COMPUTER STUDIES

GRADE 8-9
REVISION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

CHIPO KALIMINA
 CONTENTS

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS ..................................... 1

ANSWERS .................................... 19
SECTION B QUESTIONS .................................... 21
ANSWERS .................................... 28
SECTION C QUESTIONS .................................... 34
ANSWERS ..................................... 45

STUDY TIPS

SECTION A.

The key to doing well in multiple choice questions is going through a lot of
questions from past papers and pamphlets. Go through as many questions
as possible on each topic.

SECTION B AND C

As you study your notes, try to summarize what you have studied in point
form highlighting the key ideas of that topic. Immediately you are done
with a particular topic, answer as many questions as possible on that topic
from past papers and pamphlets. This pamphlet will be helpful!

PRACTICAL

- Take all your practical lessons seriously and practice a lot.

- Ask your teacher if don’t understand something.

Any mistakes are ‘human error’.

ALL THE BEST!!!!

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 PART 1 : MULTIPLE CHOICE
1 A computer is ...
A an electronic machine found in an office.
B an electronic device which is useful.
C an electronic device used to input, process, output and store data.
D an electronic machine which is more intelligent than a human
being.

2 Which of the following is not an output device?

A Monitor
B Printer
C Projector
D Scanner

3 Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) can be increased by the use of a ...

A digital camera
B keyboard
C modem
D printer

4 Why is it important to install antivirus software on a computer?

A To protect computers from thieves
B To protect user’s information from unauthorised people
C To protect computers from malicious programs which may
delete or change information
D To protect computers from being damaged due to power failure.

5 ..... is equal to 1 042 kilobytes.

A Bit
B Gigabyte
C Megabyte
D Terabyte

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6 Which of the following terms describes the physical parts of a computer?
A Software
B Malware
C Hardware
D Discware

7 ...... is a computer presentation that combines text, sound, animations,

video and graphics.
A Composite
B Compound
C Multimedia
D Multimix

8 Why is it important to use an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) on a

Computer?
A It makes the computer fast
B It backs up files
C It allows for saving of important work when there is a power
failure
D It allows for deleting of unnecessary files and folders.

9 ROM stands for ...

A Reading only Memory
B Read Only Memory
C Reading Over Memory
D Read On Memory

10 A ... is a device that can be used for both input and output.
A touch screen
B mouse
C keyboard
D joystick

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11 A software that can be downloaded without paying for it is called ...
A freeware
B open source
C proprietary
D shareware

12 How can a computer user put a picture on the Internet?

A Uploading
B Surfing
C Downloading
D Browsing

13 A grade 8 pupil accidentally deleted a file on a computer. Where can

it be restored from?
A Task bar
B Recycle bin
C My document
D Menu bar

14 Which of the following is the correct order of moving a sentence from

one position to another in a document?
A Copy and paste
B Cut and paste
C Paste and copy
D Paste and cut

15 ..... is a device used to mark shaded multiple choice answers on

answer cards.
A Barcode Reader
B Magnetic Mark Reader
C Magnetic Ink Mark Reader
D Optical Mark Reader

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16 Name a device which can both be used for input and output data.
A Printer
B Touch screen
C Soft screen
D Soft touch
17 Which of the following statements best describes the action the
computer performs to process data?
A Input storage/processing feedback
B Input output/processing storage
C Input processing/storage output
D Feedback Input processing/storage
18 A microprocessor is a ...
A set of instructions.
B storage for instructions.
C piece of software.
D piece of hardware.
19 RAM stands for ...
A Random Access Media.
B Random Access Memory.
C Random Advanced Memory.
D Random Actice Memory.
20 The space on the hard drive is measured in ...
A megahertz.
B megaamps.
C megabytes.
D megawatts.
21 Which type of operating system is used in factories to control
machines automatically?
A Multiuser system
B On-line system
C Real time system
D Single user system
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22 What term is used to describe the process of correcting and making
changes to a document?
A Auditing
B Editing
C Spell checking
D Find and replace
23 What is the correct formula for dividing B1 by the sum of B2 and B3 in
a spreadsheet?
A = B1/(B2 + B3)
B = B1 ÷ (B2 + B3)
C = B1\(B2 + B3)
D = B3 + (B2/B1)
24 A ... can be used quickly to locate information on the internet.
A quick locator
B quick finder
C search finder
D search engine
25 What should a user do to a computer not responding to commands?
A Switch it off
B Switch it off and on
C Plug it out
D Plug it out and in
26 The CPU is a device that ...
A stores data.
B processses data.
C prints data
D inputs data.
27 Gaining unauthorized access to a computer system and changing the
data is known as ...
A breaking.
B hacking.
C spaming.
D stealing.
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28 When a user saves an existing document with a different name, what
happens to the original document?
A It is lost
B It is kept
C It is moved
D It is replaced

