]

25 ____________bytes is equal to 1024kilobytes. [1]

26 How can you put a picture on the internet? [2]

27 Name two steps to move a text from one place to another in Microsoft Office. [2]

28 A ___________ is a word which when put on top one page of the document will automatically
appear on other pages. [1]

29 _______is the term used to refer to a process of starting up a computer. [1]

30 _______ is the connecting two or more computers together so that they can ________, data,
information and resources. [2]

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 SECTION C [25 MARKS]

31
a State two advantages of networking a group of computers. [1]
b Explain the difference between a Wide Area Network and a Local Area Network. [1]
c Draw diagrams to show the following network topologies:
i. Bus Topology [1]
ii. Star Topology [1]
iii. What name is given to computer in a network? [1]

32
a In a spreadsheet, what is the difference between a formula and a function? [1]
b Mention two advantages of using an email. [1]

c What software, on the Internet, allows searching for web sites on a particular topic?
d What software is used to access and display web pages? [1]
e Describe one drawback of video conferencing. [1]

33
a Describe two advantages for a supermarket in introducing loyalty cards. [1]
b Explain how a new computer system might affect jobs in a company. [2]
c Give one advantage and one disadvantage of working from home using a computer system.
[2]

34
a A secretary sits at a computer all day.
i. State one medical problem that could be caused by this. [1]
ii. State how this problem could be avoided. [1]
b i. What is a file? [1]
ii. What is a file extension? What is importance of a file extension? [1]
iii. Give example of a file with its extension. [1]

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35 The diagram below shows a log-in screen on a network. To gain access to the network the User
ID and Password must be entered.

User ID*

Password*

Log on
Log on problems? Get support

a What is a password? [1]

b What would happen if wrong password is entered? [1]
c Why is it not good to keep the same password and username for a long time? [1]
d Give two physical ways of protecting computer systems. [2]

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 ASSEMENT TEST THREE ANSWERS

SECTION A

1C 6B 11 A

2D 7A 12 A

3D 8D 13 B

4C 9B 14 C

5B 10 A 15 D

SECTION B

16 The attached file might contain malicious software.

17 Message Box or Title Bar

18 No transport costs | Can be done at any time and place

19 Fear of flawed

20 Communication | Research

21 large audience.

22 Power Point | Slide show | Presentation Software

23 Back up

24 Trojan Horse

25 1 024 000bytes

26 Uploading

27 Cut and Paste

28 Header

29 Booting

30 Network | Share

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SECTION C

31

a Sharing of data | Share hardware like a printer | Communication

b WAN covers a larger area while a LAN covers a smaller area.
c Drawings
i. Bus Topology

ii. Star

iii Work station or Client

32

(a) A function does not use arithmetic symbols while a formula uses arithmetic symbols.
(b) An email is a cheap way of sending a message.
With Emails files such as videos and documents can be send as attachments.
A single copy of an email can be sent to more than one person.
(c) Search Engine.
(d) Web browser.
(e) They can be no signing of documents during a video conferencing.

33

(a) 1: Keeeping of customer.

2: knowing customer needs.
(b) Some jobs will be created and some jobs will be created.
(c) Advantages: Working from home serves time and money such travelling time and money.
Disadvantages: working from home may result in serious disturbances.

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(a) (i) Stress.

(ii) by taking regular breaks.
(b) (i) A file is a collection of data records.
(ii) a file extension is a suffix(last part)of a file name after a dot.
A file extension determines the file type.
(iii) Track1.mp3

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(a) A password is a secret code of numbers, letters or symbols used to control access.
(b) A m error message box appears.
(c) It can be figured out or exposed to people.
(d) Locking the computer room.
Installing fire extinguishers.

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 JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
ASSESSMENT TESTS FOR GRADE 8 & 9 – 2016

COMPUTER STUDIES

ASSESSMENT TEST 4 PAPER 1

TIME: 1:30 Minutes

MARKS: 60

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1 Fill in your name and exam number on the Answer Booklet provided.
2 There are three(3) sections in this question paper, Section A, B and C
3 Answer all questions in all three (3) sections. Write all your answers in the spaces
provided.
4 In section A, for each question, four (4) suggested answers are given A, B, C and D.
Chooses the best answer and show it in the Answer Booklet by marking it with a
cross(X).

For example, if the answer is D :

A B C D

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 SECTION A

1. Which of following is not an input device

A. Scanner
B. Jolly Stick
C. Plotter
D. Barcode read

2. 1 000 000 Kilo bytes are approximately equal to....

A. 1 gigabytes
B. 1 megabytes
C. 1 byte
D. 100 megabytes

3. In ICT CPU stands for___________________.

A. Centre Processed Unit
B. Central Proper Unit
C. Central Processing Unit
D. Central Processed Union

4. The Random Access Memory is a volatile memory. What does this mean?
A. It is slow
B. It is small
C. it loses its contents when it loses power
D. it crushes when you are not using it

5. What is the name of the software that first runs when a computer is just switched on?
A. Operating System
B. Boot Up program
C. Antivirus
D. windows 7

6. What is the name of the following device?

A. Mouse
B. Jolly Stick
C. MICR Reader
D. Track ball

7. An Operating is an example of _________________

A. driver
B. application Software
C. Boot up programs
D. System Software

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8. Name the type of the computer shown
A. Personal Digital Assistant
B. Micro Computer
C. Mainframe Computer
D. Work Station

9. Which of the following is an input device?

A. Speakers
B. Scanner
C. printer
D. Monitor

10. Which of the following is not a secondary memory?

A. USB Flash disk
B. External Hard Disk
C. Read Only Memory
D. Floppy Disk

11. ___________ is a name given to sound signals.

A. Microphone
B. Audio
C. Video
D. Audible

12. All computers in a Local Area Network have

A. Same memory size.
B. Same IP addresses
C. Same model
D. Same network addresses

13. Alt+F4 in computing ________________

A. Closes a running program.
B. Deletes files.
C. Captures a screen display.
D. Copies files.

14. __________ are used to create unnumbered list.

