CANDIDATE NAME: ___________________________________

NORTHERN EDUCATION DIVISION

2025 JUNIOR CERTIFICATE MOCK EXAMINATIONS

COMPUTER STUDIES

(100 marks)

Tuesday, April 1 Subject

Number: J039
Time Allowed: 2
hours
1:30 – 3:30
pm
Instructions
1. This paper contains 13 printed Questi Do not
Tick if
on write in
pages. Please check. answer
numbe these
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2. Write your official name in the r columns
1 - 20
spaces provided on top of each
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page. 22
3. Answer all the questions on this 23
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paper. 25
4. This paper contains three sections; 26
27
A, B and C. 28
5. Follow instructions for each section 29
30
carefully. 31
6. In the table provided on this page, 32
33
tick against the question number
you have answered.
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7. Hand over your paper to the invigilator when time is called to stop
writing.

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Section A (20 marks)
Answer all the twenty questions in this section by encircling the correct option to the question

1. What does SVGA stands for? C. Only one type there is no further

A. Standard Visual Graphics Array classification

B. Super Visual Graphics Array D. PROM & EROM

C. Standard Video Graphics Array

D. Super Video Graphics Array 5. Which of the following is used in an optical
mouse?
2. In which category of computers are the Auto
Teller Machines? A. Infrared light
A. Microcomputers B. Light Emitting Diode (LED)
B. Special Purpose Computers
C. Servers C. Sensor
D. Special Computers D. Microwave

3. A hybrid computer ________________ 6. Which of the following is used to open a

A. processes analogue data only file?
B. processes digital data only A. Clicking
C. processes both analogue and digital B. Dragging and dropping
data C. Double clicking
D. process data and information faster D. Right clicking

4. Which of the following are types of ROMs?

7. Which of the following is a unit of
A. SROM & DROM
measurement for a computer storage?
B. PROM & EPROM
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A. Byte C. Expensive to run

B. Memory D. None of the above
C. Hertz
11. Which of the following can prevent theft of
D. Gram Computers in the laboratory?
A. Using uninterrupted power supply
B. Using passwords
8. Which of the following is also known as C. Fitting burglar bars on doors and
windows
brain of computer?
D. Switching computers using the
A. Control Unit correct procedure
B. Central Processing Unit
C. Arithmetic and language Unit 12. What is the first step you should take when
D. Monitor troubleshooting a computer problem?
9. Which of the following is not a pointing A. Immediately try to fix it.
device? B. Ask a friend for help.
A. Mouse C. Identify the problem and gather
B. Monitor information about the symptoms.
C. Trackball D. Open the computer case and check
D. Touch pad the wires.
10. Figure 1 below is the diagram of a printer 13. What is the basic unit of information in a
computer usually represented by 0 or 1?
A. Byte
B. Bit
C. Hertz
D. Nipple

14. The main memory of computer is also

known as
A. Hard-disk
Figure 1 B. Primary storage
What is the main disadvantage of the C. Secondary storage
printer above? D. Internal memory
A. Expensive to buy
B. Expensive to keep
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15. _________ is a collection of unprocessed A. Vacuum tubes

items, which can include text, numbers, B. Transistor
image audio and video. C. Integrated circuit
A. Data D. All the above
B. Instruction
C. Programs
D. Information 18. The F1, F2, F3, F4…, F12 are known
16. What is the main difference between as_____________
mainframe and super computers? A. Final keys
A. Super computers are much larger than B. Fractional keys
mainframe computers C. Functional keys
B. Super computers are much smaller than D. Special keys
mainframe computers 19. What is the function of a note pane in
C. Supercomputers are focused on PowerPoint?
A. Contains frequently used commands
executing few programs as fast as
B. Displays common formatting tools
possible while mainframe computers C. Its where you write what is to be
use their power to execute as many presented
D. Add more notes that could not fit on a
programs concurrently
slide
D. Supercomputers are focused on 20. The ___________is the component of the
executing as many programs as processor that directs and coordinate most of
possible while mainframe computers the operation in the computer
use their power to execute few A. control unit
programs as fast as possible B. arithmetic logic unit
17. What was used in the making of the second C. central processing unit
generation of computers D. machine cycle

Section B (50 marks)

Answer all the ten questions in this section in the spaces provided
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21. a. State any one type of Random Access Memory.

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(1 mark)

b. Figure 2 below is an example of a secondary storage device.

Figure 2

i. Identify the device above.

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(2 mark)
ii. List down any two advantages of this device over a floppy disk device.
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(2 marks)
c. What do the following acronyms stand for in computer?
i. CMOS
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(1 mark)
ii. POST
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(1 mark)
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iii. VGA
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(1 mark)
d. State any one advantage of the following types of computer monitors;
i. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
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(2 marks)
ii. Cathode Ray Tube (CRT)
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(2 marks)
22. a. Mention any one reason why the following resources are important in the management
and safe use of computers?
i. Uninterruptible Power Supply
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(2 marks)
ii. Insulated power cables
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(2 marks)
b. Explain any one cause of software and data loss
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(2 marks)
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23. a. Figure 3 is a diagram showing a command button Ms. PowerPoint. Use it to answer the
questions that follow.

Figure 3
i. In which application software is the above button or icon found?
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(1 mark)
ii. What is the function the command button?
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(2 marks)
b. List any two examples of presentation software.
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(2 marks)
24. Explain the role or use of the following features in Microsoft word.
i. Find and Replace
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(2 marks)
ii. Undo and Redo
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(2 marks)

25. Outline the steps to be followed when dividing a paragraph in a word document into three
columns with a line in between.
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(4 marks)

26. Explain the impact of computers on the following;

a. Environment
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(2 marks)
b. Education
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(2 marks)
c. Culture
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(2 marks)

27. Figure 4 below shows show graphical view of the role of an operating system.

USER

HARDWARE
Figure 4
i. Identify A and B
A. _____________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
B. _____________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
ii. State any two roles played by part B
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(2 marks)
28. Name the type of scanner used to
i. capture prices of goods at points of sale terminals in supermarkets and superstores.
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(1 mark)
ii. grade or mark multiple choice question.
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(1 mark)

29. a. Differentiate transitions from animations as used in PowerPoint presentation.

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(2 marks)
c. State any one reasons why is it important to check the properties of a computer system before
buying.
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(1 mark)
30. State any one computer hardware related problem and explain how you can resolve it.
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(4 marks)

Section C (30 marks)

Answer all the three questions in this section in the spaces provided

31. a. Explain the two types of page orientation.

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(4 marks)

b. Discuss any three types of views in Microsoft word.

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(6 marks)
32. Outline the procedure for inserting the following;
a. Watermark in a word document
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(5 marks)
b. Pictures in a Presentation
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(5 marks)
33. a. Give any four ways of protecting computers from viruses.
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(4 marks)

b. Explain any three factors to consider when designing a presentation.

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(6 marks)
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