BUFF BAY HIGH SCHOOL

End of Term Exam

Information Technology
Grade 8
READ THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY
Please follow All instructions in this booklet.
Total marks: 40
Name:
Teacher: Odaine Stewart
Class: 8 Barbados & St. John

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. This paper consists of THREE (3) sections. Multiple choice, short answers
and matching. Answer all questions on this paper.
2. Do not begin until you are told to do so.
3. If you are finished before time given, read over your work.
DO NOT OPEN UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO
WISH YOU THE BEST
 Multiple Choice
1. What is computer hardware?
A. Lumber board that is in storage
B. The physical components of a computer
C. Computer chair to sit on

2. What is computer software?

A. Programmed data stored on the computer
B. Lights coming from the computer
C. Information on a piece of paper

3. Select three (3) examples of computer hardware?

A. Computer chair, Monitor and Android
B. Typing fingers, Speakers, Printed documents
C. Speakers, Monitor and Hard Drive

4. Select three (3) examples of computer software?

A. Printed documents, Music and Flash Drive
B. Windows 10, Google Chrome and File Explorer
C. Video game, anti-virus and mouse
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5. What are input device?

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6. Give three examples of output device?

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7. Give three examples of input device?

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8. Define the terms?

Computer
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Storage device
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9. What are output device?

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10.State the purpose of each device

Mouse
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Keyboard
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Monitor
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Mike
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Speakers
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11.What is the purpose of the processor?
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12.What does this abbreviation CPU mean?
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Both inputs and Inputs Outputs

outputs.
 Word Bank
1.Microphone
2.Scanner
3.Barcode reader
4.Keyboard
5.Webcam
6.Mouse
7.Joystick
8.Stylus pen
9.Track Ball
10. Magnetic Ink Card Reader (MICR)
11. Optical Character Reader
12. Monitor (LED, LCD, CRT etc.)
13. Printers (all types)
14. Plotters.
15. Microfiche.
16. Projector.
17. Head Phone.
18. GPS
19. Projector Remote
20. Game System
21. HDMI port
22. Flash Drive
23. USB
24. Ethernet
25. Touchpad
26. Speakers