A. Roman Numerals
B. Letters
C. Numbers
D. Bullets

15. The keyboard shortcut for paste in Microsoft Office is______________.

A. Ctrl+C
B. Ctrl+Paste
C. Ctrl+V
D. Ctrl+P

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 SECTION B

16. The main difference between ROM and RAM is ___________________________ [1]

17. In a working computer, a RAM stores ______________, ________ and ________ [3]

18. In computing, a file is_________________________________________________ [1]

19. The importance of a file extension in computing is __________________________ [1]

20. Two examples of solid state storage media are __________ and _______________ [1]

21. The difference between magnetic and optical back storage media is
____________________________________________________________________[1]

22. ________________ and ________________ are examples of embedded computers.[3]

23. Three examples of application software are ________, __________ and ________[3]

24. ________ is a computer in a network that request for services from the server Computer.[1]

25. Buying or selling using the internet is called _________________[1]

26. _________ is a the malicious software that attaches itself to another program.[1]

27. Putting data in the format that is very hard to read and understand for security purposes on the
computer is called _________________.[1]

28. ____________ is the term that is used to describe the memory that can only allow users get data
from it but not save to it.[1]

29. A keyboard has both number and letters it is therefore ________________ device.[1]

30. ___________ is the name given to data which is put in a certain format hard to read and understand
for security purposes.

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 SECTION C

31. Below are computer peripheral devices.

Device One Device Two Device Three Device Four Device Five

i. Name the devices shown above. [4]

ii. From the device above list, input devices. [1]

iii. Describe the use of device one. [2]

iv. Describe the use of device four. [2]

Total 10 Marks

32. The following is an advertisement of a computer.

FOR
SALE HP Desktop Computer

Model HP 4540

15" LED Monitor

2.1 GHz Intel Core processor

32 bit Windows 8 Operating System

4GB Memory

Dark Grey in colour KR2 500

i. What is the size of the RAM four the computer above in bytes? [2]

ii. What Operating is installed on the system. [1]

iii. What is the speed of it CPU in Hertz? [2]

iii. What Type of computer is the computer? [2]

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iv. What type of monitor does it have? [1]

v. State Two advantages of having a laptop over the computer above? [2]

Total 10 Marks

33. The diagram bellow shows five types of networking devices.

A B C D

 Switch
 Bridge
 Network Interface Card
 Router

(a) Choose from the list of names the correct name for each of the devices above. [2]

(b) Explain the use of each of the device above in a network. [6]
Total 10 Marks

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34. The diagram bellow shows the spread sheet of ICT results for Grade 12A 2018

E D
B A

(a) Name the active cell in the figure above. [1]

(b) Name the label A and B. [2]

(c) State the uses of tools labeled D and E. [2]

(d) The ICT teacher finds a total mark for each of the pupils by finding the average of paper one and
paper two. Write down the formula to be inserted in cell H4 to find the total score for pupil number
000 1. [2]

(e) Write down the formulae to be inserted in F14, G14 and H14 to find the score totals.[3]
Total 10 Marks

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ASSESSMENT TEST 4 ANSWERS

SECTION A

6. C 1. D 11. B
7. A 2. D 12. D
8. A 3. A 13. A
9. C 4. B 14. D
10. B 5. C 15. C

SECTION B

16. RAM is volatile while ROM keeps data 22. Smart TV and Electronic Doors.
even if power goes off.
23. Games, Word Processor and
17. (i) Data being processed, Database Management Systems.

(ii) Operating System running and 24. Client Computers.

(iii)Application Software being used. 25. Electronic Commerce

18. A file is a collection of records. 26. Computer Virus

19. Shows the type of file. (e.g whether is 27. Data Encryption
a song or picture)
28. Read Only Memory
20. SIM card and USB memory Stick
29. Alphanumeric
21. Magnetic tape have magnetized
surface while optical storage media 30. Cypher Message
have shinny and light reflecting
surfaces.

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SECTION C

31 32

(i) Device 1: Digital Projector (i) 4 billion bytes

(ii) 2.1 billion hertz
Device 2: Printer (iii) Micro Computer
Device 3: Scanner (iv) CRT Monitor(Cathode Ray Tube)
(v) A laptop is portable and has a power
Device 4: Speaker bank battery.

(ii) Device 4: Scanner is an input device.

(iii) Device 1 is used for presentation to a
larger audience.
(iv) Device 4 converts hardcopy to
softcopy.

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(a) K5
(b) A-function Wizard
B-Title Bar
(c) D-Indent control
E-Fill control
(d) =F4+G4 or =SUM(F4,G4)
(e) =SUM(F4:f13)

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 JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
ASSESSMENT TESTS FOR GRADE 8 & 9 – 2016

COMPUTER STUDIES

ASSESSMENT TEST 5 PAPER 1

TIME: 1:30 Minutes

MARKS: 60

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1 Fill in your name and exam number on the Answer Booklet provided.
2 There are three(3) sections in this question paper, Section A, B and C
3 Answer all questions in all three (3) sections. Write all your answers in the spaces
provided.
4 In section A, for each question, four (4) suggested answers are given A, B, C and D.
Chooses the best answer and show it in the Answer Booklet by marking it with a
cross(X).

For example, if the answer is D :

A B C D

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 SECTION A (15 MARKS)

1 Of the following devices which one does not control a cursor?

A. Jolly Stick
B. Touch Screen
C. Track ball
D. Keyboard

2 Which of the following printers are commonly used for printing on very large papers?
A. Dot Matrix Printer
B. Plotter
C. Inkjet
D. Laser printer

3 Which of the following ways can a computer not get infected?

A. Downloading and Installing illegal software
B. Using memory sticks without scanning it.
C. Sending emails without scanning your computer
D. Opening email attachments without scanning it