29 When an item is brought back from the recycle bin, it means the item
has been ……
A restored
B deleted
C cancelled
D erased

30 Back and neck problem which results from the use of the computer can
be reduced by using ...
A a fully adjustable chair for correct posture.
B a higher chair.
C a back and neck fitter.
D an ergonomic keyboard.

31 A legal right given to the publisher or owner of a software is called ...

A publication rights.
B user rights.
C software rights.
D copyrights.

32 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.

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33 Data are ...
A letters entered into the computer.
B numbers entered into computer
C unprocessed facts enterd into the computer.
D processed facts obtained from the computer
34 Which key on a computer keyboard can be used to delete text in a
word document?
A Alt
B Backspace
C Esc
D Shift
35 The binary digits 1 and 0 are called ...
A bits.
B codes.
C signal.
D text.
36 Which of the following ports are suitable for connecting a USB printer?
A Serial port
B Parallel port
C Universal Serial Bus port
D Universal Sequence Backup Port
37 Which of the following home appliance has no microprocessor?
A Steam pressing iron
B DVD player
C Television
D Microwave oven
38 What can be found on the desktop of a computer screen?
A Menu
B Icons
C Commands
D Scroll buttons

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39 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)

40 Which of the following is a network of computers that are found in one

building?
A LAN
B PAN
C SAN
D WAN

41 An Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) unit can be used to ...

A protects the computer from solar power.
B backup computer data.
C protect the computer from power blackouts.
D protects the computer from virus blackouts.

42 ... operating system lets many users at different terminals to share

processing time on a powerful central computer.
A Multi-tasking
B Multi-programming
C Real-time
D Multi-user

43 Formatting a disk results in all the data being erased from the ...
A storage media.
B screen.
C keyboard.
D printer.

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44 Which of the following software will be loaded first to the memory
when the computer is switched on?
A Spreadsheet software
B Word processing software
C Operating system software
D Presentaion software
45 The type of computer which allows a user to input, edit and output
output is ...
A multi media computer.
B multi audio computer.
C music computer.
D speaker computer
46 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
47 An example of a computer software is ...
A ATM card.
B document.
C touch screen.
D virus.
48 Which of the following is a threat to well-functioning of a computer?
A Keeping the door open for air to enter.
B Locking the computer lab.
C Learners typing work all the time.
D Using the computer the whole day.
49 Sitwala lost two documents he had saved on the computer and could
not find them in the recycle bin either. This could have been caused by ..
A Backspace.
B Delete key.
C Undo ommand.
D Virus action.

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50 A photocopier is not classified as an output device of the computer
because it ...
A cannot print without a computer.
B cannot be connected without a computer.
C produces hardcopy from hardcopy without a computer.
D produces hardcopy from softcopy wothout a computer.

51 Mainframe computers allow several users to work at the same time.

This is referred to as ...
A multi-tasking.
B multi-user.
C collaboration.
D cooperation.

52 Mr Chanda wants to safeguard learners’ records stored on a computer.

How many times should he backup the records?
A Everyday
B Once a month
C Regularly
D Twice

53 How many bytes make up 2 kilobytes?

A 8 bytes
B 16 bytes
C 200 bytes
D 2000 bytes

54 The SAVE AS command is used to ...

A delete the backup document.
B delete the original document.
C remane a saved document.
D rename a saved folder.

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55 Use the picture below to answer the question that follows.

Two devices which can read the data above are ..

