Computer Studies

Grade 8 and 9
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Presented by:
CHILESHE B.N
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SECTION A PROBLEMS
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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 a
human being.
2 Which of the following is not an output device?
E.Monitor
F.Printer
G.Projector
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3 Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) can be increased by the use of a ……
A digital camera.
B keyboard.
C modem.
D printer.
4 Why is it important to install antivirus software on a computer?
A. To protect computers from thieves
B. To protect user's information from unauthorised people
C. To protect computers from malicious programs which may delete
or change information.
D. To protect computers from being damaged due to power failure.
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5 ... is equal to 1 024 kilobytes.
A.Bit
B.Gigabyte
C.Megabyte
D.Terabyte
6 Which of the following terms describe the physical parts of a
computer?
E.Software
F.Malware
G.Hardware
H.Discware
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7 ………. is a computer presentation that combines text, sound,
animations, video and graphics.
A.Composite
B.Compound
C.Multimedia
D.Multimix
8 Why is it important to use an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) on
a computer?
E.It makes the computer fast
F.It backs up files
G.It allows for saving of important work when there is a power failure
H.It allows for deleting of unnecessary files and folders.
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9 ROM stands for ……
A.Reading Of Memory.
B.Read Only Memory.
C.Reading Over Memory.
D.Read On Memory.
10 A ……. is a device that can be used for both input and
output.
E.Touch screen
F.Mouse
G.Keyboard
H.Joystick
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11. A software that can be downloaded without paying for it is
called • • •
A.Freeware.
B.Open source.
C.Proprietary.
D.Shareware.
12. How can a computer user put a picture on the Internet?
E.Uploading
F.Surfing
G.Downloading
H.Browsing
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13. A grade 8 pupil accidentally deleted a file on a computer.
Where can it be restored from?
A.Task bar
B.Recycle bin
C.My document
D.Menu bar
14. Which of the following is the correct order of moving a
sentence from one position to another in a document?
E.Copy and paste
F.Cut and paste
G.Paste and copy
H.Paste and cut
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15 ……… is a device used to mark shaded multiple choice
answers on answer cards.
A.Barcode Reader
B.Magnetic Mark Reader
C.Magnetic Ink Mark Reader
D.Optical Mark Reader
16 Name a device which can be used both for input and output
of data.
E.Printer
F.Touch screen
G.Soft screen
H.Soft touch
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17 Which of the following statements best describes the action the
computer performs to process data?
A Input storage processing feedback
B Input output processing storage
C Input processing storage output
D Feedback input processing storage
18 A microprocessor is a ...
A set of instructions.
B storage for instructions.
C piece of software.
D piece of hardware.
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19. RAM stands for ...
A.Random Access Media.
B.Random Access Memory.
C.Random Advanced Memory.
D.Random Active Memory.
20. The space on the hard drive is measured in ...
E.Megahertz.
F.Megaamps.
G.Megabytes.
H.Megawatts.
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21. Which type of operating system is used in factories to
control machines automatically?
A.Multiuser system
B.On-line system
C.Real time system
D.Single user system
22. What term is used to describe the process of correcting and
making changes to a document?
E.Auditing
F.Editing
G.Spell checking
H.Find and replace
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23. What is the correct formula for dividing B1 by the sum of
B2 and B3 in a spreadsheet?
A.= B1/(B2 + B3)
B.= B1H- (B2 + B3)
C.= B1\(B2 + B3)
D.= B3 + (B2/B1)
24. ... can be used quickly to locate information on the
internet.
E.Quick locator
F.Quick finder
G.Search finder
H.Search engine
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25. What should a user do to a computer not responding to
commands?
A.Switch it off
B.Switch it off and on
C.Plug It out
D.Plug it out and in
26. The CPU Is the device that ...
E.Stores data.
F.Processes data.
G.Prints data.
H.Inputs data.
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27. Gaining unauthorized access to a computer system and
changing the data is known as ...
A.Breaking.
B.Hacking.
C.Spamming.
D.Stealing.
28. When a user saves an existing document with a different
name, what happens to the original document?
E.It is lost
F.It is kept
G.It Is moved