4 Which of the following is as a result of bad sitting posture?

A. Wrist injury
B. Head aches
C. Back and Neck Ache
D. Stress

5 A Flash disk is an example of…

A. Secondary Memory
B. Primary Memory
C. Non Volatile
D. Main Memory

6 Which of the following has the largest capacity?

A. CD Rom
B. Memory Stick
C. Floppy Disk
D. Hard disk

7 Which of the following is not a multimedia file?

A. Word document
B. Antivirus program
C. video
D. image

8 In Desktop Publishing, what do you call the cutting off bits that you don‟t want?
A. Distort
B. Resize
C. Crop
D. Fade
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9 Part of the computer which used as an interface to between computer and a LAN is called
……
A. Router
B. Network Interface Card
C. Bridge
D. Switch

10 A software that is bought from a computer shop for an organization is called…….

A. Off-shelf
B. Open source
C. In-house
D. Share were

11 The user interface in which a user has to type command to use a computer is
called___________
A. Command line
B. Graphical user interface
C. Command prompts
D. hacker

12 A floppy Disk is an example of a ______________ storage media.

A. Optical
B. Movable
C. Solid state
D. Magnetic

13 What is the name of the following device?

A. CPU
B. Memory Stick
C. MICR Reader
D. Micro Memory Card

14 ____________ is an example of system software.

A. A game
B. A browser
C. Task a manager
D. Antivirus

15 ____________ is the first and index page of a website.

A. Google
B. Home
C. Index
D. HTML

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16 To send a picture using an email, it has to be _______________ to the mail.

17 ________________is collection of all the websites and other resources on the net.

18 HTTP stands for______________________________________________

19 _________________ is the buying and selling of goods using the internet.

20 The place on the internet was buyers and sellers meet to do business is called
______________.

21 7kb is equal to _____________bytes.

22 _____________ is the collection of data records.

23 To move a text in Microsoft word, the two actions that are taken are ____ and __________.

24 When sending an email, the address of who else to receive a message is put in the ______.
25 ____________ is the name given to the first page you access if you open any website.
26 ________________keeps deleted in the mail box.
27 In the email address a „@’ symbol is used to _________________________.

28 ________________ is the name given to unwanted mails.

29 ___________________ is both input and output device of the computer.
30 _____________________ is a site on the World Wide Web

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 SECTION C (25 Marks)

31

A: _____________ B: ___ C: _______

(a) Name device A, B and C [3]

A: ___________________________
B: ___________________________
C: ___________________________

(b) State two disadvantages of a CRT Monitor over a Flat screen monitor (LCD). [2]
_______________________________________________________________
(c) State the difference between a Keyboard and a PIN Pad. [1]
________________________________________________________________

32 The figure below shows a website.

(a) What name is the search engine? [1]

________________________________________________________________
(b) What is a link; give an example from the figure above. [1]
________________________________________________________________
(c) What is the use of the website above? [1]
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________________________________________________________________
(d) What is the Uniform resource locator (URL) of the website above . [1]
________________________________________________________________
(e) What browser is being used to open the website? [1]
___________________________________________________________
33 (a) State the meaning of the following in Microsoft Word:
(i) Bold [1]
____________________________________________________________
(ii) Centre Align [1]
____________________________________________________________
(iii) Bullets [1]
____________________________________________________________

(b) Explain the use of the following Microsoft office:

(i) Supper Script [1]

_____________________________________________________________

(ii) Subscript [1]

_____________________________________________________________

(ii) Bullets [1]

______________________________________________________________

(c) What are the consequences of theft in computer security? [1]

_____________________________________________________________

34 (a) What is an operating system? [1]

____________________________________________________________
(b) State two non-windows based operating systems. [2]
____________________________________________________________
(b) State four uses of the operating system. [4]
____________________________________________________________

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ASSESSMENT TEST FIVE ANSWERS

SECTION A

1 D 6 D 11 A
2 B 7 B 12 D
3 C 8 C 13 A
4 C 9 B 14 C
5 A 10 A 15 B

SECTION B

16 Attached 21 7000 bytes 26 Trash box

17 World wide web 22 A file 27 Separate the mail box domain

from a user account‟s name.
18 Hypertext Transfer 23 -Cut 28 Spam
Protocol -paste
19 Electronic 24 CC box 29 Touch screen
Commerce
20 Electronic Market 25 Home Page 30 A web site

31 a) A: WEBCAM C: TRACKBAL D:PROJECTOR

b) 1: CRT Monitors are heavier than flat screen monitors
2: CRT Monitors take up more desk space than Flat screen monitors
c) Keyboards are alphanumeric while PIN Pad are numeric.

32 (a) Search.com
(b) A link is a text or picture which when clicked opens another file on the web.
Example: Download Web Ferret
(C) http://www.search.com
(d) It is a search engine used to search for information and file on the World Wide
Web.

33 (a) Bold: To make letters or numbers thick and dark.

Centre align: to put word on the middle of the document.
Bullets: means of listing without using numbers, roman numerals or letters.
(b) Superscript: is used to insert the index power to a number or letter.
Subscript: is used to insert a letter or number to a base of another.
Bullets: is used to list an unnumbered list.
(c) With theft, one can lose the hardware and valuable data.

34 (a) An operating system is system software that manages computer hardware and
software to carry out the general purposes of the computer.
(b) Linux-(An open source OS)
Macintosh-(Apples machine OS)
(c) 1: Manages input and output devices.
2: Manages computer memory system.
3: Manages computer files system.
4: Manages Computer security system.
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ASSESSMENT TESTS FOR GRADE 8 & 9 – 2016

COMPUTER STUDIES

ASSESSMENT TEST 6 PAPER 1

TIME: 1:30 Minutes

MARKS: 60

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. Fill in your name and exam number on the Answer Booklet provided.
2. There are Two(2) sections in this question paper, Section A, B and C
3. Answer all questions in all the sections. Write all your answers in the spaces provided.

