Year 9 - ICT - Study Pack 1

SECTION A
Answer ALL questions.
All questions must be answered with a cross in a box. If you change your mind about an
answer, put a line through the box  and then mark your new answer with a cross .

1. Which is not included in main aspects of data handling in a computer system?

A Processing

B Output

C Observing

D Storing

2. An advantage of using computers is;

A Dependent on computers

B Diligence

C Power failures

D Unemployment

3. Which aspect is not affect the processor speed of a computer?

A Bus width

B Word size

C RAM capacity

D System clock rate

4. For taking decisions data must be;

A Very accurate

B Massive

C Processed correctly

D Collected from diverse sources

5. Which one is a type of a PC?

A Mainframe computer

B Notebook computer

C Mini computer

D Super computer
6. “More reliable because there are no parts contained in the circuits”. This is an advantage of;

A Transistors

B Artificial intelligence

C Microprocessors

D Solid state drives

7. The parallel port could be used to connect;

A USB Mouse

B A dot matrix printer

C RAM module

D A network cable

8. What is the task of an “Accumulator”?

A Keeps a track of where a given instruction or data is stored in memory

B Temporarily holds data taken from the memory or about to be sent to memory.

C Used for several functions such as arithmetic operations.

D Collects the results of calculations.

9. What is the correct order of the machine cycle?

A Decode – Fetch – Store – Execute

B Fetch – Decode – Execute – Store

C Fetch – Execute – Decode – Store

D Store – Decode – Fetch – Execute

10. A computer based information system is needed because;

(i). The size of organization have become large and data is massive
(ii). Timely decisions are to be taken based on available data
(iii). Computers are available
(iv). Difficult to get clerks to process data

A (ii) and (iii)

B (i) and (ii)

C (i) and (iv)

D (iii) and (iv)

11. Identify the correct input device for given items in correct order.
(i). (ii).

(iv).
(iii).

 A MICR /OCR / OMR / Barcode reader

 B Barcode reader / MICR / OCR / OMR

 C Barcode reader / OCR / MICR / OMR

 D OMR / OCR / barcode reader / MICR

12. Which is not a part of translator programs types?

A Assembler

B ASCII

C Interpreter

D Compiler

13. Which one is the disadvantage of using an automated filing system?

A Data consistency

B Continuous power supply

C Easy retrieval

D Prevented data duplication

14. “Taking time to search for records” is a feature of;

A Indexed sequential file organization

B Sequential file organization

 C Serial file organization

D Direct access file organization

15. In a process of data entry, typing “Sydney” as “Sidney” is a type of;

A Type error

B Transcription error

C Validation error

D Transposition error

16. Which one is a method of data verification?

A Using validation texts

B Lookup tables

C Proof reading

D Encryption

(Total for Section A – 16 marks)

End of Section A
 SECTION B
Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
17. (i).This diagram shows a computer controlled greenhouse.

(a) Identify two input devices which are shown in the diagram above. [2]

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(b) Identify two output devices which are shown in the diagram above. [2]

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(c) Identify the advantage of using the computer controlled system in this greenhouse? [2]

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(ii). Tick whether the following are features of operating systems containing a command line
interface (CLI) or a graphical user interface (GUI). [4]

CLI GUI
Feature
() ()

Instruction have to be typed

Applications are represented by icons

Options are chosen from menu

Many instructions have to be memorised

(iii). Name the methods of storage A, B, C and D using the words from the list. [4]

Barcode Chip DVD ROM Graphics tablet

Light pen Magnetic disc Magnetic tape Pen drive

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C: ……………………………………………………………. D: …………………………………………………………….
(iv). Listed below are types of computer and their features. Draw a line to match the types of
computer with the most suitable features. [6]

Highest processing computer used

Embedded computer
for complex tasks.

Single user, also called as personal

Personal digital assistant
computers.

Placed in electronic devices,

Games console
performs preset limited task.

Mainframe computer Multi use, multi-tasking computer

Used by people who like to keep

Super computer
track of their events

High processing, used mainly for

Micro computer
entertainment.

(v). The following are five types of storage devices based on its storage capacity. Place them in the
given pyramid where the storage device which has the highest capacity would be on top and
the storage device which has the lowest capacity on the bottom. [5]
1. Hard disk -1 TB 2. Floppy disk- 1.44 MB 3. Flash drive- 64 GB

4. CD-R – 750 MB 5. Blu-Ray disc- 50 GB

 (Question 17 – 25 Marks)
18. Once data is being processed it becomes information.
(i). List three (3) ways that information can be displayed. [3]

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(ii). In order to use information in decision making, it should have few characteristics. List two
(2) of them. [2]

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(iii). Refer the chart below.

a. Identify two (2) decisions which could make from this. [2]

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 (iv). Compare the given generations of computers by the technology used. [3]

First Generation Third Generation Fourth Generation

(v). ASCII is the American Standard of how characters will represented in the computer. Briefly
explain what is meant by UNICODE? [2]

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(Question 18 – 12 marks)

19. Software can be divided in to two as system software and application software.
(i). Explain the term “System Software” using an example. [2]

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(ii). What is the importance of software licensing? [2]

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(iii). Identify the type of application which is mostly suitable for given tasks. [6]

Task Type of Application

1. Designing printed circuit board

2. Developing a time line diagram for a

proposed project
3. Connecting to an online conference held
in a foreign country.

4. Designing a poster for a stage play

5. Creating a profit and loss analysis report.

6. Printing a letter for a group of people in a

database.

(iv). Programs written in computer languages need to be translated.

What is the main difference between interpreter and compiler? [1]

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(v). List down three (3) main functions of an operating system. [3]

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 (vi). Briefly explain what an integrated program is. Give an example. [2]

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Example:

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(Question 19 – 16 marks)

20. The following is a part of a database of cars (automobiles).

Registration Maximum Parking

Make Model Engine size Colour
No speed sensors

Audi A1 K674 TUV 1.3 140 Blue Y

BMW X1 K349 XUP 2.4 170 White Y

Ford Focus R123 AZN 2.0 160 Red N

Hyundai I10 U283 BBV 1.7 175 White N

Toyota Prius K945 SGC 1.8 180 Black Y

(i) Write down the suitable answers for the following questions referring the above table:
a. What is a database? [1]

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b. What is a field? [1]

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c. How many fields and records are in the above table? [2]
Fields: …………………………………………………….

Records: …………………………………………………
d. What is a primary key? Identify the suitable primary key field for the above table? [2]

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e. Write the most suitable data type and field size for the following fields [7]

Field name Data type Field size

Make

Model

Registration No

Engine size

Maximum speed

Colour

Parking sensors

f. List the three (3) types of relationships. [3]

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(Question 20 – 16 marks)
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(a) Identify the suitable type of file organisation for the above table? And identify the reason for
your answer. [2]

Type of file organization:

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Reason:

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(b) State a suitable validation checks for each field for the table in Question 20. [7]

Field name Validation checks

Make

Model

Registration No

Engine size

Maximum speed

Colour

Parking sensors

(c) As the data is entered it will need to be verified. Name two ways in which the data could be
verified. [2]

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(d) Explain why it is necessary to carry out validation even though the data has been verified. [2]

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(e) What is a master file? [2]

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(Question 21 – 15 marks)

(Total for Section B – 84 marks)

End of the Section B

(TOTAL FOR PAPER = 100 MARKS)

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