KA-ZAKHALI PRIVATE SCHOOL

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCES

COMPUTERS MEMO

GRADE 9: MID TERM 1 TEST DATE: 23/02/2021

Time: I hour 30 minutes 100 marks

Educators: Moderator:
Mdluli S. Mberengwa Z.
Dongorere G.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

1. Read the questions carefully before you start to answer them.

2. This test consists of 6 pages. Please check that you have them all.

3. Answer ALL the questions on the answer booklets provided.

Galatians 6:9

"Let us not become weary in doing well, for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we
do not give up."

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QUESTION 1(Short Answers)

1.1) Give the correct term or word that describes each of the statements in the able for
Question numbers 1.1-1.7. Write the answer in the answer booklet provided.

Question Statement Term/Word

1.1.1 Any physical component of a computer system HARDWARE
1.1.2 The type of mouse that senses movement by using LED OPTICAL MOUSE
1.1.3 Device that converts data into machine readable form INPUT DEVICE /
INPUT HARDWARE
1.1.4 The part of a computer that cannot be seen or touched SOFTWARE
and controls how the computer operates.
1.1.5 Printer that prints the characters like typewriters (by IMPACT PRINTER
physically striking over an inked ribon
[10 marks]

1.2) Select true or false for each of the following questions, and write the
answer in the answer book provided

Question Statement True/False

1.2.1 Pressing HOME on the keyboard sends the cursor to the TRUE
beginning of a line.
1.2.2 Input, Output, Processing is the seuence of events of how FALSE
computers operate.
1.2.3 PgDn key closes the program. FALSE
1.2.4 Physical component of a computer that can be seen and FALSE
touched such as input devices and output devices is called
Software.
1.2.5 Printer are an example of output devices. TRUE
[10 marks]

[TOTAL: 20]

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QUESTION 2 (Multiple Choice)

For each questiom, SELECT the option that best answers the question and write the answer
in the answer book provided.

2.1) What is a web cam?

d) B and C

2.2) Device that converts data into machine readable form is ______.
a) Input Device

2.3) Signals received by the computer are ______.

a) Input

2.4) What is a keyboard?

d) Keyboard is an input device.

2.5) What is an impact printer?

b) Both C and D

2.6) Each program can have

d) All of the above

2.7) Device that converts data into human readable format:

c) Output Devices

2.8) What is memory?

c) Device that holds programms and data

2.9) What does ROM stand for?

d) Read Only Memory

2.10) Memory that will become empty after turning off the computer system is known as:
c) Temporary/Volitile Memory

[TOTAL: 20 (2x10)]

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QUESTION 3 (Input Devices)

3.1) What is an input device? List any two examples.

Device which can be used to enter data into a computer.
Keyboard, Mouse, Microphone.
[2 marks]

3.2) Write the two main functions of an input device.

Accept data and instructions from the user.
Convert analogue data into digital data.
Transfer converted binary format to processor for processing.
[4 marks]

3.3) List the five different grouped sections that can be found on a keyboard.
Alphanumeric Keys
Control Keys
Function Keys
Navigation Keys
Numeric Keypad
[5 marks]

3.4) Which group of keys can be combined with other keys to control the way programs work
or the use of applications?
Control Keys
[2 marks]

3.5) What is the difference between a mechanical mouse and an optical mouse?
Mechanical keyboard uses a rolling ball to track mouse movements and Optical mouse
uses an LED sensor.
[3 marks]

3.6) The QWERTY keyboard is the most widely used keyboard globally. However, due to som
reason, the DVORAK keyboard was invented.

3.6.1) Give two reasons for the porpularity of the QWERTY keyboard.
Easy to use
Fast typing
Commonly found everywhere
[2 marks]
3.6.2) Give two advantages the DVORAK keyboard has over the QWERTY
keyboard.
Faster typing
Reduced Errors
Reduces repetitive strain injuries

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 More comfortable than QWERTY
[2 marks]

[TOTAL: 20]

QUESTION 4 (Output Hardware)

4.1) List three of the most porpular output devices.

Monitor, Printer, Speakers
[3 marks]

4.2) What is the purpose of each of the 3 input devices you listed in 4.1?
Monitor - Display content on the computer (soft output)
Printer - Output physical version of content on the computer (hard output)
Speakers - Output audio content from computer
[6 marks]

4.3) What is a printer and List two types of printers that exist?
It is used to print the result on the paper.
Impact Printer, Non-Impact Printer
[4 marks]

4.4) List two types of ports Used to connect Output Hardware.

Auxilary Port, HDMI port, VGA port, DVI port, USB port
[4 marks]

4.5) List two types of monitors and then write the difference between them
LCD and CRT
LCD - Flat-panel monitor uses special liuid chrustal to display characters and
graphics
- More portable than CRT but more expensive
CRT - Uses Large vacuum tube called Cathode Ray Tube. Looks like old TV screen
- Old type of monitor
[3 marks]

[TOTAL: 20]

QUESTION 5 (Processing Hardware)

5.1) What does CPU stand for?

Central Processing Unit
[2 marks]

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5.2) What does Temporary/Volitile Memory mean?
As soon as the computer is switched off the data stored on this memory is wiped
[2 marks]

5.3) Give an example of Temporary/Volitile Memory?

Random Access Memory (RAM)
[2 marks]

5.4) What is the difference between Primary and Secondary Memory?

Primary memory used more often than secodary memory
Secondary memory used more for backup
Primary memory is faster but more expensive
Secondary memory is slower but cheaper
[4 marks]

5.5) List three examples of secondary memory.

Magnetic Tape
Magnetic Disk
Hard Disk

[6 marks]

5.6) Is memory an input device or an output device? Give a reason for your answer.
Both
When storing data - Output device
When reading data - Input device
[4 marks]

[TOTAL: 20]

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