NAME OF CANDIDATE: ______________________________________

NGABU CLUSTER MOCK EXAMINATIONS

2024 JUNIOR CERTIFICATE OF EXAMINATIONS

COMPUTER STUDIES
(100 Marks)

Subject Number: J039

Wednesday, 27 March Time Allowed: 2 hours

1:00 – 3:00 pm

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This paper contains 8 printed pages. Please check.

1. This paper contains three sections: Question Tick if Do not write in

A, B and C. Answer all questions in Number answered these columns
each section. 1-20
2. Section A should be answered by 21
encircling the letter with the correct 22
answer. Section B and C should be 23
answered in the spaces provided. 24
3. Submit your completed question 25
paper when time is called to stop 26
writing. 27
4. Write your name in the spaces 28
provided on all the pages. 29
30
31
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33

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SECTION A – Multiple Choice (20 marks)

1. What does the acronym PC stand for? C. 808 bytes

A. Private company D. 964 bytes
B. Personal computer 7. Which generation of computers used
C. Personal compact thermionic valves?
D. Private computer A. 1st generation
B. 2nd generation
2. Which of the following is another name for C. 3rd generation
a computer monitor? D. 4th generation
A. TV
8. What is computer hardware?
B. LED
A. The strong parts of a computer
C. Projector
B. The tangible parts of a computer
D. Display unit
C. The computer parts that are not soft
3. The following are types of computers D. The computer parts that need power
according to size except
9. The following are statements about the
A. Super computer
system unit
B. Analog computer
i. It is a complete computer
C. Micro computer
ii. It has ports for connecting
D. Mainframe computer
peripheral devices
4. Which of the following is a unit of
A. I is true and II. is false
measurement for a computer screen
resolution? B. Both I. and II. are false
A. Dots per cm C. I is false and II. is true
B. Display per inch D. Both I. and II. are true
C. Pixel per cm
10. Good posture when using computers
D. Dots per inch includes:
A. Using a reclining chair
5. The following statements are true about
digital computers except: B. Using a chair with cushions
A. Digital computers are simpler to C. Using standard furniture
develop D. Using wooden chairs only
B. Digital computers are smaller in size
11. The word processor feature that allows one
C. Digital computers are not reliable
to replace words with other words of the
D. Digital computers consume less same meaning is called _____
power
A. Dictionary
6. The exact number of bytes that make a B. Lexicon
kilobyte is: C. Search and Replace
A. 1024 bytes D. Thesaurus
B. 1000 bytes
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12. Which of the following is not effective in C. They put together all useful things in the
preventing malware? computer
A. Using up to date antivirus software D. They enable the user to enjoy privacy
B. Avoiding the sharing of removable and customised experience.
storage media
C. Using methylated spirit to clean the 17. A folder contained within another folder is
computer called ________________.
D. Verifying the source of software A. a mini-folder
before installation B. an inside folder
C. a folded folder
13. Which of the following should be installed D. a subfolder
first in a new computer?
A. Operating System 18. Which of the following is the most
B. Device drivers efficient computer system?
C. Language translator
D. Word processor
A. 3.3 GHz 64-bit Processor, 8 GB RAM,
1 TB Hard Drive
14. Which of the following keys is used to
create shortcut commands? B. 3.3 GHz 32-bit Processor, 8 GB RAM,
A. Caps Lock 1 TB Hard Drive
B. F5 C. 3.3 GHz 32-bit Processor, 4 GB RAM,
C. Ctrl 1 TB Hard Drive
D. Enter D. 3.3 GHz 64-bit Processor, 4 GB RAM,
1 TB Hard Drive
15. Which of the following parts of the mouse
is used in the drag and drop operation? 19. Which of the following can be applied to a
A. Left button slide in a presentation?
B. Right button A. Clipping
C. Wheel B. Transitions
D. Cable C. Rotation
D. Cropping
16. Computer user accounts are important
because 20. One example of a hardware problem is:
A. They can be used to transfer money A. Printing error
B. They can be used to manage financial B. Boot failure
ledgers C. Hard drive failure
D. A blank monitor
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SECTION B (50 marks)

21. Below is part of display window of an application. Study it and answer questions that
follow.

i. What application is this image coming from?

__________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)
ii. Name the active tab.
__________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)
iii. List any two command groups shown in the image.
____________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________ (2 marks)
iv. What is the current text alignment?
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)
22. Give any three uses of computers in the entertainment industry.
i. ___________________________________________________________________________
ii. __________________________________________________________________________
iii. _________________________________________________________________ (3 marks)
d. Draw the symbol of the power button of a computer.

(1 mark)
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23. Figure 1 is an illustration of scanning device.

A B

a. Identify the device labelled A.

__________________________________________________________ (1 mark)
b. What is the name of the part labelled B?
_____________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

c. Explain how device A is used in supermarkets in connection with part labelled B

____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________ (3 marks)

24. a. State three factors to be considered when purchasing a printer

i. ___________________________________________________________________________
ii.___________________________________________________________________________
iii. ________________________________________________________________ (3 marks)

b. Describe any two advantages of off-the-shelf software over the in-house developed software.
i.___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
ii.__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________ (4 marks)

25. What do the following mean on the function of operating system?

i. Deadlock ___________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________ (2 marks)
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ii. Interrupt. __________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________ (2 marks)

26. a. State any two qualities of a standard furniture used in a computer laboratory.
i.___________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
ii.___________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________ (2 marks)
b. Give any three examples of operating systems
i. ___________________________________________________________________________
ii. __________________________________________________________________________
iii. ________________________________________________________________ (3 marks)
27. Explain how you can delete a character using the following keys;
a. Delete (Del) key
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________ (2 marks)
b. Backspace
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________ (2 marks)

c. State any four categories of keys on a typical computer keyboard.

i _____________________________________________________________________
ii _____________________________________________________________________
iii _____________________________________________________________________
iv ____________________________________________________________ (4 marks)
28. a. Why are communication devices considered as a must in today’s world?
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________ (2 marks)
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b. Give any three examples of communication devices.

i. ___________________________________________________________________________
ii. __________________________________________________________________________
iii. ________________________________________________________________ (3 marks)
29. a. Mention any two magnetic storage devices.
i. ___________________________________________________________________________
ii. ________________________________________________________________ (2 marks)
b. Define the term computer virus.
____________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)
30. Describe any two ways how viruses are spread amongst computer users
i.___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
ii.___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________(4 marks)

SECTION C (30 marks)

Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
31. a. Describe any two guidelines for connecting hardware
i.___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
ii.___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________ (4 marks)

b. Describe any three implications of computer use.

i.___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
ii.___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
iii.__________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________ (6 marks)
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32. Describe any five ways in which electronic word processor is better than a traditional
manual and typewriter methods of word processing.
i.___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
ii.___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
iii.__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
iv.__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
v.___________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________ (10 marks)

33. a. Describe any two types of presentation software

i.___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
ii.___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________ (4 marks)

b. Describe any three occasions on which presentation software may be used.

i____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

ii.___________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

iii.__________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________ (6 marks)

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