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Grade 8 Computer Monthly Test January

The document is an exam for grade 8 students at MCM Nkana Secondary School testing their knowledge of computers. It contains multiple choice and short answer questions about computer parts, what a computer is, input/output devices, and types of software. Students are asked to define key computer terms, describe uses for input devices like trackballs and touchpads, provide examples of where remote controls are used, and draw and label a basic computer system diagram showing input, processing, and output components.

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Grade 8 Computer Monthly Test January

The document is an exam for grade 8 students at MCM Nkana Secondary School testing their knowledge of computers. It contains multiple choice and short answer questions about computer parts, what a computer is, input/output devices, and types of software. Students are asked to define key computer terms, describe uses for input devices like trackballs and touchpads, provide examples of where remote controls are used, and draw and label a basic computer system diagram showing input, processing, and output components.

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MCM NKANA SECONDARY SCHOOL

Education for Life


END OF TERM 1 EXAMINATIONS
GRADE 8

Section A

Answer all questions in this section by circling the correct answer

1. Which statement describes what the computer is?


A. An electronic device which automatically plays games only
B. An electronic device which automatically accepts data, processes it and gives information
C. An electronic device which automatically stores information
D. An electronic device which automatically outputs information

2. Computers are very useful because


A. They are accurate and big
B. They are fast and accurate
C. They are accurate and loud
D. They are fast and slow

3. The parts of the computer which you can touch are called
A. Hardware
B. Physical ware
C. Software touch ware
D. Touchable ware
4. Which of the following is an example of an input device
A
.
.

5. Below are two input devices. Explain where they are used.

(a) Tracker ball



(b) Touch pad



6. Give two situations where it makes sense to use a remote control for input.


MCM NKANA SECONDARY SCHOOL
Education for Life
END OF TERM 1 EXAMINATIONS
GRADE 8

7. Commercial Software is
8. Shareware is.
.........................................................................................................................................
9. Public Domain software is .
10. ..
11. Draw the diagram of a computer system and label the parts according to the class they belong
e.g input, processing etc.

SOLUTIONS
1. Hardware
2. System software and applications software
3. Ergonomic Keyboard

MCM NKANA SECONDARY SCHOOL “Education for Life” END OF TERM 1 EXAMINATIONS GRADE 8 Section A Answer all q
MCM NKANA SECONDARY SCHOOL “Education for Life” END OF TERM 1 EXAMINATIONS GRADE 8 7. Commercial Software

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