MCM NKANA SECONDARY SCHOOL

2023 Grade 8 Mid-Term Examination

Computer Studies 402/1

Name ……………………………………………………………… Class 8…………….

Instructions:
Answer all questions in this paper. The paper consists of three (03) sections.

Section A (10 Marks)

1. Which one is an input device
(a) Sensor
(b) LCD
(c) Dot Matrix printer
(d) USB

2. Which of the following is NOT a pointing device

(a) Trackerball
(b) Joystick
(c) Mouse
(d) Barcode scanner

3. A PDA is a computer that is used to:

(a) To manage personal records
(b) To connect LAN to WAN
(c) To form a private network
(d) Hack other networks

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4. What is the default name of the unnamed folder
(a) New folder
(b) New folder (1)
(c) Folder
(d) Folder (1)
5. The mouse action similar to copy and paste is
(a) move
(b) cut
(c) scrolling
(d) send to

6. The picture like structure on the desktop that represents a file, program or
shortcut is called
(a) Picture-like
(b) Icon
(c) Window
(d) Cursor

7. Ergonomic is
(a) Is the science of designing offices and equipment for safety
(b) Is the building of skyscraper buildings
(c) Is a beautiful keyboard
(d) Is using wireless devices

8. A printer suitable for printing duplicate invoices is

(a) Laserjet
(b) Inkjet
(c) Dot matrix
(d) 3D printer

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9. ………………. Is the brain of the computer
(a) Mouse
(b) UPS
(c) CPU
(d) TFT

10. Which of the correct statement

(a) Cold booting means starting a computer from a powerless state
(b) Cold booting means starting a computer in a cold environment
(c) Warm booting means pouring warm water on the computer
(d) Warm booting means starting a computer in warm environment

Section B (12 marks)

1. ……………………………, memory and …………………………. Form the

central processing unit [2]

2. A …………………………….. is used to display information from a

computer to a large screen [1]

3. ……………………………… is used to control the cursor on a laptop [1]

4. A keyboard shortcut used to cut is ……………………….. and Ctrl + A is

used to ………………………………. [2]

5. …………………………. is an input device used by the blind to enter

information into a computer [1]

6. ………………………………………… is a network that connects computers

in a city [1]

7. A computer on a network is called ………………………………. and a

computer not part of a network is called ………………………….. [2]

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8. ………………………………….. means converting digital signals to anlog

signals and ………………………………. Means converting analog signals

to digital [2]

Section C (18 marks)

1. An internet café owned by Yukta and Takonda has 10 computers.

(a) What is the name given to the connection of 10 computers

………………………………………………………………………………. [1]

(b) State two disadvantages of connecting computers

1. ………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………… [1]

2. ………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………… [1]

(c) Give two reasons for preferring a WLAN over a cabled LAN

1. ………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………… [1]

2. ………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………… [1]

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2. Prolonged use of computers can lead to health and safety problems.

(a) List two health problems that may be caused by prolonged use of

computers. For each give a method of prevention. Do not use the same

method for both answers.

Health problem 1 ………………………………………………………… [1]

Method of prevention 1 ……………………………………………………..

……………………………………………………………………………… [1]

Health problem 2 …………………………………………………………. [1]

Method of prevention 2 ………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………. [1]

(b) List two safety problems that may be caused by the use of computers

Safety issue 1 …………………………………………………………….. [1]

Safety issue 2 …………………………………………………………….. [1]

(c) State one reason computers are preferred over human beings

…………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………... [1]

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 3. (a) Complete the table below

Device

………………… ………………………………………….

[1] …………………………………….. [1]

Used to control the movement of the

………………… cursor on the screen

[1]

…………………. ……………………………………

[1] ……………………………………

………………………………… [1]

(b) State one computer laboratory rules

…………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………….. [1]

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