A Barcode Reader and Wand.
B Code and Bar Reader.
C Code and Line Reader.
D Optical Character Reader and Wand.
56 In a spreadsheet, the cell address C9 means ...
A Column 9 and row C.
B Column C and row 9.
C Column C and column 9.
D Row C and Column 9.
57 Scrolling is ...
A clicking the mouse on an icon.
B dragging the mouse on desktop.
C moving an icon from one place to another.
D using the mouse to move through a document.
58 The instruction “Divide the sum of B2 and B3 by the contents of B1”
can be entered in a spreadsheet as ...
A = (B1)/B2+B3.
B = B2+B3/B1.
C = (B2+B3)/B1.
D = B1/(B2+B3).
59 Which of the following devices can a user get to read an E-book?
A DVD
B Flash disk
C Printer
D Tablet
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60 Preparing an application program to run on a computer is known as ...
A copying.
B downloading.
C installing.
D starting.
61 To prevent unauthorised users on the network, users are always
required to ...
A cold boot.
B log on.
C reboot.
D connect.
62 An approximate value of a Gigabyte is ...
A 1 000.
B 1 000 000.
C 1 000 000 000.
D 1 000 000 000 000.
63 Which of the following is not an example of a computer hardware?
A Compact Disk Drive
B Floppy Disk Drive
C Operating System
D Hard Disk System
64 Kawana wants to protect his computers from virus attacks. He should ...
A clean the computer with anti software.
B clean the computer with anti-virus software.
C clean the computer with virus software.
D clean the computer with virus malware.
65 An example of an input device is a ...
A Flash disk.
B Screen.
C Speaker.
D Touch Screen.

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66 What is the other name for the monitor?
A Digital Display Unit
B Dot Display Unit
C Visible Display Unit
D Visual Display Unit

67 By increasing font size, which of the following is affected?

A Colour
B Picture
C Sound
D Text

68 The right use of software is termed as ...

A copyright.
B installation.
C licence.
D patent.
69 The speed of a CPU is measured in ...
A Megahertz and Gigabyte.
B Megahertz and Gigahertz.
C Byte and Terabyte.
D Byte and megahertz.

70 The Icon in word processor represents ...

A change case.
B change font.
C word wrap.
D word size.

71 Which one of the following is an operating system?

A WhatsApp
B MS PowerPoint
C Windows 10
D MS word

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72 Which of the following is an automatic method for input of data?
A Data entry
B Data capture
C Data keying
D Data typing
73 The term that refers to the methods and equipment used to gather,
process, communicate and store information is ...
A computer processing.
B information networks.
C information technology.
D networked computers.
74 An email can be sent using the following devices except.
A computer.
B fax.
C mobile phone.
D tablet.
75 Which of the following commands is found in a spreadsheet?
A Autosum
B Speller
C References
D Paragraph

76 Thesaurus helps to ...

A copy and paste.
B find similar words.
C find-replace text.
D search and paste.

77 What are the two commonly used printers?

A Dot matrix and laser jet.
B laser jet and inkjet.
C plotter and dot matrix.
D plotter and inkjet.

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78 The fastest computer is the …….
A Supercomputer.
B Mainframe computer.
C Mini computer.
D Microcomputer.
79 In a spreadsheet program, the cell which is currently in use is called ...
A active cell.
B active selector.
C cell frame.
D cell identifier.
80 ... is storage that holds start up instructions and configuration
information of the computer system.
A ALU
B BIOS
C RAM
D ROM
81 An example of software that changes spoken words into data is ...
A multi media.
B operating system.
C sound recognition.
D speech recognition

82 Which feature displays all slides in a presentaion program?

A Normal view
B Outline view
C Slide show view
D Slide sorter view

83 The set of characters that have the same appearance is called ...
A default.
B font.
C style.
D text.

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84 ... is the process of feeding instructions into a computer system.
A Accessing
B Entering
C Inputting
D Outputting
85 Which device is used to read pencil marks on a questionnaire?
A OCR
B OMR
C MICR
D SMR

86 ... is a program designed to perform specific tasks.

A Application software
B Operating system
C System software
D Utility software

87 Date and time are displayed on the ... bar.

A Scroll
B Status
C System
D Task
88 Portrait and landscape are page ...
A defaults.
B layouts.
C margins.
D orientations.

89 A laser printer uses ...

A correction fluid.
B ink cartridge.
C photocopy ink.
D toner cartridge.

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90 In word processing, to emboiden means to ...
A change the font colour of the text.
B change the font name of the text.
C Increase the font.
D make the text bold
91 The part of memory which temporalily holds information for later use
is referred to as ...
A Clipboard.
B Clippart.
C Desktop.
D Flash disk.
92 Backing up of computer data is the process of ....
A putting in the memory of the computer.
B putting the computer in the back of the room.
C storing an extra copy of data on the hard disk.
D storing an extra copy on an external storage device.
93 Which input device is found in a washing machine?
A Heater
B Keypad
C Motor
D Powder drawer
94 When using publishing software, what is the process of removing a
portion of a graphic called?
A Cropping
B Cutting
C Resizing
D Trimming
95 The process of transferring files from a computer to the internet is called
A downloading.
B forwarding.
C surfing.
D uploading.