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 Section A
1 What is the extension for a word document?
_________________________________________________________________ [1]
2 What is the meaning of red zigzag underline on a word in MS Word 2007
_________________________________________________________________ [1]
3 How can you put a title on the bottom of all pages to be typed automatically?
_________________________________________________________________ [1]
4 Unnumbered lists of items in Microsoft Word can be listed using
_________________________________________________________________ [1]
5 How can you put names of items in alphabetical order?
_________________________________________________________________ [1]
6 How can you move a word from one point to another?
_________________________________________________________________ [1]
7 What is the meaning of line Spacing in MS Word?
___________________________________________________________________ [1]
8 How do you move text from one cell to another in ms excel?
__________________________________________________________________ [1]
9 Other than center aligning, what other ways can you use to move a word to the centre of the
document?
__________________________________________________________________ [1]
10 What is the shortcut for Cut in Microsoft office?
________________________________________________________________ [1]

Total 10 Marks

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 SECTION B
MS WORD

11 Study the Letter below and answer the questions that follow.

Mr Marvin Kawanga,

P.o BOX 2012

Kitwe. Part 1
Part 1
Big University PLC,

P.O Box 2001. Part 2

Part 2
Lusaka.

Dear Sir,

RE: Computer Studies: Topic Five Part 3

I would like to submit, this report on the Computer Studies.

We gathered materials from six best websites in the world and this is what we got.

Random Access Memory (RAM)

 Random Access Memory (RAM) is the part of the computer that temporarily stores the
instructions that the computer is running, and the data it is processing.
PART 4
Part 4

 RAM is a volatile storage device. This means that if the computer’s power is turned off the contents
of RAM disappear and are lost.

 RAM, like the CPU, also plugs in to sockets on the motherboard.

When a computer is in use, its RAM will contain…

1. The operating system software

Part 5

PART 5 2. The application software currently being used

3. Any data that is being processed

Hope you find this topic useful,

Yours,

Marvin Kawanga
PART 6
Executive Person
PCP 2015 Page 1
Part 6

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Use the tools bellow to answer the questions:

QUESTIONS

11 Name the tool which was used to move the title in Part 3 at the centre of the document?
_____________________________________________________________________ [2]
12 Name the tool used to move the text to move the address in Part 1 to the right of the
document.
_____________________________________________________________________ [2]
13 Explain sing the labeled tools how you can insert bullets in part 4?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
____________________________________________________________________ [3]
14 Which of the labeled tool can be used to change the font of a word?
____________________________________________________________________ [2]
15 Explain sing the labeled tools how you can insert numbers in part 5?
____________________________________________________________________ [3]
16 Part 5 was inserted on the first page but appeared on the bottom of every proceeding pages of
the same document.
(i) State the name given to Part 6.
___________________________________________________________________ [1]

(ii) Explain how Part 6 can be inserted

____________________________________________________________________ [3]

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17 After the work was completed, the user clicked on the save button, label with letter Z the
save button. [2]

The following window appeared after the save button was clicked. The document is to be saved as
executive.

18 On the diagram above write the file name called excutive were the saved file should be named. [2]
19 The file is to be saved in the inserted portable media, called PORTABLE, explain how you would
save the letter as excutive in the portable media. [2]

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20 Microsoft Excel

Below is the spread sheet with length, width and height of six cuboids

A B C D E F
1 LENGTH WIDTH HEIGHT PERIMETER AREA VOLUME
2 50 40 10
3 20 20 5
4 15 40 10
5 18 7 2
6 10 8 8
7 8 8 8

i. Write down the name to cell which is in the fourth column and fourth row of the
table.
_____________________________________________________________ [2]
ii. Write the formula which could find the perimeter in D2 for the cuboid
_____________________________________________________________ [2]
iii. Write the formula which could find the area in E3 for base of the cuboid
_____________________________________________________________ [2]
iv. Write the formula which could find the volume in G3 for the cuboid.
_________________________________________________________________ [2]
v. Explain how to make all the headings bold. __________________________ [2]

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 ASSESSMENT TEST 6 ANSWERS

SECTION A

6. Doc pr dpcx 1. Cut and Paste

7. Word not in the dictionary 2. Space between two consecutive lines.
8. Using footers 3. Cut and paste
9. Bullets 4. Using Tab or Space bar
10. sorting 5. Ctrl+X

SECTION B

11. H
12. K
13. L
14. B
15. M

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 JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
ASSESSMENT TESTS FOR GRADE 8 & 9 – 2016

COMPUTER STUDIES

ASSESSMENT TEST 7 PAPER 1

TIME: 1:30 Minutes

MARKS: 60

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1 Fill in your name and exam number on the Answer Booklet provided.
2 There are three(3) sections in this question paper, Section A, B and C
3 Answer all questions in all three (3) sections. Write all your answers in the spaces
provided.
4 In section A, for each question, four (4) suggested answers are given A, B, C and D.
Chooses the best answer and show it in the Answer Booklet by marking it with a cross(X).

For example, if the answer is D :

A B C D

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 SECTION A
1 A__________ is device that can be both input and output.
A. Touch screen
B. Mouse
C. Keyboard
D. Joystick

2 ROM stands for __________________.

A. Reading of Memory
B. Read Only Memory
C. Reading Over Memory
D. Read on Memory

3 ____________ is a device used to Mark Shaded Multiple Choice on answer cards.

A. Barcode Reader
B. Optical Mark Recognition
C. Magnetic Ink Reader
D. Optical Reader

4 Software which can be downloaded without paying are called____________.

A. Freeware
B. Open source
C. Proprietary
D. Share were

5 A grade 8 pupil accidentally deleted a file on a computer. Where can it be restored from?
A. Task bar
B. My document
C. Recycle bean
D. Menu bar

6 The user interface in which a user has to type command to use a computer is called_________.
A. Command line
B. Graphical user interface
C. Command prompts
D. Graphics

7 A keyboard that can be used to insert numbers and letter is called a __________
A. Alphanumeric keyboard
B. Keypad
C. Pin pad
D. Numeric keyboard

8 A memory card is an example of a __________ storage media.

A. Optical
B. Movable
C. Solid state
D. Magnetic

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 9 Devices that can be connected to a computer to transfer data are called _________.
A. Computer
B. Peripheral
C. Input devices
D. Output devices

10 Some DVDs can only allow data to be copied to be copied from them and not to be saved to
these types of DVDs are called ___________.
A. Volatile
B. Read Only
C. Optical
D. Solid state

