STUDENT’S NAME: _________________________
THE WUKANI EXAMINATIONS BOARD
2023 JUNIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION
COMPUTER STUDIES
(100 MARKS)
Subject Number: J039
Date: _______________________ Time Allowed: 2 hours
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1. This paper contains 6 printed pages. Please check.
in these
columns
2. Before beginning to answer these questions write your
surname and first name at the top of each paper
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3. This paper contains two sections: A, and B. Answer
all the questions in each section
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4. In section A encircle the letter corresponding to the
correct answer. Section B should be answered in the 21
space provided.
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Section A (40 Marks)
Encircle the letter representing the right answer
1. A computer which processes data that 6. How many bits makes a byte?
is continuous in nature is called A. 8
A. Digital computer B. 1024
B. Mini computer C. 2024
C. Analytical computer D. 1124
D. Analog computer
7. Which of the following is a type of
2. Which of the following is an example computer based on purpose?
of a computer hardware? A. Special purpose
A. Microsoft office B. Desktop
B. Linux C. Travelers computer
C. Mouse D. Portable computer
D. Adobe In Design
8. Instructions that direct the computer
3. Which of the following is the use of on what to do are called
the computer? A. Data
A. Playing games B. Information
B. Mopping C. Application
C. Compact disk D. Software
D. Hard disk
9. When was the analytical engine
4. Which of the following refers to the developed?
tangible components that make up a A. 1782
computer? B. 1832
A. Translator C. 1932
B. Hardware D. 1632
C. Utilities
D. Software 10. What does an acronym PC stand for?
A. Personal connection
5. Which of the following computer is B. Professional committee
suitable for travelers? C. Private computer
A. Laptop D. Personal computer
B. Desktop
C. Calculator
D. Microphone Continued/…
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11. Computers are used in hospitals for 16. What does acronym IT stand for?
A. Recording patient’s information A. Information Technology
B. Cooking for patients B. Information Technician
C. Talking to patients C. Info graphic Technology
D. Driving patients D. In Technology
12. Which of the following is a type of a 17. What is data?
computer? A. Processed Information
A. Analog computer B. Raw food
B. Standard computer C. Unprocessed Information
C. Hospital computer D. Meaningful to the user
D. Bank computer
18. State two major components of a
13. GIGO stands for? computer
A. Garbage In Garbage Out A. Hardware and software
B. Garage In Garage Out B. Software and hard disk
C. General Information Get Out C. Hard disk and softcopy
D. Garbage Information Get Out D. Hardware and accessories
14. Why is a mobile phone regarded as a 19. Which of the following is an
computer? advantage of a digital computer?
A. It has a screen, programmable A. Simpler to develop
B. Portable B. Consume more power
C. Has a camera C. Less reliable
D. It can produce sound D. Very bad in processing things
15. Which of the following did first 20. Where are computers used?
generation computers use to work? A. Banks
A. Vacuum tubes B. Dumping sites
B. Transistors C. Atmosphere
C. NIC D. Dining room
D. EDVAC A. electricity
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Section B (60 Marks)
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
21. a. What is a computer?
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(2 Marks)
b. List three types of computers according to size
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(3 Marks)
c. What are peripheral devices?
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d. Mention three examples of peripheral devices.
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22. a. What are input devices?
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b. Mention four classification of input devices
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c. List any four components of computer hardware
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23. a. Define the term electronic computing devices?
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b. List four examples of non-electronic computing devices
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c. Who is considered as the father of computing?
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d. Which generation of computers was used for the construction of hydrogen bombs
that were used during 1st world war?
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24. a. Explain the five types of keyboards
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b. Discuss how computers are used in five different places.
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25. a. Draw a sketch of the desktop computer and label its main parts
(6 Marks)
b. Describe two types of computers according to the type of data they process.
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(4 Marks)
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