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96 Which shortcut key inserts a new slide in the current presentation?
A Ctrl + M
B Ctrl + N
C Ctrl + O
D Ctrl + S

97 ... is the adjustment of the spacing between two characters to make

text fit in a given space.
A Alignment
B Body text
C Drop cap
D Kerning

98 ... is the space placed between columns in a design.

A Emphasis
B Gutter
C Harmony
D Scaling

99 The ……….. is a part of the computer which has keys for typing.
A mouse
B joystick
C keyboard
D monitor

100 ... is the brain of a computer.

A Mother board
B Hard drive
C Central processing unit (CPU)
D Monitor

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 SUGGESTED ANSWERS
1 C 16 B 31 D 46 D

2 D 17 C 32 B 47 D

3 B 18 D 33 C 48 D

4 C 19 B 34 B 49 D

5 C 20 C 35 A 50 C

6 C 21 C 36 C 51 B

7 C 22 B 37 A 52 A

8 C 23 A 38 B 53 D

9 B 24 D 39 C 54 C

10 A 25 B 40 B 55 A

11 A 26 B 41 C 56 B

12 A 27 B 42 D 57 D

13 B 28 B 43 A 58 C

14 B 29 A 44 C 59 D

15 D 30 A 45 A 60 C

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 SUGGESTED ANSWERS
61 B 76 B 91 A

62 A 77 B 92 D

63 C 78 A 93 B

64 B 79 A 94 A

65 D 80 B 95 D

66 D 81 D 96 A

67 D 82 D 97 D

68 C 83 B 98 B

69 B 84 C 99 C

70 A 85 B 100 C

71 C 86 A

72 B 87 D

73 C 88 D

74 B 89 D

75 A 90 D

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 PART 2 : SECTION B QUESTIONS
1. A ... is an input device that can be used to input sound into a computer.

2. To increase space on a computer, unwanted files and folders must be...

3. If a computer is becoming very slow, it may be...

4. ... and Digital Versatile Disks (DVDs) are called optical media because
... is used to read data from them.

5. Two devices that can produce softcopy output are ... and ...

6. The buying and selling of goods and services through the internet is
called ...

7. The box where data is entered in a spreadsheet is called a ...

8. ... makes a presentation graphic to be moving when played.

9. ... is the term used to refer to the process of starting up a computer.

10. The type of software that is used to handle specific tasks on a computer
is called ...

11. ... is the connecting of two or more computers so that they are able
to ... data, information and resources.

12. Random Access Memory (RAM) can lose its ... when power is switched
off because it is...

13. Two devices that can be used to connect a computer to the internet are
... and ...

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14. It is important to ... work in order to prevent loss of data when working
on a computer.

15. A printed page can be electronically transmitted from one office to

another by ...

16. A ... is the hardware that allows a computer to produce audio output.

17. 1,410,000,000 bytes is the same as ... gigabytes.

18. To protect data, a user must input a ... each time to log on.

19. A... is a collection of two or more computers that are connected to

each other allowing them to ... resources.

20. The two main categories of software are ... and ...

21. ... is making data unreadable during transmission over a network.

22. E-commerce means doing business using ...

23. A computer program that aids a computer user to complete a task

is called ...

24. A network system designed and created to cover only an individual's

digital devices in a home is called ...

25. A computer system does not understand human readable language but
understands ... only.

26. A... is a storage on medium which ... is read using light.

27. A program stored in ... of the computer directs the computer to ... each
time the computer is switched on.
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28. The two examples of operating system interface are the ... and ...

29. To re-visit a webpage recently viewed the ... button is used.

30. .. is the pressing of a mouse button twice in rapid succession.

31. The... button is used to add up numbers quickly in a spreadsheet.

32. The ... represents something on a computer in form of a picture.

33. ... Is the unit for measuring the speed of the CPU.

34. A ... and a ... are two examples of optical storage media.

35. The margin in a document determines how much ... is left between the
edge of the page and the ...

36. A ... is a malicious program that copies itself and destroys computer files.

37. To read account numbers of cheques at a bank ... reader is used.

38. In serial access used by a tape, data is read from ...

39. To use a computer network, a user must first log on by entering the
user ID and...

40. Cameras that do not require film and can transfer images and video
Into the computer are called ... cameras.

41. ... is an example of an ... software used for creating, formatting and
editing of documents on a computer.

