SECTION A

Answer all the questions in this section by putting a (X) on the correct
answer.

1 … is an electronic device that receives data, processes it, stores it

and gives out information.

A. Computer

B. Scanner

C. Printer

D. Monitor

2 Which of the following devices is used for output only?

A. CPU

B. Keyboard

C. Monitor

D. Touchscreen

3 Which of the following is not an input device?

A. Webcam

B. Touchscreen

C. Joystick

D. Projector

4 Which of the following represents the correct sequence of flow of

data in a computer?

A. Input – Process – Output

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 B. Output – Process – Save

C. Input – Save – Output

D. Input – Output – Save

5 … instructions that tells a computer what to do.

A. Application software

B. Software

C. Utility software

D. System software

6 Which of the following shows memory size from the highest to the
lowest?

A. Kilobyte – Byte –Bit

B. Bit – Byte – Kilobyte

C. Byte – Bit – Kilobyte

D. Kilobyte – Bit – Byte

7 A gigabyte is equivalent to …

A. 1, 024 bytes

B. 1, 024 kilobytes

C. 1, 024 megabytes

D. 1, 024 terabytes

8 Convert 4096 bytes to kilobytes.

A. 5.5 kilobytes

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 B. 4.2 kilobytes

C. 4.0 kilobytes

D. 0.4 kilobytes

9 What is the other name for a monitor?

A. Anode Ray Unit

B. Visual Display Unit

C. Optical Ray Tube

D. Liquid Display Unit

10 … is a key on the keyboard used to change letters to capital letters

or small letters.

A. Enter

B. Windows

C. Caps lock

D. Tab

11 Which of the following is the most powerful computer?

A. Micro computer

B. Mini computer

C. Super computer

D. Personal computer

12 Which of the following is a file extension for an audio file?

A. Mp3

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 B. Mp4

C. Mpeg

D. Jpeg

13 How are files transferred from the computer to the internet? By …

A. Downloading

B. Saving

C. Surfing

D. Uploading

14 A group of characters that identify a specific user of a computer

system or social media account is known as …

A. Pass Code

B. Password

C. User account

D. User Name

15 Which of the following controls the process in a washing machine?

A. Hard drive

B. Memory

C. Microchip

D. Spinner

[Total: 15 marks]

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SECTION B

Answer all questions in this section by using one word or short phrase.
Write you answers in the spaces provided.

1 Touchscreen can act as both input and ………………………………..

2 A printer converts softcopy into hardcopy with the aid of a

computer while a scanner converts hardcopy into
………………………………….

3 Data is …………………………….. information that has no meaning.

4 ……………………………………… is an example of personal computer.

5 …………………………………………….. is a part of a smartphone that

takes in commands and displays output.

6 …………………………………………….. is a program that destroys

computer files.

7 …………………………………………….. are processed facts and figures

that provide meaning to the user.

8 The abbreviation RAM stands for

……………………………………………………….

9 ………………………………………….. is an example of a crime that can be

committed using the internet.

10 Apart from a username, a …………………………… is used to log into a

Facebook account.

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 11 A person who uses the computer is known as a
…………………………………………...

12 A computer is made up of software and ……………………………………….

13 A printer is an example of a ………………………………….. device.

14 ……………………………………………… is a set of programs that manages

the operations of the computer.

15 The letters “ICT” stands for

………………………………………………………………….

[Total: 15 marks]

SECTION C

Answer all questions in this section. Write your answers in the spaces
provided.

1 Study the storage media devices shown below and answer the
questions that follow.

A B

(a) Identify the storage devices above.

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 ……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………...... [2]

(b) Arrange the above devices in decreasing order of storage

capacity.

……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………….. [2]

(c) Why is device B used in mobile phones instead of device A.

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

[Total: 5 marks]

2 Study the diagram of a computer system below and answer the

questions that follow.

A B

C D

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 (a) Identify device A and B.

……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………. [2]

(b) State the functions of devices C and D.

……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………..... [2]

(c) From the diagram above, which device is considered as the

brain of the computer?

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

[Total: 5 marks]

3 What do the following computer abbreviations stand for?

(a) OS

…………………………………………………………………………………………….
.

(b) ROM

…………………………………………………………………………………………….
.

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 (c) ALU

…………………………………………………………………………………………….

(d) GB

…………………………………………………………………………………………….
.

(e) TB

…………………………………………………………………………………………….

[Total: 5 marks]

4 Study the following devices and answer the questions that follow.

A B

(a) Identify the devices above.

……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………. [2]

(b) Identify the input and output part of device A.

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

(c) State any two advantages of a computer.

……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………….. [2]

[Total: 5 marks]

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