CAMILLE’S ACADEMY INC

CHRISTMAS TERM TEST,2022

Information Technology: Paper 02 Grade 8 Time: 2 hours

1. (a) Define the term computer. (2mks)

(b) List five components of the desktop computer system and explain them. (5mks)
(c) Differentiate between hardware and software and give an example of each. (3mks)

2. (a) Differentiate between Optical Character Recognition and Optical Mark Reader. (2mks)
(b) Give two advantage and two disadvantages of OCR and OMR. (8mks)

3. (a) Define the term input devices. (1mks)

(b) What is the keyboard used for? (1mks)
(c) List one advantage and one disadvantage of using the keyboard (4mks)
(d) List four (4) input devices apart from the keyboard. (4mks)

4. (a) Define the term data communication. (2mks)

(b) Define the term network. (2mks)
(C) List three (3) types of networks and explain them. (6mks)

5. (a) Define the term privacy. (1mks)

(b) List two (2) ways information can be misused and explain them. (4mks)
(c) Explain how someone can protect themselves from identity theft. (4mks)

6. Study the diagram below and answer the following questions.

 A C B D

(a) Name the parts labeled A, B, C and D and explain what each is used for. (6mks )
(b) Which part labelled is suitable for emphasizing on letters, making them standout?(2mks)
(c) What is page orientation? (2mks)

7. (a) List five safety rules when using computer. (5mks)

(b) Why do we use computers? (2mks)
(c) List three disadvantages of using a computer. (3mks)

8. State whether the following are input or output devices:

(a) Monitor
(b) Scanner
(c) Keyboard
(d) Mouse
(e) Joystick
(f) Light Pen
(g) Barcode reader
(h) Speaker
(i) Camera
(k) Microphone (10MKS)