42. ... allows users to find a website even if they do not know the Universal
Resource Locator (URL). .
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43. In a word processor, a line that blinks to indicate where to type is called
a ...

44. To ... is to remove a ... no longer needed on the computer.

45. A program stored in ... of the computer directs the computer to start
up each time you switch on.

46. Arrange the following storage devices in descending order of size,

Local hard disk, CD and DVD.

47. Unauthorised use of computer system with a view to seeing or changing

data is referred to as ...

48. In a word processor, the cutting off of the unnecessary background of

a picture is called ...

49. The acronym I.S.P stands for ...

50. Dragging a mouse over text is called ... or ....

51. If you delete a word in a document by mistake, you can use the ... to put
it back.

52. A... is an input device which works like a mouse.

53. An example of keys which occur twice on the keyboard are ... and ...

54. In a program, a menu shows a list of ...

55. .... screens are sometimes used as input devices for multimedia systems.

56. With ... communication, data travels through the air.

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57. If a password is entered wrongly three times the computer will ...

58. A desktop publishing program, can be used to create ...

59. When working in a word processor, copying a graph from a spreadsheet

is known as ...

60. The part of the central processing unit where calculations are performed
and logical comparisons made is the ...

61. A file sent with an e-mail message is known as ...

62. A ... is a device used to connect the computer to the internet.

63. An unordered list in a word processor is done using ..., whereas an

ordered list is created using ... icon.

64. ... software controls the operations of the computer and ... software
performs user required functions.

65. A ... is a program that enables users to navigate the world wide web.

66. A ... is a program that affects smooth operations of a computer and

destroys computer files.

67. ... is memory held on a chip that can have its contents changed by the
user.

68. Video output on a smart phone is seen on its ... while audio output is
obtained through the ...

69. 2479MBY is an example of ... characters.

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70. In a spreadsheet, the symbol used for division is ... whereas the symbol
for multiplication is ...

71. A ... is a pattern of thick and thin lines on a product.

72. An example of secondary memory on a computer is ...

73. A ... device is any piece of hardware that is connected to the system unit.

74. Computers use only two digits to process data and these are ... and ...

75. The use of icons and windows are characteristics of ... interface, while
the use of text only is done in the ... interface.

76. Deleted files and folders can be restored from ...

77. To ... is to spin an object to the left or right.

78. In excel, a large range of data can be summed up by selecting a tool

button called ...

79. On the keyboard, the ... key deletes the text to the left of the cursor
and the ... key moves the text to the next line.

80. ... is a kind of memory which is both static and non-volatile.

81. The ... is a vertical line that indicates where text should be typed.

82. A ... is like an upside down mouse and the user ... the ball when using it.

83. The two resources that are most likely to be shared in a computer
network are ... and ...

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84. The instructions that tell the computer how to carry out the processing
tasks are referred to as computer ...

85. A device which is not connected to a CPU is known as ...

86. The two examples of household appliances that are controlled by an

embedded microprocessor are ... and ...

87. ... is the PowerPoint feature that is used to apply motion effects to
different objects of a slide.

88. The ... is a network of networks in which millions of computers exchange

information around the world.

89. ... is a set of standard graphic designs which can be inserted in the work.

90. ... is the part of computer that we can see and touch.

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1 Microphone

2 Deleted

3 Infected by a virus

4 Compact Disks (CD’s) | light

5 Scanner | Camera | projectors

6 E-Commerce

7 Cell

8 Animations

9 Booting

10 Application Software

11 Networking | share

12 Data | volatile

13 Modem | Router

14 save

15 Fax machine

16 Speaker

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17 1.41GB

18 Password/pin

19 Network | share

20 Application | System

21 Encryption

22 The Internet

23 Application program

24 Personal Area Network (PAN)

25 Machine language (1’s and 0’s)

26 Optical Drive | Data

27 ROM | Boot

28 Command - line | Graphical User Interface

29 Back or forward

30 Double-clicking

31 Alt

32 Icon

33 Megahertz or Gigahertz

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34 CD-ROM | DVD-ROM

35 spacing | main content

36 Virus (worm)

37 Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MCR)

