REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON DEPARTMENT: Science
MINESEC SUBJECT: COMPUTER SCIENCE (CSC)
BLAINA BILINGUAL DATE: 2024/2025
ACADEMIC YEAR 2024/2025 INSTITUTE
CLASS: F3 MARK: …………………………/20
COEFFICIENT: 3
DURATION: 50 MIN
STUDENT NAME AND NUMBER:
EXPECTED OUTCOME
COMPETENCE NOT ACQUIRED (NA) COMPETENCE IN PROCESS COMPETENCE ACQUIRED EXCELLENT
OF ACQUISITION (IPA) (CA)
SECTION A: SECTION B:
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PARENTS OBSERVATION:
DATE NAME PHONE NUMBER REMARK SIGNATURE
Q1. What does CPU stand for? [B] Store data permanently
[A] Central Processing Unit [C] Fetch instructions
[B] Computer Personal Unit [D] Render graphics
[C] Central Processor Unit Q7. What is the main purpose of cache memory?
[D] Control Processing Unit [A] Store files permanently
[B] Increase system noise
Q2. Which component of the CPU is responsible
[C] Provide fast access to frequently used data
for performing arithmetic operations?
[D] Hold data for external devices
[A] Control Unit
[B] Graphics Processing Unit Q8. Which type of memory retains data even when
[C] Arithmetic Logic Unit the power is turned off?
[D] Register [A] RAM
[B] Cache
Q3. What type of processor can handle multiple
[C] ROM
tasks simultaneously?
[D] Registers
[A] Single-Core
[B] Multi-Core Q9. What is the primary difference between HDD
[C] Dual-Core and SSD?
[D] Quad-Core [A] SSDs are mechanical, HDDs are not
[B] HDDs are faster than SSDs
Q4. Clock speed is measured in which unit?
[C] SSDs use flash memory, HDDs use spinning
[A] Bytes
disks
[B] Hertz
[D] HDDs are lighter than SSDs
[C] Gigabytes
[D] Megahertz Q10. Which of the following describes a Graphics
Processing Unit (GPU)?
Q5. What type of storage is RAM considered?
[A] A unit that performs basic calculations
[A] Non-volatile
[B] The main processing unit of a computer
[B] Permanent
[C] A specialized processor for rendering images
[C] Volatile
and videos
[D] External
[D] A type of storage device
Q6. Which of the following is a function of the
Q11. What is a primary characteristic of volatile
Control Unit (CU)?
storage?
[A] Perform calculations
[A] Data is retained when power is off
[B] Data is lost when power is turned off [A] Store data
[C] Data cannot be altered [B] Control the CPU
[D] Data is stored permanently [C] Execute instructions
[D] Fetch data
Q12. Which of the following is NOT a type of
ROM? Q17. What does a multi-core processor improve?
[A] PROM [A] Operating system speed
[B] EPROM [B] Graphics rendering only
[C] SRAM [C] Multitasking capabilities
[D] EEPROM [D] Power consumption
Q13. What does the machine instruction cycle Q18. Which component temporarily holds data for
NOT include? the CPU?
[A] Fetch [A] ROM
[B] Decode [B] Hard Drive
[C] Transfer [C] Cache
[D] Execute [D] USB Drive
Q14. What type of storage device is a USB flash Q19. Which type of storage is considered non-
drive? volatile?
[A] Primary Storage [A] RAM
[B] Tertiary Storage [B] Cache
[C] Secondary Storage [C] SSD
[D] Volatile Storage [D] All of the above
Q15. Which unit is used to measure storage Q20. What is the purpose of registers in the CPU?
capacity? [A] Store data permanently
[A] Hertz [B] Control the output devices
[B] Gigahertz [C] temporarily hold data and instructions
[C] Bytes [D] Provide fast access to frequently used data
[D] Megahertz
Q16. What is the primary function of the
Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)?
STRUCTUTAL TYPE QUESTIONS
Q1: A group of students uses a computer to analyze their survey data during a school
project. They notice that the CPU is processing the data slowly.
1.1) What could be the reason for the slow processing speed?
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1.2) what will happen to the data currently in main memory if the main memoy has run-
out of space?
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1.3) What CPU component is responsible for managing the instructions during this
process?
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Q2: A student is working on a math problem using an online calculator. The calculator
uses the CPU to perform the calculations.
2.1) How does the Control Unit (CU) assist the calculator in solving the problem?
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2.2) Which part of the CPU executes the arithmetic operations needed for the
calculations?
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2.3) Why is it important for the CPU to have fast access to its registers during this
process?
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