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ELITE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

FORM 3
FIRST MAJOR TEST SPECIMEN
1. Choose items from the following list to identify the definition in the table.

>> Compiler >> Graphics editing software >> Spreadsheet


>> Control and measurement >> Linker >> Utilities
Software >> Source Code >> Video Editing Software
>> Database >> Operating System
>> Device Driver >> Sensor Software

Definitions Item from list


Software used to edit bitmap and vector
images
Software that obtains data from sensors
allowing computers to monitor

Software used to manipulate and organize


numerical data, data is put into grid of
numbered rows and lettered
Software running in the background of a
computer that manages most of the basic
functions, such as user interface and memory
management
Software that translates a program written in
a high-level language into machine code so
that it can be directly run on the computer
Software that takes one or more object file
produced by a language translator and
combines them into a single program that
can be run on a computer
Software that enables one or more hardware
devices to communicate with the computer’s
operating system.

2. Some of the statements that follow are true and some are false. Underline the
appropriate word to indicate which are true and which are false.
i) A network interface card allows a user to access websites on the world wide web.
TRUE / FALSE
ii) Read-only memory (ROM) is a type of non-volatile memory. TRUE / FALSE
iii) Spreadsheets and word processors are example of applications software. TRUE /
FALSE
iv) Video cards and sound cards are typical examples of computer software. TRUE /
FALSE
v) Solid-state drives make use of laser light to read and write data. TRUE / FALSE

3. Give the full form of the following:

i) CLI …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

ii) GUI ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. Give two advantages and two disadvantages of both types of user interface.

Advantages Disadvantages
1. 1.

CLI

2. 2.
1. 1.

2. 2.
GUI

5. For each of these, indicate with a tick whether it is applications or system software.

Applications System
Operating System
Database Program
Graphics Software
Device Driver
Word processing
Photo-editing software
Anti-virus software
Spreadsheet

6. Describe Hardware.

7. Tick (√) whether the following are features of operating systems containing a CLI or GUI .

CLI (√) GUI (√)


Instructions have to be typed
Applications are represented by icons
Options are chosen from a menu
Many instructions have to be memorized

8. There are a number of different types of computer. Write down the type of computer
that best fits the following descriptions.

a) A computer that is difficult to move and has a separate monitor and keyboard

…………………………………………

b) A portable compute that includes a physical keyboard …………………………

c) A thin portable computer that has a touch screen and a battery in a single unit, not

normally used to make phone calls …………………………….

d) A mobile phone that can be used as a computer …………………………………………

9. Nine statements about random access memory (RAM) and read-only memory (ROM)
are given below. By putting a tick (√) in the appropriate box, indicate whether each
statement refers to RAM or ROM.

RAM ROM
(√) (√)
Data on a chip is stored permanently and cannot be deleted
It is not possible to alter or delete the data stored on the chip
Data on the chip is stored temporarily and can be deleted by the user
Data is retained even when the computer is powered down
Stores data, files or part of the operating system which is currently in
use
Data is lost when power to the computer is turned off
It contains the basic input/output system used to boot the computer
when it is first powered up
It is a form of volatile memory
It is a form of non-volatile memory
10. Seven descriptions are shown on the left and six computer terms are shown on the right. Draw
lines to link each statement to its correct computer term.

Method whereby a person uses their voice to


carry out a function Output devices

Physical component, such as a monitor, printer


or projector under the control of the computer Dialogue-based interface

Physical components that allows data to be Applet


entered into a computer

Small application that carries out a single task; Input device


usually embedded in the html page on a
website
Software used to help in the creation,
Artificial Intelligence
manipulation, modification and analysis of a
drawing
Physical data that changes smoothly and is not Computer – aided
step wise; has an infinite number of possible design
values

Analogue
Machine or application which carries out a task
that requires some degree of intelligence

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