1. Cherry Blossoms Int’l School
Surname: Others name:
CLASS-VIII Centre Number
Information & Communication Technology
Paper 1 : written paper
Time : 35 minutes Paper Reference : 4ITO/01
Instructions:
· Use black pen or ball-point pen
· Answer all questions
· Answer the questions in the space provided
-there may be more space than you need
Information:
· The total marks for this paper is 25
· The marks for each question are shown in the right side of the question.
Advice
· Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
2. · Keep an eye on the time
· Try to answer every question
· Check your answer if you have time at the end.
SECTION A
Answer all questions:
For each question, choose an answer A, B, C or D & put a cross in the box.
Mark only one answer for each question. If you change your mind about an answer then put a line
through the box & then marks your new answer with a cross.
1. Multi-copy invoices are printed on self carbonized paper. The most appropriate type of printer to use
is :
A laser
B dot matrix
C inkjet
D bubble jet
2. Which one of these is not a true statement when using a bar coding system?
A data input is accurate
B data input is first
C the bar code is a unique number
D the bar code must include the price
3 Two formats for graphics files are:
A bitmap & clipart
B vector & bitmap
C vector &clipart
3. D bitmap& CAD
4 Which one of these is not principle of the Data Protection ACT?
A data must be kept secure
B data must be relevant and not excessive
C data cannot be copied without permission
D data must be accurate and up to date
5 A series of commands written to solve a problem is:
A an algorithm
B a flow chart
C an acronym
D a formula
6 When using a web browser ‘temporary’ pages are stored in:
A history
B favorites
C temp
D cache
7 Magnetic tape is often used as backup storage medium.
Which one of these is not true about magnetic tape?
A direct access is used to find data
B data is read by magnetic heads
C serial access is used to find data
4. D access to data is relatively slow.
SECTION B
Answer all questions.
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(a) (i)Give an input device that could be used to insert a paper based map into newsletter. 1
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(ii) Give an output device that could be used to produce hardcopy of the newsletter. 1
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(iii)Give an appropriate storage medium for backup copy of newsletter. 1
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(b) i)Give another name for software. 1
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ii )Give two features of a CD ROM. 2
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(C ) The network administrators of AB bank are concerned about the security of data.
Describe the concerns that the network administrators may have & identify the steps
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Q.18 . The use of computers & other digital devices has both positive & negative effects on people’s
Lifestyles. Discuss the positive effects & negative effects of digital devices on people’s lifestyles. 5
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