MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES ASSOCIATION

JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL MOCK EXAMINATION (GRADE 9) - 2022

Computer Studies 402/1

Paper 1
(INTERNAL CANDIDATES)

Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Marks: 70

Instructions to candidates
1 Pull out the Answer Booklet from this question paper.
2 Write your examination number, school/centre name and code on the
Answer Booklet.
3 Ensure that you write your examination number on every page of the
Answer Booklet.
4 There are three sections in this question paper, Section A, B, and C.
5 Answer all the questions in all three sections. Write all your answers in
the Answer Booklet provided.
6 In Section A, for each question, four suggested answers are given, A, B, C
and D. Choose the best one and show it in the Answer Booklet by marking
it with a cross (X).
For example if the answer in D
A B C D

Information for candidates

Cell phones are not allowed in the examination room.

©PRISCA/2022/MOCK This questions paper consists 7 pages.

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SECTION A [20 marks]

Answer all the questions in this section in the answer booklet. Choose the
best answer from A, B, C or D. Then mark the letter of the answer that you
have chosen with a cross (X).

1 Which of the following is an input device?

A Printer
B Keyboard
C Monitor
D Speaker
2 … refers to data processed and analyzed.
A Program
B Hardware
C Information
D Data
3 A computer is said to be accurate. What does the word accurate mean?
A Very fast
B Not making mistake
C Store information
D User friendly
4 A … is an individual page of one’s presentation in PowerPoint.
A slide
B slide pane
C thumbnail
D placeholder
5 Multi-user systems designed to handle massive processing jobs in large
corporations or government ministries or departments are known as …
A microcomputers
B servers
C mainframe computers
D mini computers
6 During the cut and paste process, the items are stored in the …
A Smart Art
B Clip Art
C Clip Board
D Word Art
7 Flash disks are … storage devices because they use electronic chips to store
data.
A magnetic
B Semiconductor
C optical
D Bluetooth

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8 Which of the following is not a computer threat?

A Use of passwords
B Unauthorised access of individuals to data storage
C Viruses and other malicious code
D Fire and water
9 Pictures or symbols representing an application on the desktop are known as …
A bullets
B icons
C clip arts
D recycle bin
10 How many bits are there in one byte?
A 1000
B 8
C 32
D 1 000 000
11 Which of the following is an example of an operating system software?
A Spreadsheet
B Publisher
C Word processor
D Macintosh
12 A … is a pointing device that fits under the palm of one’s hand.
A cursor
B mouse
C laser jet printer
D finger
13 The quality of a printer is measured in DPI. The letters DPI stands for …
A Display Printable Information
B Daily Printed Information
C Digital Printer Image
D Dots Per Inch
14 What is the shortcut for shutting down a non-responsive computer?
A CTRL+ X
B CTRL+ Alt + Del
C CTRL+ C
D CTRL+ X + Del
15 … uses WIMP which can be manipulated by a mouse.
A Graphic User interface
B Command Line Interface
C Job Control Language
D Microsoft Office
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16 Which of the following does not use a microprocessor?

A Remote control
B Microwave
C Kitchen unit
D Washing machine

17 … is a transaction of buying and selling online.

A Business
B Technology
C Facebook
D E-commerce
18 … is the accuracy and consistency of data stored on the computer.
A Data integrity
B Data security
C Data analysis
D Data entry
19 In a spreadsheet, the function, = AVERAGE(G4:G15), G4:G15 is known as …
A average
B rows
C maximum
D range
20 … refers to the laws that protect the authors and creators work from illegal,
copying, distribution and modification.
A Copyright
B Hacking
C Piracy
D Rights

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SECTION B [20 marks]

There are ten (10) questions in this section.
Answer all the questions in this section by using one word or a short phrase.
Write all your answers in the Answer Booklet provided.
1 The … is the unit of the processor that does the actual processing of data
in which … means addition, subtraction, multiplication and division while
… is comparing things so as to make appropriate choices. [3]
2 Microcomputers are also known as … [1]
3 The speed of the CPU is measured in either … or … [2]
4 … is software with source code that anyone can inspect, modify and
enhance that it is available to the public while … refers to the software
whose source code is kept as a secret. [2]
5 … and … are some of the commonly used hardware devices for
processing video media. [2]
6 Optical storage devices use … to store data on storage media for
example … and … [3]
7 Always wear an … or … when working inside the system unit to avoid
possible damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). [2]
8 … hardware is the name for the computer components that are not found
within the computer case and this includes devices such as a … [2]
9 Adobe Reader is one of the applications used to open PDF files. The
acronym PDF stands for … [1]
10 The functions of the control unit are to … and … all the activities of a
computer. [2]

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SECTION C [30 marks]

There are five (5) questions in this section.
Answer all the questions in the Answer Booklet provided.
1 The diagram below shows the main components of a computer

(Directed towards the computer)

(Instructions) C
A
COMPUTER D
B (Directed towards the user)
(Physical)

(a) Name the stages A, B, C and D. [4]

(b) Mention two components of B. [2]
(c) Give one example of each of the parts C and D. [2]
(d) Which of the components A, B, C or D would leave the computer
able to carryout basic operations if removed? [1]

2 Study the diagrams below showing some features and a device.

A B C

(a) Identify the features and device above. [3]

(b) Give three fundamental information found on feature A above. [3]
(c) Which of the above features is often used to access information
through a mobile phone? [1]

3 Chipango bought a new computer from Paul. After few months he discovered
that he was losing some saved documents from this computer.
(a) What could have caused the loss of documents. [1]
(b) Give three ways in which Chipango would make his documents
secure in future. [3]

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4 Study the part of the Microsoft PowerPoint application file.

(a) Name the parts marked A, B, C and D. [4]

(b) What name is used to refer to the parts displayed under C? [1]
(c) Which labeled part can contain pictures, charts, and other non-text
items? [1]

5 The diagram below shows a network in Lusaka town.

LAN
LAN

LAN
LAN
LAN

LAN

(a) What type of network is shown above? [1]

(b) Give one advantage and one disadvantage of this type of network. [2]
(c) What would be the name of the network formed when the above
network is linked to other similar networks in different countries? [1]
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