H.It is replaced
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29. Back and neck problem which results from the use of the
computer can be reduced by using ...
A.A fully adjustable chair for correct posture.
B.A higher chair.
C.A back and neck fitter.
D.An ergonomic keyboard.
30. A legal right given to the publisher or owner of a software
is called ...
E.Publication rights.
F.User rights.
G.Software rights.
H.Copyrights.
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31. Which of the following statements best describes what a
computer program Is?
A.The input stage of computing that gets data needed,
B.The step by step instructions that tell the computer what to
do.
C.The step by step user manual on how to operate the
computer.
D.The output stage of computing that outputs data needed.
32. Data are ...
E.Letters entered into the computer.
F.Numbers entered into the computer.
G.Unprocessed facts entered into the computer.
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33. Which key on a computer keyboard can be used to
delete text in a word document?
A.Alt
B.Backspace
C.Esc
D.Shift
34. The binary digits 1 and 0 are called ...
E.Bits.
F.Codes.
G.Signal.
H.Text.
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35. Which of the following ports are suitable for connecting a
USB printer?
A.Serial port
B.Parallel port
C.Universal Serial Bus port
D.Universal Sequence Backup Port
36. Which of the following home appliances has no microprocessor?
E.Steam pressing iron
F. DVD player
G.Television
H.Microwave oven
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37. What can be found on the desktop of computer screen?
A.Menu
B.Icons
C.Commands
D.Scroll buttons
38. The ... is a part of a computer where calculation, searching
and sorting of data is carried out,
E.Read Only Memory (ROM)
F.Random Access Memory (RAM)
G.Central Processing Unit (CPU)
H.Backing Storage Unit (BSU)
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39. Which of the following is a network of computers that are
found in one building?
A.LAN
B.PAN
C.SAN
D.WAN
40. An Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) unit can be used to ...
E.Protect the computer from solar power.
F.Backup computer data.
G.Protect the computer from power blackouts.
H.Protect the computer from virus blackouts.
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41. ... operating system lets many users at different terminals to
share processing time on a powerful central computer.
A.Multi-tasking
B.Multi-programming
C.Real-time
D.Multi-user
42. Formatting a disk results in all the data being erased from the ...
E.Storage media.
F.Screen.
G.Keyboard.
H.Printer.
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43. Which of the following software will be loaded first to the
memory when the computer Is switched on?
A.Spreadsheet software
B.Word processing software
C.Operating system software
D.Presentation software
44. The type of computer which allows a user to Input, edit and
output audio is ...
E.Multimedia computer.
F.Multi audio computer,
G.Music computer.
H.Speaker computer.
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45. What is the best way to prevent data loss on the
computer?
A.Use a bigger computer
B.Not to use laptops
C.Backup the printer
D.Backup the data
46. An example of a computer software is ...
E.ATM card.
F.Document.
G.Touch screen.
H.Virus.
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47. Which of the following is a threat to the well-functioning of a
computer?
A.Keeping the door open for air to enter.
B.Locking the computer lab.
C.Learners typing work all the time.
D.Using the computer, the whole day.
48. Sitwala lost two documents he had saved on the computer
and could not find them in the recycle bin either. This could have
been caused by ...
E.Backspace.
F. Delete key.
G.Undo command.
H.Virus action.
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49. A photocopier is not classified as an output device of the
computer because it...
A.Cannot print without a computer.
B.cannot be connected without a computer.
C.produces hardcopy from hardcopy without a computer
D.produces hardcopy from softcopy without a computer.
50. Mainframe computers allow several users to work at the same time.
This is referred to as ...
E.Multi-tasking.
F. Multi-user.
G.Collaboration.
H.Cooperation.
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51. Mr. Chanda wants to safeguard learners' records stored on
a computer, How many times should he backup the records?
A.Everyday
B.Once a month
C.Regularly
D.Twice
52. How many bytes make up 2 kilobytes?
E.8 bytes
F.15 bytes
G.200 bytes
H.2000 bytes
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53. The SAVE AS command is used to ...
A. Delete the backup
B.document.
Delete the original document.
C. Rename a saved document.
D. Rename a saved folder.
54. Use the picture below to answer the question that follows.

