EVERMORE SCHOOL

BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

ICT
END TERM THREE EXAM – 2024
YEAR 8
TIME: 2 HOURS

NAME:…………………………………………………………….DATE:…………………………………
Instructions: Answer all question in the space provided

Instructions
• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name, and date.
• Answer all questions.
• Answer the questions in the spaces provided
Information
• The total mark for this paper is 70.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets
Advice
• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
• Try to answer every question.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end.
• Good luck with your examination
1. Outline any TWO instructions that one can use when creating a vector graphic. (2 marks)
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2. Define the following terms as used in ICT. (6 marks)
a. Bitmap
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b. Pixel
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c. Resolution
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3. Explain how changing the resolution of an image changes its quality. (2 marks)
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4. Outline TWO criteria used to compare vector graphics and bitmap images. (2 marks)
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5. Outline three features of a spreadsheet? (3 marks)
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6. Differentiate between resolution and colour depth. (4 marks)
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7. Draw and give the corresponding binary code for the bitmap image below. ( 2 marks)

8. The table below shows the calculation of file size in bytes, Nibbles and bits. Complete
the blank space with an appropriate value. (8 Marks)
Word size Bytes Bits
Globalization
school
community
Engineering
9. Using examples, outline three data types used in spreadsheets. (3 marks)

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10. James is working on a file. He notices that the file has a size 40 MiB. Give an expression
that shows the size of this file in bits. (2 marks)
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11. Give the use of the following functions in Microsoft excel. (6 marks)
a. Sum
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b. Average
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c. Max
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12. Define the term infographics. ( 2 marks)
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13. Data in excel can be represented graphically using charts. Outline any three types of
charts that can be used to represent the data. (3 marks)

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14. Describe what lossy compression is in data compression. (2 marks)
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15. Explain any two reasons for compressing a file. (2 marks)
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16. What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data? (4 marks)
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17. a. Define the term social media. (2 marks)
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b. Outline any four types of social media. (4 marks)
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c. Mention four features of social media. (4 marks)
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18. Outline four examples of wearable technology. (4 marks)
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19. Give three advantages of wearable technology. (3 marks)
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