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COPPERBELT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION

MOCK EXAMINATIONS

GRADE 9 COMPUTER STUDIES 402/1


PAPER 1 JULY/AUGUST 2015 1Hour 30 Min

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Write your name in the space provided on your answer booklet.

Write your answers in the answer booklet.

This paper consists of three sections

You are expected to answer all the questions in these sections

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SECTION A Multiple Choice
Mark the answer of your choice with a cross on the answer grid in the booklet.

1. Special files that make a computer start when switched on are called.

a) Utility files

b) Command files

c) Hidden files

d) Boot files

2. Different typefaces are called

a) Styles

b) Formats

c) Templates

d) Fonts

3. The heart, or brain of a computer is the.

a) Motherboard

b) Central processing unit

c) Memory

d) Power supply

4. Which of the following is the most ideal application to be used by your class teacher in manipulation
of class grades?

a) Spreadsheets

b) Word processor

c) Presentation

d) Compiler

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5. Which of the following is not an input/output device?

a) Printer

b) CD-ROM

c) Mouse

d) Scanner

6. To move up or down, or left to right, to see things beyond the edge of a Window you would use
the.

a) Minimize button

b) Restore button

c) Control box

d) Scroll bars

7. The word processing tool that offers similar words or alternatives is called a ..

a) Word checker

b) Thesaurus

c) Word checker

d) Spell checker

8. A Windows program that allows you to look at your storage devices is.

a) Control Panel

b) My Computer

c) Windows Setup d) Accessories Window

9. The fastest of the following CPU's is

a) 486

b) 286

c) Pentium

d) Pentium III

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10. Which of the following is an example of the use of e-commerce on the Internet?

a) Checking theatre availability

b) Booking train tickets

c) Using e-mail

d) Downloading information

11. Health and safety issues are important when using a computer. To avoid risk of injury, which of the
following should always be TRUE?

a) Trailing cables should be secured

b) Screen savers should be installed

c) A mouse mat should always be used

d) Power extension cables should be used

12. Which is the best way of protecting data from loss?

a) Make regular backups of the data

b) Delete all your old files

c) Lock your computer

d) Change your password

13. Games software is most likely to be used....

a) ... in a college

b) ... in the home

c) ... in the workplace

d) ... in a library

14. What is a trackball?

a) A monitoring system

b) A type of speaker

c) An alternative to the mouse

d) A storage device

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15. Which of these is a hand held device that stores appointments?

a) Notebook

b) Desktop

c) Mini computer

d) Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)

SECTION B
Answer all question in this section in your answer booklet.

(16) There are many types of computer networks, list four types of networks that you know.
. [1]
(17) Write down TWO the advantages of using computers in a network.
Advantage 1 . [1]
Advantage 2 . [1]
(18) The meaning of RAM is volatile memory therefore, EPROM would be?
. [1]
(19) Name any two common input devices.
Input device 1 [1]
Input device 2 .. [1]
(20) Give two examples of audio output devices.
Audio output 1 [1]
Audio output 2 [1]
(21) The most powerful and expensive category of computers.. [1]
(22) The most common type of personal computer designed to fit on the surface of a work
space.................................................................... [1]
(23) Type of computer in an upright case.. [1]
(24) Personal computer small enough to be carried in a briefcase.. [1]
(25) A manager has to prepare his work for presenting to his subordinates using a projector. Name
the type of office suite he should use. [1]

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SECTION C: In this section you will complete, pair and name processes

(26) Complete the diagram below

Input

[2]

Storage (hard disk)

(27) Here is a list of ICT terms. Choose the term which best matches each of the definitions in the left-
hand column of the table. Write each answer in the space provided.

CPU MOTHER BOARD LASER PRINTER HARD DISK MODEM

RAM WEBCAM DOT MATRIX PRINTER CD ROM

ROM MEMORY ACTUATOR HUB

Definition Term which matches


definition

Produces hard copy a page at a time


Stores images in a digital camera
Connects a number of devices together and to internet
Produces interrupts
Stores data after processing

A plastic sheet onto which computer components are


soldered

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(28) Identify the following interfaces with operating systems.

(a) .. (b) .. [2]

(29) The computer hardware shown in the drawing below make a complete desk top computer.

Name the other four types of computers you have been taught.

(a) ..
(b) ..
(c)
(d) [4]

(30) Name at least four keys found on the computers keyboard.


(a)
(b)
(c)
(d) .. [4]

The End

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