EXAMINATION NUMBER: _________________________

MACHINGA DISTRICT SECONDARY SCHOOLS

2022 JUNIOR CERTICATE MOCK EXAMINATIONS
COMPUTER STUDIES
(100 marks)
Date: _____________ Subject Number: J039
Time allowed: 2 hrs

1:30 – 3:30pm
Instructions
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1. This paper contains 11 printed
number answered in these
pages. Please check.
columns
1 - 20
2. The paper has three sections A, B
and C. Follow instructions for each 21
section. 22
3. Write your Examination Number 23
on top of each and every page. 24

4. The maximum number of marks for 25

the answers in sections B and C is 26
indicated against each question.
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5. In the table provided on this page, 28
tick against the question number
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you have answered.
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6. Hand in your paper to the
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Invigilator when time is called to
stop writing. 32
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Section A: (20 marks)

 Answer all the twenty questions in this section
 Encircle the letter representing the right answer
1. Which of the following is one of the 6. BIOS stand for
functions of operating system? A. Bus Input/output system
A. Formatting B. Basic Input/output self
B. Error handling C. Bus Input/output self
C. Editing D. Basic Input/output system
D. Proof reading
7. Which of the following symbols
2. Which of the following is a factor to represents “Universal Serial Bus”?
consider when choosing word
processor? A
A. The type of operating system
B. Processor design B
C. Number of computer uses
D. The type of computer C

3. Which of the following is an D

example of presentation software? 8. When data is input in a computer for
A. Micro Excel processing, the output is usually
B. Corel WordPerfect
called:
C. Apple works A. Product
D. Adobe persuasion B. Process
C. Resultant
4. Internal Computer Devices are D. Information
connected to the motherboard
through: 9. Which of the following is a good key
A. Ports
boarding posture?
B. Chips A. Sit upright with both feet firmly
C. Cable on the ground
D. Slots B. Rest left hand on the key board
with fingers resting on the home
5. What name is given to the largest, row key
most expensive and most powerful C. Place the material to be on your
computer?
right, in position you can read
A. Microcomputer without straining
B. Supercomputer D. Look at your fingers when typing
C. Mainframe computer
D. Minicomputer

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10. Which of the following shortcut is [Link] term used to represent

used when selecting the entire computerized services whereby news
document? and other information are provided
A. Alt + F4 on television screens to subscribers is
B. Ctrl + V called:
C. Ctrl + A A. Teletext
D. Ctrl + S B. Videotext
C. Video conferencing
[Link] science of representing the D. Telecommuting
behaviour of a real – life situation by
using computerized models is called: [Link] which formatting forms is the
A. Computer based simulation word Maching?
B. Computer aided learning A. Colour change and italic
C. Computer aided instructions B. Bold and underline
D. Electronic learning C. Bold and italic
D. Underline and italic
[Link] of the following is the
blinking symbol on the computer [Link] of the following is an
screen? example of alphanumeric keys of a
A. Cursor computer keyboard?
B. Hand A. Shift
C. Mouse B. ESC
D. Arrow C. Alt
D. Enter
[Link] of the following is a name
given to physical components of a [Link] of the following pointers is
computer system? mostly used in a point of sale
A. Software terminals to print receipts and bar
B. Central Processing Unit codes?
C. Hardware A. Thermal printers
D. Keyboard B. Laser printers
C. Inkjet printers
[Link] of the following computer D. Photo printers
generations are operated using tiny –
solid state electronic devices called [Link] device that connects computers
transistors? on a network is known as:
A. First Generation Computers A. Plotter
B. Third Generation Computers B. Modern
C. Second Generation Computers C. Hubs
D. Fourth Generation Computers D. Connecting cables

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[Link] of the following is a means of D. Pictures

delivering a presentation using power
point?
A. A pointed hand out
B. Printed note pages
C. A slide
Section C (50 marks)
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
[Link] 1 is a diagram of a computer connected to main power supply. Use it to
answer questions that follow.
Computer

A
C
B

Figure 1

(a) Name the parts labelled A and B.

A. ______________________________________________________________
B. ______________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

(b) Explain the functions of the parts labelled A and C.

A. ______________________________________________________________
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(2 marks)
C. ______________________________________________________________
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(2 marks)
22.(a) State the uses of computers in the following areas:
(i) Hospital
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(ii) Domestic and entertainment
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(b) Describe a Byte

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(2 marks)
23.(a) Outline the steps to be followed when changing line spacing of a text.
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(3 marks)

(b) Define Data.

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(1 mark)
24.(a) Discuss the following Mouse Operations:
(i) Clicking
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(1 mark)
(ii) Double clicking
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(1 mark)
(b) State any two characteristics of First Generation Computers.
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(2 marks)
(c) What do the following abbreviations stand for?
(i) ICT
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(ii) GIGO
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(iii) PC
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25.(a) Figure 2 is a wave form representing Computer signal:

+1

-1

Figure 2

(i) Identify the signal.

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(1 mark)
(ii) What name is given to the computer that process the signal above?
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(1 mark)
(iii) State two areas where computer mentioned in 25 a (ii) is used.
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(2 marks)

(b) Outline the procedure to be followed when saving a document for the
first time.
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(4 marks)
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26.(a) What are keyboard shortcuts of the following:

(i) Bold
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(1 mark)
(ii) To paste a document
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(1 mark)

(b) Explain the difference between type- over mode and insert mode.

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(2 marks)

(c) What does RAM stand for?

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(2 marks)

27.(a) Mention any two measures that protect hardware and software.
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(2 marks)

(b) Explain how computer viruses called worms are spread from one computer to
another.
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(2 marks)
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(c) State two types of computer software according to purposes.

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(2 marks)
(d) List down any two examples of microcomputers.
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(2 marks)

[Link] the following factors that are considered when designing a presentation:

(a) Objective of the presentation

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(2 marks)
(b) Organisation
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(2 marks)
[Link] the functions of the following internal devices of the computer:

(a) Mother board

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(1 mark)
(b) Hard disk
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(1 mark)

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[Link] the meaning of the following when using a word processor:

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(a) _____________________________________________________
(1 mark)

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(b)
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(1 mark)

Section C (30 Marks)

Answer all the questions in the spaces provided.

31. (a) Give any two problems that may arise when the user does not follow the correct
procedure of shutting down a computer.
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(2 marks)

(b) Explain any two causes of software loss in a computer.

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(3 marks)
(c) Explain any two ways how computers are used in library systems.
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(6 marks)
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32.(a) Discuss any three characteristics of Read Only Memory

(i) ____________________________________________________________
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(2 marks)
(ii) ____________________________________________________________
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(2 marks)
(iii) ____________________________________________________________
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(2 marks)

(b) Explain any two causes of hardware problems and their possible solutions.
(i) Problem: _______________________________________________ (1 mark)
Solution: _______________________________________________ (1 mark)

(ii) Problem: ______________________________________________ (1 mark)

Solution: ______________________________________________ (1 mark)

[Link] any five effects of Information and Communication Technology in our

society.
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