ACE International Academy
PHASE-II BAHRIA TOWN ISLMABAD PK
SECONDARY / A LEVEL SECTION
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MID YEAR EXAMINATION
Academic Year 2023-2024
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ICT
PRE IGCSE III
Candidate’s Name: ____________________________
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Maximum Marks: 60
Class Section: ____________
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READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
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Attempt all questions in neat and legible hand writing.
No cutting or over writing is allowed in objective type questions.
Read the instructions in detail before attempting the questions.
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Objective
QUESTIONS
MAXIMUM MARKS
OBTAINED MARKS
Q1
20
Subjective
Q2
10
Q3
30
Invigilated by: ________________
Marked by: __________________
Rechecked by: ________________
Obtained Marks
Percentage
Grade
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This Question Paper consists of 06 printed pages.
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Objective Type
Q1: Fill in the blanks using the right word/words.
[ Total Marks=30]
[20 marks]
1)
Hardware is a ___________________ object that can be touched and picked up.
2)
The _________________ is used to plug all other components into the system. IT uses a
_____________________to allow components to communicate.
3)
The ____________________ is known as the ‘brains’ of the computer. It carries out
processing and turns data into ____________________.
4)
Computer hardware is useless without ___________________as it needed to give out
instructions.
5)
There are two types of software called application software and ______________________.
6)
A computer that has a full size keyboard and monitor and is usually found in the home is
known as a ___________________ computer.
7)
Hardware such as a mouse and keyboard are used to get data into the computer and are
known as _____________________ devices.
8)
Once data has been entered into the system it is passed to the CPU for_________________.
9)
Once data has been processed, the results are passed onto an __________________ device
such as a monitor or printer.
10) __________________is permanent memory that is used to store _____________that are
needed to start up the computer.
11) ____________________is fast temporary memory that is used to store data and applications
that are currently in use. It is sometimes also called ______________memory.
12)
13) RAM memory loses its contents when the power is switched off because it is
_______________ .
14) ROM memory does not lose its contents when the power is switched off because it is
_______________ .
15) The way in which users communicate with a computer is known as an ________________ .
16) An operating system that uses graphics and menus is known as a ____________________.
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Q2: Write short answers.
[10 marks]
1. Write the names of 4 main types of computers.
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2. Write the names of any 4 external hardware devices.
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3. Write names of any 4 System software.
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4. Write names of 4 Application software.
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‘5. Write names of 4 Input and 4 Output devices.
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Subjective Type
[ Total Marks=30]
Q1. What is CPU? Explain in detail its working and parts.
[1+2+2=5 marks]
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Q2: Write two advantages and two disadvantages of a Laptop.
[4 marks]
Advantages
Disadvantage
Q3: What is the difference between application and system software?
Explain with examples.
[2+2=4 marks]
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Q4: What is an Internal Hardware? Explain its 3 types.
[1+3=4 marks]
Internal Hard ware
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Type of internal
hardware
Explanation
Q5: What is a desktop computer? Write its three advantages over laptops.
[1+3=4 marks]
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Q6: Define CLI and GUI and list three main differences between them.
[2+3=5 marks]
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CLI
GUI
Q7: Define RAM and ROM. List two main differences between them.
[2+2= 4 marks]
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RAM
ROM
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