Two devices which can read the data above are ...
A. Barcode Reader and Wand.
B. Code and Bar Reader.
C. Code and Line Reader.
D. Optical Character Reader and Wand.
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55. In a spreadsheet, the cell address C9 means ...
A.Column 9 and row C.
B.Column C and row 9.
C.Column C and column 9.
D.Row C and Column 9,
56. Scrolling is ...
E.clicking the mouse on an icon.
F.dragging the mouse on desktop.
G.moving an icon from one place to another.
H.using the mouse to move through a document.
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57. The instruction "Divide the sum of B2 and B3 by the
contents of B1"can be entered in a spreadsheet as ...
A.= (B1)/B2+B3.
B.= B2+B3/B1.
C.= (B2+B3)/B1.
D.= B1/(B2+B3).
58. Which of the following devices can a user get to read an E-
bool<?
E.DVD
F.Flash disk
G.Printer
H.Tablet
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59. Preparing an application program to run on a computer is
known as ...
A.Copying.
B.Downloading.
C.Installing.
D.Starting.
60. To prevent unauthorised users on the network, users are
always required to ...
E.Cold boot.
F.Log on.
G.Reboot.
H.Connect.
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61 When a computer screen stops displaying information
temporarily but is still on, then it has ...
A gone off.
B hibernated.
C screen saved.
D shut down.
62 ………. is also known as a print-out.
A Backup
B Document
C Hardcopy
D Softcopy
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63 Which of the following household appliances has a
processor?
A Electric kettle
B Radio set
C Remote control
D Wall clock
64 Landscape is when a page is ...
A longer horizontally and shorter vertically,
B longer vertically and shorter horizontally.
C longer horizontally and longer vertically.
D shorter horizontally and shorter vertically.
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65 Mutale bought a dot matrix printer. He could use it for
printing ...
A adverts.
B budget documents.
C business letters.
D receipts.
66 A barcode reader has failed to capture the price on an item.
What other input device can the operator use?
A Barcode Scanner
B Barcode Keypad
C Numeric keypad
D Touchpad
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67 The advantage of buying goods and services using the
internet is that...
A money cannot be stolen.
B damaged goods cannot be supplied.
C viruses can be avoided.
D buying can be done any time.
68 Which of the following tools will help store a page a user
enjoys on the internet?
A Browser storer
B Enjoys
C Favourites
D Refresh
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69 The advantage of a recycle bin is to capture ...
A backup files
B corrupted files.
C deleted files.
D restored files.
70 Which of the following is a disadvantage of a smart phone?
A Downloads few files
B Playing Games
C Sends E-mails
D Uses more power
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71 Antivirus programs automatically download files for...
A backup.
B downloads.
C restarting.
D update.
72 Which of the following cannot enable the user to move from page to
page in a word processor?
A Pointing to vertical scroll bar and dragging up and down to the
desired page.
B Pointing to horizontal scrollbar and dragging up and down to
desired page.
C Using F5 key on the keyboard.
D Using page keys on the keyboard
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73 Study the diagram below and answer the question that follows.

