MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

NIKO GIRLS PROVINCIAL STEM SECONDARY SCHOOL

COMPUTER STUDIES

END OF TERM 1 GRADE 9 TEST-2025

DURATION: 1:45MINS MARKS: 70

INSTRUCTIONS:

a. Write your name and grade in the spaces provided

b. There are three sections, A, B and C
c. Section A is multiple choice, choose 1 by crossing x
d. For section B and C, write all your answers in the spaces provided

Cell phones or any other form of electronic devices are not allowed.

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 1. In a spreadsheet, the function, = MAX (A1:A8), A1:A8 is known as
A. Column
B. Maximum
C. Range
D. rows
2. which of the following is a file extension for a document in PowerPoint?
A. mp3
B. pub
C. xlxs
D. ppt
3. to calculate the number of items in a row or column in excel, the function used is..
A. COUNT
B. MAX
C. MIN
D. SUM
4. A type of barcode when scanned takes a user to an image video or website is called..
A. Barcode
B. Hotspoting
C. QR code
D. WI-FI
5. In a word processor, if you type the first four letters of a word eg. AUGU followed by
press the Enter key you obtain the word AUGUST. Such a feature is known as ..
A. Auto complete
B. Auto correct
C. Auto summarise
D. Auto text
6. The shortcut method to run a powerpoint presentation using the keyboard is by
pressing the keys ..
A. Fn + F2
B. Fn + F3
C. Fn + F4
D. Fn + F5
7. Miss Thabo is complaining that she has a repetitive strain injury (RSI) from working
on a computer. What would you advise her to do
A. Rest her eyes
B. Take regular Breaks
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 C. Sit very close to the keyboard
D. Stop working on the computer for three days
8. Why should you use the operating system to turn a computer off
A. To prevent viruses
B. The power button is only for switching it on
C. To save electricity
D. To close all files and stop all programs
9. The electronic parts inside a computer are called …
A. Electroware
B. Firmware
C. Hardware
D. physicalware
10. The recycle bin can….
A. Copy
B. Compress
C. Store
D. archive
11. A compact disk is a type of
A. Magnetic storage
B. Optical state storage
C. Sequential storage
D. Solid state storage
12. A computer virus is a …….
A. Copyright
B. Hardware
C. Malicious
D. Software
13. One function of an operating system is to …
A. Control the resources of a computer
B. Create spaces between paragrapghs
C. Create spaces between lines
D. Control the authencity of a computer
14. Which key can move the cursor backwards without deleting text in a document
A. Backspace
B. Down arrow key
C. Enter
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 D. Left arrow key
15. Computer networks that are connected between distant towns are called…
A. LANS
B. MANS
C. WANS
D. WI-FI
16. Which of the following is an example of page orientation?
A. Case
B. Margins
C. Cursor
D. landscape
17. A device used to print out drawings of a building plan is …
A. A robot
B. A motor
C. A plotter
D. An actuator
18. What device is used to transmit data and pictures over a telephone line?
A. Scanner
B. Digitizer
C. Data pic
D. Facsimile
19. …………………………….. is a type of virus that will become active on a specific
date
A. Worm ware
B. Time bomb
C. Trojan horse
D. Anti-virus
20. Apart from username, a ………………………… is used to log into a social media
account
A. PIN
B. Password
C. Profile name
D. Email

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SECTION B 20 MARKS

1. In a spreadsheet, you can enter values, ………………………… and characters. [1]

2. Alphanumeric refers to ………………… and …………………………. [2]
3. ………………………………………………………. Is a set of programme that
manages and controls the operations of the computer [1]
4. To process all the data and instructions is the function of ………………………… [1]
5. …………………………………….. is a small powerful chip that process all the data
and instructions of a computer [1]
6. The distance learning using the internet is called? …………………………….. [1]
7. ………………………………………………… Is the combination of more than one
type of medium [1]
8. ………………………………….. is the short cut of UNDO [1]
9. The border at the left or right of the workspace of a page is
called……………………………….. [1]
10. The process of losing skills because of excess use and dependency on computers is
called ……………………………….. [1]
11. Sending threatening emails, posting unkind comments on social platforms is known as
…………………………………………….. [1]
12. The uninterruptible power supply gives the computer enough power so that you have
time to …………………….. the work and ………………………………… the
computer safely if there is a power failure [2]
13. ……………………………………….. is a device or software that prevents
unauthorised people from entering the computer system from the internet? [1]
14. The devices that detects, measures and records physical activities nearby is called
………………………….. [1]
15. ………………………………………………………………is a special telephone that
turns printed pages into files that can be sent through telephone lines. [1]
16. ……………………………………………..is a place where deleted files or folders are
stored temporarily [1]
17. The size of the characters in a piece of text are called ………………………… while
The intersection of a column and a row in a spreadsheet is called ……………… [2]

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SECTION C

Q1. The following diagram shows part of an excel spreadsheet document

A B C D
1 Fuel Cost Analysis
2 Car number Amount of Cost of fuel per Cost of fuel
plate Fuel used litre (ZMW) used
(Zmw)
3 ABC 3070 410 18.50
4 ADD 1717 215 17.25
5 ANL 5720 360 18.50
6 ADC 2021 290 17.25
7 LMN 4147 375 18.50
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(a) Which cells were merged ……………………………………………………[1]

(b) Write a formula that can be used in cell D3 to calculate the cost of fuel used
………………………………………………………………………. [1]
(c) Explain the steps involved to replicate the formula in cell D3 through to D7
…………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………[4]
(d) What type of data is presented in cell C4
……………………………………………… [1]

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Q2. Study the picture of an application below and answer the questions that follow

A1

(a) Name the parts labelled A, B and D. A……………………. B …………………..

D …………………………………….. [3]
(b) State the tab that must be clicked to open the Print Preview option
……………………………………… [2]
(c) Give the cell reference for the part labelled Z ………………………………… [1]
(d) state two uses of this application in our day to day life
…………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………… [2]

Q3. Study the picture of the interface below and answer the questions that follow

Q
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 (a) Give the name of the user interface shown above …………………………………[1]
(b) State one advantage of the user interface mentioned in (a) above
…………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
(c) Identify parts labelled P, R and Q.
P …………………………..…. R………………..………Q ……..……………….. [3]
(d) What is the use of part Q
………………………………………………………………………………….……[2]
(e) Give one reason why desktop shortcuts are important and improve user efficiency
……………………………………………………………………………………. [1]

Q4. The figure below shows a picture. Study and answer the questions that follow

ABSA
ABSA

1
2
3
4
5 DEVICE A

DEVICE B

(a) Identify device A shown above? ………………………………………………[1]

(b) Name the parts labelled 1,2,3,4,5
1…………………………………………. 3……………………………. ……
4…………………………….……………..5………………………………… [2]
(c) state the use of parts 1,3 and 4
1……………………………………………………………………………..……[1]
3 …………………………………………………………………………………[1]
4 …………………………………………………………………………………[1]
(d) state one advantage of device A over device B
…………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
(e) what are the security features integrated into the Device B to prevent fraud (give 2
features) …………………………………………………………………………… [1]
………………………………………………………………………………………[1]
Seek Ye, first the knowledge of computer studies and these other things shall be added unto you.
Hics 1 vs 1.

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