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G 8 TEST 2 TERM 2 2023

This document is a Grade 8 Computer Studies test for St. Clement's Secondary School, consisting of multiple sections with various questions related to computer concepts, devices, and usage. It includes sections A, B, and C, with a total of 100 marks and specific instructions regarding exam conduct. The test covers topics such as output devices, health problems associated with computer use, networking, user interfaces, and online learning.

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G 8 TEST 2 TERM 2 2023

This document is a Grade 8 Computer Studies test for St. Clement's Secondary School, consisting of multiple sections with various questions related to computer concepts, devices, and usage. It includes sections A, B, and C, with a total of 100 marks and specific instructions regarding exam conduct. The test covers topics such as output devices, health problems associated with computer use, networking, user interfaces, and online learning.

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MANSA DIOCESE
ST CLEMENT’S SECONDARY SCHOOL
COMPUTER STUDIES 402/1 GRADE 8 TERM 2 TEST 2 2023

(INTERNAL CANDIDATES)

Instructions to candidates Time: 1 hour


Answer all the questions in section A, B and C 100 marks
Information to candidates
Cell phones and other electronic devices are not allowed in the Examination Room
NAME_______________________________________ DATE______________________

SECTION A [10 marks]


1. A photocopier is not classified as an output device for the computer because…. A cannot print
without a computer B cannot be connected without a computer C produced hardcopy from
hardcopy without a computer D produce hardcopy from softcopy without a computer
2. Which of the following is not a health problem associated with the computer usage? A
stress B eye strain C Backache D Covid-19
3. __________ is a program that scans and deletes infected files. A virus B delete button
C anti-virus D scanner
4. A ……………………..device verifies a person's identity by translating a personal
characteristic into digital code. A Microphone B biometric C finger print D scanner
5. The Main memory is also called……………….. . A ROM B Permanent C External D RAM
6. ……………………..is the visual display that people use to communicate with a computer. A
projector B Computer C Television D User interface
7. A DVD is type of ………….. A solid state storage B magnetic storage C sequential storage D
optical
8. Which of the following devices can the user use to read an E-book? A photocopier B CD
C Tablet D Memory Card

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9. The number used to open locked files and data stored on a computer is called……. A Computer
opener number B Personal Identification number C login number D personal Unlocking
number
10. Which of the following is not an input device? A projector B joystick C webcam D mouse
SECTION B [15 marks]
Answer all the question in this section by using one word or short
phrase.
11. A …………………………………produce hardcopy from hardcopy while ……………………….
Produce hardcopy from softcopy. [2]
12. The button used to turn on the computer is called ……………………………………………….. [1]
13. ……………………………………………… is the user interface where commands are typed in. [1]
14. The two common printers used to print magazines are ………………………………………… and
…………………………….. [2]
15. ………………………………… is a device that is used to change hardcopy to softcopy. [1]
16. A type of cybercrime where personal details are stolen is called……………………………… [1]
17. Computers that are built into other machines or devices are called…………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
18. Give two household appliances that use microprocessor ………………………………….. and
……………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]
19. State two types of printers …………………………………….. and ……………………………………….. [2]
20. Mention two industrial uses of computers………………………………………………………………….
and……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [2]
[Total: 15 Marks]
SECTION C [15 marks]
There are three questions in this section. Answer all the questions

21. The computers in an office are usually connected to one another in a network.

(a) State one advantage of networking computers in an office………………………………………………………


………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]
(b) Mention one resource that can be shared in the network………………………………………………………. [1]

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(c) State two uses of computers in an office………………………………………………………………………………… [1]


………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...[1]
(d) Computers in a network above use a printer that can print, scan and photocopy documents
called ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
[Total: 5 Marks]

22. Study the picture of the user interface below and answer the questions that follow.

(a) Give the name to the user interface shown above……………………………………………………………………[1]


(b) State two advantages of using the user interface above.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………[1]
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………[1]
(c) State one disadvantage of using the user interface above.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………[1]
(d) What do the letters WIMP stand for in this user interface?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]
[Total: 5 Marks]
23. Covid-19 came to Zambia and all schools were closed. Therefore, the government of Zambia
introduced learning through the internet.
(a) what name is given to learning through the internet?................................................................ [1]
(b) State two things that is required for you to learn through the internet.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………[1]
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
(c) State one benefit of learning through the internet.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………[1]
(d) Give one disadvantage of learning online.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………[1]

[Total: 5 Marks]

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