11 A ___________ can be used to retrieve lost data.

A. Flash
B. Secondary Memory
C. Main Memory
D. Back Up

12 For magnetic tapes required data can only be access after accessing data stored before it. This is
because the magnetic tape has ___________ data access
A. sequential
B. series
C. random
D. direct

13 Linux is an example of ___________.

A. Hardware
B. Operating System
C. Application Software
D. Storage Media

14 When using a computer back pain can be prevented by_____________

A. Having a massage
B. Having adjustable Chair
C. Playing music when typing
D. Using adjustable monitor or screen

15 Processed data is called ______________

A. Useful data
B. Program
C. Information
D. Software

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 SECTION B [20 Marks]

16 ____________ are instructions that tell a computer what to do and is the name given to all
computer programs.
17 ______________ is an input device that converts sound waves to electric signals
18 ______________ and ______________ are input devices that take in data in soft copy.
19 A ____________ convert soft copy data to hard copy.
20 ____________ is the name given to all input and output devices.
21 A slow computer may contain __________________________.
22 ___________ is person who creates computer software.
23 Eyestrain may be a result _________________________________.
24 The three that a RAM in working computer hold are ___________, __________ and data being
used.
25 The three features of the graphical user interface are __________, _______ and Icons.

26 People can send messages to each on the computer which is connected to the internet using
___________________.
27 A computer room must _______________ to avoid computers getting overheated.
28 Most washing machines have computers within them and they are examples of
_______________________.
29 A flash disk can be carried around without difficulties it‟s therefore referred to as a ___________
media.
30 _____________ is an input device which you can light with directly on the screen to input data.

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 SECTION C [30 Marks]

31 Study the diagram of a computer system below.

(a) Label parts

(i) 1: __________________________[1]
(ii) 3: __________________________[1]
(iii) 4: __________________________[1]
(iv) 5: __________________________[1]
(v) 7: __________________________[1]

(b) Explain use of part

(i) 4: __________________________ [1]

(ii) 6: __________________________ [1]

(c) Part 2 is a modem, what is the use of this device?

_____________________________ [2]

32 The three common types of printers are Dot Matrix Printer, Laser Printer and Ink Jet Printers.
(i) Describe an Ink jet printer. _________________________[2]

(ii) Describe the common use of dot matrix printers.

_____________________________________________________________ [2]
(iii) What are the advantages of using a laser printer over inkjet printers?
_____________________________________________________________ [2]
(iv) Why the dot matrix printer is called an impact printer?
_____________________________________________________________ [2]
(v) State the advantage of using a Dot Matrix printer.
______________________________________________________________ [2]
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 33 (a) What are system software?
___________________________________________________________________ [2]
(b) List three examples of system software?
___________________________________________________________________ [3]
(c.) What are application software?

________________________________________________________________ [1]

(d.) List three examples of application software

________________________________________________________________ [3]
(e.) State two uses of an operating system
________________________________________________________________ [2]

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 ASSESSMENT TEST SEVEN ANSWERS

SECTION A
11. A 6. A 1. D
12. A 7. A 2. A
13. B 8. C 3. B
14. B 9. B 4. B
15. C 10. C 5. C

SECTION B

24. Operating system , Application software

16. Software 25. Pointer, Menu
17. Microphone 26. Electronic Mail
18. Microphone | Camera 27. Well Ventilated
19. Printer 28. Embedded System
20. Peripheral 29. Portable
21. Malicious Software 30. Light Pen
22. Programmer
23. Using a computer in a dark
room.

SECTION C

31.(a) (i) 1: Monitor

(ii) 3: System Unit
(iii) 4: Mouse
(iv) 5: Loud Speaker
(v) 7: Keyboard
(b) (i) 4: is a point and click device used to control a cursor.
(ii) 6: Converts softcopy data to hardcopy.
(c) Part 2 converts signals from one form to another.

32. (i) It‟s a printer which uses in cartridges. To print, this type of printer users squirts of ink to

produce a letter number or picture of the printout.

(ii) Dot Matrix printers are used to print on long papers information of a batch processing such

as bills and receipts.

(iii) Laser Jet printer is quiet when working. Laser printers use toner which is cheaper than ink

used by ink jet.

(iv) Dot Matrix printers use pressure or force to print that is why it is called an impact printer.

(v) Dot matrix can print on long ribbon of52paper.

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hardware.

(b) 1: Drivers 2: Operating System 3: utility Programs

(c) Application Software are software that carry out a specific task.

(d) 1: Games 2: Database Management Systems 3: Word Processor.

(e) 1: Manages Input and Output devices.

2: Provides Computer User interface.

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 JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
ASSESSMENT TESTS FOR GRADE 8 & 9 – 2016

COMPUTER STUDIES

ASSESSMENT TEST 8 PAPER 1

TIME: 1:30 Minutes

MARKS: 60

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1 Fill in your name and exam number on the Answer Booklet provided.
2 There are three(3) sections in this question paper, Section A, B and C
3 Answer all questions in all three (3) sections. Write all your answers in the spaces
provided.
4 In section A, for each question, four (4) suggested answers are given A, B, C and D.
Chooses the best answer and show it in the Answer Booklet by marking it with a cross(X).

For example, if the answer is D :

A B C D

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 SECTION A [15 MARKS]

1. ……………………..is the process of starting up the computer.

