Review Topics for the Grade 9 Computer Studies Final Exam
This is a “closed book” exam. No computers, notes or books may be brought into the exam.
PART A: Multiple choice – scantron cards will be used – Bring a pencil and eraser.
PART B: Short answer questions and programming problems - Bring a pen for this section.
See www.ju6y.com/grade9.html for the course material
ALICE:
AreComputersSmart.doc
Ch01Lec1.ppt
Lab1.doc
Ch02Lec1-and-2SnowExample.ppt
howtowriteaprogram.doc
Summary at the end of chapter 2. CHAP2CONCEPTSOLUTIONS.doc
chapt 04parameters, arguments and calling procedures http://screencast.com/t/a1dYvSE2se
http://screencast.com/t/F7aP6XKr
and http://screencast.com/t/D87mKjFqgs
AddingAnEventToAlice.doc
More_about_mouse_and_keylisteners.doc
topic of storyboards - breaking down big tasks into smaller sections which can be efficiently run as a procedure.
Remind students about comments and instructions to the user.
Page 160 - the typing tutor assignment.
falling_through_the_ice_lesson.doc
review_chap1-6_knowledge.doc
StringsAndInput.ppt
A_Sample_Trivia_Game_With_Documentation.doc
random_responses.doc
whack_a_mole_with_Tami.doc
display_the_score_in_Alice.doc
lists. Chapter 9 pages 259-269
GENERAL INTEREST TOPICS: SCS webmail URL/ signature/distribution list/ good email practice / set the default printer and see
hardware and software using control panel /
Computers in Society Wiki http://ics2o.wikispaces.com/ including:
ComputingAndCareers /EnvironmentalStewardship /
Ergonomics / PortableComputingDevices / Ethical Issues / InternetSecurity :Identity theft/ Phishing / Spyware / Keystroke
Logging / Packet Sniffing / Cyberbullying / Cookies / Firewalls / Biometric Data / Effective Passwords / Secure Websites /
Antivirus Software /See also Brainpop.com movie on copyright / Brainpop.com movie on Cyberbullying / Brainpop.com movie
on Computer Viruses /
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Review Topics for the Grade 9 Computer Studies Final Exam
MY COMPUTER:
to make new folders on your H drive. View using details / thumbnail and other views / Sort by name or date
modified or other criteria/ understand and use network drives / understand how to view the size of files and folders
COMPUTER HARDWARE:
www.ju6y.com/BASIC_COMPUTER_HARDWARE_GR9.doc
Use the sites www.ju6y.com/hardware.html and www.ju6y.com/ASCIICODES.htm
Look at "Inside the PC" movie found at http://www.ju6y.com/%20http:/www.pcworld.idg.com.au/videoview/181917
Look at www.brainpop.com animated shorts "Computer" and "CD"
Computer terms BINGO (for fun): http://www.wcu.edu/ceap/Kirk/Merlot_Resources/KnowYourComputerTerms.swf
Software and Networking powerpoint - 2.SoftwareandNetworking.ppt
Computer terms BINGO
HardwarePracticeQuizGrade9.doc
Please correct #2 should be c or d. and #28 should be d.
Keeping your computer safe and efficient: Look at Start / Help and Support./ Back up your files, Windows Live Essentials, Install
Windows updates, Defrag / updates, viruses, common signs of an intrusion, Show the movie: Symptoms of a virus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYdFsnIdF9M&feature=related
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Exam Format
Course Name: ICS20-01, ICS20-02, ICS20-03
Length: 90 minutes
This exam is closed book. No computers, calculators, notes or books may be brought into the exam.
Bring a pen and pencil.
The exam has two parts; Part A and Part B
Part A – Multiple Choice – You will be asked to circle the best answer for each question in this
section and ALSO complete the scantron card using an HB pencil.
Part B – You will be asked to complete your answers to this section in the space provided on this
exam paper. You may use pen or pencil to write on this exam paper if you wish, but be advised that
the exam cannot be reevaluated at a later date, if pencil is used for this section.
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