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Name: ……………………………………………….. Class: 9 Cobalt/Copper

MOPANI COPPER MINES NKANA SCHOOL

2024 Grade 9 Revision Toolkit #13

Computer Studies Paper 1 402/1

2024

Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Total Marks 70

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. Write your name class on top of the answer sheet.
2. Cross out the correct answer under section A.
3. Answers all questions in this paper. Answers for this examination must be written in the
space provided.

Information for Candidates

1 The number of marks is shown in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part
question.
2 Cell phones are NOT allowed in the examination room

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Section A (20 marks)

Answer all questions.

1. A device that stores programs and data even when the computer is turned off is called:
(a) RAM
(b) CPU
(c) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
(d) ROM
2. The process of copying data from a computer to a cloud storage service is called:
(a) Uploading
(b) Downloading
(c) Synchronizing
(d) Archiving
3. Which of the following refers to volatile memory?
(a) RAM
(b) SSD
(c) Hard Disk
(d) DVD
4. Which of the following is NOT a function of an operating system?
(a) Memory management
(b) File management
(c) Managing hardware resources
(d) Writing documents
7. Which of the following is an example of a search engine?
(a) Mozilla Firefox
(b) Microsoft Edge
(c) Google Chrome
(d) Bing
8. What type of printer produces high-quality prints by spraying tiny droplets of ink onto paper?
(a) Dot Matrix Printer
(b) Laser Printer
(c) Inkjet Printer
(d) Thermal Printer
9. The part of the computer responsible for processing data and executing instructions is called
the:
(a) Motherboard
(b) CPU
(c) Power Supply
(d) Hard Drive
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10. Which of the following represents a type of system software?

(a) Anti-virus software
(b) Microsoft Excel
(c) Windows 10
(d) Adobe Photoshop
11. The most common unit to measure the size of files and storage devices is:
(a) Byte
(b) Megabyte
(c) Gigabyte
(d) Terabyte
12. The main difference between an SSD (Solid State Drive) and an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) is:
(a) SSDs are mechanical, while HDDs are digital
(b) SSDs have moving parts, while HDDs do not
(c) SSDs are generally faster and more durable than HDDs
(d) HDDs are typically smaller than SSDs
14. A file with a ".pdf" extension is commonly associated with:
(a) Spreadsheet
(b) Document
(c) Image
(d) Audio
15. Which of the following is a peripheral device used to display visual output?
(a) Monitor
(b) Keyboard
(c) Scanner
(d) Microphone
16. In a word processor, which of the following is used to format text in bold?
(a) CTRL + S
(b) CTRL + B
(c) CTRL + V
(d) CTRL + P
17. Which of the following best describes phishing?
(a) A type of hardware used to store data
(b) Sending emails to trick users into revealing sensitive information
(c) Installing malware on a computer
(d) A technique to optimize computer performance
18. The process of finding and fixing errors in a software program is called:
(a) Debugging
(b) Programming
(c) Installing
(d) Compiling
19. The main difference between software and hardware is:
(a) Hardware is intangible, while software is physical
(b) Hardware is physical, while software is intangible
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(c) Software can be touched, but hardware cannot

(d) Both hardware and software are physical components
20. What does "SSD" stand for?
(a) Solid System Drive
(b) Secondary Storage Drive
(c) System Software Drive
(d) Solid State Drive

Section B (20 marks)

Answer all questions

1. A collection of interrelated files stored on a computer system is referred to as

a………………. [1]
2. The basic unit of a spreadsheet where data is entered is called a………………… [1]
3. The system of connected computers that allows them to share data and resources is called a
…………………... [1]
4. A program designed to perform specific tasks such as word processing or browsing the web
is called………………………… [1]
5. The …………………... key is used to refresh a webpage. [1]
6. An application used to compress files into smaller sizes is called a …………………… [1]
7. The component that connects a computer to the internet wirelessly is called a ………… [1]
8. The process of organizing and storing data in a way that allows efficient access is called
………………………. [1]
9. The area on the taskbar that displays the time and running background processes is called the
…………… [1]
10. A program that simulates the functions of a physical computer is called a ………………. [1]
11. A program used to block unauthorized access to or from a network is known as ………… [1]
12. A …………………... is used to capture images from the physical world and convert them
into digital format. [1]
13. The term used for creating multiple backups of a file in case of corruption or failure is called
………………….. [1]
14. The hardware device that provides backup power during a power outage is called a …… [1]
15. The process of restarting a computer system is referred to as ……... [1]
16. A device used to control the cursor on the screen is called a ………. [1]
17. The …………………... key is used to delete text to the right of the cursor. [1]
18. The …………………... key on the keyboard is used to switch between uppercase and
lowercase letters. [1]
19. The area of the computer where the operating system and applications run is called …… [1]
20. The bar at the bottom of the screen where open programs are displayed is called ………. [1]
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Section C (30 marks)

Answer all questions
1. (a) Define the term "e-commerce".
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(b) Give two examples of e-commerce websites
1. ……………………………………. 2. ………………………………… [2]
(c) Give one advantage and one disadvantage of using e-commerce for businesses
Advanatage……………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………[1]
Disaadvantage…………………………………………………………………………………
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(d) Give one effect of e-commerce on society
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[Total: 6 marks]
2. (a) What is malware?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
(b) Give two examples of malware.
1. ……………………… [1]
2. ..…………………….. [1]
(c) Give one symptom that indicate that there is malware on a computer
…………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
[Total: 6 marks]
3. (a) Define the term "user interface"
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(b) Name two types of user interfaces and give an example of a program that uses it.
1. ………………………………………… Example of program ……………………….. [1]
2. ……………………………………….….. Example of program ……………………….. [1]
(c) Give two features of the one of the named interface.
1. ……………………… [1]
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2. ..…………………….. [1]
[Total: 6 marks]
4. (a) Define the term "binary system" in computing
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……………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]
(b) What term is given to a group of four bits?
…………………………………………………………..………………………………….. [1]
(c) Convert 2KB to bits
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………….………………………………….. [2]
(d) State the difference between a bit and a byte
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
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………………………………………………………….………………………………….. [1]
[Total: 6 marks]
5. (a) What is multimedia?
…………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
(b) Explain the difference between animations and transitions in PowerPoint
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
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……………………………………………………………………………………………... [1]
(c) Explain how to insert a video into a PowerPoint slide
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………... [2]
(d) State the purpose of the following:
(i) Slide sorter ……………………………………………………………………………... [1]
(ii) Slide master …………………………………………………………………………… [1]
[Total: 6 marks]
END OF EXAMINATION.