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This document contains a computer studies exam with three sections - Section A has multiple choice questions testing knowledge of computer terms and components, Section B has fill-in-the-blank questions, and Section C asks students to define terms, distinguish between concepts, and identify parts of input/output devices with diagrams. The exam covers topics like data, file management, operating systems, hardware, software, input/output devices, and computer components. Students are tested on their understanding of fundamental computer literacy concepts as well as specifics of Microsoft Office, operating systems, and example devices.

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GRADE EIGHT (8) COMPUTER STUDIES END OF TERM THREE (3) EXAM

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 the 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 is he likely to recover his file
from? 
A. from flash disk
B. from recycle bin
C. hidden folder
D. desktop
3. In Microsoft word, a new document is given a default name called …
A. New folder
B. Document
C. Document1
D. Document2
4. Which of the following is not an output device?
A. Mouse
B. Speaker
C. Keyboard
D. Ba code reader
5. Which of the devices is an input device? 
A. Mouse
B. Printer
C. Monitor
D. Speaker
6. Which of the following is not a part of a computer?
A. Mouse
B. Keyboard
C. Flash disc

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D. Monitor
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 … is 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 output devices that can
Output data. [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. …………………….. Is used to type or enter data into a computer. [1]
17. Multitasking refers to ………………………………………………………………….. [1]

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 18.The ………………………………….is 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 are examples of ……………………………Devices. [1]
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 to 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]
27. 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) Define and mention the function of the following.
Monitor………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]
Keyboard………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]
28. The diagram below shows a mouse.

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A B C
a) State any two types of a mouse
…………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
 
…………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
 b) State parts A and B above
…………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
 
…………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
 c) One of the buttons of the mouse is used to scroll down or up, which one is it?
……………………………...…………………………………………………….. [1]
 d) What is the difference between a wired mouse and a wireless mouse?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
 27. 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]

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

THE END!!!!!!! ALL THE BEST

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