A. Father boarding
B. BIOS
C. Booting
D. Starting

2. ……. is a computer program used to enter, analyze and present quantitative data.
A. Database program
B. Word processing
C. Publisher program
D. Spreadsheet program

4. ……. is the collection of buttons that provide one click access to commonly used
commands
A. Ribbon
B. Horizontal bar
C. Quick access toolbar
D. Status tool bar

4. In word processing, to reverse the last action you use the………

A. Undo button
B. Redo button
C. Resize button
D. Zoom button

5. The operation of moving text from one location to another is called………

A. Move to
B. Find and replace
C. Cut and paste
D. Copy and paste

6. ……..is a type of computer in which data is represented by varying physical quantities

A. Analogue computer
B. Digital computer
C. Hybrid computer
D. Super computer

7. What does UPS stand for?

A. Unused Potential Series
B. Under Primary System
C. Unique Point System
D. Uninterruptible Power Supply

8. Which of the following is most likely to be used to input a photograph into a computer.
A. Stylus
B. Microphone
C. Plotter
D. Scanner

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9. This is the type of storage device that is used in digital cameras, laptops, PDA‟s, mobile phones
and MP3 players.
A. Blu-Ray disk
B. USB flash disk
C. Zip drive disk
D. Flash memory cards

10. The best method of protecting against viruses is…

A. To make sure everyone knows about the viruses
B. Avoid the use of any programs of doubtful origin.
C. Back up files on a regular basis so that they can be recovered
D. Identify a suspicious behavior of a computer program

11. MPEG stand for……………………………….

A. Mobile Picture Expert Group
B. Moving Picture Expert Group
C. Mobile Program Embedded Graphics
D. Microsoft Program Emerging Graphics

12. The CPU has three components namely:…

A. RAM, ROM and ALU
B. Cache, ROM and ALU
C. RAM, ROM and Control unit
D. ALU, Control Unit and Registers

13. ……… is a destructive program that masquerades (pretends) to be an application program

A. Worm
B. Malware
C. Spyware
D. Trojan horse

14. The device that coordinates the data transfer in a computer network is called?
A. Analog and digital card
B. Network Interface Card
C. Local Area Network Card
D. Modulator demodulator Card

15. Which shortcut keys can you use on the keyboard to close an application program?
A. Alt + F1
B. Alt + F8
C. Alt + F4
D. Alt + F11

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 SECTION B [20 MARKS]

There are fifteen (15) questions in this section.

Answer all the questions in this section by using one word or a short phrase.

16. ………….. can easily gain access to the network. Therefore, it is important to put security
measures to …………………... access to users. [2]

17. A ……………………………. is a device that is used to allow computers to communicate

on a network. [1]

18. A ………… is a device, or a piece of software that is placed between the computer and the
network to block unauthorised connections to the network. [1]

19. The type of network that …………………. cities, towns, campus or regions including the

surrounding areas is known as …………………………. [2]

20. ………….. is crime committed using computer technologies on the internet. [1]

21. ……………. refers to receiving unwanted e-mails in bulk, which provide no purpose and
needlessly obstruct the entire system. [1]

22. The changing of information into an unreadable form to prevent unauthorized individuals

from interpreting the information is called ……….. [1]

23. A group of cells in a spreadsheet program is known as a ……………. and the contents of

the active cell is displayed in a …………. [2]

24. ……………. is the type of software you can try for free but you have to pay or buy it if you need to
keep it. [1]

25. A ………………. is a special window that appears when a program or the operating system needs
more information before completing a task. [1]

26. Computers are accurate. When you input correct data it will produce correct output and

when you input incorrect data it will produce incorrect outputs. This is known as ______ [1]

27. Popular video format or file extension used for creating movies distributed over the internet
is__________ and the file extension used for common image format used by digital cameras is ___[2]

28. _____________ is the type of software a secretary can use to create a magazine. [1]

29. File ………………… technology shrinks files so that they take up less ________space [2]

30. What do you this is the best software the Human Resource can use to keep files/records of
employees_________________________________ [1]

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 SECTION C – [25 MARKS]

There are four (4) questions in this section.

31. In this age of technology, the use of multimedia has become popular and it is been used in

different areas.

(a) What do you understand by the term multimedia? [1]

(b) List any two (2) elements of multimedia [2]

(c) Mention two (2) multimedia devices that can be used today. [2]

(d) State one (1) advantage and one (1) disadvantage of multimedia. [2]

33. In order to perform tasks easily and faster, companies are now using Internet, intranet

and extranet in their day to day activities.

(a) Explain what internet means to you. [1]

(b) Mention one (1) components that can be used to connect to the internet [1]
(c) What is the difference between intranet and extranet? [2]
(d) State two (2) advantages of using intranet [2]

(e) State one (1) disadvantage of using extranet. [1]

34. A computer processes data and gives out information through output devices. The common
output devices are the Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT) and Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) monitors.

(a) State one (1) advantage and one (1) disadvantage of using CRT monitors. [2]
(b) State one (1) advantage and one (1) disadvantage of using LCD monitors. [2]

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ASSESSMENT TEST EIGHT

SECTION A

1 C 6 A 11 B
2 D 7 D 12 D
3 C 8 D 13 D
4 A 9 D 14 B
5 C 10 B 15 C

SECTION B

23 Hacker | Restrict 16 Trial

24 NIC 17 Pop Up
25 Fire Wall 18 Garbage In Garbage Out
26 Connects | Links 19 MP4
27 Cyber Crimes 20 JPEG
28 Spam 21 DESKTOP
29 Encryption 22 Database management
30 Worksheet

SECTION C

31 (a) A system of using Pictures, Videos and Texts to transmit information.

(b) Words/ Pictures.
(c) Camera| Computer
(d) (i) It is not interactive.
(ii) It gives detailed information about the subject matter being communicated.

32 (a) Internet is the global network of computers

(b) Dongo
(c) Intranet is a network which is restricted to an organization while extranet is a private
network which allows authorized people outside an organization to access it.
(d) (i) It safe from external hackers.
(ii) It Safe from virus outside the organization
(e) Risk of getting hacked.

33 (a) (i) CRT monitors have good colour quality

(ii) CRT monitor needs large amount of desk space
(b) (i) LCD monitors are lighter and are also energy servers.
(ii) LCD monitors are delicate and have poor colour quality.

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 JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
ASSESSMENT TESTS FOR GRADE 8 & 9 – 2016

COMPUTER STUDIES

ASSESSMENT TEST 9 PAPER 1

TIME: 1:30 Minutes

MARKS: 60

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

5 Fill in your name and exam number on the Answer Booklet provided.
6 There are three(3) sections in this question paper, Section A, B and C
7 Answer all questions in all three (3) sections. Write all your answers in the spaces
provided.
8 In section A, for each question, four (4) suggested answers are given A, B, C and D.
Chooses the best answer and show it in the Answer Booklet by marking it with a cross(X).

