ILOOIBOTI JUNIOR SCHOOL

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
MID-TERM 1 2024
GRADE 8
PRETECHNICAL STUDIES 2 HOURS
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RUBRICS (for official use)

Mark Score Below 40 40-59 60-79 80-100
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PERFORMANCE Below Approaching Meeting Exceeding
LEVEL expectation expectations expectations expectations

FOR EXAMINERS

CANDIDATE CANDIDATE
SCORES PERFOMANCE
QUESTIONS OUT LEVEL
OF 50 MARKS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

i. Answer all the questions in the spaces provided.

ii. Ensure your work is neat.

iii. Read each questions carefully.

iv. Write your answers, in either blue or black ink, in the spaces provided.

PRETECHNICAL STUDIES ILOOIBOTI J.S.S

 1. Clearly define a computer hardware. (2 mks)

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2. Give the functions of the following computer hardware. (4 mks)

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(iv) Storage device…………………………………………………………………………………….

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3. Identify the following computer components. (3 mks)

4. Outline four factors to consider when selecting input devices. (4 mks)

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5. List examples of fixed storage devices found inside a computer. (3 mks)

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 6. Define the following categories of computer output devices. (3 mks)
(a) Softcopy output devices (1 mk)
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(b) Hardcopy output devices (1 mk)
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7. What are some of the causes of fire in a work environment? (3mks)
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8. Give three fire fighting methods applicable in a work environment. (3 mks)

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9. Identify the following tools used when working. (3mks)

10. (a) What is an injury? (1 mk)

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(b) Name two injuries caused by fire. (2 mks)

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11. Mr. Makori asked grade 8 students from Ilooiboti Junior School to name sources of energy. Were you in
class, what three sources of energy would you have mentioned? (3 mks)

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 12. (a) The diagram below shows line XY. From point X, measure angle 60o and draw 5cm line. Mark the
point Z. Join Z to Y. (3 mks)

(b) Find the angle marked XYZ. (1 mk)

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13. Give two examples of each of the following:
(a) Goods (1 mk)
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(b) Services (1 mk)
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14. List five components of business studies. (5 mks)

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15. State three ways in which money can be used in our day to day lives. ( 3 marks)

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