38 Beginning | End

39 Password/pin

40 Digital

41 Microsoft word | application

42 A search engine

43 cursor

44 delete | file

45 Read-only memory (ROM)

46 Local hard disk | DVD | CD

47 Hacking

48 Croping or retouching

49 Internet Service Provider

50 highlighting | selecting text

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51 undo keys (ctrl + z)

52 Joystick

53 ctrl key | shift key | alt key

54 options | commands

55 Touch

56 wireless

57 block the user | freeze temporarily

58 cards | brochures | newsletters | posters

59 inserting

60 arithmetic and logic unit (ALU)

61 an attachment

62 modem

63 bullets | numbering

64 System | application

65 browser

66 malware | virus

67 Random Access Memory (RAM)

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68 screen | speaker

69 alphanumeric

70 forward slash (/) | asterisk (*)

71 barcode

72 hard disk drives (HDD)

73 peripheral

74 1’s | 0’s

75 graphical user interface | command - line interface

76 recycle bin

77 rotate

78 AutoSum

79 backspace | enter

80 Read Only Memory (ROM)

81 insertion point

82 trackball | rotates

83 printers and files

84 software

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85 offline device

86 television | washing machine

87 Animations

88 internet

89 Illustrations

90 Software

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1. Study the diagram of the computer system below.
A

B
D

(a) Explain briefly how the device labelled A can be used on the
computer system.

(b) Give the type of outputs that are produced by device B and device C.

(c) If part D is not responding to commands, explain two ways of resolving

this problem.

2. (a) State two differences between a Local Area Network (LAN) and a -Wide
Area Network (WAN).

(b) Give two advantages that a wireless network has over a wired network.

(c) Give two reasons why it is advisable to avoid downloading any free
software from the internet?

(d) What program in an internet browser is used to search for information?

(e) Why is downloading of information from a website sometimes slow?

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3. The diagram below shows a log-in screen on a network. To gain access to
the network the user ID must be entered.
User ID*
Password*

Log on

Log on problems? Get support

(a) What is a password?

(b) What would happen if a wrong password is entered more than the
maximum number of times allowed?

(c) Why is it not a good idea to keep using the same password for a long
time?

(d) Give two physical ways of protecting computer systems.

4. (a) Give two negative social effects of using computers.

(b) Use of computers can lead to a number of health problems.

State one way of preventing each of the following:-
(i) Backache,
(ii) Eyestrain,
(iii) Electric shock.

5. A Computer represents data as binary digits.

(a) What are binary digits?

(b) How many binary digits (bits) make one byte?

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 (c) Name two places where analogue computers are mostly used.

(d) Name two household appliances which are digital in nature.

6. Kima Secondary School wants to produce a school magazine.

(a) State two input devices that the school should use to capture
photographs in digital format.

(b) Name the best application software that can be used to make the
school magazine.

(c) What type of printer could be used to print the school magazine?

(d) Give one advantage and one disadvantage of using a computer system
to produce a magazine.

7. (a) Why is a microphone unlikely to cause repetitive strain injury?

(b) Give two situations where speech recognition systems can be used.

(c) What application software can make musical instruments work with
a computer?

8. The diagram below shows four basic actions of the computer to produce
information.
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 4

Stage 3

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 (a) State one device that can used at stage 3 and one that can be used at
stage 4.

(b) Name stage 1 and 3?

(c) What action is done at stage 2?

9. The picture below shows different hardware devices found on a computer

network.

A B
(a) Name the two hardware devices A and B.

(b) Give two uses of a computer network.

(c) (i) Give one advantage of a wireless network.

(ii) Give one disadvantage of a wireless network.

(d) Give two ways of protecting computers on a network.

10. The following is a sample of an e-mail address of pjbanda.

pjbanda @ examscouncil.org
A B

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 (a) Name parts A and B.

(b) If pjbanda receives an e-mail message from his friend, what is the
name of the space where the message is kept?

(c) Give two reasons why it is not advisable to open emails from unknown
sources.

(d) Give two reasons why users prefer to send e-mails instead of letters.

11. Beenzu and Niza have been playing a video game all day on the
computer using a keyboard.

(a) State one health problem that Beenzu and Niza may face due to the
continuous use of the computer.

(b) Give one way of preventing the health problem you stated in (a).

(c) Give one input device that can be used to play the video game instead
of the keyboard.

(d) Give one disadvantage of playing computer games apart from health
related problems.

12. Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow.

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 (a) What is the type of network shown above?

(b) State one item shared in this network.