The graphic elements in a software used to create the above shape are
A curve, rectangle and semi-circle.
B curve, semi-circle, rectangle and star.
C rectangle, curve and semi-circle only.
D star, rectangles and curves only.
74 Which of the following can make a strong password?
A Comeon
B Comeono1
C Comeon01
D Gome1
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75 To increase the font display without increasing its size, we
use ...
A formatting.
B increasing.
C maintaining.
D zooming.
76 The CPU can be classified as ... device.
A input
B output
C processing
D storage
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77 Which of the following is used to insert a drawing done by a
user into a word document?
A Chart
B ClipArt
C Picture
D WordArt
78 The electronic parts inside a computer are called ...
A Electronware.
B Firmware.
C Hardware.
D Physicalware,
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79 The recycle bin can ...
A copy.
B compress.
C store.
D archive.
80 A memory stick is a type of...
A magnetic storage.
B optical state storage.
C sequential storage.
D solid state storage.
81 A computer virus is a ...
A copyright.
B hardware.
C liveware.
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82 One function of an operating system is to ...
A control the resources of a computer.
B create spaces between paragraphs.
C create spaces between lines.
D control the authencity of a computer.
83 The legal agreement between the software maker and
the user of the software is called ...
A copyright licence agreement.
B data integrity.
C end-user licence agreement.
D software product.
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84 Which one of these is the strongest password?
A 2018
B B B B B D.
C B? 18 dr!4.
D Peter 3.
85 The intersection of a column and a row in a spreadsheet
is called ...
A Address.
B Box.
C Cell.
D Grid.
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86 Importing involves ...
A cutting.
B moving.
C scanning.
D uploading.
87 How can backache be prevented when using the computer for a long time? By adjusting ...
A chair to suit user height.
B chair to suit user wrist.
C user height to suit chair.
D user wrist to suit chair.
88 Which key can move the cursor backwards without deleting text in a document?
A Backspace
B Down arrow key
C Enter
D Left Arrow Key
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89 Computer networks that are connected between distant towns
are called ...
A LANS
B MANS
C WANS
D WI-FI
90 Which of the following is an example of page orientation?
A Case
B Cursor
C Landscape
D Margins
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91 Blind or partially sighted people can use a ... to input data in the
computer.
A Microphone
B Mouse
C Scanner
D Speaker
92 The correct order of disk space measurements from the biggest
to the smallest is...
A 1GB, 1MB, 1KB, IByte.
B 1GB, 1KB, 1MB, IByte.
C 1KB, 1MB, 1GB, IByte.
D IByte, 1KB, 1GB, 1MB.
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93 A black border around a cell indicates that a cell is ...
A active.
B dormant.
C deleted.
D moved.
94 Which of the following are alphanumeric characters?
A 4656
B ZCJK
C 48J9
D ?/!*
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95 Which of the following represents page orientation?
A Home and Landscape
B Tab and Landscape
C Landscape and portrait
D Tab and portrait
96 A ... can be used to change a document into digital form.
A Camera
B Keyboard
C Mouse
D Printer
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97 Which of the following is the correct order of parts to
switch on when starting a computer?
A Wall socket, system unit, monitor
B Monitor, system unit, wall socket
C Wall socket, monitor, system unit
D Monitor, wall socket, system unit
98 An example of a portable computer is a...
A Cellphone.
B Mainframe.
C Super computer.
D Desktop computer.
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99 The letters LCD stand for Liquid ...
A Computer Display.
B Computer Diode.
C Computer Disk.
D Crystal Display.
100 Which key makes it possible to type a question mark (?)
on a computer keyboard?
A Ctrl
B Delete
C Shift
D Tab
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101 The process of automatically dividing a document into
pages is known as...
A Autopaging.
B orientation.
C page division.
D pagination.
102 Which of the following is a data communication device?
A Flash disk
B Joystick
C Modem
D Printer
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103 10x is typed in a word processor. X is formatted to the
top right side of 10 using ...
A lowercase,
B subscript.
C superscript.
D uppercase.
104 ... is studying using the internet.
A E-banking
B E-commerce
C E-learning
D E-trading
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105 Which of the following reduces the time it takes to find
the sum of many numbers?
A Desktop publisher
B Operating system
C Spreadsheet
D Word processor
106 An approximate value of a Gigabyte is ...
A 1 000.
B 1 000 000.
C 1 000 000 000.
D 1 000 000 000 000.
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107 Which of the following is not an example of a computer hardware?
A Compact Dislk Drive
B Floppy Disk Drive
C Operating System
D Hard Disk System
108 Kawana wants to protect his computer from virus attacks. He
should .
A clean the computer with anti software.
B clean the computer with anti-virus software.
C clean the computer with virus software.
D clean the computer with virus malware.
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109 An example of an input device is a ...
A Flash disk.
B Screen.
C Speaker.
D Touch Screen.
110 What is the other name for the monitor?
A Digital Display Unit
B Dot Display Unit
C Visible Display Unit
D Visual Display Unit
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111 By increasing font size, which of the following is affected?
A Colour
B Picture
C Sound
D Text
112 The right to use software is termed as ...
A copyright.
B installation.
C licence.
D patent.
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113 The speed of a CPU is measured in ...
