MOPANI COPPER MINE SCHOOLS

END OF TERM 1 TEST Grade 8

COMPUTER STUDIES 4024

APRIL 2018
CANDIDATE DETAILS

NAME: CLASS:

TIME: 1:30HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Write your name, exam and centre number in the spaces provided on the Answer Booklet.
Write your Answers and Workings in the Answer Booklet provided.
Omission of essential working will result in the loss of marks.
There are 36 questions in this paper.
There are Three sections in this paper.
Section A
Answer all the questions by crossing the correct answer.
Section B
Answer all question by fill in the missing spaces.
Section C
Answer all question by filling the answer spaces and giving brief description.

INFORMATION TO CANDIDATES
The number of marks is given in the brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part of the question.
The total marks for this paper is 100%

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SECTION A
Answer all the questions in this section
1. Which if the following about data is correct?
A. It is found in the flash
B. It is passed to computer through Input devices.
C. It is always deleted by viruses on the computer.
D. It is also known as information.

2. Mr. Mundia accidentally deleted a file on the computer, were will he likely to recover his file?
A. from flash disk
B. from recycle bin
C. hidden folder
D. desktop

3. In Microsoft word the new document, a new document is given a default name called …
A. New folder
B. Document
C. Document1
D. Document2
4. Which of the following can be used to capture a photo and saves it in a computer’s memory?
A. Optic Mark Recognition
B. Scanner
C. Photo Copier
D. Ba code reader

5. Which of the devices can read data from the card shown below?
A. Optic Mark Recognition
B. Bar code reader
C. Magnetic Ink Recognition
D. Magnetic Strip Reader

6. What amount of space can the phrase JIM JAM occupy in the computer’s storage media?
A. 8bits
B. 8 bytes
C. 56 bytes
D. 56 bits

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 7. Which of the following is the multi user computer?
A. Micro computer
B. Desktop computer
C. Main frame
D. PDA
8. To move data from one part of the document to another …used.
A. Copy and Paste
B. Cut and Paste
C. Ctrl+Z
D. Copy and Delete
9. …. is an example of application.
A. Linux
B. Word processor
C. Drivers
D. Task manager
10. Which of following may not be considered as data?
A. Date
B. Time
C. Sound
D. Totals

SECTION B
11. Banks can process its cheques quickly using a ………………………………..[1]
12. The ………………………and …………………….are examples of two output devices that can
output softcopies.[1]
13. A…………………………is an example of portable computer. [1]
14. Information is ………………………………………………………………...................[1]
15. …………….…...are devices used to transfer information from the computer to users. [1]
16. Banks, Insurance Companies and Store Outlets all use …………………….. Computers for the
day to operations. [1]
17. Multitasking refers to ………………………………………………………………….. [1]
18. The ………………………………….in the Main input device on a computer system. [1]
19. Data is defined as ……………………………………………………………………….[1]
20. The Random Access Memory is the main ……………………. Device of a computer.[1]
21. Hard Disks and CD-RW is an example of ……………………………Devices.[1]

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 22. The physical parts that make up the computer system are referred to as……………………….[1]
23. Writing or Burning Data to a CD-R/DVD-R can also be referred to as………………….Data.[1]
24. The ……………………….unit is used measure the speed of the processor.[1]
25. To activate the Capital letters on the keyboard the ……………….. Is pressed.[1]

SECTION C
26. Below are one-input and one-output devices. Give two advantages of each.
(a) Digital Camera
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………[2]
(b) Leaser Pinter
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….[2]
24. Distinguish between the following computer terms giving examples where appropriate.
a) ROM and RAM
ROM
……………………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]
RAM
……………………………………………………………………………….……………………… [2]
b) Hardware and Software
Hardware
……………………………………………………………………………………………………... [2]
Software
…………………………………………………………………………...………………………… [2]
c) Cathode Ray Tube monitors (CRT) and Thin Film Transistor monitors (TFT)
Cathode Ray Rude
Monitor……………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]
Thin Film Transistor
monitors………………………………………………………………………………………………[2]

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27. The diagram below shows a mouse.

B
c A
c

a) State any two types of mice

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
b) State parts A and B above
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
c) One of the buttons of the mouse was pressed to display the window below. Which of the mouse
button was pressed?

…………………………...…………………………………………………….. [1]
d) What is the difference between a ball mouse and a tracker ball.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]

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28. The diagram shows a portable printer.

a) State the name of the printer shown above …………………………………………….. [2]

b) State two advantages of the printer shown above
………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
c) State the two disadvantages of the printer shown above
………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
…………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]
Fin

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