(c) Give requirements needed for one to access this network

(d) Give one place where this type of network can be used.

13. The picture below shows a computer mouse

(a) Name the parts labelled A, B and C.

(b) What is the function of part B when working in a document?

(c) What would happen if a user clicks part C on a Desktop?

(d) What is the term used to refer to two successive clicks of Part A?

(e) Why do users prefer using the mouse other than a keyboard in a
Graphical User Interface?

14. Mwandamando runs an NGO that takes care of street kids. The NGO
has agents who capture information about the street kids.

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 (a) Mention a piece of software that can be used to edit

(i) images of street kids,

(ii) records of each street kid.

(b) List one hardware device and a software that can be used to
present a report about the street kids to an audience.

15. The picture below shows a card used in a transaction system. Study it
it and answer the questions that follow.

(a) Name this card.

(b) Give one item of data that should be entered in the system in order
to use the system with this card.

(c) Give one example of information stored on the card.

(d) E-commerce is now accepted by many users. What is meant by

E-commerce?

(e) State two advantages of using the above card when making
transactions.

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 (f) Give one situation where the card would fail to make transactions
go through.

(g) Name a device similar to part X.

16. Study the diagram and answer the questions that follow.

A B

C D
MOUSE COMPUTER SCREEN
E

KEYBOARD F

(a) Show the direction of data movement by putting arrows on lines

C, D and E.

(b) Add another input device and another output device in boxes A and B.

17. (a) Explain the meaning of the term LAN.

(b) Give one disadvantage of networking computers.

(c) What do the letters SAN stand for in networks?

(d) Name a device that changes digital data into analogue signals and
analogue signals to digital data.

(e) Give one example of crime committed using computers.

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18. Today, people use many forms to telecommunications such as electronic
mail to relay information.

(a) Explain what electronic mail is.

(b) Write an example of a valid email address.

(c) State one advantage of using electronic mail.

(d) Give one situation where an electronic mail would fail to reach the
recipient.

19. Computers are a common feature in many places.

(a) Name two components of a computer system.

(b) Give one action that a computer system performs.

(c) State one health issue associated with the use of a computer system.

(d) Give one safety risk of using a computer system.

20. (a) What is a Desktop publishing program?

(b) State two graphic elements that can be used when designing a
business card.

(c) Explain how an image can be integrated into a business card.

(d) State two features of a Desktop publishing program.

(e) Give two products that can be created using Desktop publishing
program
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21. Study the table below and answer the questions that follow:

(a) What is the name of the application program in which this data was
entered?

(b) Write the formula that was entered in Cell G4 to calculate the
total marks.

(c) Name the feature used to create a single cell with the heading
entitled ‘SUBJECTS’.

(d) List the names of pupils with the same total marks.

(e) Give one in-built function in the application program shown in the
table.

22. (a) What is Computer Based Learning?

(b) State one multimedia device that can be used in Computer

Based Learning.

(c) Give one advantage of Computer Based Learning

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 (d) Give one disadvantage associated with Computer Based Learning.

(e) Name two applications that can be used for Computer Based
Learning.

23. Study the diagram of a spreadsheet below

C E

A D

(a) Name part A

(b) State two types of data that can be entered in cell labbled B.

(c) When can part C be used?

(d) What is the use of part D?

(e) What is the function of the button indicated by letter E?

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1. (a) Device A is a web cam used for video communication.

(b) B - A computer monitor displays information in pictorial or text form

on the computer screen.

C - A printer outputs information/data on a paper.

(c) - Restarting the computer.

- Running a troubleshoot.

2. (a) - LAN has a higher data transfer rate whereas WAN has a lower data
transfer rate.

- LAN is a computer network that covers a small geographic area,

like a home while WAN is a computer network that covers a
broader area.

(b) - Wireless networks can be easier and cheaper to install.

- Wireless Networks are very mobile and versatile.

(c) - Free software can conatin viruses which can damage the computer.

- Free software can conatin malicious code that can be used to

hack into a system.

(d) - Search engine e.g Google.

(e) - Too much traffic on the website.

- A poor internet connection.

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3. (a) A password is a string of characters used to verify the identity of a
user during the authentication process.

(b) The service gets locked temporalily.

(c) The system can be hacked if the password is not changed regularly.

(d) - Locking the computer room after use.

- Restricting access to the computer room without permission.

4. (a) - It can contribute to moral decay as someone can adopt bad beha -
viours online.