A Megahertz and Gigabyte.
B Megahertz and Gigahertz.
C Byte and Terabyte.
D Byte and megahertz.
114 The icon in word processor represents ...
A change case.
B change font.
C word wrap.
D word size.
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115 Which of the following is an automatic method for input of data?
A Data entry
B Data capture
C Data keying
D Data typing
116 The term that refers to the methods and equipment used to gather,
process, communicate and store information is ...
A computer processing.
B information networks.
C information technology.
D networked computers.
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117 An email can be sent using the following devices except...
A computer.
B fax.
C mobile phone.
D tablet.
118 Which of the following commands Is found in a spreadsheet?
A Autosum
B Spelle
C References
D Paragraph
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119 Thesaurus helps to ...
A copy and paste.
B find similar words.
C find-replace text.
D search and paste.
120 What are the two commonly used printers?
A Dot matrix and laser jet.
B laser jet and inkjet.
C plotter and dot matrix.
D plotter and inkjet.
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SECTION B PROBLEMS
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1 A …. is an input device that can be used to input sound into a
computer.
2 To increase space on a computer, unwanted files and folders
must be ……
3 If a computer is becoming very slow, it may be ……….
4 …………. and Digital Versatile Disks (DVDs) are called optical
media because ….. is used to read data from them.
5 Two devices that can produce softcopy output are ……. and
……...
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6 The buying and selling of goods and services through the
internet is called . . .
7 The box where data is entered in a spreadsheet is called a …
8 …… makes a presentation graphic to be moving when played.
9 … is the term used to refer to the process of starting up a
computer.
10 The type of software that is used to handle specific tasks on a
computer is called …
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11 ………. is the connecting of two or more computers so that
they are able to ……. data, information and resources.
12 Random Access Memory (RAM) can lose its ……. when power
is switched off because it is ………
13 Two devices that can be used to connect a computer to the
internet are ……. and …
14 It is important to …… work in order to prevent loss of data
when working on a computer.
15 A printed page can be electronically transmitted from one
office to another by …...
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16 A ……... is the hardware that allows a computer to produce
audio output.
17 1, 410, 000, 000 bytes is the same as ………. gigabytes.
18 To protect data, a user must input a .............. each time to log
on.
19 A ...... is a collection of two or more computers that are
connected to each other allowing them to ………... resources.
20 The two main categories of software are ............ and …
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21 ......... is making data unreadable during transmission over a
network.
22 E-commerce means doing business using ……….
23 A computer program that aids a computer user to complete
a task is called …….
24 A network system designed and created to cover only an
individual's digital devices in a home is called ……….
25 A computer system does not understand human readable
language but understands ………. only.
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26 A …………... is a storage on medium which ………... is read
using light.
27 A program stored in ………... of the computer directs the
computer to ……. each time the computer is switched on.
28 The two examples of operating system interface are the
………. and ………….
29 To re-visit a webpage recently viewed the ………... button is
used.
30 …………. is the pressing of a mouse button twice in rapid
succession.
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31 The ….. button is used to add up numbers quickly in a
spreadsheet.
32 The …. represents something on a computer in form of a
picture.
33 ..... is the unit for measuring the speed of the CPU.
34 A ….. and a ……... are two examples of optical storage
media.
35 The margin in a document determines how much ……. is
left between the edge of the page and the …
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36 A …. is a malicious program that copies itself and
destroys computer files.
37 To read account numbers of cheques at a bank ………...
reader is used.
38 In serial access used by a tape, data is read from .......
39 To use a computer network, a user must first log on by
entering the user ID and …
40 Cameras that do not require film and can transfer images
and video into the computer are called ..... cameras.
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41 …….... is an example of an ......... software used for
creating, formatting and editing of documents on a computer.
42 ……….. allows users to find a website even if they do not
know the Universal Resource Locator (URL).
43 In a word processor, a line that blinks to indicate where to
type is called a ………
44 To …….... is to remove a ………. no longer needed on the
computer.
45 A program stored in ………... of the computer directs the
computer to start up each time you switch on.
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46 Arrange the following storage devices in descending order of
size.
Local hard disk, CD and DVD.
47 Unauthorised use of computer system with a view to seeing
or changing data is referred to as ……….
48 In a word processor, the cutting off of the unnecessary
background of a picture is called ………
49 The acronym I.S.P stands for ……….
50 The danger of a virus is to ………... and ………... computer
files.
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51 Dragging a mouse over text is called ……. or .....
52 If you delete a word in a document by mistake, you can use
the …. to put it back.
53 A ….. is an input device which works like a mouse.
