STUDENTS’ NAME: _______________________________________FORM 2: _______

NORTHERN EDUCATION DIVISION

2024 JUNIOR CERTIFICATE MOCK EXAMINATIONS

COMPUTER STUDIES
(100 marks)

Monday, 25th March Subject Number: J039

Time Allowed: 2 hours
1:30 – 3:30 pm

Instructions
1. This paper contains 10 printed pages. Do not write
Question Tick if in these
Please check.
number answered columns
2. Write your official name in the spaces 1 - 20
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provided on top of each page.
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3. Answer all the questions on this paper. 23
4. This paper contains three sections; A, B 24
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and C. 26
5. Follow instructions for each section 27
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carefully. 29
6. In the table provided on this page, tick 30
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against the question number you have 32
answered. 33
7. Hand over your paper to the invigilator
when time is called to stop writing.

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Section A (20 marks)

Answer all the twenty questions in this section by encircling the letter representing the
correct answer to the question.

1. What name is given to the space outside 6. Which of the following text formatting
the printed area on a page is called? has been used in the expression x2y?
A. Ruler A. Alignment
B. Header B. Superscript
C. Footer C. Subscript
D. Margin D. Justification

7. The output data processed by a

2. The easiest way to start an application is
computer is called ____
to use its icon on the _____________.
A. Sound
A. Desktop
B. Information
B. Toolbar
C. Communication
C. Programs
D. Technology
D. Start menu
8. Which of the following devices is a
3. What is the shortcut key to centre the
networking device?
selected text?
A. Microphone
A. Ctrl+ C
B. Ctrl+ E B. CPU
C. Ctrl+ O C. Camera
D. Ctrl+ U D. Modem

4. Which of the following holds the CPU, 9. Which of the following is referred to as
RAM and ROM among others? the brain of a computer?
A. Computer A. System Unit
B. Central Processor B. Central Processing Unit
C. Motherboard C. RAM
D. System Unit D. Monitor

5. What name is given to a single character 10. The following are input devices except
in a computer memory? A. Camera
A. Byte B. Barcode scanner
B. Bit C. Projector
C. Hertz D. Microphone
D. Nipple
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11. A computer system is the integration of

physical components called hardware 16. The name of a PowerPoint presentation
and non-physical components called is displayed in
_____. A. Home tab
A. Firmware B. Status bar
B. Software C. Title bar
C. Malware D. Ribbon
D. Hardware
17. The following are examples of views in
12. Which of the following is an example of Ms PowerPoint except
a solid-state media? A. Slide View
A. DVD B. Slide Show View
B. Zip diskettes C. Slide Master View
C. Flash disk D. Normal View
D. CD E. Reading View
18. Which of the following will not ensure
13. In which category of computers are the
Auto Teller Machines? proper ventilation in a room?
A. Microcomputers A. Installing fans
B. Air conditioning system
B. Special Purpose Computers
C. Overcrowding
C. Servers
D. Adequate windows and doors
D. Special Computers
19. The two categories of main memory are
14. Which of the following is an example of ________________________.
page orientation? A. RAM and ROM
A. Slide B. Primary and RAM
B. A4 C. Secondary and ROM
C. Portrait D. Primary and Secondary
D. PowerPoint
20. What is the function of a note pane in
15. __________________ is a small vertical PowerPoint?
blinking line that appears as you type on A. Contains frequently used
either a document or presentation slide commands
A. Indicator B. Displays common formatting
B. Marker tools
C. Cursor C. Its where you write what is to be
D. Pointer
presented
D. Add more notes that could not fit
on a slide
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Section B (50 marks)

Answer all the questions in this section in the spaces provided.

21. a. What are computer ports?

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b. The figure below shows a desktop computer. Use it to answer the questions that follow.

i. Name the ports labelled A, B and C

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ii. State the function of ports labelled A and C.

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iii. State any two devices that can be connected through port labelled B.

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(2 marks)

22. a. What are network devices?

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b. Mention any two network devices?
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c. Why is the significance of POST?
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23. a. Define the term “page orientation”.
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b. Explain the two kinds of page orientation.
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24. a. What is booting?
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b. Differentiate cold booting from warm booting?

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25. a. Explain how the following can be prevented or minimised when using a computer.
(3 Wrist strain
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(4 Eye strain
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b. Give any one reasons why is it important to check the properties of a computer system
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26. a. Why is it important to put a user password on computers
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b. Outline the steps in unprotecting a word document.
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27. a. Name any two views present in Ms Word?

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b. State any two factors to consider when choosing a printer.
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c. Differentiate transitions from animations as used in PowerPoint presentation.
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28. a. State any two effects of viruses on computers.
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b. Explain the importance of an antivirus in a computer.
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29. Explain the impact of computers on the following;
a. Environment
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b. Education
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c. Culture
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30. Briefly explain how you can insert a header in a word document.
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Section C (30 marks)
Answer all the three questions in this section in the spaces provided

31. a. Explain any one advantage of using mail merge.

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b. Briefly describe the process of mail merging.

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32. Describe any five factors you would consider when preparing a presentation.
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33. Describe any five functions of an operating system (OS).
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(10 marks)

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