- Learners can experience a lower attention span when they use a

computer often.

(b) Backache - Using a fully adjustable chair to help with having the
correct posture.

Eyestrain - Taking regular breaks when using a computer and focusing

on something else.

Electric shock - Ensure that the wires/cables are insulated properly.

5. (a) These are numbers in base two (1’s and 0’s)

(b) 8 bits

(c) Scientific labs and in Industries

(d) air conditioners, dishwashers, television , refrigerators

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6. (a) - Digital camera | Smart phone

(b) Microsoft Publisher

(c) Colour laser printer

(d) Advantage - It is easy to design, edit and print when using a computer.

Disadvantage - An internal data processing of the printer may take a

long time when processing a large amount of data.

7. (a) This is because a microphone does not require a user to make the
same movements repetitively.

(b) When browsing the internet |When searching for files on a computer

(c) Cubase|FL Studio

8. (a) Stage 3 - Hard disk (Storage device) | Stage 4 - Speaker (Output device)

(b) Stage 1 - Input | Stage 3 - Storage

(c) Processing

9. (a) A - Network Interface Card | B - Ethernet cable

(b) Fast Communication| Information and Resource Sharing

(c) Advantage - Increased mobility

Disadvantage - Not always reliable, prone to jamming.

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 (d) - Building a firewall | Update passwords often

10.(a) A - Username | B - Domain

(b) Email Body

(c) - One can be vulnerable to viruses

- Hackers can easily gain access into a system using emails.

11. (a) Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)

(b) Taking regular breaks while using the computer

(c) Joystick | Gaming Controller

(d) It can lead to an addiction and results in low concentration levels.

12. (a) Bus Network Topology

(b) A server

(c) User ID | Password/pin

(d) In a university/school computer lab

13. (a) A - Left button | B - Scroll wheel |C - Right button

(b) It is used for scrolling through a document.

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 (c) A pop up menu will appear.

(d) Double clicking

(e) A mouse makes it easier to select, drag and drop items.

14. (a) (i) Microsoft Publisher | Photoshop

(ii) Microsoft Spreadsheets | Microsoft Access

(b) Hardware - Projector | Software - Microsoft Powerpoint

15. (a) ATM Card

(b) Personal identification Number (PIN)

(c) Name of card holder | Name of bank | Account number

(d) E-commerce is the buying and selling of goods over the internet.

(e) - It is convenient as one does not need to always carry cash.

- It can be used to purchase goods online.

(f) When the user’s account has insufficient balance | Using a wrong pin

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16. (a)

A B

C D
MOUSE COMPUTER SCREEN
E

KEYBOARD F

(b) A - Scanner, microphone | B - Printer, Projector

17.(a) A local area network (LAN) is a group of computers and peripheral

devices that share a common communications line or wireless link to
a server within a distinct geographic area.

(b) Easy spreading of computer viruses.

(c) Storage Area Network (SAN)

(d) A Modem

(e) cybercrime - such as committing fraud.

18. (a) Electronic mail (e-mail) is a computer-based application for the

exchange of messages between users.

(b) [email protected]

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 (c) Emails are delivered extremely fast when compared to traditional post.

(d) If someone does not have an internet connection.

19. (a) Input Unit, Output Unit, Memory Unit.

(b) Processing of data as per instructions.

(c) Eye strain

(d) Long and hanging cables can cause injuries.

20. (a) A desktop publishing program is a program designed to allow design

and layout of documents like books, magazines, catalogs and flyers on
a computer.

(b) Logo | Creative layout

(c) On the insert tab, click on ‘pictures’ then browse through the folders
and double click on picture you want to be added on the business card.

(d) Layout Tools | Text Tools | Graphic Tools

(e) Flyers | Magazines | Business cards

21. (a) Microsoft Excel

(b) G4 = C4+D4+E4+F4

(c) Merge and Centre

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 (d) Kimavu and Mabvuto

(e) COUNT() | Autosum()

22. (a) Learning with the use of computers.

(b) Tablet | Smart phone

(c) It is cost effective |Reduces travel expenses.

(d) - Motivating and training teachers to make use of computers

in education is a challenging task.

- Computer Based Learning is prone to technical issues

(e) Zoom | Skyle | Google meet

23. (a) A - Name box

(b) Text | Formulas

(c) When adding a function from a list of predifined functions

(d) To add/insert a formula or data in the active cell

(e) Autosum : automatically adds values in the selected cells

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