54 An example of keys which occur twice on the keyboard are
…. and …..
55 In a program, a menu shows a list of ...
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56 ............. screens are sometimes used as input devices for
multimedia systems.
57 With ……. communication, data travels through the air.
58 If a password is entered wrongly three times the computer
will ………
59 A desktop publishing program, can be used to create ....
60 When working in a word processor, copying a graph from a
spreadsheet is known as ....
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61 The command which closes an application is ….
62 ... is copyright software a user must buy before using it.
63 Programs come with a ... program in order to be installed.
64 A clear picture on a camera has more ... or high ...
65 The information the computer uses each time it is switched on is
stored in ... memory.
66 In a spreadsheet, the appearance of the symbols #### in a
cell means the column is ...
67 An intranet can be found on ... and ... networks.
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68 The process of preparing a newly bought disk is known as ...
69 The volume of a rectangle is 8cm3. The term given to the
position of the number 3 in a word processor is ...
70 Font size Is measured in ...
71 When a user highlights a list of numbers in a spreadsheet, the
status bar shows sum and ... results.
72 Alphanumeric characters consist of... and ...
73 The longest key on the keyboard is ...
74 Text direction is a feature which allows text to be typed
either ... or ...
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75 A feature in a word processor where a word is formatted
with a line across as shown (computer), is called ...
76 The only time the cursor moves from right to left is when
text is ... aligned.
77 A ... and a ... can both be used to capture images in a
document being typed.
78 Video conferencing makes use of computers,
communications equipment and ...
79 A network formed using two phones to exchange music is
called ...
80 A computer system consists of four major hardware
components: input, ..., ... and ...
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81 The common name for the Return Key is the ...
82 The ... printer produces output by spraying smaller drops of
ink on paper.
83 A ... is a set of instructions that tells the computer what to do.
84 An ... is an electronic form of a letter sent from one user to
another using the ...?
85 ... is making use of many media such as text, Images, sound,
animation and video.
86 What term is used to describe adding motion to graphics on a
computer slide presentation?
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87 ... is the keeping of computer files for
future reference in case of loss of original file.
88 The ... key is used to start a new line in a
word document.
89 Unauthorised use of an ICT system with a
view to change data is called ...
90 Alphanumeric refers to ... and ...
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91 .... software works in the background of the computer,
while ... software enables the user to perform day to day tasks.
92 Moving text from one part of the document to the other is
known as . . .
93 ... is the type of network that can be used to connect and
share resources within a city while ... is the type of network in a
building.
94 In a word processor, the button used to darken text is ...
95 The process of getting back files deleted in a recycle bin is
known as ...
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96 The name of a key on a computer keyboard that can be used to
indent and align text in the same line is...
97 If typed text is accidentally deleted in a word processor, you
click ... command to bring them back.
98 ... is a program used to read webpages on the internet and ...
is a program that helps the user to locate specific information
on the internet.
99 ... adds motion to the objects in a presentation.
100 In spreadsheets, a cell is the intersection of a ... and a ...
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101 The CPU speed is measured in...while data transfer speed is
measured in ... per second.
102 ... is a device that converts digital information transmitted
by a computer over a telephone line.
103 Formatting a picture by cutting part of it is called ...
104 An application program that can be used to manage marks
obtained in a test is ...
105 ... is the removal of a program from the computer system.
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106 The part of the central processing unit where calculations are
performed and logical comparisons made is the ...
107 A file sent with an e-mail message is known as ...
108 A ... is a device used to connect the computer to the internet.
109 An unordered list in a word processor is done using ..., whereas
an ordered list is created using ... icon.
110 ... software controls the operations of the computer and ...
software performs user required functions.
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110 ... software controls the operations of the computer and ...
software performs user required functions.
111 A ... is a program that enables users to navigate the world
wide web.
112 A ... is a program that affects smooth operations of a
computer and destroys computer files.
113 ... is memory held on a chip that can have its contents
changed by the user.
114 Video output on a smart phone Is seen on its ...while audio
output is obtained through the ...
115 2479MBY is an example of... characters.
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116 In a spreadsheet, the symbol used for division
is ... whereas the symbol for multiplication is ...
117 A ... is a pattern of thick and thin lines on a
product.
118 An example of secondary memory on a computer
is ...
119 A ... device is any piece of hardware that is
connected to the system unit.
120 Computers use only two digits to process data
and these are ... and ...
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1. Study the diagram of a computer system below.

