CAMBRIDGE CURRICULUM

UNIT TEST –2 March 2021

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY – GRADE – 9
Date: 10-Mar-21 Time: 45 Minutes.

Name: ______________________________ Roll No___________ Sec______

General Instructions: -

1. All questions are compulsory.

2. Marks for each question is indicated in the bracket [ ].
3. Please check that the questions are printed on all pages.

This question paper consists of 2 printed pages.

Maximum Marks: 20 Marks Obtained: _______

Question No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

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Maximum
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Answer All the Questions

1. Explain three positive effects that microprocessor-controlled devices can have on our leisure
time [3]

2. State four ways to prevent RSI [2]

3. List the benefits that ICT brought to the job? [2]

4. What are the differences between Hub and Switch? Any 3. [3]

5. How does a router store IP addresses? [2]

6. State three ergonomically designed devices that can help prevent health issues caused by use of
ICT equipment. For each device you should describe how the device is designed to help prevent
health risks. [2]

7. Give three disadvantages of holding a video-conference rather than a face-to-face meeting. [3]

8. Explain what ‘Computer Virus’ is. What are the effects of Virus? List any two. [2]

9. Tick (✓) which of the following statements apply to LANs, which apply to WANs and which apply
to WLANs. [2]
  LAN (✓) WAN (✓) WLAN (✓)
The internet is an example of this type of
network      
This type of network is found in a building but
is connected without cables      
This type of network is used to transmit data
between Europe and North America      
This type of network is found in a building but
is connected with cables      

10. The introduction of computers into the workplace has had an effect on working patterns. Name
the most appropriate working pattern that matches the descriptions given below. [2]
(a) Working fewer hours, a week than full-time staff..............................................
(b) Workers have some say in when they start and finish work but must work a full day.
......................
(c) One full-time job is divided between two workers.................................................
(d) A worker works the required hours but in a fewer number of days.........................

11. Describe what is meant by ergonomics [2]