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AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION BOARD
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CLASS IX
ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS (THEORY) 2017
Physics Paper II
Time: 1 hour 50 minutes Marks: 25
INSTRUCTIONS
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RUBRIC
2. There are SEVEN questions. Answer ALL questions. Questions 6 & 7 each offer TWO choices. Attempt any ONE choice from each.
3. When answering the questions:
Read each question carefully.
Use a black pointer to write your answers. DO NOT write your answers in pencil.
Use a black pencil for diagrams. DO NOT use coloured pencils.
DO NOT use staples, paper clips, glue correcting fluid, or ink erasers.
Complete your answer in the allocated space only. DO NOT write outside the answer box.
4. The marks for the questions are shown in brackets ( ).
5. You may use a simple calculator if you wish.
Physics Paper II • CLASS IX (2017)Total 7 Examination Items • SLO Mapped
Q.1.
(Total 5 Marks)Consider the types of computers and programming language translators given in the box below:
•
Analog Computer • Digital Computer • Hybrid Computer • Assembler • Compiler • InterpreterComplete each statement using an appropriate term from the box. Each term should be used only ONCE. (5 Marks)
i.
_________________________ performs arithmetic and logic operations with discrete values.ii.
_________________________ translates the source code into the object code (machine code).iii.
_________________________ uses flow of electricity or mechanical motion to model problems and generate answers quickly.iv.
_________________________ checks each line of a program for possible errors and then executes that line.v.
_________________________ is the combination of analog and digital computers.2025 Syllabus: SLO 1.6.3 • The Computer System ↗Cognitive Level: U (Understanding)
2025 SLO Outcome (1.6.3): describe the following types of language translators: a. compilers, b. interpreter, c. assembler;
Q.2.
(Total 5 Marks)a. Describe an appropriate purpose of each of the following input devices: Voice Synthesiser, Mouse, and Keyboard. (3 Marks)
b. There are some video files and the size of each file is 64 megabyte (MB). How many of these video files can be stored in 1 gigabyte (GB) storage capacity of a flash drive? Show your working. (2 Marks)
2025 Syllabus: SLO 1.2.1 • The Computer System ↗Cognitive Level: A (Application)
2025 SLO Outcome (1.2.1): define various input and output devices, including keyboards, touchscreen, pointing devices, biometric scanners, sensors, recognition systems, audio devices, display screens, printers, plotters, cutters, and actuators;
Q.3.
(Total 4 Marks)a. Convert the given byte into equivalent hexadecimal number. Show your working. (2 Marks)
b. Show that addition of two binary numbers, and , gives a result which is equal to in decimal number system. (2 Marks)
Out of 2025 SyllabusCognitive Level: A (Application)
Q.4.
(Total 6 Marks)a. Recycle Bin and Internet Explorer are two icons on the Windows desktop. Describe ONE major purpose of each of them. (2 Marks)
b. Nimra has prepared lecture notes using MS Word and she wants to exit from the MS Word file. Write any TWO appropriate ways that can help Nimra to exit out from the MS Word file. (2 Marks)
c.
i. Omar wants to open an MS PowerPoint file. Write the keyboard shortcut that he can use to open the MS PowerPoint file. (1 Mark)
ii.
To insert the above given table in MS PowerPoint, write the minimum number of rows and columns in the given
Insert Table dialog image (Number of columns:, Number of rows:). (1 Mark)Out of 2025 SyllabusCognitive Level: A (Application)
Q.5.
(Total 5 Marks)a. Describe the purpose of each of the following:
i. Utility Software (1 Mark)
ii. User Interface (1 Mark)
b. In disk operating system (DOS), users have to perform each task by using commands.
Write appropriate DOS commands to solve the given problems.
i. Change present working directory from
C:\DOS to C:\GAMES\PACEM (1 Mark)ii. Display the MS DOS version number on the screen of the monitor. (1 Mark)
iii. Delete a file named
CAT.TMP from the TEST directory on drive C. (1 Mark)2025 Syllabus: SLO 1.5.2 • The Computer System ↗Cognitive Level: U (Understanding)
2025 SLO Outcome (1.5.2): explain the following types of system software: a. operating system, b. device drivers, c. utility programs, d. language processors;
Q.6.
(Total 7 Marks)EITHER
a.
i. Describe the purpose of central processing unit (CPU), control unit (CU), memory unit (MU) and arithmetic logic unit (ALU) in a computer system? (4 Marks)
ii. Write any THREE advantages of using universal serial bus (USB) port over parallel port? (3 Marks)
OR
b.
i. There are FIVE generations of computers till date. Name the major technologies used in third, fourth and fifth generation of computers? (3 Marks)
ii. Write any THREE advantages of using transistors instead of vacuum tubes in second generation of computers as major technology. (3 Marks)
iii. State the John von Neumann theory which became the basis of modern computer systems? (1 Mark)
2025 Syllabus: SLO 1.2.4 • The Computer System ↗Cognitive Level: U (Understanding)
2025 SLO Outcome (1.2.4): illustrate the Von Neumann Architecture using a block diagram;
Q.7.
(Total 8 Marks)EITHER
a. A family purchases three new PCs and installs an integrated software package which includes the features of word processing, spread sheet, presentation and database. Explain in detail how this integrated software package would help this family in performing different tasks. (8 Marks)
OR
b.
i. 'Disc operating system (DOS) is almost replaced by the Windows.' Justify this replacement by providing any FIVE valid reasons. (5 Marks)
ii. System software and application software are TWO major types of software in computer system. Describe each type of software and give an example of system software. (3 Marks)
2025 Syllabus: SLO 1.5.3 • The Computer System ↗Cognitive Level: U (Understanding)
2025 SLO Outcome (1.5.3): describe the purpose of the following application software: a. word processor, b. spreadsheet, c. database management, d. presentation/ desktop publication, e. communication, f. entertainment;
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