For example, if the answer is D :

A B C D

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 SECTION A (15 Marks)
Answer all the questions in this section.

1 What name is given to peripheral devices which only give out output that can only be touched?
A. Monitor
B. Scanner
C. Softcopy Output
D. Hardcopy Output
2 A ____________ is the type of memory that loses all its content when power goes off.
A. ROM
B. Main Memory
C. Erasable Memory
D. Volatile Memory
3 A ______________ is an example of Visual Display Unit.
A. Scanner
B. Projector
C. Printer
D. Plotter
4 Which of the following is not part of a clip board in Microsoft word?
A. Copy
B. Paste
C. Delete
D. Cut
5 ____________ is the largest and most expensive type of computers.
A. Mainframe Computers
B. Micro computers
C. Tablet
D. Mini Computers
6 Saving data to a computer memory is also referred to as _____________.
A. Write
B. Read
C. Copy
D. Burn
7 _____________ is an input device that converts hardcopy to softcopy.
A. Mouse
B. Scanner
C. Printer
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 D. Keyboard
8 Trailing Cables in a computer room can lead to _____________.
A. Electric shock
B. Stress
C. Theft
D. Lose of data
9 ___________ button of a mouse displays options to do this the word or objected selected in
Microsoft word.
A. Scrolling wheel
B. Left Button
C. Right Button
D. Double click
10 To move a word in Microsoft Office you ________________
A. Copy and Paste
B. Cut and Paste
C. Paste and cut
D. Paste and copy
11 A _____ is also known as a cursor.
A. Pointer
B. Finger
C. Arrow
D. Desktop
12 PDA stands for ___________.
A. Personal Document Asset
B. Personal Digital Assistant
C. Personal Designed Asset
D. Personal Digital Asset
13 The longest button on the keyboard is a _____________.
A. Ctrl
B. Caps lock
C. Enter
D. Space bar
14 The diagram shows a printer. Name the printer.

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 A. Plotter
B. Laser Jet
C. Dot Matrix
D. Ink Jet

15 Name the input device bellow.

A. ATM Card Reader

B. Magnetic Strip Reader
C. Smart Card Reader
D. SD Card Reader

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 SECTION B (20 Marks)

Fill in the correct word or phrase in the blanks.

16 _____________ is to make words thick and dark in Microsoft office.

17 Converting softcopy to hard copy is called ___________________.

18 is an icon for ____________________.

19 A red zigzag underline in Microsoft word means __________________________.
20 Ctrl+V is a keyboard shortcut for ___________________.
21 CRT is the short form for ____________________________.
22 ___________ is an example of a secondary storage media.
23 ________________ is an input device that is mostly used as a game controller.
24 To back up is to ________________________ so that ______________.
25 The size of a monitor is measured in ________________________.
26 The picture quality of a monitor is determined by _____________ and is measured in pixels.
27 A numeric keyboard is also called ____________________.
28 ____________ is the user interface which uses menus, point and icons.
29 _______________ can be as a result of using a computer in a dim light room
30 An example of magnetic storage media _________________.

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 SECTION C (25 Marks)
Answer All the Questions

31 The diagram shows a peripheral device.

Part1: ___________

Part 2: __________
Part 3: __________

(a) Name the device above. [1]

(b) Name parts 1, 2 and 3. [3]
(c) State the uses of each of the labeled parts. [6]
(d) State one advantage of a touch pad over the device above. [1]
(e) Apart from a touch pad, state the name of another device which works exactly the device shown.
[2]
(f) State two common types of the device shown above. [2]

32 Define the following terms: [2 marks each]

(a) Computer
(b) Processing
(c) Information
(d) Data

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 ASSESSMENT TEST NINE ANSWERS

SECTION A

11 D 6 A 1 A
12 D 7 B 2 B
13 B 8 A 3 D
14 C 9 C 4 A
15 A 10 B 5 B

SECTION B

16 Bold facing 24 Keeping an extra copy of data so that it

17 Printing can be used to recover data during a
18 Paste disaster.
19 Word not in the 25 Inches
computer‟s dictionary. 26 Picture/Screen Resolution.
20 Paste 27 PIN Pad
21 Cathode Ray Tube 28 GUI
22 Hard disk 29 Eyestrain
23 Joy Stickt 30 Magnetic Tape

SECTION C

31 (a) A computer is a machine that

32 (a) Mouse
converts data to information.
(b) Part 1 : Scrolling Wheel
Part 2 : Left Button
(b) Processing converting of data to
Part 3: Right Button
information.
(c) Part 1 used to move a document‟s
page up and down.
(c) Information is processed data.
Part 2 is used to select or open a file.
Part 3 is used to display options of a
(d) Data is anything entered into a
selected item.
computer in order to be stored or
(d) A mouse needs more desk space
processed
than a touch pad.
(e)trackball

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 JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
ASSESSMENT TESTS FOR GRADE 8 & 9 – 2016

COMPUTER STUDIES

ASSESSMENT TEST 10 PAPER 1

TIME: 1:30 Minutes

MARKS: 60

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1 Fill in your name and exam number on the Answer Booklet provided.
2 There are three(3) sections in this question paper, Section A, B and C
3 Answer all questions in all three (3) sections. Write all your answers in the spaces
provided.
4 In section A, for each question, four (4) suggested answers are given A, B, C and D.
Chooses the best answer and show it in the Answer Booklet by marking it with a cross(X).

For example, if the answer is D :

A B C D

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 SECTION A

1 A network where one or more computer gives service to the rest of the computer in a network is
called a ______________.
A. Client/Server network
B. Peer to Peer
C. LAN
D. WAN

2 Which of the following precautions can lessen eyestrain problems to computer users?
A. Working in the dark room
B. Comfortable chair
C. Take regular breaks.
D. Looking at the monitor at right angle.

