EVERMORE SCHOOL
BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Information and Communication
Technology (ICT)
MID TERM EXAM
YEAR 9 TERM 2 2025
TIME: 1 HOUR 45 MINUTES
NAME:…………………………………………………………….DATE:
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Instructions
Answer all questions in the space provided.
In the multiple-choice questions, tick the box that contains the right answer.
The paper has six printed pages, ensure all the pages are printed.
The paper has 32 questions, ensure all the questions are printed and no question is
missing.
The total marks for this paper is 70.
1. Name Three careers that require computational thinking skills. (3)
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2. List three examples of input devices in a computer system. (3)
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3. What is the purpose of decomposition in computational thinking? (2)
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4. What is the process of digitizing sound? Why is it necessary? (2)
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5. What will the data below give after the second pass of bubble sort? (3 marks)
21 11 5 8 3 9 12 6
6. Outline 4 examples of output devices in a computer. (4 )
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7. What is the standard sample rate for high-quality recordings? (1)
A 1,000 Hz
B 10,000 Hz
C 44,100 Hz
D 100,000 Hz
8. Describe a device that can process both input and output. (1)
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9. Using a diagram, describe the visual representation of a sound waveform. What does
the x-axis and y-axis represent? (3)
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10. What is an uncompressed audio file? (1)
A A file that is saved exactly as it is recorded
B A file that is compressed to reduce its size
C A file that is converted to a different format
D A file that is edited and modified
11. List three important characteristics to consider when choosing a storage media. (3)
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12. What are examples of storage media? Provide at least three examples. (3)
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13. Define the term "full backup" in the context of data backup. (2)
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14. Give two examples of input devices that are commonly used in video conferencing. (2)
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15. What are the three types of backup methods? (3)
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16. What is algorithmic thinking? (1)
A Applying logical sequence to a problem
B Thinking like a computer scientist
C Breaking down a problem into smaller parts
D Filtering out non-essential information
17. Explain the concept of amplitude in relation to sound. How does it affect the loudness of
a sound? (3)
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18. What is the process of converting analogue sound to digital sound called? (1)
A Digitization
B Amplification
C Compression
D Decompression
19. Can cloud storage be used without internet access? Why or why not? (2)
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20. A 4 minutes stereo audio has a standard sample rate and a bit depth of 16 bits. Calculate
the file size of this audio in bytes. (3)
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21. What is the purpose of creating a backup of important files and documents? (2)
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22. What is the purpose of a sorting algorithm? (1)
A To break down a problem into smaller parts
B To arrange values in a certain order
C To filter out non-essential information
D To think like a computer scientist
23. Why is it important for data to be sorted before using a search algorithm? (2)
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24. What is the main difference between bubble sort and merge sort algorithms? (4)
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25. Which type of memory is non-volatile? (1)
A RAM
B ROM
C Virtual memory
D Volatile memory
26. What are the three key considerations for computer memory? (3)
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27. How does virtual memory work and when is it used? (2)
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28. Which search algorithm uses divide and conquer method and works with sorted data?
(1)
A Bubble Sort
B Merge Sort
C Binary Search
D Linear Search
29. What does BIOS stand for? (1)
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30. List three functions of the BIOS. (3)
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31. What is the purpose of networking in terms of sharing resources and files? (2)
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32. What is the function of ROM in a computer? (2)
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