Second Semester Examination - July 2023
Computer Science - Grade 8 Paper = /95
Marking Scheme Handwriting
Total
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/05
/100
Instructions:
1. Use the given space to write the answers.
2. Ink all your answers and diagrams.
PART I
Underline the correct answer.
(i) Which of the following is not a programing language?
(a) Python (b) Java (c) Photoshop (d) Pascal
(ii) What is the symbol for Output in a flowchart?
(a) A parallelogram (b) A rhombus (c) An oval (d) A rectangle
(iii) What is the symbol for a process in a flowchart?
(a) A rectangle (b) circle (c) A rho (d) A parallel
(iv) Identify the “move” tool in GIMP?
(a) To (b) To (c) To (d) To
(v) What is a pseudocode?
(a) A way of describing a set of instructions in text form
(b) A specific programming language that all computers use
(c) A diagrammatic representation of a set of instructions
(d) A program
(vi) Which device facilitates the computer to work with audio?
(a) Sound Card (b) Power Supply (c) MODEM card (d) ROM
(vii) The main permanent storage device of a computer is,
(a) the hard drive. (b) the CD drive.
(c) the floppy drive. (d) the RAM.
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(viii) Which statement describes RAM correctly?
(a) RAM is a type of memory that stored data permanently.
(b) RAM is a type of memory that provides data to the processor at a very slow speed.
(c) RAM is a type of memory that contains data and instructions which are currently
needed by the processor.
(d) RAM is a type of memory that stores data and instructions which have been processed
during the last couple of days.
(ix) This picture shows a
(a) CPU.
(b) heatsink.
(c) case fan.
(d) Water cooler.
(x) Which device uses a read/write head?
(a) DVD (b) Hard drive (c) Pen drive (d) SD card
[Total = 2 x 10 = 20 marks]
PART II
1. Mark whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1) DDoS attacks use a botnet to overwhelm a server or other network resource with T
fraudulent traffic, thus triggering the system to deny access to legitimate users.
(i). Phishing attack is sending someone a text message containing a malicious link that F
looks like a notification of a lottery win.
(ii). A rootkit is a set of malicious applications, which allows an enemy to get hold of the T
administrative access to a computer system.
F
(iii). Hacking is always an illegal activity.
F
(iv). Backing up is not a security measure that could safeguard data from any threat.
[ Total = 3 × 5 = 15 marks]
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2. Complete the following key.
Hackers
Black hat hacker White hat hacker Gray hat hacker
[ Total = 3 × 3 = 9 marks]
3. (i) Write three types of filters available in Open Office Calc.
----------------------Auto filter---------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------Standard filter---------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------Advanced filter---------------------------------------------------------------------
( 3 marks)
(ii) Circle the menu which should be used in order to activate the filtering options in Open
Office spreadsheet.
( 3 marks)
(iii) Circle the Icon that can be used to insert a textbox in Open Office presentations.
( 3 marks)
(iv) What is the animation effect that moves an object within the slide in a given route?
----------------------Motion path-----------------------------------------------------------------------
( 3 marks)
[Total = 12 marks]
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3. A company expects to develop a computer program for the purpose of calculating annual
performance bonuses for its employees. A score is calculated for each employee based on their
employee category, performance, and years of experience. On a score of 1 to 100, the No. of
monthly salaries given as the bonus is determined as follows:
Bonus in no of
Score
monthly salaries
80 and above 3
65 - 79 2
50 - 64 1
Less than 50 0
Once the score is entered, the computer system should display the No. of salaries given as the
bonus.
(i) Complete the given Flowchart drawn for the above task.
Start
Output “Enter the score”
Input Score
Is
No Yes Output “Bonus = 3
Score >= 80?
salaries”
Is
Yes
Score >= 65?
Output “Bonus = 2 salaries”
No
Is
Yes
Score >= 50? Output “Bonus = 1 salary”
No
Output “No Bonus” End
[ Total = 2 × 8 = 16 marks]
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(ii) Write the Pseudocode for the above task
Begin
Output “Enter the score”
Input score
If score >=80 then
Output “Bonus = 3 salaries”
Else
If score >= 65 then
Output “Bonus = 2 salaries”
Else
If score >= 50 then
Output “Bonus = 1 salary”
Else
Output “No Bonus”
Endif
End
[Total = 15 marks]
3. Write what will get displayed on the screen when the following Python code is run.
X – Y= 15
X = 25
Y = 10
results = X – Y
print (“X – Y =”, (results))
[Total = 8 marks]
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