Grade 7 ICT paper marking scheme

(a) C

(b) D

(c) C

(d) D

(e) D

(f) A

(a) B

(b) D

(c) A

(d) C

CPU: central processing unit...

ROM: read only memory
RAM : random access memory
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State whether each statement given below is true or false

(a) A computer is a device that stores and manages information.
........T...............
(b) There are computers in airplanes.
.......T...............
(c) Three kinds of computers are desktops, laptops and flash drives.
........F...............
(d) Cell phones and digital media players are computers.
........T...............
(e) A mouse is an output device.
.........F..............

1. Place a tick ( ) ,where appropriate, in the table given below if the item is an either
input device ,an output device or both an input and an output device .An example has
been done for you .
A monitor is an output device. So a tick has been placed in the input column near
monitor.

Item Input device Output device Both output and

input device
Scanner
Monitor
Webcam
Headphones
Printer
Touchscreen
microphone
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A : system unit ,tower or cabinet

B: keyboard
C: monitor
D: mouse
E: DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive

(a) In order to function, a computer requires both hardware and......software......................... .

(b) ...............hardware..................... is the name given to the physical parts of a computer
system.
(c) RAM and ...ROM.................... are two types of memory.
(d) A ......fan...................... prevents the CPU from overheating.
(e) A .........sound.......................... card allows the computer to produce sound.
(f) External hardware components are called ...........peripheral........................ device .
(g) A .............byte........................ is a group of 8 bits used to represent a character.
(h) A ................micro................... has low computing capacity.
(i) A ..........supercomputer........................is the fastest and most expensive computer.
(j) The speed of a computer is measured in ....hertz.................................. .
(k) Main memory is also known as .................primary storage.
(l) The ..........CPU......................... processes data to produce information.
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Complete the table with the correct word or sentence given below.

Presentation software, Anti-virus software, example of operating system, laser

printer,barcode reader,microphone, scanner, managers and control the computer, acts as a
user interface between the user and the computer system
Column A Column B
System software managers and control the computer
Operating system acts as a user interface between the user and the computer
system
Application software Presentation software
Utility program Anti-virus software
Android example of operating system
Producing a hard copy of a laser printer
document
Making a digital copy of a picture scanner
which is on a Magazine cover
Used in supermarkets to read barcode reader
barcodes

(a) E-learning

It is learning through digital media especially using internet

(b) Power supply

It is a component that supplies power to the computer that is to all the peripheral component
of the computer
 (c) Binary data

It consist of data which can be numerically represented by combinations of zeros and

ones

10 Re-arrange the following list of steps to withdraw money from ATM.

An example has been done for you.

Enter your PIN 2

Choose the amount you want by pressing the screen 4
buttons or use pad to enter amount
Insert your ATM card 1
Take your cash 5
Select” Withdrawal” from the list of transactions 3
Take your card 6
Take your receipt 7
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a. Give one use of a web browser.

To access the internet

b. A main frame computer is used .......for...prediction of weather

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How many bytes and bits can you count in the words given below?
(One letter is equal to 8 bits )

a. Champions League

Number of bytes : ........15.................................................

Number of bits : ............120.............................................
b. Toyota

Number of bytes : ..6.......................................................

Number of bits : .....48..................................................

13. (a) Name three types of optical discs

(i)....CD
(ii)....DVD
(iii)......Blu-ray disc

(b)

) Writedown two characteristics for each of the following.

(i) Laptop
It has almost all the features of a pc and can be transported unlike the pc cannot be transported

It has a large storage capacity unlike the tablet

The CPU in a laptop is very powerful compared to a tablet

 (ii) Mobile phone

It is a handheld device
It has a long lasting battery
It has a high resolution camera

(iii) Tablet

It has a touch sensitive screen

Tablets are flexible and can be hold with one hand to hold the tablet
It can be easily carried on any given day and less heavier than a laptop