Grade 9 - ICT (Mid) P-1

KIDS CAMPUS (SENIOR SECTION)
MID TERM EXAMINATION

2022 – 2023
GRADE: IX
SUBJECT: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY 0417/01
TIME: 1 Hour Mark: 30
Invigilator’s signature: _____________ Examiner’s Signature: _____________ Marks obtained: ______
Paper 1 Theory
IGCSE Level Structured Questions
Candidates answer on the Question Paper

No additional materials are needed.
INSTRUCTIONS
● Answer all questions.

● Use a black or dark blue pen.
● Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the boxes at the top of the page.
● Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
● Do not use an erasable pen or correction fluid.
● You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams, graphs or rough working.
INFORMATION
 The total mark for this paper is 30.

 The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
 No marks will be awarded for using brand names of software packages or hardware.
This document has 6 pages. Blank pages are indicated

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1. The laptop can store 256 GB of data. Construct an expression to show how many bits are
in 256 GB.
[3]
2. The smartphone has a 3.9GHz CPU. Describe the function of a CPU.
[3]
3. Circle two items which are internal hardware components. [2]
Actuator Keyboard Linker Monitor
Mouse Printer Processor Sound card
4. The smartphone uses application software. Describe the purpose of application

software.
[2]
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5. Tick next to each of these statements. [2]
Hardware Software
Virus Checker
Keyboard
Chipset
Mobile phone
6. Explain what is meant by computer hardware and computer software, giving example of
each.
Hardware:
Software:
[3]
7. There are a number of different internal hardware devices.
Write down the most appropriate type of internal hardware that fits the following
descriptions:
a. A volatile device that used to store data.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
b. Main printed circuit board in computer system.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
c. A non-volatile chip that stores the start-up commands.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
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d. This electronic device provides a computer with the ability to produce sounds.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
8. Convert the following:
a. (3005.1250)10 = ( )2
[2]
b. (11001111100.1011)2 = ( )10
[2]
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9. Explain analog and digital signal.
[3]
10. Describe the difference between a CLI and a GUI.
[4]
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KIDS CAMPUS (SENIOR SECTION)

MID TERM EXAMINATION

SUBJECT: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY 0417/01

TIME: 1 Hour Mark: 30

Invigilator’s signature: _____________ Examiner’s Signature: _____________ Marks obtained: ______

IGCSE Level Structured Questions

Candidates answer on the Question Paper

● Answer all questions.

 The total mark for this paper is 30.

This document has 6 pages. Blank pages are indicated

2. The smartphone has a 3.9GHz CPU. Describe the function of a CPU.

3. Circle two items which are internal hardware components. [2]

Actuator Keyboard Linker Monitor

Mouse Printer Processor Sound card

4. The smartphone uses application software. Describe the purpose of application

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5. Tick next to each of these statements. [2]

7. There are a number of different internal hardware devices.

a. A volatile device that used to store data.

b. Main printed circuit board in computer system.

c. A non-volatile chip that stores the start-up commands.

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8. Convert the following:

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9. Explain analog and digital signal.

10. Describe the difference between a CLI and a GUI.

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