3 ______________ is the term referred to science of how we interact with objects surrounding us.
A. Safety
B. Ergonomics
C. Economics
D. Medical Computing

4 The type of processing which collects a batch of data and produces information at later is
called____________
A. Batch Processing
B. Database processing
C. Real Time Processing
D. Monthly Processing

5 A computer system in which data is processed just as it is entered and gives information is called
________.
A. Batch System
B. Real Time systems.
C. Database System
D. I/O systems

6 __________ is a website where a person who might not even be a professional writer writes
about a topic.
A. Facebook
B. Blog
C. Forum
D. Social Networks

7 _____________ is the form of data security in which data is made in the format which hard to
understand.
A. Encryption
B. PIN
C. Password
D. Hacking

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 8 Committing crimes online is called _______________.
A. Cyber Crime
B. Hacking
C. Criminal Case
D. Online-Crime

9 ____________ is a device that links Local Area Networks to form a Wide Area Network,
A. Bridge
B. Hub
C. Switch
D. Router

10 Lost data can be recovered by _____________.

A. write Protecting the disk
B. using a Backup
C. using Data Recovery Application
D. Checking the recycle bin.

11 In Microsoft Excel, an active cell is ___________.

A. a cell which contains data
B. a cell which appears on the title bar.
C. A cell with no data
D. Biggest cell

12 Which of the following is not part of the Clipboard?

A. Copy
B. Paste
C. Delete
D. Cut

13 Which of the following is an impact printer?

A. Photocopier
B. Inkjet
C. Dot-matrix
D. Laser Jet

14 A display box containing the files and folders in windows operating system is called ______.
A. a window
B. an icon
C. a Disk Drive
D. a desktop

15 In Microsoft Excel, what function count only cells which contain numbers?
A. CountA
B. Count
C. Counts
D. SumIf

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 SECTION B (15 Marks)
Fill in the correct word or phrase in the blanks.

16 _____________ is a type of mouse which uses light to guide a cursor.

17 A _____________ is a location where blocked and unwanted emails are kept in a mailbox.
18 In Microsoft Word, unnumbered items are listed using ______________.
19 A ______________ is application software used to stores and manages records of items or
people on the computer.
20 An already saved document in Microsoft word can be renamed using _________________.
21 In an e-mail box, cc box carries an email address of _____________________.
22 A computer virus is a malicious software that ____________ itself to __________ software.
23 A keyboard has both number and letter keys it is therefore called ____________input device.
24 Softcopy output can only be seen from the computer‟s visual display unit or ________ from
________.
25 ______________ are tiny texts which can be typed on one page and appear at the bottom of
other pages of the same document.
26 “.docx” is a file _____________ for ____________________.
27 ___________is a type of LAN which people from selected parties outside the company are
allowed to access it.
28 A local area network that can only be accessed within an organisation‟s premises is called
____________.
29 In Microsoft office, the ________________ button reverses the effect of the previous action.
30 A ____________ keeps deleted mails in a mail box.

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 SECTION C
Answer all the questions from this section.

31 The internet
a What type of a website is Tweeter?
b What is a fire wall?
c Who is an ISP?
d What is an IP address?
e What is Hacking?

32 The diagram bellow shows a spreadsheet.

D E F G
1 ITEM NUMBER 2015 PRICE 2016 PRICE 2017 PRICE
2 70 K600 K900 K1350
3 78 K800 K1200 K1800
4 79 K1000 K1500 K1250
5 80 K1200 K1800 K2700
6 73 K800 K1200 K1800
7 56 K900 K1350 K2025
8 TOTAL K5300 K7950 K10925

a Name the cell containing the 2016 PRICE for ITEM NUMBER 80.
b Write the formula which is inserted in F2 which calculates the 2016 PRICE from the 2015
Price for Item Number 70.
c If the 2016 PRICE for item number 73 was changed what other cells are going to be
affected?
d Write down a function that was inserted in E8 to find the TOTAL 2015 PRICES.

33 Computers and the society.

a The effect of computers is that it eliminates some jobs and creates new ones. List Three jobs
that have been created and Three that have been reduced or completely eliminated?
b What is DTP? State two uses of DTP.
c What is MIDI?

34 Explain the meaning of the following computer terms.

a Hardcopy
b Spam
c Cypher Message
d Data Encryption
e Encryption Key
f Trojan Horse
g VOIP
h Expert System
i PIN

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 ASSESSMENT TEST 10 ANSWERS.

SECTION A

11 A 6 B 5 B

12 C 1 B 6 B

13 B 2 A 7 C

14 A 3 A 8 C

15 B 4 D 9 A
10 B
SEC

SECTION B

16 An Optical mouse. 23 Alphanumeric

17 Spambox 24 heard from speakers

18 bullets 25 Footer

19 Database management software 26 extension for Microsoft word

20 Save As 27 extranet

21 who else to receive the email apart 28 intranet

from the intended person
29 undo
22 attaches itself to another software.
30 Trash bin

SECTION C

31

a Tweeter is a social network website.

b A firewall is a software or hardware which installed to restrict access to a
computer in a network.
c ISP means Internet Service Provider. It is an organization which offers
internet services to its client through subscriptions.
d Hacking is the unauthorised access to computer or its resource.

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e F5
f =E2+(E2*0.5) Or =1.5*E2 Or =E2+(E2/2)
g (i) Total in F8 (ii) Total in G8 (iii) 2017 PRICE in G6
h =SUM(E2:E7)

33

a Jobs Created
(i) Computer Technicians
(ii) Programmers
(iii) Web designers

Jobs Reduced
(i) Office Clerks
(ii) Assembler
(iii) Mail Distributor

b DTP means DeskTop Publishing Software. It can used to create Magazines

and Flyers.
c MIDI means Musical Instrument Digital Interface. It is a computer application
used to create musical instruments.
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a Hardcopy is the name given to data or information printed on a media like

piece of paper.
b Spam – this the name given to unwanted emails.
C Cypher Message – it is an encrypted message.
d Data Encryption – Putting data into a format that is hard to read or
understand.

e Trojan Horse is the malicious software that is appears and behaves like a
normal harmless software.

f VOIP- Voice Over IP is the transmission of a voice call over a network.

g Expert System- a computer system that carries out task of expert in a
specific field using information installed by the experts.
h PIN – Personal Identification Number, is a secrete called off number used
to restrict access.

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