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Year 8 assessment 2026

Authored by Joshua Rooke

Computers

7th Grade

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Year 8 assessment 2026
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1.

CATEGORIZE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What 3 things are required for something to be classed as a computer system?

Groups:

(a) Required to be a computer

,

(b) Not required to be a computer

Can it talk?

Can it process information?

Does it have input, process , output?

Can it charge?

Does it do more than one task?

Can it heat up?

2.

CATEGORIZE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Identify the hardware and software below

Groups:

(a) Hardware

,

(b) Software

A monitor

A browser (a program for surfing the web)

A program for editing images

A keyboard

A wireless network adapter (a device for connecting wirelessly to other computers)

A game (i.e. minecraft)

A mouse

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is "the physical parts of a computer system"

Hawrdware

Software

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Hawrdware' as it refers to the physical components of a computer system, such as the CPU, RAM, and hard drives, while 'Software' refers to the programs and applications that run on the hardware.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is "the programs, apps and games" of a computer system"

Hawrdware

Software

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Software' because it refers to the programs, apps, and games that run on a computer system, while 'Hardware' refers to the physical components.

5.

CATEGORIZE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Identify the correct input (data goes into a computer) and output (device goes out or is displayed) devices

Groups:

(a) Input

,

(b) Output

Microphone

Keyboard

Monitor
Projector
Printer

Game Controller

Scanner

Mouse

Plotter
Speakers

Webcam

Trackpad

Digital Signage
VR Headset
Headphones

Touchscreen

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which computing Pioneer was the first programmer?

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which computer pioneer is credited as with creating the first programmable computer, here in Manchester?

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