(a) Explain briefly how the device labelled A can be used on the
computer system.
(b) Give the type of outputs that are produced by device B and
device C.
(c) If part D is not responding to commands, explain two ways of
resolving this problem.
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2.
(a) State two differences between a Local Area Network (LAN)
and a Wide Area Network (WAN).
(b) Give two advantages that a wireless network has over a
wired network.
(c) Give two reasons why it is advisable to avoid downloading
any free software from the internet?
(d) What program in an internet browser is used to search for
information?
(e) Why is downloading of information from a website
sometimes slow?
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3. 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.

(a) What is a password?

(b) What would happen if a wrong

password is entered more than the
maximum number of times allowed?
(c) Why is it not a good idea to keep using the same password for a
long time?
(d) Give two physical ways of protecting computer systems.
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4.
(a) Give two negative social effects of using computers.
(b) Use of computers can lead to a number of health problems.
State one way of preventing each of the following: -
(i) Backache,
(ii) Eyestrain,
(iii) Electric shock.
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5. Study the diagram of a spreadsheet below.

(a) Name part A.

(b) State two types of data that

can be entered in a cell labelled B.

(c) When can part C be used?

(d) What is the use of part D?

(e) What is the function of the

button indicated by letter E?
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6. A Computer represents data as binary digits.

(a) What are binary digits?
(b) How many binary digits (bits) make one byte?
(c) Name two places where analogue computers are
mostly used.
(d) Name two household appliances which are digital in
nature.
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7. Kima Secondary School wants to produce a school
magazine.
(a) State two input devices that the school should use to
capture photographs in digital format.
(b) Name the best application software that can be used to
make the school magazine.
(c) What type of printer could be used to print the school
magazine?
(d) Give one advantage and one disadvantage of using a
computer system to produce a magazine.
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8.
(a)Why is a microphone unlikely to cause repetitive strain
injury?
(b) Give two situations where speech recognition systems
can be used.
(c) What application software can make musical
instruments work with a computer?
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9. The diagram below shows the four basic actions of the
computer to produce information.

(a) State one device that can be used at stage 3 and one that can
be used at stage 4.
(b) Name stage 1 and stage 3.
(c) What action is done at stage 2?
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10. The pictures below show different hardware devices found on
a computer network.

(a) Name the two hardware devices A and B.

(b) Give two uses of a computer network.
(c) Give one advantage of a wireless network.
(d) Give one disadvantage of a wireless network.
(e) Give two ways of protecting computers on a network.
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11. The following is a sample of an e-mail address of pjbanda.

(a) Name parts A and B.

(b) If pjbanda receives an e-mail message from his friend, what is
the name of the space where the message is kept?
(c) Give two reasons why it is not advisable to open emails from
unknown sources.
(d) Give two reasons why users prefer to send e-mails instead of
letters.
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12. Beenzu and Niza have been playing a video game all day on
the computer using a keyboard.
(a) State one health problem that Beenzu and Niza may face
due to the continuous use of the computer.
(b) Give one way of preventing the health problem you stated in
(a).
(c) Give one input device that can be used to play the video
game instead of the keyboard,
(d) Give one disadvantage of playing computer games apart
from health related problems.
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13. Study the diagram below and answer the questions that
follow.

(a) What is the type of network shown above?

(b) State one item shared in this network.
(c) Give the requirement needed for one to access this network.
(d) Give one place where this type of network can be used.
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14. Study the picture of an
application shown and answer the
questions that follow.
(a) Name items labelled A, B, C
and D.
(b) When could the status at D
read 2 of 3? Explain.
(c) Give two uses of part B.
(d) Name the feature of a word
processor which saves work at
regular intervals.
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15. The picture
(a) Name the parts labelled A, B and C.
below shows a
(b) What is the function of part B when
computer mouse.
working in a document?
(c) What would happen if a user clicks
part C on a Desktop?
(d) What is the term used to refer to two
successive clicks of Part A?
(e) Why do users prefer using the mouse
other than a keyboard in a Graphical User
Interface?
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16. Questions
Mwandamando runs an NGO that takes care of street kids.
The NGO has agents who capture information about the street
kids.
(a) Mention a piece of software that can be used to edit
(i) images of street kids,
(ii) records of each street kid.
(b) List one hardware device and a software that can be used to
present a report about the street kids to an audience.
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17. In computers and mobile devices such as mobile phones,
palmtops and PDAs, memory is needed.
(a) Give the full names of ROM and RAM.
(b) Name one storage device which uses storage similar to
ROM.
(c) Indicate whether the statements below apply to ROM or
RAM.
(i) Contents are lost when computer is off ……………………
(ii) Contents are not lost when computer is off ………………..
(iii) Stores programs needed to start up …………………………
(iv) Stores application programs and data currently being used.
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18. Ben is working on a budget in a spreadsheet. He needs to
protect the contents from being opened by anyone.
(a) State one way he can do this using the computer.
(b) Name the software utility that would automatically cover the
worksheet when the computer stays without being used for some
time.
(c) State one physical way he can protect important information
stored on the computer.
(d) State one thing you cannot prevent from damaging a
computer.
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19. (a) List three commercial uses of computers.

