YEAR END EXAMINATION

YEAR 8

JUNE 2022

Subject: Computer Science Syllabus Code: 0478

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1 Design a program using Python.

a. Create a colourlist for 7 elements.

b. Create a teamlist for 7 elements.

c. Create a booklist for 7 elements.

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2 Design a program which:

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3 This command creates a list :

Books = [“ Science” , “Maths”, ”English”]

a. How many elements are in this list?

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b. Write the command to append the value “Computer Science” to the list.

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c. Write the command to get user input and add it to the list.

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4 This command creates a list :

vehicles = [“ car” , “train”, ”airplane”]

a. How many elements are in this list?

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b. Write the command to append the value “Motorcycle” to the list.

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c. Write the command to get user input and add it to the list.

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5 Explain this Python program.

Action Python command

stop = len(atoms)

for i in range(stop):

print[atoms[i])

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6 Write the output

x = int(1)
y = int(2.8)
z = int("3")
print(x)
print(y)
print(z)

7 Write the output

a = 200
b = 33
if b > a:
print("b is greater than a")
else:
print("b is not greater than a")

8 Write the output

a = 20
b = 330
if b > a:
print("b is greater than a")
else:
print("b is not greater than a")

9 Write the output

x=5
y=3
print(x * y)

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10 The binary search uses fewer operations. Much quicker way to search an item. Linear search
the computer had to look at every items in the list. Make a poster about one searches. Your
poster should describe how the search works and the advantages of this type of search.

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11 Commands that carry out actions and useful for the team manager are:

i. ………………………………………………………………
ii. ………………………………………………………………
iii. ………………………………………………………………
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12 Read and answer the questions.

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13 Sometimes it is difficult to make a technology choice. List 4 non- functional requirements:

i. ………………………………………………………………
ii. ………………………………………………………………
iii. ………………………………………………………………
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14 Write 3 examples to decide on the options to use in the project.

Technology Suggested options to investigate an analyse

Hardware options for filming

interviews

Software options for editing video

Software options for creating and

editing graphics and images

Service options for storing and

sharing files

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15 Mobile Medical Services also keeps records of the numbers of doctors and nurses working in
the different clinics. Here is part of the spreadsheet.

a. You are asked to calculate the total number of Doctors in each clinic. Which column would
hold this data?
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b. What formula would you use?
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c. You are asked to calculate the total number of Nurses in each clinic. Which column would
hold this data?
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d. What formula would you use?
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