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This document is a Grade 8 IT final exam consisting of 40 multiple-choice questions covering various computer concepts, including input/output devices, CPU components, software types, and spreadsheet functions. The exam is designed to assess students' understanding of basic IT knowledge. Students are instructed to use the provided answer sheet to record their responses within a 40-minute time limit.

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Grade 8 NB

This document is a Grade 8 IT final exam consisting of 40 multiple-choice questions covering various computer concepts, including input/output devices, CPU components, software types, and spreadsheet functions. The exam is designed to assess students' understanding of basic IT knowledge. Students are instructed to use the provided answer sheet to record their responses within a 40-minute time limit.

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ATSE TEWODROS PRE-PRIMARY, PRIMARY AND MEDIUM LEVEL SCHOOL 2016 GRADE 8 IT

FINAL EXAM(R)

Number of questions: 33

Time allowed: 40 min

NB. Use the answer sheet provided on page 4 to answer


I. Choose the correct answer among the given alternatives (1.25 points each).
1._____________ is the way a computer accepts data from the user

A. Input B. Process C. Output D. Storage

2. Which one is not a function of computer?

A. Versatility B. output C. input D. Storage

3. One of the is NOT the task of Operating System.

A. file management B. Memory management C. process management D. Input data

4. The three sub-components of CPU are connected by a cable called a_________________.

A. star B. bus C. ring D. mesh

5. Which one is not file Management utility software?

A. data recovery B. data compression C. data conversion D. anti-virus

6. allows the peripheral devices to communicate with the operating system.

A. Utility Software B. Driver Software C. Operating System D. Anti-virus

7. helps to perform backup, restore and anti-virus installations.

A. Utility Software B. Driver Software C. Operating System D. Word Processing

8. Which one of the following is not type of primary storage?

A. ROM B. hard disk C. CMOS D. RAM

9. Which one of the following is volatile memory?

A. ROM B. hard disk C.CD D. RAM

10. Which one of the following is erasable form of CD?

A.CD-R B. CD-ROM C. ROM D. CD-RW

11. is read only type of CD.

A.CD-R B. CD-ROM C. RAM D. CD-RW

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12. A is used for converting data into useful information

A. Input device B. Processing device C. Output device D. Storage device

13. One of the following is NOT component of CPU.

A. CU B. Monitor C. ALU D. Register

14. Which of the following groups consists of only output devices?

A. Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor C. Mouse, Keyboard, Plotter

B. Mouse, Keyboard, Printer D. Monitor, Plotter, Printer

15. Which of the following is not an example of software?

A. Utility Software B. Driver Software C. Operating System D. keyboard

16. Which of the following is not an output device?

A. Plotter B. Printer C. Scanner D. Monitor

17. __________________ is most commonly used in digital watches, clocks and calculators.

A. CRT B. LCD C. PD D. LED

18. _______________is a device that enables us to produce a hard copy of data/information.

A. Printer B. Scanner C. Keyboard D. monitor

19. Which of the following is not a type of monitor?

A. CR T B. LCD C. PD D. Keyboard

20. _____ is used to produce high-quality drawings such as bar charts, maps and banners.

A. Monitor B. Scanner C. Plotter D. Touch Screen

21. __________ converts information from machine-understandable form to a human understandable form.

A. Input B. CPU C. Output D. Storage

22. __________ is a hand operating device which controls the movement of the cursor or pointer

A. Mouse B. Keyboard C. Scanner D. Monitor

23. __________ is the ability of computers to recognize human speech

A. OCR B. OMR C. Barcode Reader D. SRS

24. __________ allows us to enter data by using finger

A. Printer B. Scanner C. Plotter D. Touch Screen

25. __________ is a device which is commonly used for playing video games.

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A. Printer B. Scanner C. Keyboard D. Joystick

31. __________performs instructions and the computer’s processing activities

A. Printer B. CPU C. Keyboard D. Joystick

26. __________ is used to execute instructions.

A. CU B. ALU C. Register D. Joystick

27. _____________ is system software that manages computer hardware and software.

A. Utility Software B. Driver Software C. Operating System D. Anti-virus

28. What would be the correct formula for sum in spreadsheet?

A. =ADD (B3:B9) B. SUM (B3:B9) C. =SUM (B3:B9) D. =SUM B3+B9

29. Which of the following software is used to make copies of data in an additional place in case of system failure or file
corruption? A. Data recovery B. Data backup C. Antivirus D. All of the above

30. Which of the following operating system used for apple computers?

A. MAC os B. windows C. linux D. Unix

31. Which of the following operating system used for mobile phone (Smartphone)?

A. Android B. windows C. IOS D A&B E. A&C

32. Spreadsheet used for?

A. Printing documents B. Organizing and calculating data in cells C. Browsing the internet D. Editing photos

33. What application is used to create, store, and print documents?

A. Spreadsheet B. Word processor C. Browser D. b Media player

34. Which CPU component directs the flow of instructions within the processor?

A.Control Unit B.Arithmetic operation C.Logical operation D. Register

35. From the following, which one is not a type of Primary Storage device?

A. ROM B. CMOS C. RAM D. Magnetic Tape

36. Formulas in a spreadsheet always begin with which sign?

A. Plus (+) B. Minus (-) C. Equal (=) D. Multiplication (*)

37. Which function name is used to calculate the sum of values in a range of cells?

AVERAGE B. MAXIMUM C. MINIMUM D. SUM

38._____ a device senses the Presence or absence of a mark such as pencil marks.

A. Optical Character Recognition B. Optical Mark Recognition C. Barcode Reader D. all


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39. All of the following are included in system software, except

A. Microsoft Word B. Compiler C. Microsoft Window D. Antivirus

40.__is a part of the CPU that is used to compare numbers, letters, or special characters in the computer.

A. Control Unit B. Logical Operation C. Arithmetic Operation D. memory unit

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