(b) (i) Give one scientific use of computers.

(ii) What type of computer could be suitable for Scientific use?
(c) Computers in public places do not need a keyboard.
Explain how input is done on such computers.
(d) Why is it difficult to know who wrote a printed document?
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20. The diagram shows a Local Area Network which is not linked
with cables. Use It to answer the questions that follow.

What is used to connect computers in this network?

(b) Give one advantage of this network.
(c) Name one device which can connect this network to the internet.
(d) Name two software Items which can be shared on this network.
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21. Study the picture of the interface below and answer
the questions that follow.

Give the name of the user interface

shown above.
(b) Identify parts labelled A and B.
(c) What is the use of part C?
(d) From the diagram, which icon can
be double clicked to open the internet?
(e) Name two folders shown in the
diagram above.
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22. The figure below shows a computer system.
Apart from the devices C and D, name two
other devices not shown in the figure
which can be used to input data.
(b) Give one device from the diagram
which can be useful for a person who is
physically disabled.
(c) State the part on the diagram where
inspecting of data entered takes place.
(d) On a smart phone the functions of
device C are done by ...
(e) Write down two advantages of using
laptops rather than desktop computers.
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23. Study the diagram below.
Name the parts labelled A
and B.
(b) Give the cell
reference for the part
labelled B.
(c) State two uses of this
application in our day to
day life.
(d) Write down the use
of the part labelled A.
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24. Computers are a useful tool in homes and
schools.
(a) Give one negative effect of using computers.
(b) State two health problems associated with
using computers apart from backaches.
(c) Explain two ways or methods that can be used
to protect information on computers in schools.
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25. Study the diagram below and
answer the questions that follow.
(a) Name the two parts that represent
a touch screen.
(b) Explain why there are two arrows
between the process and the storage
stage.
(c) Identify the part where a virus can
be found.
(d) Which part can represent a
joystick?
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26. Study the diagram below.
(a) Name the application shown in
diagram 1 above.
(b) Give one use of the above
application.
(c) In diagram 2, which letter shows a
part that a user would click to add
automatic numbering to a list?
(d) What function is performed by the
part labelled D in diagram 2.
(e) Give the names of parts A, B and E.
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27. The diagram below shows a spreadsheet Page. Study it and
answer questions which follow.

(a) Give the range of cells which

were merged.
(b) Write the formula that can be
typed in cell D3 to calculate the
total sales amount for pens.
(c) Write the formula which can be
used to find the Grand total in cell
D8.
(d)What data type is in cell B5?
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28. A student wants to transfer work from a computer in

school to their home computer.
(a) Give two reasons why a student would choose CD-RW
rather than CD-R.
(b) What is a backup?
(c) Give two disadvantages of using a removable storage
device.
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29. Study the picture below and
answer the questions that follow

(a) Give the name of the application

shown above.
(b) Name the parts labelled A, B and
C.
(c) Give one use of part D.
(d) What is the function of the feature
C?
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30. The picture below shows a card used in a transaction system.
Study it and answer the questions that follow.
(a) Name this card.
(b) Give one item of data that should be entered in the
system in order to use the system with this card.
(c) Give one example of information stored on the card.
(d) E-commerce is now accepted by many users. What is
meant by E-commerce?
(e) State two advantages of using the above card when
making transactions.
(f) Give one situation where the card would fail to make
transactions go through.
(g) Name a device similar to part X.
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31. Study the diagram below and answer the
questions that follow.

(a) Show the direction of data

movement by putting arrows
on lines C, D and E.
(b) Add another input device
and another output device in
boxes A and B.
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32. (a) Explain the meaning of the term LAN.

(b) Give one disadvantage of networking computers.
(c) What do the letters SAN stand for in networks?
(d) Name a device that changes digital data into analogue signals
and analogue signals to digital data.
(e) Give one example of crime committed using computers.
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