MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

DASIMO PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL

COMPUTER STUDIES GRADE 8

MOCK EXAMINATION – JULY 2024

Duration: 1: 30 minutes Marks: 50

FULL NAME: ……………………………………………………………………………………………. CLASS: ………………..

Instructions to candidates
1 Write all your answers in this question paper.
2 Write your name and class in the spaces above.
3 There are three (3) sections in this question paper, Section A, B and C.
4 Answer all the questions in all three (3) sections. Write all your answers in the spaces
provided on the question.
5 In Section A, for each question, four (4) suggested answers are given A, B, C and D.
Choose the best answer and show it by marking it with a cross (X).
For example if the answer is D
[A]. [B]. [C]. [D].

Information for candidates

Cell phones are not allowed in the examination room.

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SECTION A [15 MARKS]
Choose the best answer and show it by marking it with a cross (X). Answer of questions in this
section.
1 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.
2 Data are ……………………………………………….
[A] Letters entered into the computer. [B] Numbers entered into the computer.
[C] unprocessed facts entered in a computer. [D] Processed facts in a computer.
3 Which key on a computer keyboard can be used to delete text in a word document?
[A] Alt key [B] Backspace [C] Esc key [D] Shift key
4 Which of the following methods of learning can break distance barrier?
[A] School based learning. [C] Computer based learning. [C] Karate school. [D] Yoga
5 Repetitive Strain Injuries can be increased by the use of a ……………………..
[A] Digital camera. [B] Keyboard. [C] Modem. [D] Printer.
6 Which of the following home appliances has no microprocessor?
[A] Pressing iron [B] DVD player [C] Television [D]Microwave oven
7 What can be found on the desktop of computer screen?
[A] Menu [B] Icons [C] Commands [D] Scroll buttons
8 The ....................is a part of a computer where calculation, searching and sorting of data
is carried out.
[A] Read Only Memory (ROM). [B] Random Access Memory (RAM)
[C] Central Processing Unit (CPU) [D] Backing Storage Unit (BSU)
9 The box where data is entered in a spreadsheet is called a ……………………..

[A] Sell. [B] Cell. [C] Worksheet [D] Workbook

10 A Power Supply (PS) unit can be used to….

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 [A] Backup computer data. [B] Supply viruses
[C] Protect the computer from viruses. [D] Protect the computer from high voltage
11 A ……………… is a device that can be used for both input and output.
[A] Touch screen [B] Mouse [C] Keyboard [D] Joystick
12 Formatting a disk results in all the data being erased from the ….......................
[A] storage media. [B] Screen. [C] keyboard, [D] printer.
13 Which of the following software will be loaded first to the moment/ when the
computer is switched on?
[A] Spreadsheet software. [B] Word processing software
[C] Operating system software [D] Presentation software
14 The type of computer which allows a user to input, edit and output audio is .
[A] multi media computer. [B] multi audio computer.
[C] music computer. [D] speaker computer,
15 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.

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SECTION B [15 MARKS]
There are ten(10) questions in this section. Answer all the questions in this section by using
one word or a short phrase. Write all your answers in the in the spaces provided on each
question.
16. ……………………………. Is a tiny microchip found in most household appliances. [1]
17. RSI stands for ……………………………………………………………………………………….. [3]
18 ………..…...gigabytes is the same as 4096 megabytes. [1]
19 A ………………..…….…….... and a ………………………….……….are two examples of optical
storage media. [2]
20 A …………………………………… is a malicious program that copies itself and destroys
computer files. [1]
21 To read codes of items such as foods stuffs in a store, a ………………………………….... reader
is used.
[1]
22 …………………………………………………… is an example of an………………………………… software
used for creating, formatting and editing of documents on a computer. [2]
23 In a word processor, a line that blinks to indicate where to type is called a
………………………………………………………………….…..…..…………….…………………….….. [1]
24 To ………………….... is to remove a …………………... no longer needed on the computer. [2]
25 An………………………..………represents something on a computer in form of a picture. [1]

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SECTION C [10 MARKS]
There are Two (2) questions in this section. Answer all the questions by writing your answers
in the spaces provided on each question.
32 Hachote and Kamboyi have been playing a video game all day on the computer using a
keyboard.
(a) State one health problem that Hachote and Kamboyi may face due to
the continuous use of the computer……………………………………………………………………. [1]
(b) Give two(2) way of preventing the health problem you stated in (a).
……………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………..[1]
………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]
(c) Name one input device that can be used to play the video game instead
of the keyboard………………………………………………………………………….…………………………. [1]
(d) Give one disadvantage of playing computer games apart from health related
problems……………………………………………….…………………………………………………………….. [1]
33. (a) Give two negative social effects of using computers…………………………………………………..
……………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………..[2]
(b) Use of computers can lead to a number of health and safety problems. Join the two
tables below by matching ways preventions in Table 1 with health and safety issues
in table 2. The first one is done for you as an example. [3]
Table 1. Table 2.
Ways of prevention Health and Safety issues

Do not overload sockets. Plug off your Backache

device when not in use.
Do not use a computer in a room with Electric shock.
reflective lights. Do not use computer
for a longer time without a break. Eyestrain
Cover/insulate naked wires.
Fire
Sit on a chair that reduces fatigue,
discomfort and injury.

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